A FIRE in an electricity sub-station in Skelmersdale knocked out power for hundreds of people.
Homes blacked out at about 6pm last night in the Ashurst area of the town.
Emergency work restored power to most homes within about an hour and a half.
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Pepe: My Autobiography
£18.99 £9.50An essential read for any Liverpool fan wanting to get the inside story on one of the most popular players in the modern era. More Info
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The Liverpool Cookbook
£14.99 £7.00A must for anyone who loves food and loves Liverpool. With over 100 recipes from local restaurants, including celebrity chefs Simon Rimmer and Jamie Oliver. More Info
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Lennon: The Tribute
£2.00John Lennon tribute magazine from the Mirror collection is full of photos of john lennon form the Mirror archives. More Info
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Secret Diary of a Liverpool Scout
£8.99 £4.50Few people know about the major role played behind the scenes by Geoff Twentyman, the club's chief scout from 1959 to 1984. More Info
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Snod This For A Laugh
£8.99 £4.50Heard the one about Gazza and the gorilla? Or Shearer and the famous phantom intruder? Ian Snodin's book inlcudes some of the funniest football tales you'll ever hear. More Info
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The Fab Four - The Beatles Story
£3.99 £1.50A fascinating, factual account of the lives of the Fab Four - a magical history tale of Merseyside's Mop Tops. More Info