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 Publication Date:- 2025-07-09

 
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The 103rd Ainsdale Show

THE 103ed Ainsdale Flower Show was held on  both:- Saturday, 5 July and Sunday, 6 July 2025, along with a put show on the Friday Night!  This year the Ainsdale Horticultural Society focused all attention on the Village Green, with attractions including the arena events from live music to dog displays plus pet show, a large fairground, craft fair, trade and charity stalls plus a bar and catering units. Sadly, as with most UK events, the weather spoilt Sunday Morning's Car Boot Sale and the weather for cast for...

 

Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution has visited Southport

SEFTON Council were delighted to have played host to Jim McMahon MP, the Minister of State for Local...

Singer, actress, and writer to entertain the crowds at this year's Southport Flower Show

TOYAH Willcox will be joining us on:- Friday, 15 August...

North West Armed Forces Festival in Southport

ARMED Forces Day in Southport was held over 2 days:- Saturday, 28 June and Sunday, 29 June 2025 as the:- 'North West Armed Forces Festival.'  If you are unaware...

Liverpool International Tennis Tournament - More Photos
Photos by Peter Bailey.

THE Liverpool International Tennis Tournament ran from:- Thursday, 19 June to Saturday, 21 June 2025. This event...

£50m investment at Southport Wastewater Treatment Works gets underway

UNITED Utilities is investing £50 million to upgrade Southport's Wastewater Treatment Works. The upgrade will increase stormwater...

Sefton's drivers named worst for running red lights in 2025

SEFTON is Britain's number 1 hotspot for crashes caused by drivers running red lights...

Southport Conservatives Welcome News That Return of Children's A&E and 24 Hour Emergency Services to Southport Hospital is the Preferred Option of Local NHS

NEW research from The...

Liverpool City Region signs national pledge to tackle digital exclusion by reusing IT equipment

THE Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is 1 of the 1st organisations in the country to sign a new...

 
 
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Aldi launching new summer support voucher scheme in Merseyside

ALDI has launched a new voucher support scheme to help families in Merseyside and across the country with the added costs of looking...

New Partnership to Empower School Leaders on use of AI

SIL (formally School Improvement Liverpool) is...

'On track and online' Landmark deal to end mobile dead zones

COMMUTERS will soon be able to work seamlessly and stay connected with loved ones as the Transport Secretary lands a landmark deal to eliminate mobile...

Lifesaving Bowel Cancer Tests for People 50 and Over

LIVERPOOL City Council welcomes the news that thousands more residents will now receive home testing...

 

Mayor watches final piece of new Mersey Ferry lowered into place

THE funnel of the 1st new Mersey Ferry in more than 60 years was lowered into place on:- Friday, 27 June 2025;...

Hugh Baird College Student Crowned:- 'Front of House Champion' at National Hospitality Competition

A Hugh Baird College Hospitality student, Katie...

Partou women turn up the volume for Girls Out Loud

LEADING day nursery provider Partou, which operates settings across the North West, has announced a partnership with UK based social enterprise Girls Out Loud that works to raise...

Young voices lead the way in clean up campaign

PROTECTING the environment and loving where you live were the messages young people...

 

Mayor lays foundations for next generation of builders with leading role in recruiting 100,000 extra workers each year

MAYOR Steve Rotheram joined the Deputy Prime Minister...

Preston Pupils Visit Eureka Science + Discovery for session with Arctic scientists

PUPILS from Tarleton Academy in Preston enjoyed a hands on day at Eureka Science...

Southport cafe launches pawfect afternoon tea; for dogs

A popular Southport café has unveiled a tasty afternoon tea; just for dogs! It's part of a paw-some start to life...

Labour's Welfare Bill is a Missed Opportunity; Conservatives Will Make Welfare Work

WITH a vote in Parliament on Labour's Welfare Bill looming, along with a potentially huge rebellion by well over 100...

United Utilities teams up with Deysbrook residents and flood action group to manage rainwater in the community

UNITED Utilities is embarking on its biggest ever water butt provision in the North West...

From rust to riches - Donation from Kingsway Tunnel Project:- 'will make a direct difference to students' at Wirral School

A Wirral School which supports young people with complex needs has received a donation that will continue to...

Many with Health Conditions Unaware They Could Get Free Grants

ENERGY Saving Genie is urging those living with health conditions to check whether they qualify for support under UK energy saving grant schemes. Help is available for people living with long term...

Time to give rabbits their:- 'happy, hoppy homes' after overcrowding cases

THE RSPCA is calling for a closer examination of rabbit care and breeding after shocking cases of pets being inappropriately housed with basic welfare needs unmet. This Rabbit Awareness...

Liverpool City Council has begun consultation over non-residential adult social cares

NEW research from The Global Payroll Association (GPA), reveals that a quarter of...

Innovative Liverpool City Region schoolchildren scoop national award for environment project

INNOVATIVE pupils from a Liverpool City Region school have scooped a national...

 
 

 

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