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Merseyside
The Oxford Companion to British History
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Merseyside. Conurbation in north-west England, centred on Liverpool, made a metropolitan county after local government reform in 1972. Encompassing the dormitory areas for Liverpool, Birkenhead, and Bootle, it thus included much of the Wirral peninsula (formerly Cheshire) and the west Lancashire coastal strip to Southport; divided into five districts, it had its own administrative metropolitan county council 1974–86. Integrated transport (rail and two road tunnels beneath the river Mersey, though nearly defunct ferries) aimed to assist commuters. A distinctive local dialect (‘scouse’) and wry humour contribute to a regional identity, with Liverpool as the main cultural focus. The metropolitan council was abolished by the Local Government Act of 1985 but the term ‘Merseyside’ remains in use as a geographical expression.
A. S. Hargreaves
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 "Daily Post (Liverpool, England)")
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MERSEYSIDE EUROPEAN AID SPECIAL REPORT -DAY 2: How Objective 1 was won for Merseyside; Larry Neild looks back on how Merseyside's European millions were secured -and the dreams that never quite became reality.(News)
Newspaper article from: Daily Post (Liverpool, England); 3/9/2004; 700+ words
; Byline: Larry Neild THE award to Merseyside of Objective 1 status --and all of...bef ore Camelot has made its draw, Merseyside leaders were already drawing up their...expectation of the Brussels windfall. Merseyside celebrated what would be a billion pound...
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'OUR FUTURE IS IN MERSEYSIDE' Halton breaks away from Cheshire in historic deal.(News)
Newspaper article from: Daily Post (Liverpool, England); 9/5/2001; 700+ words
; ...after signing a deal to link up with Merseyside's five authorities. Coun Tony McDermott...Halton became the only authority outside Merseyside to join the Mersey Partnership. The...has always been very much a part of Merseyside, and now we can develop an even closer...
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Blair: My hopes for future of Merseyside; Premier's praise for dynamism and talent.(News)
Newspaper article from: Daily Post (Liverpool, England); 2/26/2002; 700+ words
; ...he was optimistic about the future of Merseyside. Mr Blair, who was with his Liverpool...and business leaders at the "Make it Merseyside" event, held in a marquee on the Commons...But people also recognise that on Merseyside there's a real buzz. Yes sure there...
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Merseyside pensioners in heart disease shock.(News)
Newspaper article from: Daily Post (Liverpool, England); 10/5/2005; 700+ words
; ...to develop serious heart disease in Merseyside than the rest of the country, a shock...appalled" by the findings, which showed Merseyside was trapped by "historic deprivation...areas. Even in the richest areas of Merseyside, people were significantly more likely...
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 "Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)")
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MERSEYSIDE IS BUZZING SAYS BLAIR; PMBACKS CAMPAIGN FOR JOBS.(News)
Newspaper article from: Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England); 2/26/2002; 653 words
; ...IAN HERNON TONY BLAIR declared that Merseyside is on the move. The Prime Minister...night's London launch of the Make It Merseyside campaign to attract investment and jobs...told a House of Commons reception that Merseyside had a fantastic opportunity. Local...
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 "The Birmingham Post (England)")
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Merseyside magistrate and six court clerks face corruption allegations.
Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England); 11/17/2001; 700+ words
; ...Tapp, the most senior magistrate on Merseyside, was arrested following a joint investigation...Malcolm Marsh, chief executive of the Merseyside Magistrates' Courts Committee, said...magistrates and staff co-operate fully with Merseyside Police during the course of the investigation...
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Merseyside's drug baron staking over; Quilt artists have col ourful cathedral exhibition all sewn u City base for top dealers.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Daily Post (Liverpool, England); 8/25/2003; 700+ words
; ...Byline: Mark Hookham DRUG barons on Merseyside are taking over from Londonbasedgangsters...Criminal Intelligence Service found Merseyside-based criminals are growing to dominate...into Britain. The report said: ``Merseyside, in particular,has grown in significance...
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Crime barons will pay for more police; Merseyside force to be given seized cash.(News)
Newspaper article from: Daily Post (Liverpool, England); 3/30/2002; 700+ words
; Byline: Gregg Fray MERSEYSIDE Police will be given a large share...vehicles and other assets. But Merseyside should get more than most because...Policing Minister John Denham met Merseyside MPs earlier this week. The region...
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Partners aim to combat crime; Advertising feature SAFER MERSEYSIDE PARTNERSHIP.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Daily Post (Liverpool, England); 4/24/2002; 700+ words
; THE Safer Merseyside Partnership offers a multi-agency approach to crime reduction on Merseyside. The organisation brings together the five Merseyside local authorities, Merseyside Police, the probation service, Merseytravel, the health authority...
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ICT enabling prosperity; The Greater Merseyside Digital Development Agency.(Business)
Newspaper article from: Daily Post (Liverpool, England); 4/26/2006; 700+ words
; THE Greater Merseyside Digital Development Agency (GMDDA...the ICT and digital agenda across Merseyside. The GMDDA is a voluntary partnership...and within every community across Merseyside To help develop the skills to make...
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Merseyside
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Merseyside metropolitan county, NW England. Created in the 1974 local government...districts: Wirral, Sefton, Liverpool, Knowsley, and St. Helens. The Merseyside county council was abolished in 1986, and the districts became responsible...
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England
Encyclopedia entry from: Countries and Their Cultures
...Northumberland, Cumbria, Durham, Merseyside, and Cheshire. Especially in the last...particular districts like London and Merseyside. The second important shift in demography...the West Midlands, Yorkshire and Merseyside. Between 1984 and 1996, the number...
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Simon Denis Rattle
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...been impressed by the tympani player at Merseyside Youth Orchestra rehearsals to which...had become a percussionist with the Merseyside Youth Orchestra. The following year...channels. He had been conducting the Merseyside Youth Orchestra since 1971 and regularly...
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Rattle, Simon
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
...manager, took him to performances of the local youth ensemble, Merseyside Youth Orchestra. His interest in music was apparent early...was a rousing success. A year later, he was conducting the Merseyside Youth Orchestra and appearing as a percussionist with the...
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Morrissey, David 1964–
Book article from: Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television
...Angeles, CA 90048. Career: Actor and director. Tubedale Films, London, England, partner; patron of Merseyside Unity Theatre and Merseyside Fact Centre. Awards, Honors: Royal Television Society Award nomination, best actor, 1998, for Holding...
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