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Strike placards at Speke The failure of Triumph in Speke
How 1970s poor industrial relations and a ramshackle car codenamed 'The Bullet' was the end of the road for Triumph car production in Speke.

Digit Al Merseyside's Digital Switchover
Find out where you can get help and advice about the region's Digital Switchover, which completes on Wednesday 2 December.


MORE PEOPLE & PLACES

Making an impact on gang culture
How Children in Need money is transforming the lives of young people and taking them off the streets of Norris Green.

Homophobic city attack 'unusual'
Liverpool's gay community should not be scared off by the recent homophobic attack in Stanley Street say city leaders.

A reminder of liners golden age
The visit of Queen Mary 2 was a throw back to the days when Cunard's grand liners would regularly visit the River Mersey.

Exploring the Liver Bird's story
Les Dennis delves in to the myths and legends of Liverpool's city emblem, the Liver Bird.

Halewood plant is great survivor
The creation of 800 jobs at Jaguar's Halewood plant is the latest twist in the factory's rollercoaster history.

US Beatles fan wins Cavern chance
Winner of a United States Beatles talent contest will perform at Liverpool's Cavern club.

Mother's support for Brown letter
A Merseyside mother speaks out in support of Gordon Brown's letter writing.

Doddy topped The Beatles
Comic legend Ken Dodd has been talking about his long entertainment career and the day he appeared above The Beatles on the bill.

Mystery of Google village
A new village called Argleton has appeared near to the town of Ormskirk, according to Google Maps.

Lennon film has London premiere
Nowhere Boy, a new film about John Lennon's adolescent years, filmed in Liverpool, is premiered at the London Film Festival.


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