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			Rural communities risk Catch 22 situation as shift online gathers pace, but poor connectivity still leaves many behind
MANY residents of England's small Towns and 
Villages face being digitally excluded and locked out of key services as the 
nation builds back from the Pandemic due to underinvestment in rural 
connectivity and skills, despite a growing desire in these areas to embrace 
digital for health, shopping and other needs, a new report has warned.  
Published on 12 January 2022, by Rural England CIC, the report:- 'State of 
Rural Services 2021 - The Impact of the Pandemic,' found out that the 
Pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital 1st lifestyles... 
			
			
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			A search has been 
launched to discover Southport's best fish or seafood recipe!
AN appeal has been made by local 
fisherman and fish shop owner Kevin Peet, with a ₤20 voucher for the winner. 
Kevin... 
			
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			Charity delivers 
over 18,000 care kits and 15,000 food boxes in aid of local communities in 2021
OVER 18,000 care kits, 15,000 
food boxes, and 2,450 Christmas themed food parcels have been delivered to 
individuals, families, and organisations across the UK, including Liverpool, by 
the Rapid Relief Team (RRT), in.. 
			
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			ABBA Reunion 
Tribute Show heading to Southport
CREATED by the Director, 
Producer, and Choreographer of the award winning Abbamania musical and starring 
the original:- 'Frida' from the London West End cast, the ABBA 
Reunion... 
			
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			Merseyrail 
timetable amendments due to Covid19 impact on staffing levels
THE local rail operator 
Merseyrail has announced changes to its services due to the impact of the 
Omicron Covid19 variant, which has led to an increase in staff being absent. 
Services on all... 
			
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			Making Tax 
Digital for VAT is coming - are you ready?
UK businesses are reminded to take steps to prepare for 
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Value Added Tax (VAT) before it becomes mandatory 
for all VAT Registered businesses from 1 April this year. 
MTD is designed to help businesses eliminate common errors.... 
			
			
			
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Make steps 
towards a healthier you this new year
			
AFTER all the indulgence of the festive season, 
together with Sefton Council are encouraging you to get the New Year off to the 
right start by taking better control ...
			
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Most small 
business owners not planning to recruit this year, say lenders
			
IF this is true, it could have a huge effect on the 
job market, but Alan Jones, PA Industrial Correspondent has found that new 
research suggests 4 out of 5 small businesses do not expect to hire new 
employees this year amid mounting concern over the economy. A survey of 500 
owners of small businesses showed that only 1 in 10 predicted they will recruit over the next 
12 months. Optimism among small... 
			
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Liverpool Empire 
Theatre's exciting Chicago cast announcement!
DAVID Ian in association with 
Barry and Fran Weissler are delighted to announce that:- ‘Three Degrees' 
soul sensation Sheila Ferguson will star as:- ‘Mama Morton' in the 
acclaimed UK and Ireland tour of the international smash hit musical Chicago. 
Sheila joins the recently announced Russell Watson as:- ‘Billy Flynn,' 
Faye Brookes as... 
			
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Should we keep rapid lateral flow testing free?
			
PEOPLE in England currently have 
free access regular rapid lateral flow testing, but with more than
₤1 
billion have been spent on purchasing lateral flow tests, can we afford to keep 
them free? But with the withdrawal of universal free lateral flow tests would be 
"utterly reckless." This question follows reports 
published within the Sunday Times 
that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Government plans, if true could save billions 
as Ministers expect 6 more years of virus, but if... 
			
			
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HMRC gives 
Self Assessment Taxpayers more time to ease Covid19 pressures
THE UK's HM Revenue and Customs 
(HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment 
Taxpayers for 1 month; giving them extra time, if they need it, to complete 
their 2020/21 Tax return and pay any Tax due.
HMRC is encouraging Taxpayers to file and pay on time if they can, as... 
			
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Liverpool ONE 
steps into 2022 with the signing of Russell and Bromley
			
LIVERPOOL ONE's operators, Grosvenor, have announce 
that Russell and Bromley, the premium British footwear and handbag brand, is to 
launch a new 3,000sq ft site on South John Street, its 1st within Liverpool. Set 
to open this spring, the new Russell and Bromley store will showcase the brand's 
extensive collection of fashion... 
			
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Are we 
spinning out of control?
YES, you are reading more 
negative reporting about Covid19, but please don't turn off, read on, as it 
might just start your alarm bells ringing! Remember US President Donald Trump 
has cast doubt on a report by his own Government warning of devastating effects 
from climate change and that it was a Chinese hoax? Remember Boris Johnson 
famously touring the UK in a bus which... 
			
			
			
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