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 Publication Date:- 2024-03-13

 
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Sisterhood Soirée International Women's Day Pop Up Market & Walk With Unity Catwalk Show a success

ON Saturday, 9 March 2024, the historic St George's Hall, Liverpool played host to a celebration of sisterhood at the Sisterhood Soirée Pop up Market, run by both L8 Business Collective, and the Sisterhood Soirée. The event had some fantastic local local independent businesses, that are owned and run by local business women, along with a fashion...

 

Liverpool City Council closes St John’s Market

IN a surprising move, Liverpool City Council has announced that it has been forced to end the tenancy of the small business units within St John’s Market Hall, with immediate...

Ripples Southport has been inundated with inquiries from customers since it won a prestigious national award

RIPPLES, which has a showroom in Southport Town Centre, was named...

Africa Oyé scoops People's Choice Award as winners revealed at Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Awards

AFRICA Oyé, Roger Phillips and actress Elsie Kelly were among the winners at the Liverpool...

Local Conservatives Urge Sefton Council to Publish Southport Pier Report ASAP

AS the detailed survey of Southport Pier by civil engineers, A E Yates, has recently finished, local Councillors are asking Sefton...

 

Huge WIN as Women's International Networking Programme completes 1st ever US trade mission

A dozen women from the North's most innovative businesses have conducted their 1st ever international trade mission to trigger American demand for their...

Plans progress to build world's largest tidal scheme on the banks of the River Mersey

The announcement comes as the multi billion pound scheme moves towards the formal planning consent process. It opens the possibility of a 1st ever cycling and pedestrian...

Where are you likely to spot Red Squirrels this Easter

EASTER is a particularly good time to look for red squirrels around Formby as natural food sources are becoming more abundant and they are anxious to build up their strength and fat reserves after winter. As well as eating they are also strengthening their drays...

Liverpool City Region unveils largest ever investment in adult skills training

THE Liverpool City Region has announced its largest ever investment in adult skills training under ambitious...

 
 
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Massage App Urban Expands to Transform Wellness in Liverpool with Doorstep Services

A wellness app now available in key Liverpool areas, including:- St Helens, Warrington, Southport, and West Kirby. Urban, the innovative wellness app known for bringing spa quality treatments directly to users...

The woman making waves at the Mersey Ferries

LOUISE Robinson, Ship Superintendent at the Mersey Ferries, is a shining example of what determination and a few well-timed choices can achieve. Starting her career in graphic design, she's now several career changes and...

Hightown Pub and Kitchen has been forced to close

THE Hightown Pub and Kitchen has suddenly closed due to issues beyond their control. The family run pub has gained a fantastic reputation with its customers and had lots of events planned for 2024. After winning several prestigious awards and being nominated for other prestigious awards. Things look good for the...

Acclaimed Liverpool composer Neil Campbell releases new album:- 'The Smoky God'

AN acclaimed Liverpool musician has launched a new album inspired by an Edwardian era fantasy novel. Neil Campbell's new album:- 'The Smoky God,' was...

 

Lib Dems Announce Rob McAllister Bell as Metro Mayor Candidate

THE Liverpool Liberal Democrat Councillor has outlined how he and his party would be a change in direction from the Labour incumbent...

Dogs Trust Merseyside issues advice ahead of Dog Theft Awareness Day

WITH pet theft reported to be on the increase in the UK, Dogs Trust Merseyside, the UK's leading dog welfare charity, has issued guidance...

Crufts announces the nation's top canine hero:- 'Vesper'

ON Sunday, 10 March 2024, Vesper, a heroic search and...

Moved to new venue! Don't miss 'Exercise Tiger 2024' at the The Pheasant Inn, Hightown

FOLLOWING the sudden closure of the Hightown Pub and Kitchen, the Formby Branch of the Royal British...

 

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra announces summer events at Liverpool's 'The Tung Auditorium'

WHILE Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is temporarily closed this summer for planned improvements to the stage, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra will present seven unique performances at The...

A volunteering opportunity like no other become an Independent Custody Visitor

MERSEYSIDE'S Police and Crime Commissioner is looking for compassionate, community spirited people to volunteer for her Independent Custody Visitor (ICV) scheme. This important scheme sees members of the public check on the welfare and wellbeing of people detained in Police custody to ensure that they are provided with their rights...

Reduction in Liverpool City Council intervention confirmed by Government

THE Government has confirmed a significant reduction in the intervention at Liverpool City Council, with the publication of revised directions. The Commissioners will hand back powers for several functions over the...

Knowsley roads witnessed the UK's 7th highest increase in accidents since 2019!

A new study conducted by Moneybarn car finance has analysed the increase in the number of road accidents per local authority each year to announce the UK towns and Cities with the highest increase in road traffic accidents in 2023. The 10 UK Towns with the highest surge in road accidents...

 

Native American History in Birkdale - UK

AN exciting new course comes to Birkdale this spring. The course will examine the real history of Native Americans on the Great Plains of the American West between:- 1800 to 1900.This course of...

New action to tackle ethnic and other biases in medical devices

THE Government has today announced action to tackle potential bias in the design and use of medical devices, as it accepts recommendations...

Understanding Renters' Rights - Navigating Responsibilities between Tenants and Landlords

WHEN it comes to renting, understanding the division of responsibilities between...

New report reveals gender wealth gap

WOMEN in the UK are considerably worse off than their male counterparts, a new research study by Handelsbanken Wealth and Asset Management shows, with women holding an...

 

Sticky Floors: Only 26% of working class female professionals have been offered a promotion at their company

26% of female professionals from working class backgrounds have received a promotion at their current...

 
 

 
 

 

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