These are the latest ECHO headlines this afternoon.
Two arrests after man knocked unconscious in fight outside of pub
A man was knocked unconscious outside a pub after a fight spilled outside.
Police were called to reports of an assault, at around 10.40pm on Thursday, July 14, at the Red Lion pub on Bridge Road. At the scene a man was found unconscious outside.
It is reported that the man was assaulted by two other men, inside the pub, a fight then broke out outside of the Red Lion which left him with head and face injuries. He was treated by paramedics but did not wish to be taken to hospital.
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Officers have confirmed that two men, aged 38 and 36, from Waterloo, were arrested on suspicion of affray and section 18 assault. They were both taken to a police station in Merseyside where they remain in custody.
A spokesperson for the force said an investigation has now been launched and anyone with information or CCTV footage of the incident which could assist is asked to DM @MerPolCC quoting reference number 22000503230.
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Garden centre selling petrol cheaper than anywhere else in Merseyside
A garden centre is believed to be selling the cheapest fuel in Merseyside.
Gordale Garden Centre in Neston has advertised its petrol and diesel as some of the cheapest in the region thanks to the fact that the petrol station is independently owned and isn't tied to a larger company. The retailer explained in a post to its customers that the prices change with each delivery and while the wholesale price has dropped it will be offering a cut price rate to those in the area.
The post: "As a single independent retailer, selling petrol and diesel can be a rollercoaster. Our price changes with every delivery, nothing is guaranteed, and we have to react instantly to ensure that we remain viable. We always try to offer the best price locally wherever we can, but there are times when we cannot.
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"We are truly grateful for the continued support of our loyal local customers, even though it sometimes may be cheaper elsewhere. The market has been extremely volatile since the early part of the year, but today is a good day.
"We are delighted to be able to offer petrol at 169.9 pence per litre and diesel at 187.9 ppl. We can’t promise it will last forever, but whilst the going is good, we are happy to pass on the drop in wholesale fuel prices to our lovely customers.
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Home Bargains explains why Liverpool store has closed for good
Home Bargains has closed a Liverpool city centre store for good.
The budget retailer, which is much loved throughout Merseyside, has made the decision to close its store on Lord Street in Liverpool city centre. The store has already closed its doors.
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The closure means that shoppers’ closest Home Bargains stores will be on Hanover Street, inside St Johns Shopping Centre or on Paisley Street near Costco. The Lord Street store is now closed and its windows have been boarded up.
The brand's signs have also been removed from the building. A Home Bargains spokesperson said: "The lease on our Lord Street store has expired recently and when reviewing our business we felt that as we have three other busy stores in this area, that we are serving our city centre customers very well.
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