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Hospital patient says NHS need more funding but praises care
A woman rushed into hospital praised NHS staff but has raised concerns about Accident and Emergency departments being "overstretched."
Coronavirus
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Covid rate falls in Halton but intensive care close to capacity
The rate of new infections fell by about a fifth in the last week
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East Lancashire Railway receives fresh funding boost
The East Lancashire Railway (ELR), which runs in Heywood, Greater Manchester, has received a fresh boost to support its ongoing recovery from the impact of Covid - with a new grant worth over £60,000.
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Blackpool church hit the jackpot with winning photograph
A Lancashire church has won a national photography competition.
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Cheshire residents urged to support Christmas food collection
Two charities have launched an appeal for support throughout the Christmas period.
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School closed to three year groups staff after positive Covid-19 tests
"We will be closing parts of the school to ensure that we are able to safely maintain the areas that will be used"
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Food boss from Runcorn walks 112 miles to Chancellor's office only to find door locked
A crowd of supporters including DJS and ice cream vans was there to greet him.
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Liverpool hospice to hold virtual 'Light up a Life' service
St. Joseph's Hospice will be holding a virtual 'Light up a Life' service this year due to the pandemic.
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New report shows impact of coronavirus on Ceredigion economy
The county council said the impacts of the ongoing pandemic are still emerging
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Care home residents enjoy illuminations at home
Care home residents in Rochdale were left gutted after a trip to see the Blackpool Illuminations was cancelled - until staff brought the illuminations to them.
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St Helens theatre secures grant from COVID-19 Culture Recovery Fund
The funding will allow St Helens Theatre Royal to open for socially-distanced performances.
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Southport COVID-19 Community Culture Grants commended by campaigner
Former councillor, David Barton, was pleased with the news that The Atkinson Arts Centre had received $203,934 and Meols Hall had received $125,000.