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Publication Date:-
2025-02-09

 
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Empire Restaurant, Southport welcomes in Chinese New Year 4722!

THE year of the Wood Snake, 4722, started on 29 January 2025, was welcomed in style at the:- Empire Restaurant, on Nevill Street, Southport. This Southport restaurant is well known for its Chinese Malaysian and Thai cuisine and for putting on quite a show at Chinese New Year. Yet again the fantastic displays were put on by the:- Liverpool Kung Fu team, who performed traditional Lion and Dragon Dances, as well as putting on a few......

 

Support Southport - Community groups receive funding boost from the proceeds of crime

COMMUNITY groups, charities and organisations in Southport, on:- Thursday, 6 February 2025, bid for a share of...

Support Southport - Community groups receive funding boost from the proceeds of crime

COMMUNITY groups, charities and organisations in Southport, on:- Thursday, 6 February 2025, bid for a share of £25,000 funding, made...

Connolly's Irish pub in Southport looks forward to 1st birthday and a busy St Patrick's weekend

THE owners of Connolly's Irish pub, located within Southport Town Centre, are looking forward to the popular...

Plans to stop flooding in Crossens welcome, but we must make sure residents views are heard, say local Lib Dems

AT this month's Council meeting, plans to curb flooding in Crossens were taken a...

Nominations Open for the 1st Citizens 4 Good Event of 2025

SEFTON residents are invited to nominate their local heroes for the next Citizens 4 Good...

From muddy fun to a bear hunt; why SouthPAWt is the place to be this February's ½ term

SOUTHPORT businesses and attractions again pulled out the stops to ensure people...

North Wales Opera Returns to its:- 'Liverpool home' with 2 Beloved Operas This Spring

NORTH Wales Opera is thrilled to announce its return to Liverpool, bringing 2 of the...

'The Good Growth Guidelines' launched to help Liverpool City Region businesses operate in more ethical ways

LIVERPOOL City Region Combined Authority has...

 
 
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AI world premiere helps to bang drum on air quality

LIVERPOOL City Council, the University of Liverpool and The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra have...

1st public engagement reveals strong support for Mersey Tidal Power Project

AMBITIOUS plans to build the world's largest tidal power scheme on the River Mersey have received strong support in its 1st public...

North West Charity Launches Darkest Hours Fundraising Appeal

A North West based suicide prevention charity has issued a stark warning that it may have to cut back on its lifesaving services due to...

More Aldi stores in Merseyside to get InPost lockers

ALDI is installing InPost lockers outside more of its UK stores in Merseyside. Thanks to the supermarket's ongoing partnership with...

 

New service set to help Liverpool "Liv Life" to the full

LIVERPOOL residents looking to achieve and maintain a healthy weight can get support from a brand new service...

Nuclear technology can open door to low carbon energy production

THE University of Manchester's policy engagement unit...

Northern recognised by British Transport Police for work to protect vulnerable people on the railway

NORTHERN has been recognised by British Transport Police for its work to protect vulnerable people travelling on its network. In a review...

Mayor appoints transport big hitter to review winter weather plans after severe disruption on Merseyrail

LIVERPOOL City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has appointed 1 of the UK's most respected...

 

Northern takes delivery of prototype semi immersive static cab simulator as part of transformation of training for Region's traincrew

NORTHERN has taken delivery of a prototype of the semi-immersive static cab simulator that new drivers will soon use to earn their stripes...

Liverpool marks Holocaust Memorial Day with a special service

THE 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz Birkenau and the 30th Anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia have been marked by a reflective ceremony at Liverpool's Town Hall. The theme of the service was...

Employment prospects for neurodiverse people set to be boosted with launch of new expert panel

PEOPLE who are neurodiverse will benefit from better employment prospects and more inclusive workplaces thanks to the work and...

Why ethical fish breeding is a must for Wirral Aquatics

WIRRAL aquatics shop, Wirral Aquatics, in Moreton, is leading the way in ethical fish breeding by sourcing the majority of their fish from selected UK breeders with the highest standards. The Moreton shop has gained...

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society announces Vanessa Reed as its new Chief Executive

ROYAL Liverpool Philharmonic Society is delighted to announce that it has appointed Vanessa Reed as its new Chief Executive. She will take...

Theatre Fans Rejoice, New Productions Take Centre stage at Vue Southport this February

THEATRE fans rejoice, as not 1 but 4 stage productions are coming to Vue Southport this February. Kicking things...

Liverpool City Council cracking down on illegally dumped waste

LIVERPOOL City Council will step up its efforts to counter fly tipping, dog fouling and littering across the City by inviting applications for an external partner to...

All the fun of the Job Fair at Central Library

LOOKING for employment? Not sure what your next steps should be? Make sure those steps take you to Liverpool...

Sail into the future in style with super realistic virtual tour of the new Mersey Ferry

A super realistic virtual tour gives stunning detail of how sailing on the new Mersey Ferry will look and sound. Released by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority...

Placemaking team appointed to masterplan revival of key Liverpool community

A team of placemaking experts has been selected to create a plan for the revitalisation...

Bootle Stands Up seeks people who can make people laugh to try stand up comedy challenge

DO you love to make people laugh? Would you love to...

Shop owner fined for blocking highway with furniture

A shop owner who repeatedly placed furniture and household items on a street in Anfield has been hit with a bill of more than £1,600. Elliott James...

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Match Day Parking Zone to be introduced around Everton FC's new Stadium

LIVERPOOL City Council is to introduce a:- 'Football Match Parking Zone' around Everton Football Club's new Stadium, at Bramley-Moore Dock....

Southport Pier restoration plans win planning consent as:- 'a focal part of the town and part of its identity'

SOUTHPORT Pier has taken another step towards restoration after being granted Listed Building consent for the works to take place...

Cherish Finden to appear at this year's Southport Flower Show

THE Southport Flower Show are delighted to announce that...

Queenscourt Hospice presented with a cheque for £4,331

QUEENSCOURT Hospice, in Southport, have recently been presented with a cheque...

Liverpool brings in the:- 'Year of the Snake'

THIS year the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) celebrations started on...

MP Calls for Reinstatement of Burscough Curves to Improve Regional Rail Connectivity

PATRICK Hurley, MP for Southport, is calling for the reinstatement of the Burscough Curves, a key project that would enhance rail connections in:- Southport, Ormskirk, and surrounding areas. The proposal seeks to reconnect the:- Southport...

Ofsted Highlights Positive Progress in Children and Young People's Services

LIVERPOOL City Council's Children and Young People's Services has received positive feedback from Ofsted following their latest monitoring visit. Over 2 days in December 2024, inspectors focused on the Care Leaving Service and the lives of care experienced young people...

 

 

 

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