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 Publication Date:- 2026-03-08  

 
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Ainsdale Horticultural Summer Show 2024

A long established Liverpool healthcare supplier is investing in digital transformation and advanced manufacturing, creating new jobs and strengthening its offer to the NHS and private healthcare markets. Liverpool based Healthcare Manufacturer and Distributor Algeos specialises in podiatry, physiotherapy and prosthetics. Employing 72 people and with a strong track record of supplying the NHS, the business is primed to look ahead and plan for long-term, sustainable growth in a rapidly changing healthcare...


The transportation of a 200 tomne Electrical Transformer from Port of Liverpool to the Fiddler's Ferry Power Station

AFTER being offloaded from the ACL Atlantic Sea, a huge 200 tonne Electrical Transformer was taken out of the Port of Liverpool on a...


 
Liverpool's 2026 Chinese New Year Celebrations - Part 2
Report by:- Anasimone Ibrahim.. Photos by: Patrick Trollope and Anasimone Ibrahim.

FIRECRACKERS, confetti and silly string filled the streets of Liverpool during the Chinese New Year celebrations on the:- 22 February 2025. Liverpool has the oldest and largest Chinese community in all of...

Ex Royal Marine in Southport on his 100th Birthday receives over 500 cards thanks to kindness of our community

A Royal Marine who served in World War II will mark his 100th Birthday in style in Southport this weekend thanks to the huge generosity of the...

Vital advice from leading e-learning company as UK cyber incidents hits a record high

AS the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) reports a 130% increase in nationally significant cyber incidents over the past year, expert training provider High Speed Training...

Hairdressers who married in 2026 celebrate 5th Anniversary of Southport Salon

FENNEEKAY Hair and Beauty in Southport is celebrating its fifth Birthday, with an invitation for people to call in...

Public consultation to launch on Liverpool's Paddington South master plan

LIVERPOOL City Council, in partnership with the University of Liverpool, will begin a major public consultation on:- Paddington South, 1 of the...

Mersey Ferries and the Liverpool Tourist Information Centre win prestigious 2025 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards

Take a bow - A ferry Fond Farewell as Royal Iris of the Mersey sets sail for the final time

THE Royal Iris of the Mersey will set sail at the end of the month for the final time as a...

Cataclean Southport Sprint Revival returns with stunning cars racing in time trials along seafront

THE thrilling Cataclean Southport Sprint Revival is BACK for the 4th year with...

 
 
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Connell Court Care Home in Southport honoured among North West's top 20 Care Homes

CONNELL Court Care Home, in Southport, that was established in 1976, has been honoured among the top 20 Care Homes in the North West. The home, on Weld Road in...

Where Art Has No Age Limit - A Joyful Exhibition at Hesketh Park Lodge Care Home

HESKETH Park Lodge Care Home proudly opened its doors to family members, friends and the local community on:- Friday, 27 February 2026 for...

LGA calls for urgent sentencing review as Court fines for fly tipping undercut Council penalties

THE Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on the Government and the Sentencing Council to urgently review sentencing guidelines for fly tipping, after new figures show that offenders...

Hugh Baird College Wins National Award for Outstanding Student Support

HUGH Baird College has been named national winner of the RCU Award for Support for Students at the Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards 2025/26, 1 of the most prestigious honours in...

 

"Labour Council Budget Prioritises:- 'Councillor Slush Fund' Over Public Services" say Lib Dems

LIVERPOOL Liberal Democrats refuse to back Labour's pay more, get less budget...

1 of Southport's oldest golf courses invests in exciting new look

WITH The Open Golf Championship returning to Southport this summer, 1 of the Town's longest established and most popular courses is busy upgrading its facilities...

Lancashire Students Step into History with Groundbreaking Holocaust Education VR Session

60 Lancashire students had a profoundly moving experience..

Taskmaster favourite Mike Wozniak announced for 2026 Southport Comedy Festival

LEGENDARY fan favourite contestant on BAFTA and Rose D'Or winning Taskmaster...

 


The BTR Liverpool Half Marathon returns in a few days time
Photo supplied by Paul Francis Cooper

THE shows topping BTR Liverpool Half Marathon returns next weekend, and organisers have released...

Britain's best B&B from Southport a Finalist for 3 honours at Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards

BRITAIN'S best B&B is in contention for a hat trick...

Healthcare business invests in digital innovation and 3D printing thanks to Council support

A long established Liverpool healthcare supplier is investing in digital transformation and advanced manufacturing, creating new jobs and strengthening its offer to the NHS and private healthcare markets. Liverpool based Healthcare Manufacturer and Distributor Algeos specialise...

Dobbies' Southport store invites local groups to get involved in gardening initiative

DOBBIES' Southport store is inviting local Schools, charities and community groups to apply for this year's Dobbies Community Gardens, giving successful groups the opportunity to receive support to help bring green spaces to life across the country. In 2025, each of Dobbies 53 stores selected a winner...

 

 

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