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 Publication Date:- 2026-02-23  

 
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Liverpool Chinese New Year 2026 - Part 1

THIS page contains a few photographs we took of the oldest Chinese community within Europe held it's annual New Year celebrations, on:- 22 February 2026, in Liverpool City Centre. This year the came galloping in with a fantastic line up of live music, fireworks and the traditional decorations. If you are unaware this New Year's Zodiac symbol is the:- Horse and the element is:- Fire, so it might be a good year for visiting the Grand National at Aintree... On this page we have a sample of just some the...

Liverpool Pancake Race 2026

THE Liverpool BID Company held the Liverpool Pancake Race 2026 on:- Shrove Tuesday, 17 February 2026, within gardens of:- Liverpool...


 Relive the magic of Southport's Lightport 2026!  Part 2
Report by:- Anasimone Ibrahim and Photos by:- Patrick Trollope

SOUTHPORT is best known for its sandy coastline and...


Green light for King Edward Triangle building as planning committee approves landmark

LIVERPOOL City Council's Planning Committee has...


Remember Me

THE founder, Rebecca Anderson opened the Remember Me Dementia Day Care Centre in 2019 following the closure of a local charity's service, and the Centre has...

Housing shortage to be tackled as 2 new proposals could provide more than 400 homes

LIVERPOOL City Council is set to take a major step towards addressing housing shortages and enhancing the supply of high quality homes across...



Exciting future outlined for City's Pumpfields and Limekilns neighbourhood as Council publishes plans

LIVERPOOL City Council will publish a clear, long term vision to guide regeneration...



Armed Forces Community Hub in Southport celebrates 4th birthday with VIPs, veterans and families

THE Armed Forces Community Hub in Southport has marked its 4th Anniversary, as Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside Peter Oliver OBE and High Sheriff of Merseyside Billy Hui BEM...



District heat network plans move to procurement as Liverpool's Net Zeto strategy gathers pace

LIVERPOOL City Council is progressing to the next major phase of creating a district heat network through the...

 
 
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Patrick Hurley MP welcomes £1 million VisitEngland campaign placing Southport at the heart of North West tourism

AS part of the:- 'All on England's North West Coast' campaign, aiming to drive up tourism to seaside...



Lancashire Students Learn about Engineering Careers at BAE Systems Apprenticeship Event

YEAR 10 students from:- Wellfield Academy, a...

Royal Navy veteran is running 41st Malta Marathon to raise funds for Armed Forces Community Hub in Southport

A Royal Navy veteran is taking on the 41st Malta Marathon to raise funds for the Armed Forces Community Hub in Southport. Alison Moore started the:- 26.2 mile challenge on:- Sunday, 22...

 Merseyside Schools and community groups urged to apply for Tesco grants to boost children's access to healthy food

SCHOOLS and community groups across Merseyside are being encouraged to apply for funding through Tesco, as the retailer looks to support more local projects helping children and young people access healthy, nutritious food. The community grant scheme...

 

Liverpool A&E waits of over 110 hours recorded in 2025

A Freedom of Information request by the Liberal Democrats reveals the shocking crisis in our NHS, with the average Hospital trust...

1 Vision Housing and Sefton Council partner to tackle rough sleeping

ONE Vision Housing are proudly partnering with Sefton Council to launch:- "My Place," a project designed to...

RSPCA appeal after urine soaked cat is abandoned in carrier in locked alley

THE RSPCA is appealing to the public to come forward with information after a friendly...

£150m and more than 5,400 jobs - record growth sees Liverpool City Region become UK's leading film and TV hub outside London

LIVERPOOL City Region's booming film and TV industry enjoyed record growth since...

 

ALDI looking to bring new stores to Merseyside

PAUL Leonard, Head Chef of...

Do you consider yourself to have a hit show on your hands?

TALENTED young performers at:- St Mary's College, in Crosby, recently hit the right note with a very successful production of a legendary...

Merseyside arrest signals FACT's latest crackdown on illegal streaming

3 arrests have been made in Merseyside as part of a coordinated nationwide...



"There's No Money Left" - Labour Have Pushed Sefton's Finances to the Brink say Sefton Conservatives

THE till is empty, they've raided the piggy bank, they've increased your taxes and...


West Lancashire Council to consider new parking arrangements

WEST Lancashire Borough Council will consider a report on revised parking arrangements at its full Council meeting on...

 
  
   
 

 

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