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19 people whose estates have gone unclaimed as relatives could be owed millions

The total value of unclaimed property in Merseyside could be as much as £5,154,605

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Major incident declared at National Trust as fire breaks out near Sizewell B nuclear plant

A major incident has been declared as around 90 firefighters battle a large-scale wildfire at a National Trust site on the Suffolk coast near Sizewell B nuclear power plant

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Liverpool photographer's 40 years of Royal Albert Dock memories

Find out how your photographs can star in the landmark's 180th anniversary celebrations in September

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'Missed opportunity' and falsified records in HMP Garth prisoner death

Aaron Taylor, 32, died after taking his own life at the prison

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Section of Ormskirk town centre road to be closed

The work on Derby Street will run from Monday, August 3 to Friday, August 14.

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Three rushed to hospital after suspected dog attack as armed police attend scene in Bolton

An air ambulance landed at the scene as three people were taken to hospital following a suspected dog attack in Bolton

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Everton FC pays touching tribute to fan, 15, who died after asthma attack

Players, staff and supporters from Everton and Bolton Wanderers honoured the lifelong Blue

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Coronation Street fans baffled by David and Shona baby detail 'typical soapland'

Coronation Street fans were left confused after David and Shona Platt brought their baby daughter Harper home from hospital, with many questioning how much she had grown

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Clampdown on taxi licensing in Knowsley amid training provider issues

It comes after Knowsley Council said it had been made aware of issues with marketing put out by training providers including suggestions of some form of association or approval from the local authority

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Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers tonight with Thunderball for Wednesday, July 29

National Lottery results for £4.4m jackpot on Wednesday

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Liverpool FC's Anfield Road closure plans leaves fans and residents split

A consultant for the club said the opening of Anfield Road would represent the “only weak point” around the stadium

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He set a fatal fire killing two pensioners but was found dead in a bin one week later

Paul Joseph Smith overdosed on a cocktail of drugs in a bath

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Whisky and buggy alcohol serving rule changes granted at Wirral golf club

Changes to when and where alcoholic drinks can be served at the Wirral site have been made

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EasyJet Manchester flight makes urgent diversion after mid-air medical emergency

The easyJet flight from Manchester to Copenhagen was diverted after a passenger required urgent medical attention

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Jet ski, cars and Rolex watches seized in Liverpool raid

A 37-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman from Speke have been arrested

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Coronation Street Sienna star Charlotte Tyree's life including ITV star best pal

Coronation Street actress Charlotte Tyree, who plays Sienna Milburn, is set to be a big focus on the cobbles in the coming weeks

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Southport falls silent to mark two years since devastating knife attack

Crowds gathered in the Town Hall gardens to remember those affected by the tragedy

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Teenager fired bullet into home of mum and 10-month-old baby

Jama Yusuf asked 'was it a bad shooting?' when police came knocking at his door two days later

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Change coming to McDonald's as restaurant gets crucial sign-off

It is the latest venue in our region to adopt the opening hours

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Man arrested after women allegedly sexually assaulted at On the Waterfront festival

Detectives are appealing for the two victims and any witnesses to come forward