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 Publication Date:- 2025-06-16

 
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Botanic Gardens 150th Anniversary Fun Day

THE Botanic Gardens Community Association held the:- 'Botanic Gardens 150th Anniversary' on:- Sunday, 15 June 2025, which was also Fathers Day. The weather started sunny, but clouds came in for the afternoon, but it remained dry and warm.  This event had lots of things to do and see, from:- fairground rides, live music, craft stalls, donkey rides, food and drink, giant bubbles, and more. The Live entertainment included several performances by the Golborne Brass Band, who who really did an amazing job. Nearly everyone who attended fully enjoyed the atmosphere and...

 

Overall Defra budget cut, but billions pledged for farming, flood defences and nature

FOLLOWING intensive lobbying from the CLA (Country Land and Business Association) amid speculation of heavy budget cuts, the Chancellor has confirmed billions will be spent on:- farming, flood defences and nature recovery. The CLA...

Statements commenting on Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spending Review

THE UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has just unveiled how our taxpayer money will be spent up to 2030. these are a few of the comments we have had in regards to her Spending Review announcement. It...

Southport Pier funding announcement

THE Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has announced funding for Southport Pier in her speech, setting out UK's spending plans in the House of Commons on:- Wednesday, 11 June 2025. The Member of Parliament for Southport Patrick Hurley has publicly said:- "The condition and closure of the

Owners of Silcock Leisure Group hail funding to restore Southport Pier as huge boost to resort

THE owners of Silcock Leisure Group in Southport have hailed the announcement of funding to restore and reopen Southport Pier as a huge boost to everyone in the Town. Silcock Leisure Group operates the historic Carousel in front of the Pier entrance, known as...

Tickets on sale for Southport Summer Soirée at Meols Hall in Churchtown raising funds for Bebe's Hive

THE countdown has begun; tickets for the highly anticipated Southport Summer Soirée are now available...

Merseyside Police employees recognised in King's Birthday Honours

MERSEYSIDE Police have said that they are:- "delighted to confirm that 1 of Force's..."

 

Southport Entrepreneur Named Finalist in Prestigious Enterprise Vision Awards 2025

SOUTHPORT Entrepreneur, Debbie Lyn Connolly Lloyd, dynamic CEO of DL Models Ltd and founder of the groundbreaking Inclusive...

Liverpool is now the 4th most successful City in the UK for attracting international conferences

LIVERPOOL has leapfrogged Manchester, Belfast and Cambridge to become the 4th most successful City in the UK for attracting major international conferences. That's the City's highest...

 
 
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'Once in a generation' redevelopment plan sees renewed calls for a New Town for Liverpool City Region

RENEWED calls to secure New Town status for a major regeneration scheme have...

Keir Starmer Pledges £5 Million Towards Southport Town Hall Gardens Revamp Honouring Victims of the stabbings

IN London, on:- 10 June 2025, the Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader Sir Keir Starmer has pledged £5 million in...

Unique photo exhibition celebrates:- "beautiful launderette"

A launderette in Liverpool is launching its maiden photography exhibition exploring its atmospheric charm, alongside never...

Help Shape the Future of Carer Support in Liverpool

LIVERPOOL City Council has been urging residents over Carers Week, which ran from:- 9 June and 15 June 2025, to have their say on a new Strategy, aimed at enhancing support for those who provide unpaid care. The annual...

 

Evri looks to recruit hundreds of new couriers in Southport as part of continued growth

EVRI has announced the creation of hundreds of new courier roles across Southport, as part of its long term...

Star Cast Announced For Cinderella At Epstein Theatre Liverpool This Christmas

THE world's most loved fairytale is set to entertain Epstein Theatre audiences this Christmas; O' no it isn't... O' yes it is! In fact we have just had the 1st fabulous cast members revealed to us...

Southport Seagulls - From Seaside Charm to Urban Menace

THE familiar seaside sound of gulls is turning into a source of frustration and concern for residents and business owners in Southport, as birds become increasingly aggressive in their search for food.  Now Southport's residents and businesses are getting into a flap. A growing number of seagulls, joined by pigeons...

Edge Hill University supports Jamie Oliver's Dyslexia Revolution Campaign

ON Monday, 9 June 2025, the world renowned Chef Jamie Oliver released a powerful documentary on Channel 4, which focused on the importance of how Schools support neurodiverse...

 

War Memorial covered in human poop

THE War Memorial in Southport Town Centre is not only a memorial for those who have died protecting the people of our nation, who...

New Community Police Station opens on Hospital campus

A new Community Police Station based on the Alder Hey Children's healthcare campus..

Support for dementia carers in Merseyside as new platform launches

VITAL new online tool provides clear, personalised guidance and practical help to those navigating life with dementia. This week marks Carers...

Lib Dem Councillors taking action on Preston new Road playing field caravan disruption

SEFTON Council's Meols Ward Lib Dem Councillors John Dodd, Gareth Lloyd Johnson...

'Drawing With Coal' a solo exhibition by Jordan L Rodgers

KEEN eyed Regional aficionados of contemporary art will already be familiar with the arresting gestural drama...

John Culshaw painting mural at Dovecot Parade.  John Culshaw's marvellous mural at Dovecot Parade.

Dovecot dreams inspire psychedelic mural

FROM a horse in space to an Edward Lear inspired long legged fish, Liverpool's most surreal mural by renowned street artist John Culshaw has been unveiled at Dovecot...

Iconic Queensway monument set to return after more than 60 years

AN iconic piece of Liverpool's engineering and architectural heritage is making a comeback as work progresses to...

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International Yacht Paint Announced as Headline Sponsor for the 2025 WLYC 24 Hour Race

THE West Lancashire Yacht Club (WLYC) are thrilled to announce International yacht...

Letter to Editor:- "West Lancs Kids - Powering Up with Larkfield Primary School"

"WE were thrilled to welcome more than 80 Year 5 and 6 pupils from Larkfield Primary School, in Southport, for 3 special Sailing Experience Days in:- May and June 2025. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Marine Lake in the heart of the town, the days were filled with..."

100th Anniversary of the opening of June the Florists

A small family Merseyside business is celebrating 100 years of trade.  Not many...

Rooftop solar for new builds to save people money

WORKING people within the UK stand to save hundreds of pounds off their energy bills...
 

 

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