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Formby
Festival 2018 was a massive success
THIS year's Formby Festival was held on Duke Street Park,
over 20 July to 22 July 2018. The event has replaced the once loved Formby Show
and is now 1 of the Village's highlights of the year. This year's event
comprised a wide range of activities to enjoy, from archery and crazy golf, to a
rodeo bull and donkey rides. The event included a dog display, farmers' market,
craft exhibitions...
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Over a ⅓ of people in the North
West want to start their own business
36% of people in the North West would
like to run their own business, according to a study by Informi, who provide
expert advice and guidance for Britain's SMEs. In fact, 25% say it is 1 of ...
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Celebrating Business Women
THE prestigious 5 star venue Sofitel St
James London was the suitably appropriate venue for the introduction of the
inaugural National Business Women's Awards, on Tuesday, 17 July 2018.
Launched by Dawn Butler MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities,
who said "we have exceptional Women doing exceptional things",
the awards are here to celebrate the very best Women in business from across the...
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41% of companies not updating their
staff on employee benefits
RESEARCH by Chase de Vere, the
independent financial and corporate advisers, in conjunction with Lightbulb, an
independent research company, shows that employers risk wasting the money they
are spending on employee benefits by not effectively engaging with their
employees.
The Research, conducted in 2018, consisted of
making around 10,000 phone calls to employers which are representative...
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NHS pain service shortlisted
for national award
A service run by Lancashire Care NHS
Foundation Trust has been nationally recognised for making a meaningful
difference to the lives of people living with chronic pain in Southport and
Formby.
The Community Pain Service, in conjunction with Pain Clinic Plus, is 1 of 18
finalists that have been shortlisted from 300 entries from across the country in:-
'The Good Help Award' for...
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Maritime minister visits port of
Liverpool
PEEL Ports welcomed Maritime Minister
Nusrat Ghani MP to its flagship container terminal Liverpool2, Wednesday, 25 July
2018.
The visit comes as the terminal prepares to welcome its largest regular caller
to date when 2M (Maersk and MSC alliance) introduces a new transatlantic
container service to the port...
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A look inside Birtenshaw – Liverpool's
newest School is a class act
THE 25 metre pool glows with iridescent
colour Courtesy of calming underwater lighting… The corridors are high and
bright with natural light, autism friendly lightbulbs and wide open spaces. The
therapy room is an interactive wonderland where the walls and floor become an
underwater landscape that whisks children away on a journey of the imagination.
This is Liverpool's newest School and...
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Hugh Baird College Alevel Students Win
National Competition
ALEVEL Psychology students, studying at
Hugh Baird College's South Sefton Campus, are in celebratory mood after beating
off stiff competition from 27 other Schools and Colleges to be named top in a
project based...
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Low numbers prescribed "game changing" diabetes technology
CONCERNS have been raised over the low number of people with diabetes who
have been prescribed new "game changing" technology following the results
of a nationwide investigation. The Free Style Libre System, which spells the end
of finger pricking for people with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes needing to
monitor their blood sugar levels...
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Plan B at Haydock Park
THE slightly wetter weather hasn't dampened anyone's spirit as people come dressed in their best for an afternoon of Horse racing at Haydock Park Racecourse . If anyone appreciated the cooler air on Saturday, 21 July 2018, it was the horses as they gallop around the racecourse to cries of glee and groans of despair simultaneously. As you would expect from such an event, there are winners and losers...
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A new option for Care and
Support Workers in Merseyside
THE challenges faced by care and
support workers are well documented. Low pay, rushed client visits and back to
back calls are just a few of the problems encountered daily. However, care and
support workers in...
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Tony, flying the flag for
our Southport Nursing Associates
TONY Carson, a trainee Nursing
Associate at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital and Edge Hill University, has been
recognised and praised for his incredible dedication and caring nature. Tony is
halfway through a 2 year apprenticeship to become a nursing associate. This new...
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Chemotherapy nurses
introduce pioneering service to treat patients at work
PATIENTS are benefitting from a
pioneering service that allows them to receive treatment for cancer in their
workplace. The service is delivered by nurses from The Clatterbridge Cancer
Centre in Merseyside; 1 of the UK's leading networked cancer centres.
The initiative was launched earlier this year as part of Clatterbridge in the
Community, which has been running for more...
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Merseyside Fire and Rescue supports 'Escape
the Control' campaign to help tackle domestic abuse
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MERSEYSIDE Fire and Rescue Service has
teamed up with Knowsley and Sefton Councils to support a new campaign aimed at
helping people spot the signs of controlling behaviour and domestic abuse.
2 fire engines from the service have had their liveries updated as part of the:-
'Escape the Control' campaign, including important messages and...
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Harry Potter director David Yates
awarded Honorary Doctorate by Edge Hill University
THE filmmaker who directed the last 4
films in the Harry Potter series, as well as numerous feature and short films
and television programmes, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Edge Hill
University.
David Yates, considered to be 1 of Britain's most celebrated directors, is
originally from Rainhill, and started making short films with a Super 8mm camera
given to him by his mother after being inspired by Steven Spielberg's...
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Landlord jailed for trying
to evict vulnerable tenant
A landlord ho tried to evict an
elderly tenant from a rundown flat through a campaign of harassment has been
jailed for 3 months; in the 1st case of its kind brought by Liverpool City
Council.
Violet Musoke, aged 61, of Stanza Court in Everton, attempted to force 80 year
old Dennis Adderley to leave his home of 34 years, on Picton Road in Wavertree...
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Cutting edge 'care hub'
takes shape
THE transformation of a Liverpool care
hub that will allow people with learning disabilities to live within the local
community is nearing completion. Building and refurbishment work at Besford
House in Belle Vale is now entering its final phase. When it re-opens in August
it will be a state of the art facility.
Liverpool City Council and NHS Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
successfully bid to NHS England for ₤850,000 to create the modern accommodation
for people with autism and learning difficulties...
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Be safe in the sun this
summer
MACMILLAN Cancer Support's Mobile Information
and Support Service will be visiting the area, with cancer information
specialists on hand to answer any questions.
The team encourages anyone with
worries relating to cancer to stop by.
Now that summer is here, the team will also be providing specialist information
about sun safety and skin cancer. Please note, the team will be...
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Nominate your Hospital People's Health
Hero
DO you know a member of staff working at our
Hospitals who deserves special
recognition? Members of the public are being invited to
nominate a member of staff at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust for an
honour in the 10th annual staff awards. Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive, said:-
"It's a special..."
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Smuggling gang jailed for
cigarette scam
A gang who attempted to flood the UK
streets with millions of smuggled cigarettes and launder the proceeds by buying
and selling high value cars, have been jailed for more than 25 years.
Ian Pritchard, 51, Sean Dolan, 43, Paul Smith, 47, and Ian Hindle, 39, were
behind smuggling more than 17 million non-UK duty...
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New Regional Adoption Agency launched
A Regional Adoption Agency covering
Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton and Wirral has been officially launched. AIM
(Adoption in Merseyside) brings together a team of around 50 staff from across
the 4 Councils who have been seconded into the new organisation.
Responsibilities include recruitment, approval and ongoing support for adopters,
tracking, linking and...
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Schools out in the North West, '#summerjobs'
in
AS Schools across the North West break
up for the hottest holiday in 350 years, a new campaign is being launched to
highlight how local summer jobs can help set young people on the path to a
brighter future.
The Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey is highlighting the value of summer
jobs to help young people get a foot in the door, gain experience for a CV and
stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs in the future.
The campaign comes at a time when Saturday and part time employment rates
amongst young people have been falling. In 1997, 42% of 16 to 17 year old...
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LIMF 2018 – Amazing Music and Amazing Weather!
AFTER a decade of success following Liverpool
being titled European Capital of Culture 2008 and just under that time since the
last Mathew Street Festival, LIMF (Liverpool
International Music Festival) has developed into an inherently different
music festival representing the next chapter of a global music City. LIMF this
year formed part of the Liverpool 2018 programme and was
supported by the City Region Combined Authority...
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Beanstalk charity encourages
families to keep reading through the summer holidays
AS the summer holidays begin for School
children across the North West of England, national reading charity Beanstalk is
calling on parents and children to continue reading through the 6 week break
to prevent a decline in reading progress...
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Ombudsman releases complaints
statistics for every local Authority in the North West Region
THE Local Government and Social Care
Ombudsman has released details of the complaints and enquiries made to it about
every local Authority in the North West in the past year. As the apex of the
local Government complaints system, the Ombudsman receives thousands of
complaints...
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Paddington Village roadworks underway
THE Wavertree Road corridor (Irvine Street / Upper Mason Street) will be
closed in both directions from 30 July 2018, until 9 September 2018 whilst
Morgan Sindall undertake sewer connection works for the Paddington Development.
The alternative route will be via:- Wavertree Road, Marmaduke Street, Edge Lane
and...
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Calling artists of the future!
THIS year to celebrate Southport Flower
Show, Southport and Formby Hospital is inviting local children to send in their
best artwork, to be in with a chance of winning 2 tickets to the show. The
winner will also have their work professionally framed and mounted on the stand
at the show, then displayed in the...
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Public call out uncovers secret and
unknown memorials in the North West
A memorial to commemorate the success
of the Teetotal Movement; a statue to remember the 'Cracker Packers,'
female workers at the former Carr's factory; and a tribute to the only working
class woman and suffragette to reach the top of the Women's Social and...
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Over a quarter of homeless
families in the North West are in work, shock new figures show
26% of homeless families trapped in
temporary accommodation in the North West are actually working, according to new
research released by Shelter's social housing commission. Based on freedom of
information requests, the exclusive analysis shows that nearly 400 families...
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RSPCA warns owners to be vigilant after suspected dog poisoning
THE RSPCA is urging dog owners to be vigilant after a suspected dog
poisoning in the Netherley area of Liverpool. On 13 July 2018, the animal
welfare charity was alerted to reports of a dog who had eaten some meat the
owner later believed was laced with poison. The pet was very poorly and vomited
up an orange...
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Liverpool Tops List of UK Cities Most
Affected By ADHD
LIVERPOOL is 1 of the top 5 Cities
and towns most affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),
alongside Belfast and Halesowen. According to Google search data, general
understanding and awareness about the neurodevelopmental disorder has increased
significantly over the last decade...
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Revealed... The key UK Cities where
workers are underpaid
EVER felt as if you're not getting paid what
you deserve? You're not alone. New research from the UK's leading independent
job board, CV Library, has found that 65.3% of Brits believe that they're
underpaid.
What's more, the survey of over 1,200 UK workers reveals the Cities where...
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