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 Publication Date:- 2026-03-20  

 
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Liverpool's St Patrick's Day Parade 2026 - Part 1
Report by Ibrahim Anasimone

WHILE St Patrick's Day is a widely celebrated holiday across the world with the underlying theme of honouring Irish culture, heritage and drinking Guinness, many forget it originated as a:- 17th Century religious Feast Day for the Patron Saint of Ireland.  The day, which commemorates how St Patrick introduced Christianity in the 5th Century, is celebrated on the 17 March, the Anniversary of his death. On this day, millions of people dress up in green clothing and paint shamrocks on their faces, to...

A New Leash on the Law - Tougher Rules for Livestock Protection Take Effect

DOG Owners take notice as the new Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 is coming into force across both:- England and Wales. Replacing decades old regulations, this updated...

Both Church Leaders and Liverpool Council open letters condemning scheduled UKIP march

SENIOR Church Leaders in Liverpool, including:- the Revd Geoff Felton, Moderator of the United Reformed Church...

Children's social media ban rejected

ATTEMPTS to bring in an Australian style ban on social Media for children were blocked as the Government removed the proposal doing so from the Children's Well Being and Schools Bill. The proposal had been introduced in the House of Lords but was removed by MPs. Labour...

Why the UK Must Break Its Fatal Reliance on Silicon Valley?

PEOPLE often take us and the rest if the media for granted and even enjoy trying to...

Hollywood star Sophia Loren honoured in new Paul Curtis mural at David H Myers Opticians in Southport

HOLLYWOOD legend Sophia Loren has been celebrated with a brand new mural...

Maghull Parks Are Not Under Threat as Asset Sale Plans Emerge

CONCERNS are mounting over the future of green spaces as Sefton Council prepares a multi million pound asset disposal...

Conservatives Welcome Progress on Returning Children's A&E to Southport

COUNCILLOR Mike Prendergast, Leader of the Conservative Group, on...

UK Coastal flypast to mark 90 years of the Spitfire

A Historic circumnavigation of the United Kingdom is currently underway to celebrate the:- 90th Anniversary of the 1st flight of the Supermarine Spitfire. The mission, a joint venture...

 
 
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1st ever Southport Artisan Market at Southport Market hailed a success by shoppers

FAMILIES have been thanked for the:- "fantastic welcome" they gave to the 1st ever Southport Artisan Market...

End of the road? National Car Parks plunges into administration...

THE UK's most recognisable parking provider has hit a definitive dead end. National Car Parks, known to millions as NCP, has officially entered administration following a relentless period of financial...

Southport Performer Makes West End Debut in Oliver!

SOUTHPORT performer Erin Oliver (21) is set to make...

QueensCourt Hospice founder:- 'We need to lose self Centerdness and competition in society for generosity, collaboration and kindness'

THE Doctor who founded QueensCourt Hospice insists...

 

Liverpool City Region unveils pioneering Industrial Strategy Zone to drive economic growth

LIVERPOOL City Region have unveiled a pioneering new Industrial Strategy Zone (ISZ) to drive growth and deliver...

Liverpool Music Month and the Liverpool City Region wide:- 'Summer of Music'

LIVERPOOL'S famous music scene will be celebrated this May as a new initiative, Liverpool Music Month, is...

Pie lovers from Merseyside urged to apply for  Aldi's Pie Tester role

A unique position has opened at Aldi to become the supermarket's Pie Tester, with pie lovers from across Merseyside now able to...

Chinatown playground set for sparkling upgrade

FAMILIES in Liverpool's Chinatown will soon have a refreshed and more welcoming place to play, with work now underway to transform the Great George Square play area. Liverpool City Council is...

 

Mayor unveils great value tickets on Merseyrail services to supercharge Southport Tourism

LIVERPOOL City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has unveiled great‑value tickets on...

Calling all Merseyside Schools to join MVRP for:- 'Stop the Bleed Day 2026'

THE Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership (MVRP) is inviting all Secondary Schools across Merseyside...

Hugh Baird College Launches Free After School Construction Academy for Year 11 Pupils

4 hands on sessions this spring give Secondary School pupils a genuine taste of careers in:- bricklaying, carpentry...

Southport Author Carran Waterfield named Finalist in Wishing Shelf Book Awards

SOUTHPORT based Author and Performance Maker, Carran Waterfield, has been named a finalist in the:- 'Books for...'

Hugh Baird College Principal Rachael Hennigan Receives OBE from HRH The Princess Royal

HUGH Baird College is proud to announce that its Principal and Chief Executive, Rachael Hennigan OBE, has...

NHS waiting list continues to fall despite record winter

THE NHS has faced its busiest winter on record while bringing waiting lists to their lowest for almost 3 years. New figures show the number people attending A&E between:- November and February topped:- 9 million (9,110 591) this winter for the 1st time in NHS history; along with...

QueensCourt Hospice launches urgent fundraising campaign as it reports £2 million deficit

QUEENSCOURT Hospice in Southport has launched a Keep QueensCourt in Service fundraising campaign to raise emergency funds for the charity. The Hospice announced that it is being forced to consider reducing the services it provides for...

Bootle Strand Regeneration is delivering social value through jobs for local people

FANTASTIC social value activities that have been delivered so far through the Bootle Strand regeneration project, which continues to transform the area and create lasting benefits for local people, businesses and communities. To date, the project has delivered 24...
 

 

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