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Publication Date:- 2025-06-09

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Southport Food and Drink Festival 2025

THE Southport Food and Drink Festival returned over:- 30 May to 1 June 2025, within Southport's Victoria Park. The ticket less event offered lots of:- mouth watering international street food, locally produced delicacies, artisan goods, refreshing beverages, and live music. Many local businesses also took part, like:- Neptune Brewery, Just Wings, and The Shake Factory. Plus many local food and drink groups also attended, like the Southport Whisky Club. Plus food lovers from across the North West also got to enjoy the a new edition, alongside the scent of sizzling street food and...

Measles outbreaks in North West continue with risk of summer holidays causing a surge in cases

UKHSA North West reminds people travelling for summer holidays or to visit family, especially parents of young...

826,000 families boost finances with childcare savings

NEARLY 826,000 working families saved up to �2,000 per child with Tax-Free Childcare in the 2024 to 2025 tax year. The money helps families pay for their childcare, as part of the Government's...

The Anfield Wrap supports Birkenhead mental health charity

A local mental health charity:- 'Open Door' were delighted to welcome:- 'The Anfield Wrap' for a special podcast recording at the Bloom Building, in Birkenhead. For the last 13...

Liverpool Pride 2025 cancellation highlights issues with hate speech online

THE growing spread of online hate speech, particularly on US owned social media platforms, like Facebook, has again come into sharp focus following...

Payroll errors impacting a quarter of all UK employees

AN award nominated Liverpool roads programme has secured �1,198,500 in grant funding from the Department for Transport (DfT) for a 3rd year...

British Transport Police records 'shocking' rise in sex crimes that took place at Merseyside Train Stations

THOUSANDS of Train Station crimes are reported every year, and sex offences at Stations across the UK have soared...

Aldi invites School children in Merseyside to design a real life billboard

ALDI is calling on creative young minds in Merseyside to take part in a national billboard design competition. As part of its award winning...

Payroll errors impacting a quarter of all UK employees

THE Carlton is reopened with a brand new look on:- Friday, 30 May 2025. The iconic cocktail-style bar in Southport Town Centre has been closed since the start of this year while an extensive refurbishment has been carried out. The welcoming venue is excited...

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New toolkit launches to support youngsters with SEND

LIVERPOOL City Council launches an improved way of supporting children and young people with special...

Mayors Unite in Call for Visitor Levy Powers to Drive Regional Growth

A coalition of Mayors from across England; led by Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram; is calling...

1st teenagers complete innovative Liverpool City Region skills programme that gives hands on surgical training

24 6th Form students from...

Merseyside's Police and Crime Commissioner announces preferred bidder for Canning Place site

MERSEYSIDE'S Police and...

Merseyside Couple Celebrate 20 Years of Volunteering for Dogs Trust This Volunteers' Week

THIS Volunteers' Week, Dogs Trust is celebrating an extraordinary couple whose...

Shop forced to close after selling illicit goods

A shop has been ordered to close after it was caught...

Made Smarter relaunches digital internship programme to support Liverpool's SME manufacturers

MADE Smarter has relaunched its highly successful Digital Technology Internship...

Liverpool moves forward on food waste collection

A new report seeking approval for new food waste collection vehicles will be presented to members at tonight's Cabinet meeting. In preparation for...

New Assisted Travel Support team launches to help rail passengers on their journeys

TRAIN operator Northern has launched a new service to provide information and...

Hospitality and caf� culture boosted thanks to new outdoor seating policy

A new outdoor seating policy supporting Hospitality...

More information about the new spring and summer menus is available on the Partou website

PARTOU, 1 of the UK's largest day nursery providers which...

Liverpool to get Smoke and Vape Free Play Areas for Children

CHIKSREN and young people in Liverpool are taking a stand for their health with a clear...

Rooftop solar for new builds to save people money

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

Drought declared in North West of England

THE Environment Agency has declared drought status for the North West of England following the driest start to spring in 69 years. River...

Eureka! Science + Discovery Triumphs at National Awards for Excellence

THE team at Eureka! Science + Discovery, in Merseyside...

Southport MP backs move to give free Schools to over half a million more children through Labour's Plan for Change

PATRICK Hurley MP for Southport on:- 5 June 2025, come out in support of the...

'Intimate and Interactive' Theatre returns to The Adelphi in follow up to surreal sell out show

ON 2 July to 9 July 2025, the immersive theatre returns to 1 of Liverpool's most famous...

Anti homelessness strategy is a success, says Liverpool's Mayor

THE pilot schemes, carried out within:- Liverpool and Manchester, of an anti homelessness strategy are a proven success, according to the Mayor of the Liverpool...

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre Set To Entertain Chester Audiences This Summer

OPEN Air Theatre returns to Chester's Grosvenor Park this summer as part of a fantastic festival of fun including:- a pair of enchanting theatrical treats on the main stage. The 2025...

Dementia UK shares tips on tackling tough conversations around dementia ahead of free clinics in Merseyside

DEMENTIA UK specialist Admiral Nurses will host clinics at Nationwide's Southport branch to offer tailored support and guidance to anyone...

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