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2025-02-17

 
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Consultation launched to define City's 15 year economic vision

A public consultation has been launched asking businesses and residents to comment on a vision to grow Liverpool's multi billion pound economy over the next 15 years. The Inclusive...

 

Tmesis Theatre performing Up and Away

Family fun at Liverpool libraries for half term and beyond

FROM fairy tale performances to puppetry, from cartoon sketching to storytelling, there is lots to keep the children...

Research reveals owners opting for dog dates over romance
Photo with thanks to The Kennel Club

NEW research by The Kennel Club reveals that 45% of dog owners would prefer to...

Wayfarers Arcade in Southport launches new 'Creative Village' strategy with ambitions to attract more tenants and host exciting new events

NEW research from The...

Pam Thomas Brings a Solo Show 'Symphony of Nature' to The ArtHouse, Southport this March

FOLLOWING on from 2024...

New record for digital tickets on Northern train services

THE number of customers using digital tickets on Northern trains has hit...

Excluded from School now a menswear entrepreneur

AN 18 year old from Wirral has become a successful entrepreneur despite being...

LGA issue a statement on the Resolution Foundation's report on Council Tax

RESPONDING to a Resolution Foundation report which...

Heritage Railway Association award for West Lancs' Sybil

THE Sybil Locomotive Trust, based at the West...

 
 
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North West insolvency related activity reaches 12 month low, new R3 research shows

THE number of insolvency related activities in the...

How to help birds thrive for National Nestbox Week

NATIONAL Nestbox Week takes place from:- 14 February to 21 February 2025 and it...

Young people in the North West left in the dark over career choices, survey finds

79% of young people in the North West insist there is...

Bringing Hollywood to Hugh Baird: Meet Moving Image Production lecturer Wayne Dineley

AT Hugh Baird University Centre, we pride ourselves...

 

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Public urged to be vigilant as Mpox cases rise

LIVERPOOL City Council and its health partners are urging people to stay alert to the...

UK businesses urged 'have your say' on time saving electronic invoicing

UK businesses are, for the 1st time, being invited to have their say on the Government...

What will happen to the rubble removed from sand dunes at the Freshfield National Trust site?

IN 2025 the National Trust Formby will be starting a major conservation project to...

A Trio of Merseyrail Stations Triumph at Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards

MERSEYRAIL is celebrating the success of 3 of its stations at this year's Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards, which took place on:- Thursday, 6...

 

Signs Express Central Lancashire and Southport Win Franchisee of the Year 2024-25

SIGNS Express Central Lancashire and Southport, owned and operated by Matt Rutlidge, has been...

Liverpool City Region launches national pilot to radically shake up work experience for School children

AN ambitious national plan to reinvent work experience for School children is to be tested in the Liverpool City Region...

Consultation launched to define City's 15 year economic vision

A public consultation has been launched asking businesses and residents to comment on a vision to grow Liverpool's multi billion pound economy over the next 15 years.The Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy will set the framework for...

Aldi supports more than 83,572 children in Merseyside through its Get Set to Eat Fresh programme

ALDI has now reached 83,572 children in Merseyside through its Get Set to Eat Fresh programme. As part of the...

Schools Trust in North West Celebrated as Finalist in National Education Awards

ENDEAVOUR Learning Trust is Shortlisted for 4 Awards including Most Improved...

Aspiring culinary stars takeover Liverpool City centre restaurant

A group of aspiring chefs and budding restaurant managers are preparing to take the helm of Voyagers Restaurant & Bar as part of a new partnership with local students.

Young activists at Alt Bridge School take a stand against air pollution

STUDENTS at Alt Bridge School in Knowsley came together to take a stand against air pollution as part of Asthma + Lung UK's Clean Air Champions

New publication addresses national crisis in quest for 'Healthy Hearts'

A new collection of articles offering expert insight and policy recommendations to tackle the national cardiovascular health crisis has just been released...

Breitling lands City debut at Liverpool ONE

LIVERPOOL ONE has announced that luxury Swiss watchmaker, Breitling, has...

Payroll errors impacting a quarter of all UK employees

PILING works in the river, demolition works on land and welding in warehouses…

RSPCA issues reminder to pet poultry owners to follow Avian Influenza guidance

POULTRY keepers have been urged to provide extra enrichment for their pets...

Equine charity reveals that horses are still being KILLED on North West roads due to drivers passing too closely and too quickly

SHOCKING new statistics by equine charity, The British Horse Society (BHS) have revealed that horses are still being injured on our roads at an alarming rate, following a 33% increase in horse...

Liverpool City Council takes stand against distracted driving

AN alarming increase in the number of young people distracted while driving has been reported by road campaigners. In a bid to combat the rising tide...

Over half a million pounds of silver stolen from churches in 2024

A worrying new trend of silver theft from churches has seen irreplaceable silverware worth over £500,000 stolen from churches across the UK over the last 12 months...

Voters in North West overwhelmingly back Government's flagship workers' rights legislation

THE TUC and Hope Not Hate have published a new mega poll, which shows voters in the North West, including...


 

 

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