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Weekly News Edition
Publication Date:- 2018-10-03


UK Hot Cars March Southport Meet Up

THE UK Hot Cars have put on another fantastic car meet, next to the Marine Lake Cafe, in Southport, on Sunday, 4 March 2018, despite the weather. This is increasingly becoming a popular attraction for Tourists visiting the Town. This is an extremely well run, free...

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Real Ale and Cider festival being held at local pub

BEER and cider enthusiasts will be able to enjoy up to 30 real ales and 5 ciders from the UK and overseas during a 12 day festival at 2 pubs in Southport. It will feature a selection of beers...


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Helping hand for households across the City

DISCRETIONARY housing payments (DPH) provide essential financial help to low income and vulnerable households across the City, affected by the governments Welfare Reform programme.

By the end of January 2018 Liverpool City Council had...


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Designs revealed for new look Lime Street

THE public are being invited to see the latest designs to create a major new event space outside Liverpool's iconic St George's Hall as part of a radical, multi-million pound regeneration programme.

The project, which involves expanding the...

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YHA offers free breaks to disadvantaged youngsters

DISADVANTAGED young people in Knowsley and Liverpool are being given the opportunity to experience travel and adventure with a free short break thanks to leading youth charity...

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Review:- "The Sleeping Beauty by Moscow City Ballet"

NEITHER the Beast from the East, nor red flag alerts and cancellations of public transport did not stop the audience from gathering, at Manchester Palace Theatre, on Friday evening, 2 March 2018...

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Toddlers in Southport raise more than ₤550 for vulnerable children in Region

NURSERIES and toddlers in Southport raised ₤556 for children's charity Barnardo's during last summer's Big Toddle. Children and families from...

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Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Launches Plan to Increase Apprenticeships

AS part of National Apprenticeships Week, Liverpool City Region has published its Apprenticeship Growth Plan setting out how it will increase...

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Liverpool Combined Authority Approves ₤25m Funding to Boost Key Route Network

THE Liverpool City Region Combined Authority have approved a package of ₤25m funding to support 15 highway schemes that will make improvements to the City Region's Key Route Network...

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Gateway master plan for Liverpool's ₤2BN flagship regeneration scheme

LIVERPOOL City Council has announced it is to develop a master plan to deliver the regeneration of the gateway site to a ₤2bn flagship regeneration scheme. The Council is today advertising a contract to procure the services of...

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UK Music and Metro Mayor join forces to unveil plans for new Music Board to boost Liverpool City Region

UK Music; the umbrella body for the UK music industry and Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has unveiled a radical plan to grow Liverpool's world famous music scene. UK Music CEO Michael Dugher and...

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SA Speakers to host a meeting on 16 April 2018

A new local public speaking club will host an open night, on 5 March 2018, at the Racquet Club, Hargreaves Buildings, 5 Chapel Street, Liverpool, L3 9AG. Beginning at 7:15 pm, the meeting will give a flavour of the Club with a Twist, which...

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Call for more funding for children's Social Care

20 North West Local Government leaders responsible for children's Social Care have signed a letter to the Chancellor warning they need more money to tackle a growing crisis in the sector.

Cabinet members from:- Blackpool, Bolton, Liverpool...

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Liverpool on course for record breaking investment

LIVERPOOL is on course to complete more than ₤1bn in regeneration projects for a record breaking 5th successive...

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Can you help the Original Cruisers Easter Egg Run?

THE Original Cruisers Easter Egg Run will be taking place on Palm Sunday, Sunday, 25 March 2018. This year the...

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Devastating Stats Jump start Pilot Scheme for Liverpool's Learner Drivers

AN ambitious pilot scheme with DVSA test centres has...

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West Lancashire children help kick off SPAR Lancashire School Games

THE countdown to the largest youth sporting event...

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Morrison's Southport opens mums lanes for Mother's Day

THIS Mothering Sunday, Morrisons Southport on Winter Gardens...

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Public feedback sought on proposals for a modern Knowsley Bus Network

PEOPLE in Knowsley have the opportunity to comment on proposals to make the ...

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Free Parking at the Sands Pub, Ainsdale

OVER the last few weeks people heading in and out of Southport, via the Coast Road might have noticed that the historic landmark pub, located on the corner...

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Walk for Autism Teddy to tour Merseyrail

AUTISM the Autism Initiatives Group mascot will be taking to Merseyrail, on...

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Historic Horse Chestnut Tree Felled in Formby Village

ON Wednesday, 7 March 2018, work was carried out to remove 1 of the trees on Chapel Lane, in Formby Village. Some pruning also took place on the...

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₤30 million boost for adult Social Care in Liverpool

SOCIAL Care for Adults in Liverpool is set to get a ₤30 million boost with plans for 3 new centres and improved accommodation for people with...

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Mersey Ferries to celebrate Capital of Culture milestone with stellar line up of 2018 cruises and events

MERSEY Ferries has launched new Beatles Tribute...

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Open all hours - Liverpool makes more room for rough sleepers

LIVERPOOL City Council has doubled the capacity of its overnight shelter at Labre House to make sure that no 1 needs to sleep on the...

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CLA statement on Ofcom consultation into mobile coverage

UK watchdog Ofcom have announced that they are running a consultation into improving mobile coverage by seeking proposals for

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Liverpool City Region leaders release new mission statement in fight against violence against women and girls

LIVERPOOL City Region leaders have today marked International Women's Day by pledging their shared commitment...

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RMT confirms further 48 hours of strike action on Northern Rail in fight over guards and rail safety

THE RMT confirmed on Friday, 9 March 2018, that a further 48 hours of strike action on Northern Rail over attacks on the role of the safety critical guard and the extension of Driver Only...

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Applications now open for WoW's acclaimed:- 'Annual Pulp Idol Novel Writing Competition!'

PULP Idol is Liverpool's unique, successful, novel writing competition that focuses on supporting new original voices, getting them heard, and bridging the gap between the national publishing industry and Merseyside...

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Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Adopts Culture and Creativity Strategy

AT the meeting of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, on 10 march 2018, it has agreed to adopted a Culture and Creativity Strategy setting out the City Region's approach to boosting cultural activities and creativity over the next 30 years...

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'Dusty and the Shades of the 60's' is heading to Merseyside

THE brand new musical stage show:- 'Dusty and the Shades of the 60's' celebrates the life and music of the great Dusty Springfield and her contemporary peers. Starring singer and actress Emily Clark with the singing trio:- 'The Shades,' this pop filled show, which tours the...

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Action packed week of NAW celebrations to showcase 'Apprenticeships Work' at KCC

TO mark National Apprenticeship Week 2018, Knowsley Community College hosted a series of activities giving those interested in an apprenticeship a flavour of...

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Council Tax increase to protect Social Care

LIVERPOOL City Council is set to spend the majority of this year's increase in Council Tax on services for the most vulnerable. The City Council is ring fencing a total of 4% of the proposed 5.99% rise to fund increases in spending on adult and children's services to deal with growing demand...

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LIMF announces stellar 2018 line up

LIVERPOOL International Music Festival (LIMF) is back for 2018; with arguably its best line up to date, featuring world...

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Maghull welcomes 1st Community Police Station in Sefton

THE 1st Community Police Station to start work in Sefton will be officially opened by MP Bill...

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