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This leads to the question of whether we can choose to become a hero and how much fate, luck, or circumstances -- forces beyond our control -- just make heroism happen.

News; Liverpool News; Transport 'We need Northern Powerhouse Rail to become a reality and now is the time to make it happen' Transport for the North's board met in Liverpool today ...