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Click on here to find out more now!   Search via news headlines opposite or search for key words etc. via the Google Search Box below:- News Article Archive Articles for October 2020 Old News Archive (Up to August 2003) 2003 Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2004 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2005 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2006 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2007 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2008 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2009 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2010 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2011 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2012 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2013 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2014 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2015 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2016 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2017 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2018 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2019 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2020 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  2020-10-20 21:00:00 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 20 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    2 new Walkthrough Local Testing Sites for Sefton    Gyms in Liverpool City Region must be reopened says Damien Moore    LibDems call on Royal Mail to offer free postage to and from UK care homes for Christmas    FSB say:- "business support funding for Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region and Lancashire lockdowns welcome, but more help is required."    Covid Secure activities to run for 3,000 young people this autumn ˝ term, thanks to PCC funding    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region         2020-10-20 01:00:00 Please support UK films. @philophobiafilm 30 Oct 2020 It is set in the English countryside. 1 week of School remains for Kai, an aspiring writer & his friends. How they spend this time will cost 1 of them their life & leave them changed forever. See the film at @ShowcaseCinemas de Lux #LIVERPOOL    @UKFilmsNet @CultFilmsUK @bbctheview     2020-10-19 19:17:47 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 19 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    Letter to Editor:- "Please help us find a lost relative"    Liverpool City Region leaders demand 'immediate review' of gym and leisure centre closures    New local testing site opened in Sefton    Volunteers needed in Southport for Christmas food collection    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-10-18 23:13:03 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 18 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    Southport Eco Visitor Centre's Online Halloween Competition    Liverpool City Region Secures ?44million Tier 3 Covid-19 Support Package    Major outdoor events have been cancelled this autumn and winter on the Wirral    Southport BID says:- "Christmas will still have its sparkle this year!"    Halloween fine warnings as trick or treating is banned    Total UK cases COVID19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-10-18 23:07:55 Weekly News Edition - Publication Date:- 2020-10-18 Batman filming in Liverpool City Centre    Captain Sir Tom Moore presented with 1st Veterans' Railcard    Bars closed again in Southport, UK, due to Covid19 - Liverpool City Region Tier 3    Public consultation into changes proposed for the Highway Code    Southport Architecture Practice expand into new premises    TV presenter Matt Allwright joins Crimestoppers in helping the public in the North West to spot signs of Covid fraud    Pop up self service library box in Formby    MP Damien Moore has sent his best wishes to St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School    Southport rail campaigners upset by Councillors trying to claim credit disabled access at local railway Station    St Helens Theatre Royal have been successful with their Covid19 Culture Recovery Fund bid    MP Damien Moore is urging people to dispose of their face masks responsibly    54,800 customers claim tax relief for working from home    Secure Empty Property join BSIA    Nutcrackers set to return to Southport this Christmas    Next steps announced to boost road safety and close mobile phone loophole    36% of North West businesses have a plan in place for a localised lockdown    Hate crimes against LGTBQ+ people up nearly 20%, new statistics reveal    MP blasts Government over handling of multi million pound PPE contracts    Animals meet amateur dramatics at Knowsley Safari    Care England comments on 'State of Care Report'    Black and Asian families can benefit from Barnardo’s new helpline    Showcase Cinemas in Liverpool are all set to screen their 1st Christmas film of 2020 in the UK    New local testing sites opened in Liverpool    Limited Time Offer - Shop local - Southport!     2020-10-17 22:00:00 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 17 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    @SeftonCouncil is contacting clinically extremely vulnerable residents to ensure they can access supports    Total UK cases COVID19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-10-16 19:03:19 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 16 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    Southport Comedy Festival 2020 cancelled as Region goes into Tier 3 measures    Joint statement from Metro Mayor, City Mayor and Leaders of the 6 Liverpool City Region Local Authorities    Damien Moore MP Comment on Gyms in the Liverpool City Region    Giving blood at Liverpool Donor Centre remains essential for the NHS during stricter local Covid19 restrictions    Total UK cases COVID19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region         2020-10-15 21:17:06 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 15 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    Emergency Fund for Hospitality and Leisure Sector Launched in Liverpool City Region    LGA responds to latest test and trace figures    Liberal Democrats endorse Tier 3 Lockdown for Greater Manchester    Lifestyle Leisure Centres to open for children's activities and disability sessions    LGA responds to CQC state of care report    Liverpool's Deputy Mayor provides career advice to Hugh Baird College Students    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-10-14 21:19:44 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 14 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    Has life knocked you down? Join our Fight Club    WARNING - Liverpool enters Tier 3 lockdown restrictions today    LGA Respond to latest drug related death figures    Total UK cases COVID19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-10-14 13:00:00 WARNING - Liverpool enters Tier 3 lockdown restrictions today THE Liverpool City Region, has just over 630 #Covid19 cases per 100,000 residents, and is now the only area in the UK to be placed in the very high category, Tier3. It means 1.5 million people across Liverpool City and the surrounding boroughs of:- Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, StHelens and Wirral are now under the new restrictions.     2020-10-13 22:01:03 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 13 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    Is #Covid19 putting your business at risk from a #CyberAttack?    @SouthportBID reminds people that Southport businesses remain open as new rules come in    Dobbies search for Santa    Rural organisations join forces in proposal for amendment to Highways Act 1980    Time for ministers to protect British farmers    Total UK cases COVID19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region         2020-10-12 21:16:23 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID19 NEWS UPDATE 12 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    @SNpleasureland Norman Wallis joins industry leaders on Parliamentary Podcast    Liverpool plunged into strictest Level of restrictions    JCI to hold interactive panel discussion:- "What's The Future?"    Society of Independent Brewers responds to the Prime Minister’s Statement announcing new lockdown measures    Total UK cases COVID19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-10-11 23:49:38 Weekly News Edition - Publication Date:- 2020-10-11 #Formby General Store opens its doors amid Pandemic    Sight Loss Councils slam Transport Committee's latest report on e-scooters    Dobbies Southport to host Spooktacular events this Halloween    Lamb sector under threat in event of 'no deal,' CLA warns    Local Council Candidate Raises Concerns Over State of Road    Joint statement from the Metro Mayor, City Mayor and Leaders of the Liverpool City Region's 6 Local Authorities    Celebrating 2 'trail blazing' volunteers    Liverpool's children's champ Julie Cashin receives MBE for contribution to Children's Services    Thousands of affordable homes would have been lost under planning reforms    Steve Rotheram Launches ?500,000 Community Environment Fund    Millions of motorists in a race for last minute MOT appointments    LGA responds to NHS providers report on the state of providers survey    The Fastfit Centre moves into Merseyside's Biggest Tyre Bay    New approach aims to broaden the range of organisations responsible for improving air quality locally    Beauty Works' Penelope Cheshire shortlisted for prestigious UK award    Nominations open for the 2020 Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Awards    Brake comments on increase in video calling behind the wheel    Is 17 too young to drive? Brits have their say on the UK's driving age limit?    Morrison's introduces new measures to help people who are self isolating    Limited Time Offer - Shop local - Southport!    Merseyside football giants back NSPCC campaign to make sports clubs safer for children     2020-10-11 20:32:44 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID19 NEWS UPDATE 11 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    Event Promoter M&B to Host Huge Outdoor Comedy event at Victoria Park    Charity warns:- "Beware of autumn dangers to pets."    Total UK cases COVID19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-10-10 20:50:47 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID19 NEWS UPDATE 10 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    Joint statement from the Metro Mayor, City Mayor and Leaders of the Liverpool City Region’s 6 Local Authorities    48.6% of workers in Liverpool feel their mental health is worse than a year ago    Is the Government pushing workers and employers deliberately at odds with each other?    Total UK cases COVID19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-10-09 20:15:43 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID19 NEWS UPDATE 09 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    @ULivUCU2 response to University of #Liverpool moving online    Shocking findings show deaths due to Covid19 are higher compared with deaths from influenza and pneumonia    Statement from Northern Mayors on Chancellor's business package announcement    Total UK cases COVID19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-10-08 22:22:22 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID19 NEWS UPDATE 08 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    Metro Mayor responds to reports that Government could introduce further restrictions for the North    Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture    RCEM issues urgent warning as Hospitals near capacity    Good Business Festival highlights power of business to affect change in a post Covid world    Constructive Intervention by Sefton Council helps Bootle Business to re-open    LGA responds to the latest Test and Trace figures    More major issues for Sefton Businesses applying for EU money via the Business Recovery Grant    Total UK cases COVID19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-10-07 19:06:09 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID19 NEWS UPDATE 07 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    #Sefton Doctors call for people to be 'breast aware'    LGA responds to PHE report on voluntary sugar reduction    Total UK cases COVID19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-10-06 20:09:16 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID19 NEWS UPDATE 06 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    COBRA style response needed to save the “lost generation"    LGA responds to latest NHS Health Check statistics    New e-scooter trial launched in Liverpool    Total UK cases COVID19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-10-05 22:14:19 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID19 NEWS UPDATE 05 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    Nation's job hunt JETS off    Liverpool sets out bold roadmap beyond Covid19    Sefton Council will not hesitate to take action against businesses failling to protect customers and staff from Covid19    Total UK cases COVID19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region         2020-10-04 22:26:49 Weekly News Edition - Publication Date:- 2020-10-04 Liverpool Theatre Festival has been hailed a triumph for the troubled industry amid Pandemic    Unemployed and looking to train and develop in the world of dance with Liverpool's favourite cultural dance professionals    RNIB works with the LEGO Foundation to bring LEGOŽ Braille Bricks toolkits to children in the North West    Emergency grants from Tesco have supported 13 Southport community groups impacted by Covid    RSPCA deal with 31 horse incidents in Merseyside during lockdown    Liverpool City Region to introduce free Digital Skills for the Workplace training    Liverpool commemorates the City's 1st black Citizen    Hugh Baird College chosen as the only provider in Liverpool City Region to deliver new T-level qualifications    Gaskells get fun and funky for Socktober    Win the tastiest student job in the UK    Discover the Magic of Christmas at Dunham Massey    LCR Cares passes ?2 million mark    Nearly 1 in 10 Brits find happiness in ditching the daily commute    UK embraces hydrogen fuelled future as transport hub and train announced    British Transport Police issue an appeal after racially aggravated public order incident on a train between Liverpool Central and Hunts Cross    Movie and TV buffs assemble! Pop culture retailer Lost Universe is recruiting a professional binge-watcher    Celebrity bedtime stories to keep kids safe online             2020-10-04 20:21:00 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID19 NEWS UPDATE 04 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    Covid19 Vaccine is not a quick fix    Error in reporting UK Covid19 statistics...    Total UK cases COVID19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-10-03 21:10:27 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID19 NEWS UPDATE 03 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    Joint statement released as new Covid-19 restrictions due to come into place    Total UK cases COVID19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-10-02 20:31:08 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID19 NEWS UPDATE 02 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    Joint statement released as new Covid-19 restrictions due to come into place    Total UK cases COVID19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-10-01 21:09:30 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID19 NEWS UPDATE 01 October 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...    2nd reissue - Response to new Covid-19 restrictions    FSB reaction to restriction measures announced by Government    LGA respond to latest Test and Trace figures    LGA responds to age UK report on Domestic Abuse Bill    Total UK cases COVID19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region