RMT launch National Day of Action against ticket office closures

THE Rail union, RMT will step up its campaign to save ticket offices, will be holding dozens of protests outside stations across the country on, Thursday 13 July 2023, as well as on Saturday, 15 july 2023. In London, the Union will hold a mass rally outside Kings Cross station at 6pm while local stations will be leafleted. The Trade Union is encouraging everyone to take part in the consultation, so rail companies and the Government understand how much rail passengers value their ticket offices and staff. RMT is also taking strike action on:- 20 July, 22 July and 29 July 2023, over pay, conditions and ticket office closures.

General Secretary Mick Lynch said:- "Our union is taking our campaign to save ticket offices out into every town, City and village in this country. The recent announcements of ticket office closures is a fig-leaf for the wholesale de-staffing of stations, including:- safety critical train dispatch, safety critical train despatch staff, passenger assistance and other non-ticket office customer service workers. Ticket office closures under Schedule 17 means there will be no regulations on staffing levels at stations whatsoever. Train operators will then be free to staff or de-staff any station to whatever level they choose. Our union and the travelling public do not want a de-humanised railway that will be a rife with crime and anti-social behaviour, inaccessible to the most vulnerable. We will fight these plans all the way and need the public's support in joining our campaign and taking part in the consultation."

Here is a list of all the stations at that will have protests and activities taking place on along with details of how you can take part in the consultation can be located on:- RMT.Org.UK.

Let us know your thoughts on this action that is taking place by emailing them to our Newsroom at:- News24@SouthportReporter.Com or send us a message on:-  Mastodon, Facebook or Twitter.

Mersey Ferries and The Beatles Story Announce Joint Ticket

MERSEY Ferries and The Beatles Story have announced the re-launch of the joint River Cruise and The Beatles Story ticket. The combination ticket includes:- a 50 minute River Explorer Cruise, with Mersey Ferries, along with a visit to:- 'The Beatles Story,' so that tourists, visitors and local residents can act like Day Trippers, and enjoy 2 iconic Liverpool experiences this summer.

Get your ticket to ride and set sail on a 50 minute River Explorer Cruise from Liverpool Gerry Marsden (Pier Head) Ferry Terminal or Seacombe Ferry Terminal and see Liverpool and Wirral's historic and picturesque waterfront on this ultimate sightseeing cruise.

Learn amazing facts about Mersey Ferries connection to The Beatles and hear about their 4 performances on:- The Royal Iris, at The Cavern Club's famous:- 'Riverboat Shuffle Cruises' in:- 1961 and 1962. Explore tales from Liverpool's maritime past and find out more about the City's rich musical heritage from the expert recorded commentary, which plays throughout the cruise.

Located just a short scenic walk from:- Liverpool Gerry Marsden (Pier Head) Ferry Terminal is The Beatles Story exhibition, at The Royal Albert Dock.

Travel back to 1960s Liverpool and beyond on an immersive journey through the lives of the world's greatest band at The Beatles Story, Royal Albert Dock. Walk through replicas of key locations and moments from the band's career including:- Hamburg, The Cavern Club and Abbey Road Studios.

The Beatles Story tells the whole story from the forming to the break-up of the Fab 4 and features an impressive collection of fascinating authentic memorabilia including:- George Harrison's 1st guitar, John Lennon's last piano, Ringo Starr's drum kit, rare album sleeves, never-before-seen photography and original handwritten lyrics.

The attraction's Discovery Zone offers fun craft activities for children of all ages at weekends and School holidays.

To book, and find out more, visit:- MerseyFerries.Co.UK.

The acclaimed:- 'Don't Stop Me Now' Tribute to Queen is heading to Liverpool

THE UK's finest tribute to the music of Queen:- 'DON'T STOP QUEEN NOW' will embark on a UK tour across 2023, with stops in:- Sheffield, Birmingham and Liverpool this July.

Hailing from the North of England, Don't Stop Queen Now are an unstoppable force whose live show allows audiences to relive the authentic magic of Queen or discover it for the 1st time.

Performing all the hits and more including:- "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Are The Champions," "We Will Rock You" and, of course:- "Don't Stop Me Now," the band's performance has been praised as:- "authentic and entertaining."

With an energetic and true to life live show, front man Michael Spence has also previously featured on ITV, as Freddie Mercury. Bringing Queen's 40+ year reign to life once more this Summer, tickets are available now with dates, that includes:- Liverpool, on:- 29 July 2023, at the 02 Academy. For tickets go to:- LiveNation.Co.UK.