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 Publication Date:- 2025-08-07

 
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The Southport Air Show 2025 is ready to fly, but the ground Is where the real show will be!

AS planes roar overhead the 2025 Southport Air Show which is set to fly over:- 30 August to 31 August 2025, is all set to see thousands of people turning their eyes to the skies, but those...

 

North West Region claims 6th spot in the national rankings and local Town TOPS nationwide rankings

THE Towns and Cities across the North West that score highest and lowest for their food hygiene ratings have been revealed...

Parents urged to vaccinate children during summer holidays as measles continues to spread in the North West

THE UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) North West is today urging parents to prioritise vaccine catch up...
 

Student Nurses brighten up Dementia Ward with Inspiring Meadow Mural

STUDENT nurses on placement at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) have...

Councillors Prevented from Celebrating Big Summer for Botanic Gardens

WITH it now confirmed that the next full meeting of Sefton Council is not scheduled until September, Meols Ward's Lib Dem Councillors have shared their disappointment at not being able to use...

Despite National Decline, Liverpool City Region Youth Service Grows Thanks to Vibe UK's Innovative Relationships Model Framework

WHILE youth services across the UK continue to face deep cuts and closures, award...

£5m plans to transform area surrounding Anfield Stadium

RESIDENTS, businesses, and road users are being invited to have their say about a £5 million scheme to transform the area around Liverpool Football Club's Anfield Stadium. The proposed improvements are part...

Stagecoach team up with national charity to boost customer service

STAGECOACH Merseyside and South Lancashire have partnered with a national charity to further improve the service offered to blind and partially sighted bus passengers. Each of the Region's 4 bus depots...

Saltrock celebrates 1st Anniversary in Southport with lots of reasons for families to visit

SALTROCK is celebrating its 1st birthday in Southport Town Centre, this summer, with lots of reasons for families to call in. The colourful coastal lifestyle brand, which...

 
 
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Food safety expert reveals how to keep your food edible for longer

WITH the annual rate of food and drink price inflation in the UK reaching:- 4.5%, in June 2025, it's no surprise that many Brits are trying to...

Ensure grassroots sports funding reaches community gyms and swimming pools, say sector leaders

LEADERS from across local Government and the fitness and leisure sector are urging the Government to ensure that the £400 million announced...

Caring vet nurse raises £4,000 in memory of her Mum

A nurse from a Merseyside veterinary practice turned her grief into a positive purpose by raising:- £4,000 for Alzheimer's Research UK in memory...

Rebecca Ferguson MBE receives Honorary Doctorate from Edge Hill University for contribution to the arts

SINGER songwriter, campaigner and advocate Rebecca Ferguson MBE has...

 

Kick Off Your Summer with Fun Football

THIS August, young footballers across Sefton and beyond are invited to take part in the Fun Football Summer Camp, a dynamic and inclusive programme designed for beginners, grassroots players, and future stars. Taking place at:- Netherton Activity...

Liverpool Airport passengers advised to change headphone setting before flying

NEW research from The Global Payroll Association (GPA), reveals that a quarter of...

Hamza Yassin will be joining us on:- Saturday, 16 August 2025.

Popular Wildlife Cameraman, Presenter and Strictly Winner to entertain the crowds at this year's Southport Flower Show

HAMZA is a passionate...

Charlotte Grant shines as City's Ambassador as Miss World 2025 visits Liverpool

MISS Liverpool City Region, Charlotte Grant, recently...

 

Can You Trust YouTube Adverts?

AS YouTube surpasses ITV to become the 2nd most watched media service in the UK, right behind the BBC, concerns are mounting about the regulation of advertisements on the online video platform. In the UK the Liberal Democrats are advocating for the...

Letter to Editor:- "Keep banging the drum for our Town!"

"AS you know, we’ve had some important local wins recently, including Government backing to fund the restoration of Southport Pier and the transformation.."

MoJ data reveals disturbing state of prisons with rising violence and thousands more released into homelessness

NACRO'S analysis of today's MOJ data on people released from prison, between:- April 2024 to March 2025, found a 40% increase in the number of people released homeless...
 

 

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