Aintree
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Freshers embark on welcome week fun
This year’s intake of JMU Journalism students experienced a memorable induction week as they started university.
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Kids motor on with driving lessons
Local racecourses are making come true by offering driving lessons for children as young as five.
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Cookery school for chefs with disabilities
A catering agency has set up a cookery school to offer training for people with learning and physical disabilities.
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Aintree mum picks up national care award
A mother from Aintree has been given special recognition for promoting awareness of the struggles some families face.
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Jobs lost as Aintree call centre closes
Aintree call centre bosses have announced the loss of 450 jobs after confirming redundancy plans.
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Many Clouds wins Grand National at Aintree
Leighton Aspell triumphed with 25-1 underdog Many Clouds as he clinched back-to-back wins at Aintree.
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Mersey hospitals struggle with demand
Liverpool hospitals are struggling to cope with the high demand of patients, a report has shown.
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Legend McCoy talks to JMU Journalism
Horse racing superstar AP McCoy looks ahead to riding in his final Grand National as he speaks exclusively to JMU Journalism.
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First outing as coma victim recovers
A brave teenager and lifelong Liverpool fan has enjoyed his first outing from hospital after being in a coma… to watch the Reds.
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Doctor’s orders for Pineau National win
Pineau De Re ensured a fairytale win for part-time trainer Dr Richard Newland at Aintree’s Grand National.
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Few clues from Grand National Trial
Haydock Park’s Grand National Trial failed to provide any clues towards April’s showpiece event.
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Grand National attracts 115 entries
The Crabbie’s Grand National has attracted 115 entries – the highest amount since 2009.
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McCoy in hot form at Aintree
Champion jockey AP McCoy moved to within touching distance of 4,000 winners, with an emphatic treble at Aintree on Old Roan Chase Day.
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Hospital revamp means new jobs
As many as 1,000 jobs could be created as part of a £35 million revamp of Fazakerley Emergency Department.
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Grand National glory for Auroras Encore
A 66-1 outsider, Auroras Encore, won the John Smith’s Grand National in front of a bumper 70,000 Aintree crowd.
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Hat maker goes for gold in Dubai
A Liverpool milliner took her talents to the richest horse race in the world in Dubai, catching the media’s attention.
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Protests at council cuts meeting
Police were called after campaigners disrupted a Sefton Council budget cuts meeting, with library closures on the agenda.
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Grand National sponsor deal ends
The Grand National is looking for new sponsors, after beer manufacturers John Smith’s decided not to renew its current deal.
