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Publication Date:- 2025-10-07

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Labour Conference 2025 - Policy Pledges and Protests Define Liverpool Gathering

THE Labour Party's Annual Conference in Liverpool, held from:- Sunday, 28 September, to:- Wednesday, 1 October 2025, delivered a mix of key policy announcements, high level political strategy, and significant controversy. The 4 day event, which took over the entire waterfront campus including:- the ACC Liverpool, Exhibition Centre Liverpool, and the M&S Bank Arena, was 1 of the largest to date, hosting over 20,000 delegates and more than 600 fringe...

Southport's British Musical Firework Championships and 1st Ever Drone Light Show - Part 2

THE British Musical Firework Championships 2025 were held over the:- 29 September and 1 October 2025, on:- Victoria Park, in Southport, Merseyside. Over the 2 nights...

More national recognition for Liverpool City Region's new trains accessibility achievements as they scoop another award

THE Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's new trains have picked up another prestigious national award...

October dates when Living Well Bus is visiting Sefton

THE Living Well Bus will making more visits to Sefton, throughout October 2025. No appointments are needed for the visits when the Living Well Bus team will be offering immunisations including:- Measles Mumps, Rubella (MMR) for people of all ages...

Stagecoach Merseyside celebrates national customer service week by championing customers and colleagues

STAGECOACH Merseyside is proud to announce its support for National Customer Service Week, taking place this week...

Help us improve accessibility across the borough

SEFTON Council is asking people their views on the Council's new access controls and barriers policy affecting areas like the Coastal path, the Canal Towpath, and around...

More than 300 pubs may be forced to close in the North West next year without urgent Government action to cut staggering business rates

LIVERPOOL City Council is reminding all road users to...

Drivers urged to update their Highway Code knowledge

LIVERPOOL City Council is reminding all road users to refresh their Highway Code knowledge as research suggests the majority of drivers may be unaware of recent changes. The changes, introduced by the Department for Transport in 2022, were...

Is a 'Cyber Crisis' leaving the UK's public feeling unsafe online?

BRITS are losing faith in online safety and data protection, as the UK's cybercrime surge continues, new research shows. 1 in 3 adults state they have witnessed more levels of hacking this year than any other year. Official data from...

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Richmond Tavern fined for rodent infestation

A Liverpool pub has been hit with a bill for almost �30,000 for food safety breaches. Environmental Health officers visited Richmond Tavern on Church Road in Wavertree in January 2024 following a...

Liverpool's "1st class" Intern to Work scheme praised by leading national social inclusion body

LIVERPOOL'S "Intern to Work" scheme has received praise from a national social inclusion body after being described as 1 of the leading supported internship providers in the Northwest.,,

Aldi encourages shoppers in Merseyside to support local foodbanks ahead of cooler months

AS the colder months approach, Aldi is reminding shoppers in Merseyside of the most essential items to...

New North West Net Zero Hub report forecasts clean power will generate multi billion pound investment and 35,000 new jobs for the North West

THE North West Net Zero Hub has produced a new report...

Southport's John McGrady Awarded Snap Fitness Granti

SNAP Fitness has announced that a football coach from Southport and club founder, John McGrady, 45, is 1 of 12...

Liverpool backs Stoptober campaign

PUBLIC Health Liverpool is backing the national Stoptober campaign with a powerful...

Professor Brian Cox returns to Liverpool in October 2026

AFTER captivating nearly half a million people worldwide with his acclaimed live production Horizons, Professor Brian Cox returns to the stage with his most ambitious live...

Shop forced to close after repeatedly selling illicit cigarettes

A shop on Picton Road has been ordered to close after multiple owners were found to be selling illicit cigarettes. Liverpool City Council's Public Protection team were 1st alerted to illegal activity by...

Walkies! Take on 62 Mile challenge to Support Dogs Trust Merseyside this October

THIS October, Dogs Trust Merseyside is encouraging dog lovers to put their best foot...

Halloweenville 2025 Is Now Open For Spooktacular Fun

THE North West England�s biggest and best Halloween event is now open with thousands of visitors set to...

Liverpool City Region receives �25 million to bolster its world class creative industries

CREATIVE businesses in the...

Southport Comedy Festival has 5 sold out shows as organisers answer questions about luxury marquee venue

AUDIENCES flocking to this year's Southport Comedy Festival sponsored by...

Liverpool ONE announces grassroots winners of Regional sporting grant competition

GRASSROOTS sports clubs and teams across the Region have been awarded special grants to enhance their offerings thanks to a joint campaign from Liverpool ONE and...

Minister for Skills officially opens Edge Hill's new Life Sciences hub

THE UK Skills Minister officially opened Edge Hill University's cutting edge Life Sciences building on:- Thursday, 25 September 2025, marking a...

Southport Pier �20m restoration thanks to:- 'people power and the strength of our community in Southport'

BEING awarded up to �20 million for the restoration of...

7 Ways to Maintain Our Mental Health as We Age

AS we get older, life can start to feel very different. Long-standing routines shift, friendships change, and mobility may gradually...

Celebration Of Life announced for Isabella Clark with request to wear favourite clothing to reflect the beautiful person she was...

DETAILS have been released for:- 'A Celebration Of Life for Isabella Mary Clark' from Southport who tragically died, aged:- 21, after a sudden...

Liverpool ONE showcases next generation of artistic talent

EXCEPTIONAL artwork by young students from across the Liverpool City Region is now taking centre stage, at Liverpool ONE, with the launch of a new outdoor dot art Schools exhibition on School Lane. The vibrant display brings together outstanding pieces from:- Year 5 and Year 9 students, creating a spectacular celebration of emerging talent right in the heart of the City. The featured works represent the...

FSB welcomes green light for devolution in Cheshire and Warrington

HISTORIC Council agreement sets the stage for self determination and �650 million over 30 years. A Mayoral Combined Authority will be established in Cheshire and Warrington following formal approval by all 3 local Councils; with an election to select the first Mayor to take place in May 2027. FSB recently wrote to Council leaders urging them to back devolution proposals to transfer powers and...

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