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Merseyside restaurants among hundreds set to close in major hospitality shake up
The Packet Steamer Beefeater in #Bootle Hundreds of restaurant sites across the UK are set to close as part of a major overhaul by hospitality giant Whitbread, with several well known venues in Merseyside confirmed to be affected. The company, which operates Premier Inn along with restaurant brands ...
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Crosby fire which killed woman 'likely' caused by 'accidental use of candles'
Anne Boyle died from her injuries suffered in the blaze in Crosby
Coastal Road Closure for Southport Triathlon
Coastal Road Closure for Southport Triathlon. The coastal road is fully closed in both directions today, Sunday 17th May, due to the Southport Triathlon. The closure runs from Ainsdale roundabout, through Birkdale, along Marine Drive, and continues to the Plough roundabout. Roads will remain closed ...
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Anne Boyle died following the blaze in Crosby
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