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The Latest Breaking News from the Grand National

Grand National to reduce number of horses to 34 and soften fences in bid to make famous race safer

The Grand National is implementing a series of significant changes that will take effect from next year in an effort to make the world’s most famous steeplechase safer for horses and jockeys

The Independent UK

Ken Loach, 86, says new film may be his last: ‘I’m not sure I can get around the court again’

‘It’s like an old nag at the Grand National. You think, “Good God, I’ll be falling at the first fence!”’ director said

The Independent UK

Preventing protesters disrupting Open not a new challenge, say organisers

Protesters have interrupted the World Snooker Championship and delayed the Grand National in recent days.

The Independent UK

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Concorde that flew passengers and celebrities over the Grand National

It would to a fly past Aintree racecourse

Liverpool Echo

Despite the glitz and glamour, it was those without tickets that stole the Grand National show

The day will be remembered for the extraordinary scenes that played out before the starting orders

Manchester Evening News

Police reveal staggering 118 people arrested over Grand National protests by Animal Rising

Merseyside Police's Assistant Chief Constable Paul White said an astonishing 118 people had been arrested over an animal rights protest at the Grand National.

Chronicle Live

All the celebrities we've spotted at the Grand National so far

A number of stars have made the journey to enjoy the Grand National

Liverpool Echo

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ITV Coronation Street's Alan Halsall looks suave as he emerges from private helicopter before before 'flying' it home after rare appearance with co-star

The actor, who is known for playing Tyrone Dobbs in the ITV soap, arrived at Aintree Racecourse for the Grand National in style

Manchester Evening News

Our Liverpool: Aintree opens its doors for the Grand National

The day's biggest stories and talking points from the ECHO newsroom

Liverpool Echo

100 eco activists and 'militant vegans' plan to storm fences and sabotage Grand National

The Grand National will be held at Aintree later this month and an undercover report has revealed campaigners planning to disrupt and sabotage the famous race

Daily Mirror

What the papers say – April 2

Animal activists are reportedly planning to sabotage the Grand National.

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