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Publication Date:- 2025-12-11

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BTR Liverpool Santa Dash 2025 5K and 1K

THE UK's largest festive 5K fun run has once again attracted a massive turnout. Over 10,000 Santas participated in the event on:- Sunday, 7 December 2025, making it the biggest Liverpool Santa Dash since its inauguration in 2004. The event also saw the largest ever contingent of Blue Santas, with 1,000 runners donning blue suits to make their way through Liverpool City Centre...

Discover the Magic of Christmas at Southport's Wayfarers Shopping Arcade

WAYFARERS Shopping Arcade, the Grade II listed gem at the heart of Lord Street, is gearing up for a sparkling Christmas season; and we're delighted...

Celebrates Outstanding �3,365 Fundraising Achievement for the Alzheimer's Society and Highlights the Vital Role of Volunteers

RADFIELD Home Care is proud to announce the success of...

'Light Up a Life 2025' - A Heartfelt Celebration of Loved Ones

ST Joseph's Hospice is proud to have celebrated the much loved:- 'Light up a Life' celebration for 2025, once again kindly sponsored by Barrington's Funeral Directors. This cherished annual event...

Sleigh your holiday season with these 9 festive events across Southport

THERE'S snow place like Southport this Christmas as there is a whole array of festive events for all the family to enjoy. Children can spend...

'Southport Screenagers' - Should Australian ban on social media be followed in the UK?

WITH the Australian ban on social media accounts for the under 16s coming into force, Southport families must be wondering what would be the impact of a similar ban on...

Liverpool and Manchester named in top 3 kindest UK Cities

BRITS are officially kinder at Christmas compared to the rest of the year, new research has shown, proving that festive cheer really is contagious.A new poll of 2,000 adults, commissioned by Santander...

Patrick Hurley Hails Labour Government's landmark 10 year national youth strategy as a:- 'Game Changer' for young people in Southport and the Northern Parishes

PATRICK Hurley has welcomed the Labour Government's...

Southport Tesco customers can spread festive joy by gifting toys this Christmas

TESCO customers in Southport have the opportunity to give new toys to local children who need it most this Christmas. Until the 15:- December 2025, Southport Extra is holding a collection for new and...

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Survivors' voices set to drive next steps in tackling Violence against Women and Girls

THE voices of victim survivors will continue to drive the work to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) across Merseyside, following a dedicated forum hosted by the Region's Police and Crime...

�1.8m charity grant boosts community lifesaving resilience

NORTH West Ambulance Charity has been awarded a Community Resilience grant from NHS Charities Together through its �1.85 million Community Resilience Grants Fund in partnership with Omaze. The funding was generated through Omaze's Million Pound House Draw...

Southport School children raise over �300 for Children in Need

SCHOOL children from Linaker Primary School in Southport have raised over �300 for Children in Need after a visit from Pudsey, the nation's favourite bear. Linaker Primary School, which is part of the Endeavour Learning Trust, joined thousands across the country in supporting BBC...

Northern Train slash to Sunday Service is a threat to Liverpool's Economy

LIVERPOOL Liberal Democrats are demanding action from the Metro Mayor as incoming timetable changes cut key Sunday services in � to 1 train every 2 hours. From Sunday, 14 December 2025, Northern Trains will introduce a new...

Government and Police join forces to tackle drink and drug driving this festive season

TO tackle drink and drug driving during the festive period, Local Transport...

Wynne Aviation charts confident course for growth thanks to Council's Business Support Service

A Speke based aviation and logistics company has found new clarity and confidence for international growth...

Train operators in public ownership drive forward passenger improvements with major fleet investments

TRAIN operators in public ownership across the UK are making bold strides in...

The future of British trains arrives as Government reforms broken railways

PASSENGERS will get their 1st look at the future of Britain's railways, as branding for Great British Railways is unveiled and landmark legislation...

More than 100 homes set to be created on derelict Police Station, Church, School and Pub

A derelict former Police Station, church, School and pub are amongst 5 sites in...

"There's No Money Left" - Labour are Bankrupting Sefton say Sefton Conservatives

SEFTON Council is, by its own admission, forecast to overspend by �22 million...

New scheme to help 1,500 Liverpool City Region residents get online

A new initiative is to help 1,500 digitally excluded...

�500,000 to tackle inequality in education across Liverpool City Region

LIVERPOOL City Region Combined Authority has secured �500,000 to tackle inequality in Early Years education. The investment...

Mersey Ferries to celebrate Christmas Jumper Day with festivities, charity and community spirit

MERSEY Ferries is gearing up for its annual Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser on:- Thursday, 11 December 2025..

Almost a million young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities

ALMOST 1 million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major �820 million funding...

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