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Weekly News Edition
Publication Date:- 2018-27-01


Formby's historic horse chestnuts to be felled on Monday, 29 January 2018

BACK in September 2017 we reported that Sefton Council will be removing some of the trees from Formby Village. 5 of the much loved Horse Chestnuts that have given the Centre of Formby Village its character for generations are due to be...

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30 people using mobile phones whilst driving caught in day of action by Merseyside Police

OVER 30 people were issued with penalty notices and fines, following Merseyside Police's 'Day of Action' that took place on Thursday, 25 January 2018, to...

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2018 UK and Ireland Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is biggest yet!

THE Banff Mountain Film Festival..

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Cyclists celebrate new ₤1.1 million junction improvements in Ellesmere Port

A ₤1.1 million scheme to improve safety and create a new...



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City's historic "Dock Road" gets set for pedal power!

Grade II Listed Stanley Dock Bascule Bridge will mark the end of phase 1 and start of phase 2 for the upgrade to Liverpool's historic "Dock Road" which will provide cyclists a new 13 mile riverside route.

A major ₤52m roadworks scheme to better connect the North of Liverpool to the City Centre has entered a new...

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Fun goes on whatever the January weather at Gulliver's indoor attractions

PARENTS with restless kids to entertain on cold and wet weekends will be thankful...

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New CEO appointed at LJLA

LIVERPOOL John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has have announced...

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Sound City 2018 Festival reveals 100 brand new artists in its biggest announcement to date

SOUND City is making its hugely anticipated return to the City's Centre, kick starting the UK's 2018 festival season...

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Partners sign up to support special culture year

GLOBAL brands, national organisations and local businesses have signed up to be part of Liverpool's 2018 European Capital of Culture Anniversary celebrations.

Earlier this month (January), organisers behind the Liverpool 2018 programme announced the...

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New Maghull North Station starts to take shape following recent milestone

THE new Maghull North Station scheme passed another key milestone, as lift shafts, footbridge and stairs have...

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'Bionic Man Michael' banks 3 golden medals!

SHOULDER FIX - Prof. Adnan Saithna's skills ensured Michael Aspinall scooped 3 gold medals in Lilleshall, Shropshire.

A Banks teacher has overcome a severe shoulder injury to scoop 3 gold medals; in 1...

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Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Forces reunited at 'secret' Liverpool bunker for 1st time since 1945

ON Wednesday, 24 January 2018, the North West Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association, the organisation which supports...

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Kings Gardens' tactile and Braille signs

A reader has contacted us after he was out with his blind sister in Southport and encountered difficulties. As many local groups...

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Multi agency campaign to tackle indecent images of children

MERSEYSIDE Police, together with Police Forces from Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cumbria and North...

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A pawsome Chinese New Year!

LIVERPOOL is gearing up for its biggest ever Chinese...

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Alcohol summit in Liverpool

A conference looking at ways of tackling the impact of cheap alcohol in Liverpool is taking place, on Tuesday...

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6 people sentenced for money laundering offences at Liverpool Crown Court

MERSEYSIDE Police have welcoming the sentence of 5 men and 1 woman for more than 11 years for a money laundering...

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Terracotta Warriors exhibition to open in Liverpool

A landmark exhibition is set to opens within Liverpool's City's World Museum, on Friday, 9 February 2018. The 'China's...

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Shoppers in Southport and Formby help provide sight for Africa

A pioneering board which will ensure that fairness and social justice inform everything that the Liverpool City Region does met for the 1st time, on Thursday, 25 January 2018...

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1st Meeting for Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Fairness and Social Justice Advisory Board

Lynn Collins, chair, and Steve Rotheram, Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, (centre) pictured with the Fairness and Social Justice Advisory Board.

A pioneering board which will ensure that fairness and social justice inform everything that the Liverpool City Region does met for...

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The Educate Awards launches for 2018

THE Educate Awards is thrilled to announce entries are now open...

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Investment plan to support families

LIVERPOOL City Council could get early access to ₤6.5 million of funding to support struggling families to turn their lives around.

The Liverpool Families Programme, funded by the Government's Troubled Families initiative, works with...

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Charity launches National Campaign for a Defibrillator in Every School at Number 10 Downing Street

12 year old Oliver King tragically died from a sudden cardiac arrest in March 2011, whilst at a swimming lesson in School. Ever...

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The King is coming to Liverpool for 1 night only!

Chris Connor presents The World Famous Elvis Show at the Liverpool Olympia, on Saturday, 3 February 2018.

THE King of Rock 'n' Roll is set to wow crowds with the magic of Elvis at his upcoming performance in Liverpool... World leading...

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CWP is 1 of 1st NHS Trust's to 'Step into Health'

Attendees at the national public launch of Step into Health.

A local NHS Trust recently attended a...

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Number in employment reaches record high says DWP

THE employment rate is at a joint record high of 75.3% with 32.2 million people now in work according to The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). In a press release issued to...

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Vegetarian Superstar Chef Sean Paul Redding Inspires College Students

Photo shows chef Sean Paul Redding with his team and students and staff from the L20 Hotel School.

VEGAN and vegetarian culinary extraordinaire Sean Paul...

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Proposals for changes to Mersey Tunnel tolls to go to Transport Committee

THE introduction of a new, cheaper off peak ₤1 toll for Fast Tag users of the Mersey Tunnels is 1 of the proposals to be...

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Merseyside Police start investigation after property was damaged by firearm in Maghull

MERSEYSIDE Police Detectives are appealing for information after a firearms was discharge within the Maghull area, on Friday...

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Southport Bistrot Pierre Has Re-open After Temporary Closure

SOUTHPORT'S Bistrot Pierre, on the corner of Lord Street and Nevill Street, was closed for 3 days and we had lots of questions...

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Another shooting in Litherland

MERSEYSIDE Police detectives are investigating after an injury shooting in Litherland, at around 2:10pm, on Tuesday, 23...

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Mayor's Charity Dinner Tickets have gone on sale

THE 2018 Mayor of Sefton's Charity Dinner will be taking place at the stunning Floral Hall, Southport Theatre and Convention...

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Steve Rotheram announces proposal for new Mersey Ferry

(L to R) Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram pictured with Councillor Liam Robinson, Chair of Merseytravel.

LIVERPOOL City Region Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram, have announced they propose to commission...

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Taxpayers with a reasonable excuse for late filing urged to contest fines

THE Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is strongly urging taxpayers who miss the Self Assessment filing deadline on...

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Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Publishes Budget Proposals

THE Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has published its budget proposals for 2018/19. Speaking about the plans, Metro

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A brand new TK Maxx is coming to Liverpool Edge Lane creating up to 40 new jobs

A new TK Maxx store is set to open its doors in Liverpool, on Thursday, 22 February 2018, at 9am, creating up to 40

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Steve Rotheram meets Sajid Javid to discuss tackling homelessness

LIVERPOOL City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has met Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, on...

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Merseyside Police crackdown on cash point skimming device

MERSEYSIDE Police are warning the public in Maghull to be extra cautious when using ATM machines following claims that...

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Steve Rotheram calls on Government to do more to make National Apprenticeship Levy work

LIVERPOOL City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has joined with national employers' groups to call on

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Bespoke Hotels Appointed to Manage Southport's Vincent Hotel

ON 24 January 2018, Bespoke Hotels announced that it has been appointed to take over the management of The Vincent Hotel, Southport, a 4 star hotel, that opened its doors a decade ago in...

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