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 Publication Date:- 2024-09-08

 
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Southport holds a:- 'Walk of Unity' to held reunite the community

LOCAL faith leaders, Moslem, Jewish, Christian, and others, all participated in the:- 'Walk of Unity' which took place in Southport, Merseyside, between a mosque and a local synagogue, on:- 2 September 2024. Also attending were His Majesty’s representative The Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside, Mark Blundell, and The Mayor of Sefton - Cllr June Burns. This walk took place as a show of unity between all faiths within the seaside resort...

 

3 More Heritage Open Days at Southport's Hesketh Park Observatory

SOUTHPORT Astronomical Society will be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Heritage Open Days by opening the Hesketh Park Observatory for...

Letter to Editor:- "Southport - Park and Pay?"

"MY husband and I visited Southport regularly over the years and park in the Esplanade park and ride for..."

Nominations Open for Liverpool City Region Adult Skills and Community Awards 2024

HUGH Baird College is delighted to announce that nominations are now open for..

Stanley Park Market success leads to extended trial

THE inaugural mid-week market at Stanley Park, which launched in July for an initial 7-week trial, has been extended until:- 30 October 2024...

Southport Pleasureland has held a large Charity event with music royalty

SOUTHPORT Pleasureland along with the Royal British Legion, on:- 1 September 2024 hosted a family fun day in...

Queen Mary 2 returned "to her spiritual home" to celebrate her 400th transatlantic crossing

THE Queen Mary 2 has made yet more history by returning to Liverpool for a very special occasion, it's 400th transatlantic crossing since she entering service in 2004. But why did Cunard's...

Berried treasure this autumn British Garden Centres

AUTUMN is a season of vibrant colours, cosy jumpers, and the delightful crunch of fallen leaves underfoot. But for many gardeners, the true magic of autumn lies in its...

Innovation Zone funding set to back health tech firms of the future

A new centre aimed at commercialising Health and Life Science research will be set up at the Science and...

 
 
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Halton Mayor launches initiative to bridge the gap in educational opportunities for "left behind" youth

THE Mayor of Halton is raising funds to help the Borough's:- "left behind" young people overcome barriers to higher education and vocational...

Hero sailors rewarded for championing mental health and saving lives at sea

9 British sailors have been awarded the prestigious Merchant Navy Medal for saving lives at sea and...

 

"RUsSeT" - ArtHouse embraces Autumn

ALTHOUGH Autumn in Southport is guaranteed to bring cooler temperatures, it will also be welcoming a hot list of Regional artistic talent to the Town as the ArtHouse...

'Ready, Set, Play!' ... Countdown begins to River of Light

LIVERPOOL is preparing to turn into an epic night time playground as River of Light...

 

The reason behind Southport's historic bookshop closure

THE historic Broadhursts, in Southport, Merseyside, was the oldest independent...

Under 18s lead crime numbers as Merseyside Police records over 600 bus incidents

THE highest number of identified offenders and victims of bus crimes were 15 years old or younger. Under...

Stay off the ice! As the country faces the big freeze, Dogs Trust Merseyside issues warning to dog owners

SINCE October 2023, Liverpool City Council's Alcohol and Tobacco Unit (ATU) has seized over:- 30,200 vapes, valued at:- £362,736, along with 27 closed shops. These impressive results are part...

Enter the Dragon! Celebrations at Chinatown with Culture Liverpool

LIVERPOOL 1 is set to become the UK's 1st retail destination to unveil 2 brand new schemes to improve accessibility for...

 

⅔ of North West adults without an up to date will

A staggering 66% of adults in the North West either don't have a Will or have 1 that's...

Milestone moment as search for Festival Gardens developer to begin

LIVERPOOL City Council is set to seek a development partner to help transform a prime waterfront spot into Liverpool's newest residential community. A report to Cabinet, on...

Southport Comedy Festival 2024 has launched its search for the next Southport New Comedian of the Year

ASPIRING comedians from all over the country have been invited to apply to win 1 of...

Welcome to the LIMF Academy class of 2024/25!

THE highly anticipated cohort of emerging music creators for the 2024/25 LIMF Academy programme has been revealed.  The LIMF Academy is an award winning initiative...

Charity Victim Support launches new support app:- 'My Support Space'

VICTIMS of crime will be able to access specialist online support resources through a safe and secure mobile app;- 'My Support Space.' The app has been developed by the independent charity Victim...

Wayfarers Arcade in Southport hosts celebration of Ukrainian culture on International Peace Day 2024

FAMILIES can enjoy a special day of Ukrainian culture at Wayfarers Shopping Arcade, in Southport Town Centre, this September. Come and...

Merseyside's PCC updates on progress against priorities from her 3rd year in office

MERSEYSIDE'S Police Commissioner has published her 3rd annual report which provides an update on the progress against her priorities from her past year in office. The report provides an...

Compensation available for Merseyside residents and businesses affected by riots

HOMEOWNERS and businesses affected by the riots earlier this month are being encouraged to seek compensation by the Region's Police and Crime...

80% of professionals don't fully utilise their workplace benefits

ACCORDING to new research from talent solutions expert Robert Walters' upcoming Benefits Guide. The guide; surveying 3,000 professionals in the UK and Ireland to discover the state of workplace benefits in 2024; provides employers with a unique...

As suicide rates hit 25 year high, suicide prevention charity asks men:- "Do you have a plan?"

SUICIDE prevention charity James' Place is urging men in Liverpool and the North West who have made a plan to end their life to seek help as soon as possible. James' Place offers free, life saving...

Majority of developers in the North West find sourcing funding the most difficult aspect of their business

PROPERTY developers in the North West have pointed to funding as their key concern according to new research from Shawbrook. 82% of developers said that finding funding was the most...

 

 
 

 

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