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Issue:- Monday, 29 February 2016

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Bike and Go schenes hailed UK's best

A City based bicycle hire scheme has been named 1 of the best rental companies in the UK by a division of travel giant TripAdvisor.

Bike and Go, which operates from participating Northern Rail stations throughout the North, is included in a list of the top 7 bicycle hire companies drawn up by rental company Holiday Lettings, a subsidiary of TripAdvisor.

The list is part of Holiday Lettings' 'The UK's Best Transport Rental Companies' report, which highlights both the various ways customers can travel to and around their holiday destination, and the leading businesses in each sector.

Jack Johnson of Holiday Lettings said:- "Bike and Go made it on to the list because it's environmentally friendly and really cheap. For just Ł3.80 a day plus an annual Ł10 subscription, travellers can cycle around their chosen destination for as long as they like."

Since launching in 2013, Bike and Go has expanded to offer bike hire facilities from over 60 participating train stations across the North West, North East and Yorkshire, East and South East of England, and Scotland, with more locations due to be added in 2016.

To hire a Bike and Go bike, users simply need to register their card details online, which they can do via smart phones, tablets, or at home, and pay the annual subscription fee. They will then receive a user number via email which will allow immediate bike hire whilst they wait for their Bike and Go membership card.

Linda van der Haar, Bike and Go's business manager, said:- "We strive to offer our customers the best possible bike hire experience, so we're delighted that Holiday Lettings has named Bike and Go as one of the best in its field. The UK is home to some of Europe's most beautiful hidden gems, and casual cycling; whether as part of a holiday or as an extension of your train journey, is a great way to switch off, exercise, and get from A to B in a cost effective and 'green' manner."

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Review of:- "LoveHistory Loves...Crime!"
Photo by Ant Clausen and review by Jo Forrest.

ON Monday, 22 February 2016, I was being invited to the Press Night of St Georges Catacombs Tours presented by LoveHistory, with visitors being given the chance to explore the dark heart of this very historic building in Liverpool. I must admit I wasn't prepared for what followed. I had assumed that we would be given a tour of the catacombs with an explanation given about what they were used for. Although this was touched on, the hour long tour talked about The Gangs of Victorian Liverpool and was set in the early 1800's and was given by actors who played their parts brilliantly. This was more a production than a tour per say and the whole event is sets around the lives of a few gang members and the rivalry between them. This production is very up close and personal with the characters coming right up to you and telling their story, which can feel a little intimidating. You are guided through the building as the story progresses to the Court Room and finally deep within the catacombs themselves where the story concludes. Despite not being what I had anticipated, it was a hugely enjoyable evening and one I would definitely recommend people attend. The tour runs from 27 February 2016 to 3 March 2016. Tickets are Ł15 and the show times are:- 18:00, 18:45 and 19:30, with the last show of the night will take place at:- 20:15. This is a must see for locals and also tourists alike! For further information, please visit:- LoveHistory.Co.UK or go to:- StGeorgesLiverpool.Co.UK.

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Deceased estates notice - Lilian May Jackam

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925, any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of Lilian May Jackam (also known as Lillian May) Jackam (Deceased), late of Birch Abbey Rest Home, 55 Alexandra Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9HD, UK, who died on 04/10/2018, are required to send particulars thereof in writing, to the undersigned Solicitors, on or before 24/05/2019, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests of which they have had notice. Churches Solicitors, 12 High Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7BL, UK. Ref:- 'T553015.'

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