Grand National
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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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Merseyrail strike set to hit Grand National
More Merseyrail strike action is planned for the day of the Grand National as talks end without agreement.
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JMU Journalism’s news review of the year
We look back at the past 12 months to focus on the key events which made 2015 another huge year for news and sport.
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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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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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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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Liverpool named one of top cities to visit
Liverpool is the third best city in the world to visit in 2014, according to travel experts Rough Guides.
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Hard Day’s Night Hotel repairs begin
Building work to repair the fire-damaged upper floors of the Hard Day’s Night Hotel may take months to complete.
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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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Aintree gears up for Grand National fiesta
Liverpool has got Grand National Fever again, as an estimated 150,000 people will attend Aintree’s three-day racing and fashion bonanza.
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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.
