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Photos and video
of some of the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations - Part 2
THIS is part 2 of our coverage of
the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in:- Hightown, Formby and Southport.
In this section we cover the Party at the Hightown Pub, the street party on
Marina Road Formby, plus St Luke’s Church, Formby and Holy Trinity Church,
Formby events, along with the Formby Parish Councils' Jubilee event that was
held with the thanks of Formby Little Theatre. We also cover Ainsdale Civic
Society's party on...
Metro Mayor backs
calls for sustainable alternatives to port access
LIVERPOOL City Region
Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram, has written to Transport Secretary,
Grant Shapps, asking him to reconsider the controversial £250m Port
of Liverpool Access Road proposal in favour of sustainable
alternatives. It follows similar requests made by Sefton Council
Leaders and constituency MPs.
The letter highlights the City Region's...
Monkeypox is now
a notifiable disease in law
NEW legislation has been passed
on 7 June 2022 that has made Monkeypox a notifiable infectious disease under the
Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010.
This means any cases after 8 June 2022 that, in England, all suspected cases of
Monkeypox found by Doctors now require those...
Violin Superstar
André Rieu returns to the UK and Ireland in 2023!
VIOLIN superstar André Rieu, who
made classical music accessible to millions around the world and turned the
waltz into an international sensation, has announced new UK/Ireland Arena Dates
as part of his World Tour 2023.
It starts in London (OVO Arena Wembley) on 14 April and ends in Glasgow (OVO
Hydro) on 27 May 2023, stopping at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, on...
Popular North
West pub chain announces exciting new Bold Street venue opening
AS Bold Street continues to be a
hugely popular destination for incoming tourists and locals looking for a
different day or evening out, the team behind Pub Invest Group are pleased to
announce the opening of Tops Dart Club. Located directly above Cheers Big Ears,
which is based in the former premises of the Crafty...
Cruising from the
dock to the bay
AS we float into summer, Mersey
Ferries has announced a further exciting line up of cruises, and there's
something for everyone. From daytime cruises of Liverpool Bay involving
stunning, iconic views to retro themed party cruises with DJs, the world famous
attraction has a variety of experiences on offer on the Liverpool Waterfront.
On Saturday, 11 June, Sunday, 12 June 2022, as well as on Saturday, 25 June
2022, Liverpool Bay Cruises will be setting sail... Hop on board...
Help shape the
future of St George's Hall
ST George's Hall
Charitable Trust is on the hunt for new members to help shape its
future. The trust is dedicated to conserving, restoring and
developing the Grade I listed venue; with a focus on raising funds
which can be invested in projects to sustain and improve the
building.
The trust is looking for 3 individuals who can bring some of the
following skills and...
Southport
Contemporary Arts
Trail
A recent trip across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man
gave Southport artist, Norrie Beswick Calvert, the inspiration for her latest
art pieces that will be on show at the ArtHouse later this month. No stranger to
the local art...
Mayor confirms £2
bus fare for the Liverpool City Region
BUS passengers will be able to
travel across the Liverpool City Region for no more than £2 has been announced
by Mayor Steve Rotheram. The new single adult fare, which is part of the Mayor's
wider plans to revolutionise the public transport system, has been ratified by
the Combined Authority at its meeting on 10 June 2022. This means that...
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Disabled bay
problems in Southport
WE have been alerted to a major problem that is not
just in Southport, but in many other areas as well. On Lord Street, in
Southport, just by the Southport War Memorial, is a bus stop, followed by a
disabled parking bay. This is a fantastic location for it, but like so many,
this comes with a major issue. Many disabled people have huge problems...
Fire Service
calls on young people to 'think twice' before getting caught up in social
media trends
MERSEYSIDE Fire and Rescue
Service (MFRS) is urging young people to think about the consequences of getting
caught up in social media trends after 18 children had to be cut free from
swings across Merseyside in the last 2 months. The warning comes...
Belong co-founder
awarded MBE in Queen's Honours
ONE of the founders of local
state of the art care village operator Belong, which has a location under
construction on Oxford Road, has been awarded an order of the Most Excellent
British Empire in the Queen's birthday honours for services to dementia care.
Tracy Paine was awarded the MBE for her role in...
New film launched
urging public to only use a qualified professional to work on their water supply
pipe
WATERSAFE, the national register of approved drinking water contractors,
has launched a new film starring its members. It's to help property owners in
Merseyside find the right person for the job when it comes to work on their
water supply pipe, the...
Gather round for
a long hot summer at Lime Street Central
POPULAR Liverpool City Centre pub, the Lime Street
Central, is set to make this summer a scorcher, screening the hit dating series
for guests to enjoy the drama, all summer long. Lime Street Central will
broadcast the hit show on Wednesday and Sunday evenings from 9pm, where guests
will be able to enjoy...
Come woof, come
all to festival for 4 legged friends
THE countdown is on for a weekend of canine capers as
DogFest is coming to Tatton Park in June. Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog
welfare charity which has a re-homing centre in Merseyside, is the charity
partner for this year's dog focused festival and will be welcoming dog lovers to
the Dogs Trust Village at the...
Motorsport UK
launches StreetCar - Motorsport in your everyday road car
THE the national governing body Motorsport UK has
launched StreetCar to encourage more people to get behind the wheel and enjoy
the sport; overturning the...
Give people more
control over their energy bills
OPENING the CBI's Annual Net Zero
Conference, CBI Director General, Tony Danker, will call on the Government to
make:- "an all out national effort " on energy efficiency. He will
outline his strategy to simultaneously reduce energy bills at a time of high
inflation and spur economic growth.
Speaking to an audience of...
Movema's annual
world dance event returns this June in Liverpool
MOVEMA World Dance charity are
excited to bring back their annual, FREE, community get together event:-
"Big Union" from 11am to 4pm, on Saturday, 11 June 2022, at:...
Jobs and Skills Boost for Liverpool City Region as Local Growth Fund
Projects Smash Targets
THE number of jobs and training
opportunities created through projects funded through the Local Growth Fund has
far outstripped forecasts, according to Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve
Rotheram.
Over the last financial year...
Patients in
England will have early access to cutting edge treatments on NHS
NHS patients in England will have
early access to potentially life saving and cutting edge treatments thanks to a
new fund which was launched on Tuesday, 7 June 2022.
Up to £340 million has been made available through the Innovative Medicines Fund
to purchase the most promising medicines and fast...
Independent
review published to help achieve smoke free target by 2030
A new review has been
published setting out a raft of recommendations to support the
Government to meet its smoke free ambition by 2030 and tackle health
disparities to level up the health of the nation. Earlier this year
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid commissioned an...
Girlguiding
members in Sefton lit Beacon to Celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee Photographs by Wendy
Graham
ON 2 June 2022, Rainbows,
Brownies, Guides, Rangers and Girlguiding volunteers in Sefton and West
Lancashire joined hundreds of...
Full steam ahead
as Fire and Rescue Authority approves construction of state of the art training
academy and 'Super-Station'
MERSEYSIDE Fire and
Rescue Authority has approved progressive plans to create a state of
the art training facility and multi pump 'Super-Station' in the heart of the community on Long Lane, Aintree. The green
light on the project...
The Amazing
Benefits of Bingo
BINGO isn't all about the
creative number calls and the prizes; what many don't realise is that playing
the game can have significant cognitive and social benefits for the elderly.
This infographic showcases the different ways that bingo can test brain power,
expand social circles and aid physical health.
Taking part in something enjoyable...
Platinum Jubilee
Bank Holiday Weekend UK Hot Cars Show
AS the UK marked the Queen's Platinum Jubilee,
celebrating 70th year on the throne, the local motor vehicle club, UK Hot Cars
held their Jubilee Weekend Car Show, on the banks of the Southport Marine Lake.
The club holds monthly meats at this location, and despite the weather, the cars
still came to exhibit and take advantage of the last day of the 4 day Bank
Holiday...
Proposed £2.2 million
investment could be the 'final piece of the jigsaw' for Kirkby Town
Centre revival
THE Liverpool City
Region Combined Authority will be asked to approve the final
instalment of its £15 million rejuvenation of Kirkby Town Centre, on
Friday, 10 June 2022, which would see a prime site refurbished into
a...
Liverpool
electronic signature specialist Videosign announces new instant access platform
DIGITAL security
software specialist Videosign has launched a new instant access
version of its pioneering electronic signature platform. Videosign
is an online meeting service that uses artificial intelligence
powered facial...
More than
4,000 new blood donors are needed in Liverpool to meet demand
NHS Blood and
Transplant are urging people in Liverpool to give blood as new
targets reveal 4,054 new donors are needed in the Region to save
lives over the next year. Nationally 1 million more blood donors are
needed over the next 5 years to ensure...
Local System
Mismanagement
CARE England, the
largest and most diverse representative body for independent
providers of adult social care, has called for lessons to be learned
from the care hotel initiative deployed during the Covid19 Pandemic.
Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England, says:-
"Care England appreciates that..."
Dobbies launch compost bag recycling scheme in
Southport
DOBBIES in Southport has launched a new
initiative which means local residents can now recycle their compost
bags. Compost packaging is typically difficult for people to recycle
as very few Local Authorities collect polythene sacks as part of
kerbside collections or at recycling...
Open invitation
to North West's largest free event of the summer
FOLLOWING a build up
that has seen community action projects and events take place across
the Region over the last few months, Festival Manchester is
culminating in a huge celebration at the festival weekend in
Wythenshawe Park, over:- 1 July to 3 of July...
Search is on to find top
UK veterinary nurse of 2022
BLUE Cross has opened
nominations for its annual search for the UK's 'Veterinary
Nurse Of The Year' and is calling on pet owners and
veterinary practices to put forward their star Vet Nurses. The
charity's award recognises the dedication of the country's Vet
Nurses and their...
Brits spend
the same amount on hen and stag parties as their annual summer holiday
1 in 10 Brits admit they spend
the same on a hen/stag do then they would on their annual summer holiday,
according to new research. When it comes to the national average spend on a stag
or hen party, the nation would...
Government
continues to listen to children and young people about their mental health
CHILDREN and young
people's mental health will be better supported in the Government's
new 10 Year Mental Health Plan following constructive discussions.
Minister for Mental Health Gillian Keegan and the Government's 1st
UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador Dr Alex George met with the Youth
Policy Development Group today to better understand their...
Government to
provide update on progress in tackling the Covid backlog
HEALTH will be top of
the Government's agenda this week with a number of announcements
expected that will provide an update on how Government is delivering
on its promise to tackle the Covid backlogs.
The Pandemic placed considerable strain on the NHS, meaning that
many patients are now waiting longer for treatment than they were
before the Pandemic began. The Government is...
Bill Esterson MP
writes to French President and UEFA President following Champions League
"chaos"
THE Sefton Central MP, Bill
Esterson has written to both the French President Emmanuel Macron and UEFA chief
Aleksander Čeferin, and has called for an independent investigation, following
the "chaos" Liverpool fans described at the Champion League final
in Paris.
The Sefton Central MP Mr Esterson has also signed an Early Day Motion in the
House of...
Close to ½. of
UK drivers to now switch to EVs
50% of Britain's car
owners will choose to buy an electric vehicle (EV) as their next car
due to spiralling fuel costs, according to brand new research. In
the new study that has just been published by used car buying
service ChooseMyCar.com, asked 2,000 motorists whether recent
fluctuations in fuel costs and shortages had affected their buying
habits. The results showed that a huge amount; 42% now planned to...
CLA response to planning
measures announced by UK Government
THE Country Land and
Business Association (CLA), who have has 28,000 members across rural
England and Wales, has issued a response regarding the measures
announced to ease planning restrictions on the conversion of disused
farm buildings into residential property, which is a big WIN for the
CLA. Country Land and Business Association (CLA) President, Mark
Tufnell, said:- "Rural communities everywhere see talented
people forced to leave because of the lack of..."
A right royal
recollection for Formby's older generation
45 people attended the Abbeyfield
Neighbourhood Jubilee Lunch Club, held on Sunday, 5 June 2022, at Formby
Luncheon Club. The event was a special Queen's Platinum Jubilee event put on by
the Formby Neighbourhood Project, events of which are run monthly by The
Abbeyfield Society, a worldwide organisation that provides care, accommodation
and support for older people. The Formby Neighbourhood Project events give older
people from the local area the chance...
Construction
bosses urged to take employee mental health more seriously
AS part of its
Building Minds campaign, North West based health and safety expert
Citation, is urging bosses in the construction industry to take
employee mental health more seriously as the mental health crisis in
the sector continues to worsen.
The construction sector has some of the worst rates of mental health
than any other sector in the UK, with men in the industry 3 times
more likely to die from suicide than the average male.
In an industry notorious for its poor mental...
Young adults
blame the cost of moving out as the main reason for still living at home
THE number of adults
living at home with parents has increased by 20% in the past 10
years, new data shows. research reveals the cost of moving out is
keeping people at home. And further research shows that 43% of
adults currently living at home claim their current living situation
is because they can't afford to move out. That's according to a new
survey by Confused.com of 600 UK adults who are currently living at
home with their parents. This research comes as new data reveals...
CLA endorses new roadmap
for environmental markets to finance UK's nature recovery
RECOMMENDATIONS from
over 300 experts outline roadmap to scale up environmental markets
and catalyse private investment to help fill annual £5.6 billion
financing gap for UK nature recovery.
Today sees the launch of the Financing UK Nature Recovery
Coalition's:...
"Both Covid19
and Brexit:- 'caused sharp rise in copycat ecstasy' " study suggests
A new study has
highlighted the apparent effect of Brexit and the Pandemic on the
trade in the illegal party drug ecstasy (MDMA). Researchers from The
Loop, a UK drug checking charity, found almost ½. (45%) of
substances sold as MDMA at English festivals last year contained
none; and instead contained other...
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