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Publication Date:- 2025-09-28

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The Forgotten Polish and Czech 2nd World War RAF Airmen

ON the 20 September 2025, on unfortunately a very rainy day, a service as part of the 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Brittan was held in West Darby Cemetery. Instigated by Polonia (Liverpool) assisted by the Royal British Legion. It took place by the graves of 3 airmen, 1 Polish and 2 Czechoslovakian, Wladyslaw Szulkowski (Polish Air Force) - Otto Hanzlicek, and Jindrich Bartos (Both Czechoslovak Air Force). They had been stationed at the then...

Who took the BMFC 2025 Champion of Champions title?

THE British Musical Firework Championships (BMFC) was held on:- 29 September 2025, on Victoria Park, Southport, Merseyside with 5 teams...

Liverpool Seafarers Centre Recognised as a UK's Best Workplace in Multiple Categories

FOLLOWING its certification as 1 of the UK's Best Places to Work, Liverpool Seafarers Centre (LSC) has been further...

Rotting seagulls and unreliable technology show urgent need for Court investment

THE shambolic state of Court buildings across England and Wales; including:- asbestos, mould, inadequate air conditioning, dilapidated toilets, rotting seagulls and cells regularly flooding with...

From fair employment to digital inclusion and volunteering

MAYOR Steve Rotheram today welcomed a new report on the Combined Authority's work to spread social value across the Liverpool City Region, describing the approach as...

"Autumn Glow" ArtHouse embraces the season of change

ALTHOUGH Autumn is guaranteed to bring cooler temperatures, Southport will be welcoming a hot list of...

Pioneering toolkit launched to improve support for neurodivergent people across the criminal justice system

A pioneering suite of resources designed to support neurodivergent individuals...

Trailblazing digital leader appointed 1st Liverpool City Region Chief AI Officer

A trailblazing digital leader has been appointed to spearhead Liverpool City Region's ambitious plans to be a...

Liverpudlians invited to brew up change at Mary's Meals tea party this September

THE Formby event will include a performance from a local choir group who have raised �50,000 for the School feeding charity. International School...

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Congratulations to our new Miss Liverpool 2025
Photographs and video by Patrick Trollope

IF you are unaware, Miss Liverpool City Region is the longest running independent heat of Miss England, offering the winner a direct entry...

Health Experts Urge Liverpool residents to:- 'Protect Against Winter Bugs'

AS winter looms, health chiefs are urging people in Merseyside to roll up their sleeves and get protected with seasonal vaccinations. Flu and child immunisations are now available to book at:- SSP Health's Orrell Park Medical Centre, on Orrell Lane, as part of a big push to book at...

The Road Safety Trust invites funding bids for road safety research projects and interventions

THE Road Safety Trust's Autumn 2025 Small Grants programme will officially launch on:- Tuesday, 23 September 2025, with funding being provided for potentially life saving initiatives. Grants of between:- �10k to �50k...

Adult Social Care rated as:- 'Good' by Care Quality Commission

LIVERPOOL City Council is proud to announce that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated adult social care as:- 'Good,' recognising its ongoing commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate care for...

Communities to seize control over high streets and restore pride in their Town

THE public in England will be given the power to revitalise their neglected high streets...

3rd 'Liver Bird' highlights Liverpool's poor recycling rates

LIVERPOOL'S famous Liver Birds have been joined by a 3rd bird with an important message for local residents...

Warnings issued over American President's medical advice

ON Monday, 22 September 2025, the American President Donald Trump made controversial and scientifically unfounded claims regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) supposed links to...

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour returns to Liverpool

LIVERPOOL audiences, get ready to sparkle, the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is bringing all the glitz, glamour, and glitterball magic to the M&S Bank Arena in February...

Merseyside Set to Benefit from Aldi�s �1.6bn Expansion Plan

ALDI has revealed that Merseyside is 1 of the areas it is targeting as part of its �1.6bn expansion plan ove...

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