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 Publication Date:- 2025-10-27

 
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'Unite The Kingdom' Protests descended on Southport

A 'Unite the Kingdom' protest took place in Southport, Merseyside, on:- 26 October 2025, along with counter protestors, on what was a cold and very damp Sunday. The  'Unite the Kingdom' group gathered on Marine Drive before marching to the Town Hall. The counter protest assembled near the Pier, by the Funland amusement arcade. The latter then shadowed the:-  'Unite the Kingdom' while chanting slogans like:- "Nazi scum, off our streets." Both groups were separated by a large Police...

 

Crochet Spitfire group thanked by Merseyside Polish Community

THE Crochet Spitfire, dubbed:- 'Stitchfire,' that was recently installed on Lord Street, in Southport has become a major temporary attraction, and has now been featured on the...

Liverpool announces Remembrance Sunday service details
 Photos by Major (RTD) Roy Bevan MBE..

LIVERPOOL City Council's annual Remembrance Service will take place on:- Sunday, 9 November 2025, on the Plateau, at St George's Hall.  This year's service holds...

Martin Mere Wetland Centre re-opens after temporarily closer due to suspected Avian Influenza

THE Martin Mere Wetland Centre, located in:- Burscough, Lancashire, between:- Preston and Southport, has reopened after a temporarily closer following the detection of...

Do you know about restrictions of food for UK travellers?

IF you are heading back home after travelling to the EU this half term UK Customs are reminded travellers to take...

Hugely popular River of Light returns with 10 installations plus market and tours of Cunard Building

RIVER of Light, the much loved, free light festival which every year transforms Liverpool's iconic waterfront into an...

Green fingered West Lancashire Schools join veg and fruit growing scheme

PUPILS from across West Lancashire will soon be able to cook meals at home using ingredients they have grown at School.  The Borough's Primary Schools were invited to take...

Secure your spot now for the magical Christmas events at Bold Heath Garden Centre

EXCITEMENT is building at Bold Heath Garden Centre as have unveil a spectacular line-up of festive events this...

Liverpool social worker wins National Lifetime Achievement award

A Senior Social Worker from Liverpool says she feels:- "honoured" after winning a...

 
 
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British public backs further policies to make roads safer

NEW polling carried out by More in Common, on behalf of:- 'The Road Safety Trust,' shows widespread public support for many of the reported policies being...

Endeavour Awards celebrate excellence at Schools across the Northwest

EXCELLENCE and dedication has been celebrated at the Endeavour Awards this month, with pupils and staff from 9 Schools across the Northwest...

Silcock Leisure Head of Operations takes new steps to support Queenscourt Hospice with Strictly waltz

ONE of Southport's most community minded business leaders is determined to waltz her way to success in this...

Lib Dems Demands Answers Over Removal of Purple Bins

LIVERPOOL Liberal Democrat Leader, Cllr Carl Cashman, has written to the Head of...

 

St. Mary's College tops Sefton's GCSE league tables again

NEW research from The Global ST. Mary's College in Crosby is again top of Sefton's GCSE performance league tables...

Smart lighting shines on Liverpool's waterfront as major upgrade begins

NEW research from The Global Payroll Association (GPA)...

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Joins Women in Transport to Champion Gender Equality Across the Sector

THE Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is proud...

Inflation's Still Sky High - And Our Wallets Need a Parachute!

MIKE Prendergast, Leader of the Conservative Group on Sefton Council and Spokesperson for Southport Conservatives, has warned...

 

Liverpool Lib Dems concerned for local residents as GP waits of over 2 weeks reach record high in England

LEADER of the Opposition, Cllr Carl Cashman has called for an:- "emergency package" to save the Family Doctor. It...

UK Parliament Week 2025 to be celebrated across Southport next month

PATRICK Hurley MP is inviting everyone in Southport to get involved in UK Parliament Week (UKPW), an annual...

Sefton MP visits upgraded facilities at St. Joseph's Hospice

ST. Joseph's Hospice in Thornton has welcomed Sefton Central MP, Bill Esterson, in a special visit to see 1st hand...

Kids Eat Free at Liverpool ONE this October Half Term

THERE'S a whole host of fantastic food offers at Liverpool ONE this October ½ Term, where families can enjoy delicious meals without...

Crematoria recycling raises £60,000 for charity

CHARITIES that offer support to people affected by grief have received a financial boost, thanks to bereaved families in Liverpool. 6...

Mayor Steve Rotheram delivers inspiring vision at the Liverpool City Region AI Summit of 'AI working for the people'

MAYOR Steve Rotheram presented an inspiring vision...

Southport Liberal Democrats say NO to Labour's digital ID

SOUTHPORT Liberal Democrats have joined party colleagues across the country in opposing Labour's plan for...

Video campaign urges residents to help ease winter pressures by using WIC/UTCs

MERSEY Care has launched a series of videos designed to ease the strain on services...

Great Britain announces bid to host 2030 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Liverpool

WITH the 2025 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships underway in Jakarta this week, British...

Planning committee resolves to approve King's Leadership Academy in Wavertree

LIVERPOOL City Council planning committee has approved the use of purpose built temporary classrooms to enable the opening of the...

Final Ofsted monitoring visit highlights "significant progress" in Children's Services

OFSTED has published the findings of its latest monitoring visit of Children's Services at Liverpool City Council. Ofsted found that there has been a significant...

Liverpool ONE set to stage:- 'Toy Parade' to kickstart countdown to Christmas

DANCING toys, dazzling decorations and twinkling lights will fill the streets as the retail and entertainment destination stages a...

Liverpool celebrates major HIV prevention milestones and welcomes game-changing injectable PrEP

LIVERPOOL is celebrating significant progress in its...

Public invited to shape the future of bold new standard for housing in Liverpool

RESIDENTS, developers, building professionals and community stakeholders are being asked to help shape...

Homotopia 2025 is heading to the Unity Theatre in Liverpool

THE Homotopia Festival, which is an international LGBTQ+ arts festival held annually is heading to the Unity Theatre in Liverpool! Whether you're craving bold performance, riotous laughter or a moment...

Liverpool Halloween Carnival returns for 2025

EVERY Autumn, the nights grow longer, the air turns colder, and the line between worlds begins to blur. Halloween has always been...

Road users encouraged to stay safe and be seen as clocks go back

AS clocks go back this autumn, Liverpool City Council is reminding cyclists and pedestrians to take extra precautions to stay safe. The...

Chester Racecourse gets ready to sparkle for Fundraising Fireworks Extravaganza

FAMILIES are invited to soak up an evening of sparkling fun in aid of a series of local charities, as Chester Racecourse holds its annual...

Hugh Baird College Named Finalist in Prestigious BRILLIANT Awards 2025

HUGH Baird College has been shortlisted as a Finalist in the highly competitive:- "Engineering Changemakers" category at the BRILLIANT Awards 2025, sponsored by Morgan Sindall Construction...
 

 

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