It also putting more money into the regeneration of areas including Brookside, Hadley and Oakengates.

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Brookside and Hollyoaks creator Phil Redmond is now the creative force behind next year's celebrations.

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Officers are carrying out house-to-house inquiries and remain at the property in Brookside.

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Officers forced their way into a property on Blakemore, Brookside, on Monday afternoon following a "concern for welfare call", police said.

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Other North West figures to receive honours included Grange Hill creator and Mersey Television chief Phil Redmond, whose other credits include Brookside and Hollyoaks.

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Brookside Capital is a hedge fund affiliated with Bain.

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The bids will be considered by an independent panel, chaired by Phil Redmond, creator of popular TV series including Grange Hill, Brookside and Hollyoaks, and a shortlist will be announced in June.

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Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston, who played Jim and Barbara Royle, were an on-screen couple also in Brookside, while Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash, who play Denise and Dave, have a natural rapport.

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The bids for the UK City of Culture will be considered by an independent panel, chaired by Phil Redmond, creator of popular TV series including Grange Hill, Brookside and Hollyoaks, and a shortlist will be announced in June.

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The bids, which must be submitted by 30 April, will be considered by an independent panel, chaired by Phil Redmond, creator of popular TV series including Grange Hill, Brookside and Hollyoaks, and a shortlist will be announced in June.

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