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 Publication Date:- 2025-05-13

 
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Liverpool Parish Church 80th Anniversary of VE Day Service

THE final official VE80 civic event for the Liverpool City Region, which was held on a very hot, sunny day, within Liverpool Parish Church, on:- Sunday, 11 May 2025. The service was had both members of the Civic and Clergy taking the proceedings in what was a very interesting and sometimes moving service marking the ending of the 2nd World War within Europe (1939 - 1945). Within the Civic party where the Lord Lieutenant Mark Blundell, The...

 

Edge Hill is key in major new project to fight infection and disease

RESEARCHERS at Edge Hill University are playing a key role in a major new project to place Liverpool as a global...

Staff members recognised with the prestigious King's Award for their community impact

2 Hugh Baird University Centre staff members were recently awarded the prestigious King's Award for Voluntary Service for their work with children and...

Jamie Carragher Officially Launches Run For The 97 2025

THE community legacy event Run For The 97 has been officially launched for 2025 with 1,200 participants already signed up. The countdown is...

Bootle's oldest pub's new outdoor space opens this weekend

BOOTLE'S oldest pub is set to open up a new beer garden this weekend, as the weather takes a turn for the better. Added to by the local celebrated artist Paul Curtis...

Liverpool welcomes Europe

LIVERPOOL has welcomed dozens of EU Ambassadors, State Consul Generals and other dignitaries in a drive to become the most Europe...

CLA comments on UK-US trade framework

THE Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has commented on impact of the new UK-US trade framework on British agriculture, including:- tariff cuts and the maintenance of high...

The Shadow of Cybercrime - Is Our Digital Leap Too Risky?

THE recent cyberattack crippling The Co-op's supply chain, leaving shelves bare...

£450,000 YES fund now live for projects focused on preventing serious violence and protecting young people

THE Youth Empowerment...

 
 
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Top property professional appointed to head up high powered Liverpool City Region investment task force

1 of the Region's most influential property professionals has been appointed to head up the...

People in Southport are being asked for their support to help build a new Santa Sleigh for our Town!

THE appeal has been made by Southport Hesketh Round Table, which has operated the famous:- 'dancing Santa' sleigh on roads around...

Police issue appeal for De-Pierre Nguessan to come forward in connection to a robbery in Liverpool

MERSEYSIDE Police Officers are appealing for help in locating a man they would like to speak to in connection...

Payroll errors impacting a quarter of all UK employees

ACROSS England it has been the driest start to the year since 1956 and, as the recent warm and prolonged dry weather continues into the weekend, United Utilities is asking everyone to help use water wisely as it ramps up...

 

Hooters Supervisor Annie Ousalice has become UK's 1st licensed female boxing MC!

A 21 year old Supervisor from Hooters Liverpool has become the UK's 1st licensed female boxing MC! Annie Ousalice, from:- St Helens, has gone...

Spirit Of The Lake

A stunning new mural is on display at:- The Floral Pavilion, in New Brighton, throughout the month of May. Spirit Of The Lake is a bold and innovative new masterpiece from local artist:- Joe Forrest,...

Wirral based Marine Specialised Technology secures £6m support from NatWest

MARINE Specialised Technology (MST Group), a leading designer and manufacturer of high speed...

VE Day boost for veterans' healthcare

ARMED forces veterans and their families will benefit from improved and targeted healthcare, the Government has announced as the nation marks the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. A new training programme will ensure NHS staff across the country are supported to meet the...

 

Liverpool charity urges community to help prevent suicide as:- 'Mental Health Awareness Week' approaches

LIVERPOOL charity James' Place has urged people to spread the word about them and other mental health charities in the City for...

Wirral Welly entrepreneur celebrates 10 years

AN entrepreneur from Wirral is celebrating 10 years of success through her unique wellington boot business...

Job Centres were hit by almost 400 data breaches in 2024

7 Job Centres across Merseyside were impacted by data breaches in 2024, according to Government records, while jobseekers in 1 Wirral Town were among the worst affected by mail...

Formby's HSL Chairs Store's Day Tea Party

ON Friday, 9 May 2025, Formby's HSL Showroom was 1 of just 3 of the chain's stores to be picked for showcasing some amazing bespoke Glenmore chairs, inspired by...

Rewiring Britain's future

NEW independent report compares costs and describes environmental impacts, carbon intensity, technology readiness, and delivery time for a range of electricity transmission technologies...

A "fascinating" VE Day display Chester Racecourse
Photography by Peter Bailey.

CHESTER Racecourse unveiled a:- "fascinating" VE Day display Chester Racecourse gave race goers an extra surprise with the unveiling of...

Formby's Thanksgiving Service on 80th Anniversary of allied WWII Victory In Europe Day (VE Day)

THE Formby Royal British Legion held a Thanksgiving Service for all those who lost their lives, along with all those who had served the country...

VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations – Lighting The Beacons Exchange Flags - Liverpool - UK

AS part of the British Celebratory plans to honour the 80 years of peace since...

Formby holds 80th Day Anniversary Community Picnic in the Park
Report by Linda Trollope

WHAT a splendid way to while away a warm and sunny late spring afternoon! On Sunday, 11 May 2025, in Jubilee Park, on:- Lonsdale Road, Formby...

 
 

 
 

 

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