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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 March 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  Nov  Dec  2021 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  2020-03-30 19:33:42 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 19 March 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     2020-03-29 20:35:10 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 29 March 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     2020-03-29 04:55:15 Formby Residents are saying 'Devil's Hole' brake though is a very worrying sight Formby Neighbours Start Week with Lottery Win    Homeless relocated to reduce threat of Coronavirus    'The Mighty Red Rum' art work is now completed    Demand for Childline increases as Schools forced to close    Bongo's Bingo's Live From The Bungalow    Assurance for patients from NHS trust during Coronavirus outbreak    Coronavirus - Stay home and make sure you know where your children are    Inspirational students, alumni and employers celebrated at 1st virtual Employability Awards    LGA responds to Asphalt Industry Alliance Survey on state of local roads    Letters to Editor:- "Ringing 111 to confirmation you have Coronavirus."    Southport Foodbank fundraising appeal    Coronavirus is bringing communities together    Merseyrail and the RMT Union reach agreement on release of back dated pay awards to support Guards during Coronavirus crisis    Letters to the Editor:- "Sanderling Park in Formby"    Merseyside Says "EYES OPEN" to Drug Gangs Grooming Our Kids    Don't forget safety of home workers, says specialist    4 Years of Celebrations    CLA sets out case for delaying transition from direct payments    Rock Choir - Keep Britain Singing - Led by local Rock Choir Leader!    Metro Mayor Announces 100% funding allocation for "ALL Adult Education Budget Providers within the Liverpool City Region" in response to Coronavirus    Liverpool Council gifts 1,300 free car parking spaces to NHS staff    Metro Mayor and Leader of Halton announcement on Mersey Tunnel and Mersey Gateway tolls    Self employed package gets cautious welcome from business specialist    Think of tax and benefits before accessing pensions and other savings, experts warn     Self employed and small businesses still in danger    Quarrels in Quarantine - 2 in 3 Brits say working from home has already put a strain on their relationship    Prohibition notice for pub breaching Coronavirus restrictions    Coronavirus is bringing communities together    Unity Theatre announce new podcast 'A Kick up the Arts'     2020-03-27 19:03:05 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 27 March 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     2020-03-26 18:25:51 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 26 March 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     2020-03-25 18:16:12 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 25 March 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     2020-03-24 23:11:57 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 19 March 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     2020-03-23 18:07:01 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 22 March 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     2020-03-22 19:03:11 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 22 March 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     2020-03-22 04:35:16 Borough of Culture brings Red Rum back to Southport Seasonal jobs at stake as Southport starts to shut down    Damien Moore MP - COVID-19 - Statement    Letters to Editor:- "My thoughts on the world..."    Council suspends green waste collections    Southport Astronomical Society Cancellations    How women in the North West want to go wild    Charity shops ask for support    Fatal Shooting Guildford Road, Birkdale    St Patrick's Night 2020 in Southport    Calor OFFERS ?85,000 WORTH OF GRANTS TO RURAL communities through 2020 Rural Community fund    Liverpool sets up hotlines to combat Coronavirus challenge    "Catch it... Bag it... Bin it!" Is that so hard to do?    Calling all Registered Nurses - We Want You    NHS Business Service Authority's disability support gets Government status    How women in the North West want to go wild    Runners Complete 27th Annual Liverpool ½ Marathon    Nominate your Football Club's Unsung Hero to win a New Team Strip    Dogs Trust Merseyside releases Coronavirus response plans    Tackling anxiety and isolation at home with Butterfly Conservation to find comfort in nature    Knowsley is the spiciest place in Merseyside    Search for the 2020 Miss Liverpool City Region is on hold    Entertainment and Hospitality premises to close temporarily    Letter to Editor:- "Rock Choir HQ says the Coronavirus won't silence us!"    Thousands of "Street level" WhatsApp groups set up as communities pull together    The Big Give Covid-19 Emergency Appeal exceeds ?100k in 1st 24hours    Rates holiday for the nursery sector 'very welcome' says FSB Merseyside and Cheshire    Rise in Coronavirus fraudsters offering support to elderly for cash upfront     2020-03-21 20:25:05 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 21 March 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     2020-03-20 19:14:02 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 20 March 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     2020-03-19 07:31:04 Liverpool still remembers Hillsborough 31 years on Mayor's heartfelt thanks to volunteer army    Careers experts extend a helping hand for students    'Keeping People Connected' - Responding to Covid19    TSB pledges to Citizens Advice England and Wales and Citizens Advice Scotland to help those affected by the COVID-19    Olympic stars back pet charity's 'Rescue Run' to help pets in need    New campaign wants you to be:- "Kind to Your Mind"    Liverpool City Council employees have been given an improved pay offer    Coronavirus led demand pressures and a loss of income pushing Councils towards financial failure    Call for people to take their litter and dog waist home    NICEIC Urges Homeowners to Dodge a DIY Disaster and Stay Safe during Lockdown    Robbie Williams' former X Factor prodigies LMA Choir stage virtual performance to say thank you to NHS    Johnny Vegas announces rescheduled tour and gives away 1000 tickets to NHS workers    Historic England announces Covid-19 emergency response fund    Joint pledge to continue vital building safety work during pandemic    Turn a waste of space into an exercise place    LGA responds to social care Coronavirus plan    Major route in Liverpool to close as part of ?4 million upgrade    Careers experts extend a helping hand for students    Help to reduce your chances of heart attacks through healthy eating    Press statement from Ofcom about the latest 5G measurement results     2020-03-15 04:08:10 Press regulator IMPRESS delivers talks about press regulation in Southport Hugh Baird College celebrates 'Our Diverse Planet' during British Science Week 2020    Educating Liverpool: City wide study unveils how Scousers perceive their education    Hugh Baird College celebrates 'Our Diverse Planet' during British Science Week 2020    YMCA Liverpool and Sefton shows commitment to being a #WorkPlaceSafePlac    Getting ready for Southport Armed Forces Day 2020                        The Nightingale's Song    Liverpool sets out plan to retain World Heritage status    3 car crashes within hours of each other    Local Textile Artist Exhibition in Southport    Majority of professionals in Liverpool struggle to make ends meet    Local and Mayoral Elections to be delayed!    Majority of professionals in Liverpool struggle to make ends meet    An egg citing treat for Easter - kids from as young as 10 can learn to drive!    Coronavirus delays filming and raises questions over support for the self employed and gig workers    Coronavirus support for employees, benefit claimants and businesses    Liverpool launches dedicated information channels about Coronavirus    College Celebrates Local Inspirational Women    Nightrider Liverpool scheduled for summer 2020    'Virtual' Colour Runner will give locals the chance to paint the Town red, green, yellow…    Make your Sport Relief donation go further with Gift Aid    Housing proposals prompt response from CLA     2020-03-12 01:05:29 Residents say:- "Do not forget the hedgerow removed by developers!" Energy giant helps parents in Sefton power up home learning with exciting resources to help children connect with electricity    Letter to Editor:- "Coronavirus Emergency Appeal for London and Grimsby Animal Hospitals"    Don't miss out, claim Child Benefit by phone or post, HMRC tells new parents    CLA responds to nature based report's tree planting recommendations    100th Ainsdale Show is postpone to 2021    During Covid-19, is your vacant property insured?    Virtual tennis fundraiser 'serves' up an astonishing ?2000 in memory of dear friend Mary    Disabled children's charity launch 'Virtual' pub quiz    RSPCA cares for orphaned fox cubs    1st recipients of LCR Cares grants revealed as fund nears ½ a million pound mark    New household waste disposal guidance    Spandau Ballet Legend Martin Kemp offers 1500 FREE tickets to NHS workers for UK Shows in 2020 and 2021    Data reveals increase in car journeys made on UK roads on sunny Sunday    CLA renews call for responsible countryside use after farmers report abusive behaviour    Heart Research UK - 'Healthy cooking with children'    Abandoned Cat in Victoria Park now safe at Freshfields    RSPCA inspector swims out into lake to rescue drowning gull    3 arrested in connection with murder of Michael Rainsford    Southport Armed Forces Day 2020    Top IT banking expert issues working from home security advice    What's in the heavens in April and May that you can see at home?    Pet regret - Admiral reveals ? of pet owners regret buying or adopting    Freemasons' charity welcomes government help for sector during Coronavirus pandemic    Letter to Editor:- "Firwood Waterloo FC Club Statement - Womens Premier 15s Bid"    Council issues fly tipping warning following an increase in incidents    Petrol prices fall to nearly ?1 per litre during Coronavirus pandemic    Dan Pearce reworks iconic movie posters for NHS    During Covid-19, is your vacant property insured?     2020-03-08 11:10:51 An evening and screening with writer Andy Briggs Are we Coronavirus prepared?    North West School Chef takes the LACA School Chef of the year 2020 Crown    Arriva North West Offer Liverpool ½ Marathon Runners Free Bus Travel On Race Day    UK Hot Cars and North West EV Owners Group    RNIB makes accessible books free for children in the North West of England on World Book Day    Southport's Elim Pre-School Adventures    Ground condition surveys completed for new Merseyside bypass    Tickets on sale now for special film screening and Q&A with NSPCC Ambassador    Childline Counsellors in Liverpool help 2,929 UK children with suicidal thoughts and feelings    Metro Mayor Launches Town Centres Commission    Cathedral choirs among choral lineup at Prescot Festival in June    Education programme developed to tackle 'escalating' knife crime culture    North West School Quiz the press regulator IMPRESS:- 'Fake news - Who can we trust?'    Peel Ports pledges support for Liverpool charity    LJLA to host unique race on its Runway to raise funds for Alder Hey Children's Charity!    Don't miss the Southport Astronomical Society's Space Quizs    New report shows support in Liverpool    City Region to improve cycling on roads and reduce cars    Save the date! Rail North Committee and Transport for the North Board Meeting…    North West Councils License Taxis fitted with illegal tyres    Kappa Band plays at Bijou Cinema along with 2 Mighty Radio show hosts...    Liverpool to set balanced budget    Ambulance communicators recognised as 'unsung heroes'    Puccini's Madama Butterfly heading to Southport Theatre    Masterplan to transform the epicentre of Liverpool's musical heritage approved    Nature project recognised for mental health benefits    Wavertree Aquatics Centre to reopen following major repairs    Small businesses in Liverpool City Region given guidance to minimise potential disruption from Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak    Worry over National Living Wage and Social Care Prevision    Norman Wallis has announced his ambitious plans for Pleasureland    BBFC changes the way domestic abuse is referred to in ratings    Windrush Day 2020 launches with ?500K for communities    Blind people from Merseyside invited to influence change    An evening and screening with writer Andy Briggs    Calling all apprentices and students in Liverpool     2020-03-05 17:58:03 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 28 March 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     2020-03-04 04:29:59 Homeless on Lord Street, Southport, raises questions about support Cara scores a meeting with Stevie G!    Online voting launched to find the Region's top young artists    The cub which was separated from his mother is now in RSPCA care    Snag Tights announce their new initiative to gift frontline NHS workers with free tights    Councils will be facing a 'tide wave of waste' over rubbish collections after the lockdown    SP Energy Network is keeping the electricity flowing throughout the COVID-19 crisis    University of Liverpool engineers use 3D printing technologies to produce protective visors for NHS    Southport Foodbank at work during lockdown    Coronavirus response in Merseyside to get helping hand from Cadent staff    Local Government and Arts Council England launch collaboration to support cultural organisations    Further delays to Port of Liverpool Access Scheme    Working from home causes insurance confusion for millions of workers    CLA responds to newly published carbon report    The Pavilions Hotels and Resorts have launched a world wide competition    Police Commissioner announces preferred candidate to be Deputy    600% boom in online library membership    LOVE LOCK DOWN!    Play equipment is being removed from the park    UCLan to postpone summer 2020 graduation ceremonies    Households in the North West of England are the 3rd most expensive Region in the UK for utility bills    Wirral based artisan gin company switches manufacturing to vital production of hand sanitiser during COVID-19 crisis    Housing standards pledge as licensing scheme ends    Grant levels need to rise to pump prime social housing investment    NICEIC advises parents to switch on to electrical safety week    What could your community do with ?5,000?    Volunteers turn Melling pub into community hub to feed the elderly and vulnerable during Coronavirus lockdown    Home Care Sector sends SOS out for more staff in Southport    Liverpool has new Director of Public Health    A video powerful message from Son after his dad dies of Covid-19    MP's call for non-essential businesses to close gets cross party support    Liverpool City Council moves quickly to relocate rough sleepers    The UK's Horticultural is worth ?1.4 Billion sector cold be wiped out in just weeks    Banks are still not helping small businesses and the self employed     2020-03-01 03:01:03 Flooding continues as Merseyside gets waterlogged Northern business leaders call on Government for commitment to key investments to 'level up' UK economy    Vision for Upper Central at heart of Liverpool's future    #DEARLiverpool, get reading and that includes the grown ups!    Rough sleeper figures remain stable in Liverpool    Please help find stolen equipment    80% NHS flu target met in Lancashire and South Cumbria    Ambulance service recommended as a good place to workforce by staff    NHS Rainbow Badges launched at CWP    George Harrison's life celebrated with Liverpool woodland memorial    Olympic cyclist moves into The Sailings, Southport    Paymentshield donates ?1000 to Botanic Gardens in memory of former colleague    Landlord fined for dangerous property    Warning yet more fake HMRC calls taking place    Would you report a crime taking place?    HMS Prince of Wales visits the Mersey    Mothers across the North West report lack of consistent care during pregnancy and post birth    Liverpool Restaurant Lauds Female Staff For International Women's Day    Suspected arson attract in Southport    Strawberry Field shortlisted for new RICS Social Impact Awards    Dance Syndrome launches campaign to help communities across the North of England    Support for Mothers and Babies Achieves Gold    Unlicensed landlord hit with ?50k bill    Morrisons Foundation Donates Batch of Books to Local School on World Book Day    Police record almost 4,000 parcel thefts in past 2 years    Young entrepreneur from Liverpool teams up with Fearne Cotton and The Prince's Trust to launch The Great Create    Inspectors call for 'radical new approaches' in how the Police and local partners protect children    Date announced for Max and Keira's Law to come into effect