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2020-12-30 19:12:08 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
30 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Local restriction tiers: what you need to know Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-29 18:06:27 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
29 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) New year reminder from Sefton Council's Public Health Director Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-28 18:24:01 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
28 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) CLA calling for clarity on available business support in Lancashire Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-27 23:57:48 Weekly News Edition - Publication Date:- 2020-12-27
End of year Review 2020 - Part 1 West Lancashire Freemasons donate ?40,540 and deliver 82,653 items to 29 local food banks in Christmas appeal Live Santa Watch Webcam 2020 - Santa spotted Again! "Suggest a Star to Win a Car" has announced its winners in the run up to Christmas More classics back on the big screen at Vue Southport over the festive break Wayne Rooney Foundation funding Childline on Christmas Day Did you see the festive fun tractor convoy on the streets of Liverpool? Lost World War 2 letter finally reaches family after 76 years
2020-12-27 18:00:00 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
27 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Top New Year traditions from around the globe as explained by former Primary School Teacher Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-26 19:45:23 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
26 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Struggling in Liverpool over Christmas? We Are With You New NHS Community Services provider announced Local fostering organisation is urging Southport residents to consider a career change into foster care Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-25 20:03:14 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
25 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Wishing you all a safe Christmas "Driving in for Christmas" - Carol Service - Churches Together in Formby, Altcar and Hightown (CTFAH) - Video Highlights Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-24 21:29:37 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
24 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Rural industry breathes sigh of relief as UK and EU reach FTA Storm Bella has been named Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-23 18:20:20 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
23 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Entertainment, publishing and arts are all increasingly at risk with Brexit and Covid uncertainty adding salt into the wounds British Transport Police warning to:- 'train surfers' on Merseyside Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-22 21:17:23 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
22 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Entertainment, publishing and arts are all increasingly at risk with Brexit and Covid uncertainty adding salt into the wounds British Transport Police warning to:- 'train surfers' on Merseyside Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-21 19:32:35 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
21 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) COVID Christmas restrictions leave millions relying on deliveries Get outdoors safely across Sefton this winter NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are support our community to stay well this winter Lords report highlights Institute concerns over HMRC powers safeguards LGA responds to Tier 4 announcement Sefton Council is urging visitors to the borough to get a Smart Covid Test" Government announces refunds for rail and coach journeys booked for previous Christmas travel window Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-20 23:16:26 Weekly News Edition - Publication Date:- 2020-12-20
New Merseyrail trains programme delayed due to Covid19 Surviving civil war with a tracksuit and tennis racquet! Get the vaccine to protect yourself and others, says Bill Esterson MP "Driving in for Christmas" - Carol Service has been held in Formby MP Damien Moore has criticised Sefton Council for refusing to provide brown tourism signs for Wesley Street in Southport Town Centre Community group seeks your help in bid to transform Formby's alleyways Work begins on Liverpool's 1st purpose built film studios Combined Authority announces ?2.8m further funding for Kirkby to create 200 jobs European opportunities for Hospitality and Catering students MP Damien Moore has been visiting a number of local businesses in Southport today to celebrate Small Business Saturday What friendly Liverpudlians want from their homes in 2021 Formby Mannor puts the spirit back into Christmas Schools will be forced to cut staff to cover Covid costs unless Covid Secure intervenes, says Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson People across Liverpool City Region thanked for sending Christmas cards to Gurkhas at Altcar Training Camp Christmas donation from local car club to RSPCA Southport, Ormskirk and District Branch 'Wet guinea pig shake' Formby girl's pet image wins prize in RSPCA youth photo comp ?8.9m generated by ground breaking City Council project Melling resident Mary celebrates milestone 100th Birthday Reminder, our Live Santa Watch Webcam is back for 2020 Southport hairdresser brings festive cheer to retirement community Work on an important new ?1.3 million Community Learning Hub in Seaforth is underway Britain's Got Talent 2020 winner uses piano from Liverpool music retailer to create his Royal Variety Performance act Trio of High Sheriffs take on Air Ambulance challenge Southport MP Damien Moore calls for Business Rates and parking charges to be reformed, and cycle lanes scrapped Southport's Christmas Tree targeted again by Vandals Over 200 independent cinemas will be supported through the Culture Recovery Fund this Christmas
2020-12-20 20:21:15 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
20 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Check contracts now 'to reduce risk of Brexit litigation' Europe closes boarders to UK for 48 hours and expected to trigger "significant disruption" What's on at the Bijou Cinema this Christmas? Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-19 19:45:47 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
19 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) London and South East placed into new Tier 4 Sefton is asking its residents to:- 'Get Tested' Combined Authority announces ?2.8m further funding for Kirkby to create 200 jobs Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-18 18:49:31 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
18 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Little progress made on connectivity Combined Authority announces ?2.8m further funding for Kirkby to create 200 jobs Savers in the North West receive Help to Save bonus payment Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-17 19:43:32 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
17 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) LGA responds to provisional 2021/22 Local Government Finance Settlement Research finds female employees hardest hit by Pandemic and working from home Bill Esterson MP presses Jacob Rees Mogg on plans for January return to school after civil servant says:- "conversations are ongoing" Local Council candidate Mike Prendergast calls on Sefton Council to treat Southport fairly if Town Deal bid is successful Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-16 20:23:10 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
16 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Sefton area; SMART Covid19 testing for people who DON�T have Coronavirus symptoms Community Covid19 vaccination programme begins in Sefton LGA responds to 1st week of Covid19 vaccination figures Father Christmas flies by to support Sefton Mayor�s Toy Appeal Sefton Council's dreaming of a 'smart, safe Christmas' Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-15 23:16:28 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
15 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Dangerous Email Warning to all businesses Over 100 MPs tell Chancellor:- 'Now is not the time for the Government to turn its back on our small breweries' Bill Esterson MP calls on Government to release PPE usage data after Merseyside firm "ignored" Sefton Council to run restricted services over the festive period Bill Esterson MP speaks out for the "excluded" Do you know what restrictions are in each area in England...? Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-14 20:37:45 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
14 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Ferry users reminded ahead of Seacombe ferry terminal closure for major refurbishment programme Southport and Ormskirk NHS Hospital Trust to receive ?458,000 to upgrade and refurbish local Hospitals Bill Esterson MP calls on Government to release PPE usage data after Merseyside firm "ignored" Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-13 21:21:14 Weekly News Edition - Publication Date:- 2020-12-13
New Miss Liverpool City Region 2020/2021 reviled Moooove over for grazing winter visitors at Sefton's Nature Reserves More than 90% of children are excited about Christmas despite the Pandemic Your Strong Radio Station for Southport has been awarded double power on 107.9 FM! Feeling unwell this Christmas? The NHS is here for you... Alder Hey Children offer their Christmas 'if I had just 1 wish' Gift Appeal aims to bring Christmas joy to vulnerable young people Local Nurse Wins 'Gardens For Guardians' for Covid work MFRS urges candle caution after spate of house fires MFRS urges candle caution after spate of house fires Direct to customer sales to give North West manufacturing industry a ?4.3bn boost by 2023 Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram Announces ?214,000 Funding for Racial Equality Projects Engagement campaign launched on Liverpool City Region Digital Strategy Gauselmann group opens up brand new Merkur Slots venue in Southport Southport Hoteliers create Nutcracker decorations to welcome guests this Christmas PCC's Victim Care Merseyside services featured in new national publication showcasing work to address racial disparity Landowners across the Region are being asked to get involved in helping the Mersey Forest to branch out! No child to go hungry this Christmas Work Coach roles now open for applications in Greater Manchester Things are moving to transform Southport Market into a unique food and drink venue RSPCA appeal to find callous person who dumped a severely neglected young dog in park Road or River? Feline Festivities at Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel At least 8 million people have experienced the sudden death of a loved 1 this year
2020-12-13 20:47:44 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
13 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Metro Mayor issues key advice for those travelling during the festive season Southport and Ormskirk NHS Hospital Trust to receive ?458,000 to upgrade and refurbish local Hospitals Megabus offers thousands of extra coach seats and urges families and friends to book ahead for Christmas Pubs and publicans facing Christmas crisis unless Government changes course Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-12 21:37:17 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
12 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Feeling unwell this Christmas? The NHS is here for you... ?8m funding secured for safer walking and cycling in the Liverpool City Region Sefton's 3 SMART Coronavirus testing sites for people who DON'T have Covid19 symptoms are now open Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-11 21:48:14 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
11 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Feeling unwell this Christmas? The NHS is here for you... Metro Mayor issues key advice for those travelling during the festive season ?8m funding secured for safer walking and cycling in the Liverpool City Region Sefton's 3 SMART Coronavirus testing sites for people who DON'T have Covid19 symptoms are now open Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-10 22:32:49 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
10 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Bill Esterson MP criticises the Government in debate on procurement during Covid19 Pandemic 74% of UK Rats carry immunity to popular rodenticides Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson steps aside following his arrest UK trade deal with the EU is set to fail, but don't worry we can still have an 'Australia style' deal! Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson steps aside following his arrest Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-09 21:14:38 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
09 Dec 2020 - Important news & notices that are being sent to us from UK Gov & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) @Bill_Esterson MP criticises the Government in debate on procurement during Covid19 Pandemic Campaign to Ban Disposable Face Masks Launched Engagement campaign launched on Liverpool City Region Digital Strategy Climate change report sets ambitious targets - CLA responds Covid19 - Sefton GPs are still there for you 'A Year in Search 2020' reveals Caroline Flack was Googled more than Coronavirus Symptoms in the UK and... Long term economic growth should be Treasury's top priority Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-08 23:15:03 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
08 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) 'V Day' in the UK LGA responds to latest suicide statistics and reports Needless 999 calls Green number plates for electric cars across the UK Sefton Council will be providing meal vouchers over the Christmas holidays for families in Sefton who receive free School meals Bill Esterson MP says public will blame PM for Brexit chaos Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-07 20:21:12 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
07 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) argeted, SMART Covid19 testing for residents who don't have got symptoms starts in Sefton Maghull student's petition gets 160,000 signatures and a Parliamentary debate Southport and Birkdale Sports Club seeks support for Indoor School fundraising appeal Adult Social Care Chief Nurse Hospitality, Leisure and Retail Grant (Expanded Scheme) Vital information for rough sleepers and those at risk of homelessness in Sefton this winter People are far more likely to shop in Formby after the Covid19 lockdown, according to a new local survey 'Together With Music' Aims to lift winter spirits through intergenerational connections and the sharing of music Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-06 22:59:59 Weekly News Edition - Publication Date:- 2020-12-06
CCTV cameras installed near Southport's Christmas tree as Southport BID urges people to be vigilant New micro pub opening in Formby Villages Captain Sir Tom Moore is being installed on a building in Southport! Southport's newest estate agent has seen its 1st boards go up today, after a hectic 1st 4 days of business BTR Virtual Liverpool Santa Dash To Support Charities And Food Banks Sefton Artists are holding an exhibition both at The Atkinson and online A Spray of Hope The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) is bringing the joy of Christmas markets to its supporters... virtually! Freshfields Animal Rescue's:- 'No Animal Left Behind this Christmas' Freedom bus to drive awareness of Modern Slavery Video service for deaf claimants extended to all DWP helplines PCC awards ?40,000 under spend to boost Victim Care Merseyside services during Pandemic Investment in facilities at Ainsdale Beach given Cabinet backing Father Christmas is doing the rounds in Formby Stena Embla is due to start sailing between Britain and Ireland in the New Year "Hollywood of the North" gets studio planning boost D'Vine appointed caterers for the Southport Flower Show 2021 Christmas travel measures to help passengers plan their journey and travel safely Prioritising People with a Learning Disability in the Public Health Response to Covid19 1 in 3 North West Households Will Embrace Zoom for a Covid Safe Christmas Councils get ready to support families in need this Christmas Liverpool Armed Forces Forum event Nearly 5,000 Jobs could be saved at Peacocks if a management buy out gets the go ahead 22m revamp of key Liverpool road enters new phase ?11m to support people with disabilities living independently within the North West Innovative partnership provides route out of digital exclusion and into work 50% of UK cars must be electric by 2030 to reach new emissions goals
2020-12-06 18:15:04 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
06 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Southport Christmas Parade 2020 is Cancelled Southport and Birkdale Sports Club seeks support for Indoor School fundraising appeal Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-05 20:24:08 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
05 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Bill Esterson MP hails Biden victory as good for the planet in meeting with Sefton activists Appeal following aggravated burglary in Crosby Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-04 20:29:22 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
04 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Rewarding the Adult Social Care Workforce Phased transition of Liverpool Covid Testing Sites begins Innovative partnership provides route out of digital exclusion and into work CLA calls for avian flu vigilance and to comply with new bird housing measures Liverpool landmarks go green to show the NSPCC is here for children this Christmas Sefton's Mayor's heartfelt:- "thank you" to residents across the Borough Southport MP Damien Moore has continued to campaign for the Government to 'level up' and improve the North of Englan Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-03 20:14:34 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
03 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) Get your flu vaccination before the countdown to Christmas Bill Esterson MP invites talk on trade Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-02 19:14:13 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
02 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) UK has authorised the Pfizer / BioNTech Covid19 vaccine Freshfields' National Trust Car Park to close for 2 days Self isolating residents across Sefton reminded of ?500 Test and Trace Support Payment Please shop local and support local businesses Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region
2020-12-01 21:10:34 DAILY EMERGENCY #COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE
01 Dec 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government & other organizations over the #Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK) CLA urges public support for rural economy this Christmas Targeted Covid19 testing in Sefton for people not showing symptoms Directors of Public Health in Cheshire and Merseyside launch new Covid19 Campaign Gisburne Park Pop up:- 'socially distanced' Christmas Festival opens on the 4 December 2020 NTIA Accuses Government of Intentionally Wiping Out the Sector with New Restrictions FSB issues 'Love Your Small Independent Business' rallying cry to support Covid hit Liverpool City Region firms Sefton Council has undertaken a review over Port of Liverpool logistic issues Visiting In and Out of Care Homes Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region Hospice Light up a Life service available online for local families