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Local News: Liverpool City Region

The top 10 reasons why learners fail their driving test and how to avoid them
Since changes came into force in 2017, many drivers have failed on these faults
The strange things confiscated from Liverpool John Lennon Airport and what happens to them
From humans organs and live crabs to grenade casings and a knuckle duster belt buckle
Drug dealer traced to hotel room after shotgun found in loft
DNA belonging to James Elliott was found after police discovered a double-barrelled shotgun in a Norwich home
The Scouse comedian Danny Downing who's been a favourite in Benidorm for more than 20 years
He has been entertaining tourists with his Liverpool humour for over a decade

More bad news as Merseyrail extend cancellation of Hunts Cross services
Passengers of the service can get rail replacement buses from Liverpool Central
The 'hidden gem' that is now officially the best place to eat in Southport
The restaurant is number one on Trip Advisor
Former Liverpool FC player punched OAP in racist attack at McDonald's drive-thru
He called his victim a 'p*** b******' in a road rage outburst
Why has this 'dangerous' Merseyside rail crossing needed upgrading since 2015?
There have been a number of serious incidents and even fatalities at the site over the years

Holidaymakers warned of roaming tarriffs in non EU countries
Which? have warned that holidaymakers may not realise how much texting or calling abroad can be..
Brexit campaigner wins appeal against over spending fine
The founder of a youth-focused pro-Brexit campaign has won an appeal against a 20,000 pound fine.
McIlroy misses cut at British Open
Rory McIlroy was moved by the support he received at Royal Portrush after fighting back to come within a shot of making the halfway cut at the British Open.
Trump stands by his send them back comments
President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of four minority women lawmakers saying that they had said horrible things about the United States, .

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15th Aug at Prince Of Wales Hotel
Times Gone Bye Tea Dance
Tea Dance at the Atkinson Centre on the 3rd Monday of each month, £2 entry includes free raffle, our fantastic live band Memory Lane with guest appearances from our very own Elvis Presley, Bootle Bells, and Ernie and his fastest milk cart in the west. There is enough of a show for the less able bodied but a fantastic dance floor for those who like to trip the lights fantastic so bring your best dancing shoes. Bar is open also serving tea/coffee/cake.
19th Aug at The Atkinson

Southport Tide Times for 21st July 2019
Tide Times & Heights for Southport on 21st July 201902:09 - High Tide (8.38m)14:30 - High Tide (7.94m)

Liverpool (Gladstone Dock) Tide Times for 21st July 2019
Tide Times & Heights for Liverpool (Gladstone Dock) on 21st July 201902:22 - High Tide (8.78m)09:12 - Low Tide (1.88m)14:43 - High Tide (8.34m)21:18 - Low Tide (2.20m)

Hue and Cry
Pat Kane from Hue and Cry join us for a chat
Nick Lowe
Dave Turley chats to Nick Lowe, ahead of his upcoming show at the Southport Theathre