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Morrisons trains hens to produce the tastiest eggs    Sefton Council reminding hospitality businesses and their customers about Coronavirus safety    Things are moving to transform Southport Market into a unique food and drink venue    Bongo's Bingo Reveal Liverpool Xmas Shows at Content    ALDI recruiting graduates in the North West    It's a hat trick - work starts on 3rd pop up cycle lane    Neighbours from Litherland transform their overgrown alleyway into an amazing community garden    Back to School as ½ of 11 to 18 year olds, in the North West, are worried about the impact on their mental health    Liverpool songwriter chosen to re-launch John Lennon call for "Kindness and peace" with new Covid-Era Anthem    New Liverpool Theatre Festival To Take Place Outdoors In September    New hospitality business opens on Lord Street, Southport    1 in 4 parent and child parking spaces are misused, investigation reveals    Mindsmatter extends service in wake of pandemic    Great British Artists Support Children's Literacy Charity, School Readers    Search is on to find top UK Veterinary Nurse of 2020    Sefton launches new schemes to support the Hospitality Sector    New RSPCA poll reveals 74% of people in the North West want Government to ban imports of lower welfare farm animal products    Small firms call for "most pro-business Budget ever" as UK suffers worst recession on record     2020-08-30 22:21:13 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 30 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     MP backs plans for supermarket delivering 75 new jobs    Bankrate Statement on the looming crisis for landlords and renters    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-08-29 19:15:00 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 29 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organizations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Huge rise in 'Wangiri' phone calls    Release of new guidelines by the Department for Education blasted as:- '11th Hour incompetence'    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-08-28 21:13:39 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 28 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Warning - A Doner Kebab shortage is looming!    School return warning for families that have been abroad    Restrictions to be eased in some parts of Northern England     2020-08-27 20:36:05 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 27 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Could you live on ?13 a day?    Fresh warning over COVID-19 as case numbers rise    Save up to ?2,000 with Tax Free Childcare    Sefton Council are reminding hospitality businesses and customers about Covid19 Safety    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-08-26 21:37:05 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 26 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Volunteers urge families to take their plastic beach toys home    RMT demands Government action for seafarers on the Atlantic Container Line fleet    "Helping small businesses protect mental health and wellbeing vital in the wake of Covid-19" says FSB    LGA responds to an Education Policy Institute Report     2020-08-25 20:25:04 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 25 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Small firms call for:- "most pro-business Budget ever" as UK suffers worst recession on record    Sefton Council asked to approve purchase of 100,000 bins for glass recycaling    Pizza Express restaurants in Formby and Southport to close    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-08-24 19:22:40  DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 24 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Sefton launches new schemes to support the Hospitality Sector    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-08-23 23:30:14 Weekly News Edition - Publication Date:- 2020-08-23                            Storm Ellen whips up sand on Ainsdale Beach    Mechanics pumped up to support cyclists in need of a little push    The M58 Junction 1 slip roads opened    Hugh Baird College Student Set to Experience a Once in a Lifetime Opportunity    ?500k Combined Authority grant enables restoration plans for North Liverpool Community Organisation    Young girl, 7, climbs mount Moel Famau to fundraise for care home    Warrington challenger bank reaches ?250m lending milestone despite COVID-19 pandemic    How driving in a storm can damage your car and cost you a fortune    Formby marks 75 Anniversary of VJ Day    Liverpool streets considered for slavery memorial plaques    Evaluation highlights landlord licensing successes    Student travel firm goes bust    Digital tablets provided as a lifeline for residents to stay in touch with family and friends    Is a UK Care Home Crisis looming?    More than 150,000 Wearable School Uniforms Binned in the North West Every Year    Consultus Care and Nursing launches nationwide recruitment campaign    Deaf pupils in the North West achieve an entire grade less at GCSE    Office workers '?500 a month better off working from home'    Road crash victims remembered in a special online ceremony    The search is on for Unsung heroes in a new competition to honour the nations' best     2020-08-23 19:33:48 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 23 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Watch VAMPHire.Com's 'Chewing The Fat' video about racism    More fines to be issued to those not following Covid19 restrictions     2020-08-22 22:53:54 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 22 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Toxteth road upgrade to start on Monday    Nearly 180 operations to remove rotten teeth in children a day    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-08-21 22:22:23 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 21 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Toxteth road upgrade to start on Monday    Nearly 180 operations to remove rotten teeth in children a day    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-08-20 21:58:40 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 20 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Students celebrate GCSE Results at Hugh Bird Collage    Dr Nick Smith from Oxford Home Schooling comments on GCSE results    Liverpool City Region steps up local support for GCSE and A level graduates    Government announces plans to combat environmental challenges    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-08-19 20:14:25 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 19 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     UK parents urged to warn student children don't assume it's Covid if they fall ill at University    Metro Mayor Announces New Network for LCR Residents Aged 55 and Over    LGA Respincs to NHS Confederation report on Social Care    Metro and City Mayors demand clarity and financial support for educational institutions and students awaiting results and places    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-08-18 21:46:26 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 18 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Metro Mayor Steve comments on Government U-turn over A-Levels and GCSE's    Metro Mayor Announces New Network for LCR Residents Aged 55 and Over    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-08-17 19:00:00 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 17 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Share your experience of leaving Hospital to improve the NHS    Metro Mayor Steve comments on Government U-turn over A-Levels and GCSE's    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-08-16 23:31:03 Weekly News Edition - Publication Date:- 2020-08-17 Southport has marked 75th Anniversary of VJ Day    New vision for Bootle's New Strand Shopping Centre    Campaign warns road proposals could be just the beginning of Highways England's plans for Rimrose Valley    St Helens Theatre Royal To Change Christmas Pantomime Title Due To Pandemic But A Show Will Go On!    The 'home of The Beatles' is under threats    Liverpool is seeking to introduce a Bus gate in the heart of the City Centre    Alice Lenkiewicz Solo Exhibition - 'NOUVEAU'    Liverpool student supported to secure dream University place    Park visitors urged to stay away from lakes amid toxin concerns from algae bloom    Debra and Diane take the lead at Formby Manor    VJ Day socially distanced street party    Former GB star joins MP to celebrate return of hockey after lockdown    Leaders thank community for Princes Park Covid-19 success    Bestselling Author thanks Lancashire Nurse for saving his life    Twilight green will allow Golfers in Sefton to save money    New motorway slip roads to open "within weeks"    Wirral Digital Marketing Agency Takes Steps In Bid To Survive Pandemic    Thunderstorms and high temperatures     2020-08-16 22:50:27 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 16 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Covid-19 Extended Restrictions to continue in parts of North England    LGA rally calls for children's vaccinations following Covid-19    LGA responds to NHS Confederation's report on Mental Health Services    Students worried as exams appeal guidance withdrawn    Public Health England is to be scrapped    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-08-14 21:26:03 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 14 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     A shocking finding has lead to a Warning being issued over electrical safety concerns over hot tubs    Tarleton and Hesketh Bank VJ Day Anniversary Community Convoy hs been cancelled    North West water firm, United Utilities, is taking on 120 new staff as part of a summer recruitment drive    Letter to Editor:- "Take time to talk and listen."    Letter to the Editor:- "GCSE and A-Level result"    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-08-13 23:00:00 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 13 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Day trippers asked to plan ahead during the Summer Holidays    Bill Esterson MP responds to ALevel results    Liverpool City Region Combined Authority joins the Wellbeing Economy Alliance    Summer food programme    No data again from Public Health England and NHSX.     2020-08-12 20:13:42 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 12 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Hundreds targeted by TV License scam    "Lunch is on us..." Would Liverpool Office Workers return to work for a free lunch?    Sefton Council urges residents facing Council Tax Concerns to get in contact now    The average Brit has saved £495 per month as a result of Covid-19    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-08-11 21:25:33 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 11 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     #WeMakeEvents - RED ALERT -    New temporary pavement licence to support Sefton Businesses    LGA responds to carers UK report on need for more support for carers    No stats in this update due to Public Health England and NHSX data errors.     2020-08-10 22:44:55 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 10 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     2 in 3 Southport residents say they will shop local to support small businesses, reveals survey    Young people asked for masterpieces to brighten up the Sefton's Covid-19 Test Centres    MP calls for unclaimed grants funds to be redistributed to the "excluded"    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region         2020-08-09 22:12:39 Weekly News Edition - Publication Date:- 2020-08-09 Miss Liverpool City Region 2020 contestants take part in a social distancing beach clean    A massive Sunflower Maze has been dedicated to the NHS    Galloway's chairman Simon Booth and his family take on a 1,000km challenge as part of the Great North Run Solo    Creative industries can play a key role in the Covid-19 Recovery    New Brighton Beach Clean Up with Team Pura    Home Secretary Priti Patel has thanked Firefighters for tireless efforts during the Coronavirus pandemic    UNISON launches campaign to bring Liverpool Hospital Cleaners, Caterers and Security Guards back in house    Liverpool is going on a Bear Hunt!    LGA responds to the Children's Commissioners Briefing    ?6.5 million boost for Liverpool City Region's socially trading organisations    Metro Mayor offers support for apprentices made redundant during the COVID-19 crisis    Metro Mayor announces ?1m Boost for innovative local businesses    Scrutiny Panel makes key recommendations for regulation of development schemes    "Don't be a litter lout" - Councils issue warning about rise in park rubbish not being thrown away     2020-08-09 19:37:23 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 09 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     UK economy and jobs on the line as UK Government ignores pleas for help    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-08-08 21:31:56 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 08 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Multi million pound funding package for School transport    Home is where the harm is (or could be) warns Sefton Council's Health Chief    Government extends Coronavirus support for buses and trams, as total funding tops ?700 million    'Local Enhanced Coronavirus (COVID-19) Restrictions' imposed in Preston    Travel advice for Ireland    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region         2020-08-07 19:00:00 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 07 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     'Local Enhanced Coronavirus (COVID-19) Restrictions' imposed in Preston    Sefton Council's 100 play areas are now safe to re-open    Home is where the harm is (or could be) warns Sefton Council's Health Chief    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region     2020-08-06 23:00:00 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 06 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Southport Testing Centre    Charity shops on the North West 'more important to society' than ever    Warning issued to those heading the the beaches over Covid-19 Pandemic    LGA Responds to the UK Government's 'Planning for the Future' proposal    Sefton Council issues COVID-19 Action Cards to guide business owners and managers    Time to revive the rural economy    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases     2020-08-05 20:21:07 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 05 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Check this information if travelling around the UK or going outside the UK    Sefton Coastal Landscape Partnership issues plea to the public to respect local beauty spots    New helpline for people self isolating from Covid-19s    United Utilities extends helping hand to customers affected by COVID-19    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases     2020-08-04 22:11:36 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 04 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     The Range has raised over ?51,479 for the NHS    Southport Weekender Festival Postponed until 4 September 2021    Metro Mayor Welcomes ?26 million Investment Towards Building Back Better    Sefton Coastal Landscape Partnership issues plea to the public to respect local beauty spots    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-08-03 21:06:31 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 03 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     'The Eat Out to Help Out' scheme has launched    Consultation under way on 'life saving' landlord licensing proposal    Jobless crisis looming as Pandemic continues to pound the economy    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-08-02 23:17:11 Weekly News Edition - Publication Date:- 2020-08-03 Overnight Theft from Southport store leaves owner devastated    Funding success for Southport    Isle of Man Steam Packet Company signs contract for new vessel    Liverpool woman named in Cycling UK's 100 Women in Cycling    ?17 million funding boost for Littlewoods Studios    MP joins Hospital protest at Government failures to protect the NHS from trade deals    Tell us your lockdown stories, says career group    Famous film School launches annual Scholarship for black students    Liverpool Without Walls has it 'covered'    Rutherford Health to start treating patients at its new Centre in Liverpool    Fire Brigades Union responds to Bolton fire report    Sefton artists exhibition is open in Southport    Liverpool's Lifestyle Leisure Centres are back    How to train your dog in just a few weeks    Pop up bike mechanics to assist Government voucher scheme with cycle "triage"    Liverpool's new era of Council housing delivery takes next step    Friend group offering free fun Boxing meet ups...    Sefton Council backs Royal British Legion's campaign to get veterans on the census    More work, less teaching, hostile media and an unsupportive Government; Teachers report on a term like no other    Strawberry Field is open and accessible to everyone, thanks to its Changing Places toilet facilities    Please join the Liverpool protest for NHS pay justice!    Brits spend 12.5 hours per week feeling stressed!    Letter to Editor:- "Bluebells online Fayre supporting The Plaza Community Cinema"    Bombed out Church Garden Bar open as Lockdown Restriction Ease    Liverpool Taxi Drivers Children in Care Outing 2020    Liverpool takes a stand against hate crime    Brand new productions given green light by Liverpool Film Office fund    From home life to work and money:- the impact of lockdown on the 50 to 70's revealed     2020-08-02 20:21:15 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 02 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Plan to control COVID-19 outbreak in Princes Park    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-08-01 20:35:43 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 01 August 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Carers deserve a pay rise too, says MP    9477 Children Step Their Cycling Up A Gear, Thanks To Bikeability    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings