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6 results found for '"Mersey"' in Keywords.
Oil clean-up operation on Mersey (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Alison MacDonald reports on a massive clean-up operation on the Mersey, following the large oil spillage at the Stanlow Shell oil refinery. Officials say the main oil slick has been dispersed but while the...
Oil spillage in Mersey estuary (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Environment Minister David Trippier, welcoming the formation of an investigative committee following an oil spillage in the Mersey estuary. He says all efforts are being made to find out what...
Hillsborough disaster - Charity song (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Russell reports on the charity fundraising song being recorded for the victims of the Hillsborough Stadium disaster. Pete Waterman, pop mogul, talks about Paul McCartney’s input, choosing Ferry...
Charity record for Hillsborough (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Gerry Marsden of Gerry and the Pacemakers talks about re-recording his song Ferry Cross the Mersey to help raise funds for the Hillsborough stadium disaster (15/04/89) appeal fund. Paul McCartney, Holly...
Mersey oil slick (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Karen Hannah reports on an environmental disaster on 19/08/89, when 150 tons of crude oil leaked out of a Shell oil company pipeline, into the River Mersey. Includes interviews with Mike Cummings, inshore...
Sir Donald Wilson on independent hospitals (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Donald Wilson, Chairman of Mersey Regional Health Authority, discusses plans for hospitals to apply for independent status.Two hospitals in Liverpool have already applied for independent status and...