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Search for local heroes begins at regional paper

A regional daily paper has launched a search for inspirational people in the area under its awards scheme.

The Liverpool Echo’s Pride of Merseyside Awards recognises local men, women and children who make a difference.

They aim to recognise excellence in education, arts and sports as well as rewarding friendship, courage and community spirit.

Categories include the education award, courageous child award, arts award, sporting achievement award and Merseyside community award.

Echo editor Alastair Machray said: “Merseyside’s people are what make Merseyside great. And it’s time to celebrate those people and to marvel at their moving and motivational stories.

“These are people who put their own lives to one side to help others; people who make a difference by caring, sharing and going the extra mile; people who achieve extraordinary things in the face of near-impossible odds.”

The awards are run in association with Halewood International and the winners will be announced at a special ceremony in September.