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 Publication Date:- 2025-03-26

 
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78% of Liverpool Residents Don't Trust Politicians to Lower the Cost of Living

LAST week, a survey revealed that 84% of Brits feel powerless over decisions from local authorities, affecting their trust in...

 

'Borealis' at Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
Photo by Pat Hughes and report by Alex Goldsmith

BOTH Saturday, 22 March, and Sunday, 23 March 2025, saw the hugely successful launch of the stunning art...

Southport Pier and other tourism infrastructure in Southport to enjoy boost from new businesses investing in Town

THE upkeep and restoration of tourism infrastructure in Southport will be boosted...

Formby residents rate New Care and Lovett Care in Top 20

NEW Care and Lovett Care have both been included within the Top 20 UK Care Home Groups report, as voted for by residents at:- Formby Manor, and their families, and compiled by leading review...

Young drivers told to:- "belt up in the back”

A potentially life saving campaign has been launched aimed at young car passengers. Young people; predominantly males; are being urged to:- 'belt up in the back.' as new data highlights the staggering number killed...

Region's leisure travel habits revealed during English Tourism Week

THE top destinations for days out by rail across the North of England have been revealed by the train operator Northern. In alphabetical order, they are...

Merseyside Care Home appeals for people to send cards in celebration of:- 'incredible' resident's 81 birthday

HC One's Broadoak Manor Care Home, in St Helens, Merseyside, is appealing for kind hearted people to send birthday cards to a resident who is turning 81. Broadoak...

Crime across Merseyside drops by almost 8% in year

CRIME across Merseyside has fallen by almost 8% in the past year (April; December 2024), with decreases in gun discharges, serious violence and burglary. The reductions was confirmed on:- Manday, 17 March 2025, at the Police...

Acclaimed markets return to Liverpool for 2025

LIVERPOOL'S award winning Stanley Park Market has returned for a 2nd straight year, after Liverpool Ricky Tomlinson cut the ribbon on the opening day, on 19 March. The weekly market will now be running every Wednesday, between:- 9am and 3pm until mid-December 2025, except when there are evening...

 
 
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Accrington Nursery team leader hits the road to help grieving families affected by baby loss

A hugely popular team member at:- Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery and Pre-school in Accrington is taking on a tough physical challenge to raise money for a charity that...

Sergeant Karen Pittendrigh on her policing and promotion journey during the recent Neurodiversity Celebration Week

SERGEANT Karen Pittendrigh of Merseyside Police discovered her...

Liverpool City Region joins high level trade mission to China

LIVERPOOL City Region's £11bn of investment opportunities are to be showcased on a Government-led trade mission to China, which started on:- Monday, 17 March 2025. Deputy Mayor Cllr Mike Wharton is joining other UK Regional leaders on the...

Liverpool powering ahead thanks to new char.gy electric vehicle chargers

LIVERPOOL City Council has appointed char.gy to install a network of 300 on street electric vehicle (EV) charge points; with the locations focused on streets with no off street parking. The additional charge points are set to...

 

Simplified Council Tax Support Scheme comes into operation

A simplified Council Tax Support Scheme for working age people is coming into operation in Liverpool next month. Council Tax Support is a discount which helps...

Poetry and Art Exhibition at The Floral Pavilion New Brighton

POETRY by local poet Eric Craven will be exhibited alongside original works by local artists in an exhibition...

Counter Terrorism Policing initiative expands to the North West as new Police Now officers are attested

A pilot initiative which sees talented graduates recruited into Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) has now expanded to the North West, as a cohort of...

Rich Hall date announced for this year's Southport Comedy Festival in association with Halliwell Jones

SOUTHPORT Comedy Festival have announced another big name for this year's...

 

Council set to extend contract for crisis household scheme

A scheme which provides furniture and domestic appliances to people in crisis in Liverpool is set to be extended. The:- 'homes...'

The Fiver Bird Flies: LJMU MA Short Film Festival Returns for its 5th Year with 5 Awards and a Brand New Look

LIVERPOOL John Moores University is proud to be hosting the 5th annual edition of the LJMU MA Short Film Festival this spring. The festival will launch online from the:- 28 March, with in person events running from the:- 31 March until the:- 4 April...

UK CMA clears Iberdrola's acquisition of Electricity North West

THE UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) cleared the acquisition of an 88% shareholding in the electricity distribution network operator Electricity North West (ENW) by Iberdrola, S.A., through its subsidiary...

Have your say on Liverpool's new neurodivergent strategy

PEOPLE across Liverpool are being encouraged to have their say on a new neurodivergent strategy for the City. The Liverpool Neurodivergent All-Age Strategy, 2025 to 2030...

Care Home Regional Directors compete in charity cook off

STAFF and residents at Sutton Grange Care Home in Banks, Southport are celebrating because their wonderful...

Postie due to deliver 100 mile challenge for Elsie's Story:- 'didn't have to think twice' to support Royal Mail colleague

A postie from Southport is getting ready to take on a...

Southport Conservatives Slam Labour's Latest Southport Tax

SEFTON Council's proposals to tax new developments in Southport Town Centre and along the seafront have been slammed by Conservative...

Great British Energy to cut energy bills for Hospitals and Schools

HUNDREDS of Schools, NHS trusts and communities across the UK will benefit from new rooftop solar power and renewable schemes to save money on their energy bills, thanks to a total £200 million...

Film Office backed BBC drama gives multi-million pound boost to local economy

NEW BBC drama:- 'This City Is Ours' is already proving to be a smash hit, after figures show it boosted the Liverpool City Region economy by £9 million. The latest TV show to be broadcast on BBC 1 and

Hugh Baird College Prepares Students for Careers in the Growing Green Economy

HUGH Baird College recently hosted a Green Skills Day, which introduced over 300 Plumbing, Electrical, Engineering, Construction, and Carpentry and Joinery learners to the rapidly growing...

PCC joins forces with police and businesses to fight back against retail crime

THE Region's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Emily Spurrell, officers from Merseyside Police and businesses across the Region are joining forces for National Business Crime Reduction...

 
 

 

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