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 Publication Date:- 2025-05-30

 
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Liverpool Fans praised for helping injured
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AS the Liverpool FC Victory Parade was ending what was for the majority of people a day full of joy and celebration would soon be overshadowed by an incident on Water Street. This incident happened when a car drove into crowds leaving the area. This left a City both shocked and heartbroken. This incident though demonstrated the real nature of Liverpool, as many tried to assisted in the aftermath of the incident. Merseyside Police and other Emergency Services, including:- St John Ambulance...

 

Cunard War Memorial Re-Dedication
Photo and Video by:- Paul Frost...

ON 25 May 2025, Paul Frost filmed the Cunard War Memorial Re-Dedication, in Liverpool. The event included adding:- 'The Falklands War' to the Memorial, as well as remembering:- MV Atlantic Conveyor and the Lose of...

Transformational future outlined for Liverpool's Cultural Quarter

THE cultural quarter of Liverpool city centre is to be the subject of a transformational new master plan. Liverpool City Council has appointed a team of place...

Payroll errors impacting a quarter of all UK employees

THE Chief Executive of Liverpool Seafarers Centre (LSC), John Wilson, has been awarded the prestigious British Empire Medal (BEM) in...

North West homebuyers face delays, stress and poor communication - new report shows strong support for digital transformatione

HOMEBUYERS in North West are affected by delays...

Southport Conservatives Condemn Labour’s EU Deal as a Betrayal of Brexit and British Sovereignty

MIKE Prendergast, Spokesperson for Southport Conservatives, has strongly criticised the Labour Government’s deal with the...

Children's Author David Walliams Brings Stories and Smiles to Churchtown Primary

STUDENTS at Churchtown Primary School, part of Endeavour Learning Trust, were treated to an unforgettable experience on Monday when best-selling author David Walliams paid...

The MP for Southport Patrick Hurley MP is calling urgent changes to protect lives on our roads

ON 23 May 2025, Patrick Hurley, who is Southport's Labour MP has joined David Baines, who is the Labour Member of Parliament for St Helens North, along with other MPs in writing to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander...

Liverpool Plant Grower Celebrates Blooming Partnership with Aldi

A family owned bedding plant producer in Liverpool is celebrating its growing partnership with Aldi ahead of what is set to be a busy summer season. Ivan Ambrose & Co, based near Sefton, will supply nearly three million...

 
 
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Cabinet asked to approve consultation over revised non-residential adult social care charging policy 

LIVERPOOL City Council is proposing a revised charging policy for non-residential adult social care. It is the 1st time that changes have been proposed in at least 3 years, and the costs currently charged to people are not in line with the actual cost of their care. Adult social care is 1 of the biggest areas of spend for the Council, with a budget of:- £242 million in the...

Race through history for Roman Day at Chester Racecourse

CHESTER Racecourse is calling on families to gather the troops and canter down for an action packed day of fun that pays tribute to the City's iconic Roman history. Taking place on:- Saturday, 31 May 2025, Roman Day features a mix...

Courageous teenager born addicted to heroin who loves rock climbing and canoeing appeals for new electric wheelchair

A campaign has been launched to raise £12,000 to buy an electric wheelchair to help Sefton Child Of Courage winner Dylan Roberts to...

Letter To Editor:- "The Waterloo Flea Market and Vintage Fair"

"I would like to say hello and formally introduce myself. My name is Mary, and I'm..."

 

Government Taskforce meets on Merseyside to bolster nation's flood resilience

BOLSTERING the nation's resilience to flooding, including:- in Merseyside, was top of the agenda as the Government's national Floods Resilience Taskforce convened in Aintree, on:- Wednesday, 21 May 2025. The meeting was chaired by Floods Minister Emma Hardy and hosted by Mersey Fire and Rescue...

Mayor Steve Rotheram marks Dementia Action Week by reiterating commitment to:- "dementia friendly" status

MAYOR Steve Rotheram has reaffirmed Liverpool City Region's ongoing commitment to be:- 'the most dementia friendly place possible' at...

Ugly wall transformed into flourishing landmark, thanks to Council greening project

LIVERPOOL City Council has created an innovative green wall installation along part of the Bath Street cycle path in the City Centre. This project is a key component of the...

Letter to the Editor - "Redevelopment Work on Lord Street"

"FIRST of all I would like to applaud 'Stand up for Southport' for the ambitious plans regarding the restoration of the beautiful buildings on Lord Street. They are examples of the splendid architecture of the Victorian.."

 

"We've Found Everything from Prosthetic Legs to Fake Teeth" Coach Drivers Reveal the Strangest Things Left Behind

IT'S not unusual for passengers to leave behind a phone or a jacket after a long coach journey; but according to a new collection of stories from UK drivers, some travellers are a little more...

Students given innovative new way to Leave Liverpool Tidy

MEMBERS from the Guild of Students, Liverpool City Council, local Councillors and John Moores Students' Union came together to launch Leave Liverpool Tidy's summer programme. University students in Liverpool will be able to recycle their unwanted goods with ease this year...

Over 30 arrests and £160,000 of assets seized in Northern Ireland people smuggler crackdown

A Home Office crackdown against people smuggling gangs and people exploiting the Common Travel Area (CTA) has led to the arrest of 33 people, and the seizure of...

Colourful new signs created in Southport Town Centre to promote superb events at Victoria Park in 2025

BEAUTIFUL new signs have appeared in Southport Town Centre promoting this year's Southport Flower Show, and the many great events happening at Victoria Park...
 

 

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