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Publication Date:- 2022-09-19

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Southport Classic and speed 2022 - Extended Coverage

WE have held back out full coverage of this event due to the passing of the Queen. These are more photographs taken at Southport's Classic and Speed weekend, at was held over 10 September to 11 September 2022. The event started on the Saturday with a Sprint Revival Demonstration that was held on the Marine Drive, and then on the Sunday, the event moved onto Victoria Park, for the Classic and Speed Sunday, ending on...

Meet Skunks, Meerkats, birds of prey and more at WWT Martin Mere!

ANIMAL Magic is returning to the Lancashire based Wetland Centre, WWT Martin Mere, on the 24 September and 25 September 2022, after 3 years. Families can get closer to exciting wildlife like:- Meerkats, Sea Eagles, and Skunks and experience a...

Acclaimed Australian Comic heading to Southport

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Council set to seek developer for Festival Gardens site

LIVERPOOL City Council is set to approve a procurement exercise to attract a developer for 1 of the major development sites in the North of England. A report to the Council's cabinet next Friday, 23 September 2022, is recommending a procurement process be undertaken to appoint a development partner for a 22...

PCC Emily Spurrell and CC Serena Kennedy outside Merseyside Police HQ.

PCC to put your questions to Merseyside Police's Chief Constable

MERSEYSDIDE'S Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell will put the public's questions to the Chief Constable and her senior team at their quarterly Scrutiny Meeting, Wednesday, 21 September 2022. This key meeting was originally scheduled to take place on...

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Runners Pay Tribute To The Queen At Mersey Tunnel 10K

ALMORST 1,000 runners stood side by side ahead of the BTR Mersey Tunnel 10K, on Sunday, 12 September 2022, in silent tribute to Her Majesty The Queen who passed away last week. Participants were invited by organisers BTR Liverpool to observe 2 minutes silence before the race. This was the...

The Queen's Green Canopy update - Memorial tree planting for her Majesty

FOLLOWING the death of Her Majesty The Queen, and the wishes of our Patron, His Majesty The King, The Queen's Green Canopy (QGC) initiative will be extended to the end of March 2023 to give people the opportunity to plant trees in memoriam to honour Her Majesty. As a nationwide...

Vigil remembering those affected by youth violence to take place in Liverpool

A special service of reflection will take place at Liverpool Cathedral next week to remember young people who have lost their lives through violence. The vigil will take place from 6.30pm, on Friday, 23 September 2022, and aims to bring together the family...

Southport ready for 17 days of laughter as Southport Comedy Festival 2022 takes place

WITH just a few days to go until the 2022 Southport Comedy Festival, people are being urged to turn off their telly and enjoy seeing some of the top comedians in the country! An exciting bill this year sees Festival favourites including:- Jason Byrne, Paul Sinha, Jo Caulfield, Ed Byrne, Reginald D Hunter and...

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The Sovini Group ranks as the highest UK Best Workplace in Europe™

GREAT Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, ranks The Sovini Group on the Best Workplaces in Europe list. The North West based construction, property and facilities services company prides itself on creating an...

North West scaffolding firm awarded industry leading NASC accreditation

TEAL Scaffold, mark their 4th year of successful growth by securing the highly coveted National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) certification. The North West based scaffolding firm joins 400 of the UK's leading...

Major roads in Liverpool City Centre to close for:- "Car Free Day 2022"

THE Strand, in Liverpool City Centre, which runs along the City's historic waterfront, is set to be transformed into a stage for a fun filled programme of free healthy activities on Thursday, 22 September 2022, from keep fit classes to...

30 new jobs and £1m new paint plant as Rainford Solutions expands in 40th Year

LOCAL company Rainford Solutions is creating 30 new jobs as it expands to meet demand for its indoor and outdoor cabinets and enclosures that are an essential part of the UK's critical infrastructure. The company has also invested £1 million in a state of the art electrostatic powder painting plant at its site in Mill Lane, Rainford, which was officially opened by the Mayor of St. Helens, Councillor Sue Murphy. Rainford Solutions' Managing...

MPs question Port of Liverpool access road in parliamentary debate

ON Wednesday, 7 September, MPs debated access to the Port of Liverpool in what campaigners believe to be a significant milestone in their fight to protect Rimrose Valley Country Park. Called by Bootle MP, Peter Dowd, the debate was supported by adjoining constituency MP for Sefton Central, Bill Esterson. It centred around the impact National Highways' proposed A5036 Port of Liverpool Access Scheme would have on communities and the environment in South Sefton, Merseyside. Peter Dowd...

Living Well bus returns for free health checks and all Covid19 jabs

THE 'Living Well' bus is returning to Netherton on:- Tuesday, 20 September 2022, to offer free holistic health checks and 1st, 2nd or booster doses of the Covid19 vaccine to Sefton residents, including the seasonal (autumn) booster for those eligible. The bus will be parked outside Netherton Activity Centre from:- 10:30am to 4pm, and residents can come along throughout the day with no appointments needed. Covid19 vaccines will be available for anyone aged 5 and older who has not yet been vaccinated, or who has missed their second jab or...

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