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Publication Date:- 2023-02-12

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Major issues are being addressed at Southport Hospital A&E

BACK in December 2022, the UK's medical services where being pushed to the limits, but on the night of the 28 December 2022, Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments are extremely busy. Outside temperature was quite nippy and we also had intermittent rain. This meant people arrived in coats, but inside Southport's A&E it was unbearably hot, and also crowded. This lead to many other issues, related to the...

Ged McNicholl - Regional Director (F+G), Anthony Irvine � Associate Director (F+G), Cllr Sarah Doyle, Joel Smith � Senior Project Manager (F+G), Mark Braund � Architect Director (BDP)

Liverpool opens final chapter in regeneration of Kings Dock

THE final chapter for 1 of the UK's great urban regeneration success stories has begun with the appointment of a team to market 7.6 acres of prime waterfront land. Liverpool City Council has procured...

Southport business owners launch appeal to support people devastated by earthquakes in Turkey

PEOPLE in Southport are being urged to do all you can to help people whose lives have been devastated by 2 huge earthquakes which have devastated Turkey. The 7.8 magnitude tremor struck at:- 4.17am (1.17 am GMT) on...

Protecting coasts and developing green energy technologies among Liverpool City Region innovation projects to secure nearly �5.5m

NEARLY �5.5m has been awarded to 23 Liverpool City Region innovation projects; with an emphasis on digital technology and tackling the...

Solo exhibition by Linda Heavon 'A Closer Look' to be held at ArtHouse Southport

FTER graduating from De Montfort University in 1993 with a degree in Visual Arts, mixed media artist, Linda Heavon, went on to study psychology, counselling and a variety of complementary healing therapies and philosophies:- "I initially worked with Social Service..."

LGA says:- "Vapes need to be:- 'out of sight and out of reach' to tackle underage sales"

STRICT new measures to regulate the display and marketing of vaping products in the same way as tobacco are needed to crack down on a rise in stores selling to children, the Local Government Association warned. Many...

North West leaders and businesses plan opportunities for working on Palace of Westminster restoration

A group of 18 leading businesses and representatives from across the Region attended a consultation event at the...

Trio of NHS contract wins for independent clinic sees waiting times slashed

A trio of NHS contract wins for a Warrington based cardiology clinic has helped to slash Hospital waiting times across the North West, at no increased cost to the NHS. Venturi Cardiology, an...

Wirral Primary School pupils 1st to benefit from LCR Connect's top of the class full fibre broadband

SCHOOL children attending Church Drive Primary School on the Wirral have had their:- 'learning experience enriched creating a myriad of..."

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Halliwell Jones BMW drives support for 2023 Southport Comedy Festival

THE Southport Comedy Festival team are in the fast lane for success after renowned local car dealership Halliwell Jones BMW renewed their place as the associate sponsor for the 2023 event. The next Festival will be in its 12th year, bringing some of the world's...

Nitrous oxide is no 'laughing' matter

LIVERPOOL City Council is working to tackle the issue of Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) misuse after links to anti-social behaviour and littering in the City; alongside a growing impact to health and the environment. Nitrous oxide is traditionally used for pain...

Next phase of Ropewalks revamp to begin

LIVERPOOL'S historic Ropewalks district is about to undergo a major makeover. Highways contractors for Liverpool City Council are set begin a �5m programme to resurface 4 key streets in the heart of 1 of the City Centre's night time hot spots. The City Council has received �5m from Mayor Steve Rotheram the...

Multinational entertainment giant leases historic Liverpool building after Combined Authority funding for refurbishment

A multinational entertainment giant has leased 1 of Liverpool City Region's most historic buildings; after the Combined Authority invested nearly...

Households, businesses and organisations off the gas grid to receive energy bill support over the coming weeks

SINCE Monday, 6 February 2023, households across Great Britain who don't use mains gas for heating will have started to receive �200 towards their energy bills as the Alternative Fuel Payment...

Dogs Trust and Cats Protection join forces to call for new laws to protect pet owning tenants

THE UK is a nation of animal lovers, but with under half of the nation's landlords advertising their properties as pet friendly, it can be difficult for renters to share in the joy pets bring. Further to this, animal charities across the...

�11,000 raised by the Southport BID business community for local charities through Christmas activities

OVER �11,000 has been raised for local charities through a range of Christmas activities organised by Southport BID. Southport BID, which works on behalf of businesses in the Town Centre, welcomed thousands of visitors as they enjoyed a Santa's Grotto, a...

Edge Hill University invites Merseyside's Police and Crime Commissioner to discuss democracy and policing

EDGE Hill University will host Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Emily Spurrell for a talk on her role, priorities, and the challenges of modern policing. Although Ms Spurrell was elected just 2 years ago, she has already scrutinised the Police...

Transport Secretary statement following RMT rejection of TOCs and Network Rail offers

THE UK's Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, has issued a statment, after RMT has rejected the latest offers from both Network Rail and the train operating companies. We are by told by the Department for Transport because that the offer that was made to the...

FSB calls for plan to power growth as new research shows collapse in North West small business confidence

THE Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has unveiled a plan for growth following the latest North West Small Business Index (NWSBI), which shows confidence collapsed further in the final quarter of 2002. It currently stands at -48, down from -37 in the previous quarter, on par with the...

New Chair appointed to deliver HS2 and drive forward growth across the North and Midlands

SIR Jonathan Thompson will be taking on the mantle of HS2 Ltd Chair and the responsibility of driving forward Europe's largest infrastructure project. Sir Jonathan's appointment, which follows almost a year as Deputy Chair, comes at a pivotal time for the HS2 programme as the Crewe...

Couples will be left in a spin this Valentine's Day thanks to 1 of Southport's oldest and most romantic attractions

SILCOCK'S Carousel, at the entrance to Southport Pier, has unveiled a special 2 for 1 offer for couples on Tuesday, 14 February 2023. The deal will ensure your love goes round on 1 of the North West's most historic attractions with 30 beautifully painted horses or...

The North West Votes - No Winners Without Wildlife

WITH the UK now less than 2 years from a General Election, exclusive polling by Opinion Matters, commissioned by international wildlife charity Born Free, reveals a stark message to politicians from the North West:- "there will be no winners without wildlife." Research released recently serves as a much needed...

D'Vine Catering reveals mouth-watering line up of events from Lancashire Country Cricket to the Lord Mayor's Ball

AN acclaimed North West catering firm is looking forward to an exciting year of bowling over thousands of hungry diners at top events including Southport Flower Show and Lancashire County Cricket...

The organisers of the 2023 Southport Jazz Festival say they are "thrilled" by the huge success of the event

HUNDREDS of spectators from all over the UK made their way to Southport for the musical showcase as they watched sell out shows performed by some of the top jazz musicians and bands in the UK. The gigs all took place in The Grand on Lord Street, the beautiful art deco landmark which 1st...

New play aims to recognise Liverpool greatest activist after 100 years

A powerful new play aims to recognise Liverpool activist James Larkin; 100 years after his release from Sing Sing prison. The enigmatic Irish republican, socialist and trade union leader, who campaigned for the rights of lower skilled workers, is portrayed like...

Mayor Joanne's plan to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls

A radical new approach to tackling violence against woman and young girls has been launched by Liverpool's 1st female Mayor. Among the aims of the 3 year strategy...

Major issues are being addressed at Southport Hospital A&E

Energy companies halt forced installation of prepayment meters

FOLLOWING Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps' intervention, all energy suppliers have now committed to ending the forced installation of prepayment meters in vulnerable customers' homes. After concerns were raised about the sharp rise in companies seeking warrants to enter people's homes to forcibly install prepayment meters, Mr Shapps wrote to energy bosses insisting they revise their practices and improve their action to support vulnerable households, to make sure prepayment meters being...

Families in the North West to benefit from local support as part of nation wide rollout of Family Hubs

FAMILIES in North West will be offered help and support with issues such as:- infant feeding, mental health and relationship building thanks to Family Hubs being rolled out in local communities.  75 areas across the country will benefit from the �300 million investment up to 2025, with the new hubs offering support from conception through to age 19, or up to 25 for children with special education needs and disabilities. Strong, supportive families make for more stable communities and happier...

Over 21 million people at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning this winter

1 horse incident reported every day on North West roads despite changes to the Highway Code

IN 2022, there were 370 road incidents involving horses in the North West logged to The British Horse Society. This shocking figure is reflective of the significant equine road safety challenge we're facing, despite the Highway Code changes which were.

1 in 5 Brits change jobs due to lack of progression

MORE than 1 in 10 people (13%) now move jobs every 18 months or less, with a lack of progression deemed a major factor for leaving. According to a snap poll of UK workers taken in January 2023, 1 in 5 UK workers (20%) cited a lack of progression opportunities as their main reasons for job hunting. The poll was...

Children's mental health programme extends reach to new areas of Liverpool

TACKLING the Blues mental health programme is now reaching children in new areas of the Liverpool City Region. The award-winning sport and arts based education programme for children and...

Children's mental health programme extends reach to new areas of Liverpool

TACKLING the Blues mental health programme is now reaching children in new areas of the Liverpool City Region. The award-winning sport and arts-based education programme for children and young people, delivered by Edge Hill University, Everton in the Community and...

Major milestone in UK's race to net zero maritime with �77 million boost

ZERO emission ferries, cruises and cargo ships will set sail in UK waters within 2 years, creating thousands of new jobs, thanks to a �77 million Government investment in clean maritime technology. This is the 1st time in UK history the Government is intervening to specifically...

Major milestone in UK's race to net zero maritime with �77 million boost

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