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 Publication Date:- 2025-07-30

 
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Heatons Bridge Classic Car Meet

THE Heatons Bridge Classic Car Meet was held on:- Sunday, 27 July 2025, on the field behind the Heatons Bridge Inn, next to Leeds/Liverpool Canal, in Scarisbrick. The event was well attended, with 55 cars turn up. Sadly, our Editor, Patrick did not get to the event in time to see all the vehicles taking part, but what he did see where some very nice classics. As a result, Alex Charlampowicz has kindly sent us a few extra photos he took on his mobile at the event to boost our photographic coverage up...

 

Commemorating 120th Anniversary of Blundellsands rail crash

SEFTON Council's Library Service has lead efforts to commemorate the 120th...

One Year On - Southport Remembers

AT around 11.45, am on 29 July 2024, a "ferocious" knife attack took place at a Taylor Swift themed children's dance class on Heart Street in Southport. This indescribable...

UK Government to test the Emergency Alert System

THE UK Government will be running a national test of the...

Cataclean Southport Sprint Revival returns with unrivalled selection of cars racing against the cloc

Speed limits for the road will be suspended for the day to...

Art Exhibition:- "AGLĘCA"

AGLĘCA, Dread and Awe is a joint exhibition from 4 local artists, currently members of Southport Contemporary Arts (SCA), which explores how nature has influenced...

Hatter's Digital Agency looks forward to a bright future at new Enterprise Arcade in Southport

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

Southport parents have been asked to warn children and teenagers about dangers of derelict buildings

RESIDENTS of Southport are being asked to ensure that...

Mayor Steve Rotheram welcomes top Defence award for Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's outstanding support to the Armed Forces community

MAYOR Steve Rotheram has...

 
 
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Education training experts offer tips on the mobile phones in Schools debate amidst calls for mobile phone ban in Schools

AS the conversation around mobile phones in Schools intensifies with 2 fathers...

Council submits site proposal for new School

PLANS to deliver a new School in Liverpool are approaching a significant milestone as proposals for the site are submitted to the Department for Education. Eden Girls...

EV chargepoints in the North West grow by 27% in a year

ELECTRIC car drivers and those looking to make the switch in the North West can get around with the confidence that a chargepoint will be close...

Payroll errors impacting a quarter of all UK employees

NEIL 'The Bus Walker' Atherton is returning to Liverpool City Region's streets this summer to raise vital,,,

 

Claire McColgan CBE awarded Honorary Doctorate from Edge Hill University

CLAIRE McColgan CBE has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Arts from Edge Hill University in recognition of...

All bike users are saying is:- 'Give Cyclists Space'

LAST year 131 cyclists were injured on Liverpool's roads, with 33 riders suffering serious injuries; now bike users are...

1st spade in the ground as building begins on Churchtown Playground project

THERE were emotional scenes at Churchtown Primary School..

Key landmark demolished as innovation scheme enters new phase

PROFESSOR Tim Jones, Vice Chancellor at the University of Liverpool, and Leader of...

 

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Welcomes New Musician into the Orchestra

THE Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is delighted to announce the...

Kitchen Garden at Hesketh Park in Southport officially opened to provide freshly grown veg, herbs and flowers

THE Kitchen Garden at Hesketh Park, in Southport, is now...

Payroll errors impacting a quarter of all UK employees

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

Northern praised for 'outstanding commitment' to supporting people who have served in the military

THE train operator employs hundreds of people who have...

Southport Hesketh Round Table say they will continue collecting funds for the Southport families as they thanked people for their supports

VOLUNTEERS have now raised over £200,000 for those affected by last summer’s ...

Payroll errors impacting a quarter of all UK employees

"MY name is Clive Baines I'm one of the senior Altar Servers within Southport's:- St Maries, St Patrick's, Holy Family Churches. When I am not helping with services I also look after the gardens at:- St Maries, St Patrick's, and..."

FSB calls for small business support and job creation following rise in unemployment

THE Federation of Small Business is calling for measures to support small businesses and create jobs following new Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures which show...

Olympian Beth Tweddle Kicks off Liverpool ONE's Sport Programme and Sport Grants Competition
Photograph © Liverpool ONE

LIVERPOOL ONE's free to enjoy summer sport programme launched in spectacular style as Olympic...

Education training experts support suicide prevention in Schools on Samaritans' 24/7 day

IN recognition of Samaritans' 24/7 awareness day, that took place on:- 24 July 2025...

Mayor launches new international board to harness Liverpool City Region's global assets for investment and influence

MAYOR Steve Rotheram has announced bold new plans...

Share your views on policing and community safety with Merseyside PCC

MERSEYSIDE'S Police Commissioner is inviting residents to share their views and feedback with her at her next monthly surgery. The...

Wirral Wave Radio celebrates 6th Birthday!

THE end of  July 2025 has marked a major milestone for Wirral Wave Radio, as the forward thinking community radio station celebrates 6 years on air. Run entirely...
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