Author: David Pike

David Pike is an experienced news journalist with over 20 years experience as a UK News editor for WTX News and other news publications.

Ashley Dale was found in her back garden suffering from a gunshot (Picture: PA)

Two more men have been charged with the murder of a council worker who was found dead with a gunshot wound in her back garden.

Ashley Dale, 28, died after she was discovered wounded in Old Swan, Liverpool, in the early hours of August 21 last year.

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The new cans and bottles will roll into retailers on February 14

Coca-Cola has announced plans to scrap one of its most popular soft drinks after almost 50 years.

The tropical soft drinks brand Lilt will be scrapped and then relaunched as Fanta Pineapple & Grapefruit. 

‘Lilt fans may have spotted a gradual transition as the drink has made its way into the Fanta family over the past few months, with changes to packaging and logo,’ said Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.

‘Some have even hypothesised on social media that Lilt may be becoming part of the Fanta brand, and one went as far as producing their own news broadcast-style video.’

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