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2020-08-30 23:12:57 Finding out more about the Climbing Hanger re-opening
Liverpool Without Walls brings culture back to the streets Eggs-Ercise! 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

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