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The 99th
Southport Flower Show 2023 - Opening Day
THE 1st day of the 99th Southport Flower Show was a
fantastic day with temperatures around 26⁰C, and fantastic blue sky. The
event was well attended and despite the major changes to the show ground, due to
the poor weather in the build-up to the show, the public attending had lots to
see and do. In fact, the new layout appears to be better than before, giving new
opportunities for more attractions to be added in the event's 100th show, next...
Hear this unique
interview - Harry Howorth, 102 year old, World War 2 D-Day Veteran in his own
words
THIS video is an
exclusive look into the life of 102 year old, 2nd World War veteran,
Harry Howorth, who served with the Kings Shropshire Light...
More than 4,500
people are to receive free tablets, connectivity and training to tackle digital
exclusion
MORE than 4,500 people across the Liverpool City
Region are set to receive free tablets, internet access and online skills
training, thanks to an exciting partnership...
Delivering
Liverpool's development potential
LIVERPOOL City Council is to
launch a plan to maximise the opportunities from development, investment and
regeneration over the next 20 years. The Council is procuring a partner to work
on a Development and Investment strategy, which will....
Our
Eurovision Coverage - Part 3
CORNWALL has been revealed as the
greenest place to visit in England, with more eco-friendly accommodation,
restaurants and activities per person than any other area. Responsible
tourism in the...
Do you need to
complete a Self Assessment tax return this year?
IF someone has had a change in circumstances, then
they might need to complete their 1st ever Self Assessment tax return for the
2022 to 2023 tax year, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is....
Revamp
of 'Magical' active travel corridor completed!
USERS including Liverpool City Region's
Active Travel commissioner Simon O'Brien and Cllr Dan Barrington
(both on the left) take their maiden journey on final upgraded
section of the fully revamped Liverpool Loop Line. The...
Our
Eurovision Coverage - Part 3
A community spirited bathroom
owner in Southport is keen to tap into lots of support when he takes part in the
new Jail and Bail initiative to raise money for Queenscourt Hospice.
Daniel Doherty, who owns the Ripples bathroom showroom on Eastbank Street, is
among prominent local...
Pothole repair
funding in UK has reduced more than majority of other OECD nations
SPENDING on local road repairs in the UK has been reduced
by more than nearly all other OECD countries in almost 2 decades, new Local
Government Association analysis...
PCC announces
£50,000 pot to help cut Halloween and Bonfire Night ASB
MERSEYSIDE'S Police Commissioner
has announced a further £50,000 pot of funding from her Youth Diversion Fund to
keep thousands of young people safe this autumn. Emily...
One stop shop to
help businesses save money and go green
BRITISH businesses will be able
to access brand new advice and support to reduce their energy bills while
cutting their carbon emissions. The UK Business Climate Hub includes a free
carbon calculator and a suite of new tools to...
Southport MP
spends a day in the life of a carer - National Charity Revitalise
DAMIEN joined Revitalise's team of carers at their
Southport location, becoming a volunteer for the day, and gained valuable
insight into the vital work they carry out...
Yolanda Brown to
headline huge black arts festival
SOME of Liverpool's most iconic venues set the stage
for a huge Black Arts festival in the City, showcasing award winning artists
such as:- YolanDa Brown OBE D...
Meet Northern's
new 'Timetable Taskmaster'
NORTHERN has appointed Paul
Headon as its new head of service planning. He joins the organisation on:-
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, and will have overall responsibility for the...
Shift in customer
spending a top challenge for North West businesses
A shift in customer spending is 1 of the biggest
challenges facing North West...
Ignite optimal burning and avoid these common mistakes
FOR those who are eco-conscious
but depend on a wood burner or solid fuel appliance, choosing the right fuel can
be confusing. It is important that homeowners...
Get an exclusive
look inside Martin Mere's Viking Village this summer
IF you are looking for something
unique to do for the remainder of the summer, Martin Mere in Lancashire has
opened up its Mere Tun...
Northern
customers can now get live train information on the go with new WhatsApp service
NORTHERN customers can now get
live train information via WhatsApp. The train operator's new automated chat
function will simplify the process of getting live train information on the go,
making commuting convenient and...
Hanging tough for
Stick 'n' Step at Tough Mudder North West
20 gym enthusiasts
have banded together to raise money for cerebral palsy charity Stick
'n' Step by taking part in North West Tough Mudder, on:- 10
September 2023, at:- Cholmondeley...
Our
Eurovision Coverage - Part 3
AN international business leader
and a rising star of the local creative industries have been appointed as Chair
and Deputy Chair of the new Liverpool City Region Business and Enterprise Board.
David Meyerowitz brings 40 years of high-level experience of the domestic
appliance market to the role of Chair of the new board.
David is CEO of Haier...
Dyslexic author
publishes latest novel
A Wirral author with dyslexia has
launched her latest novel following the international success of her previous
work. Ruth Parry's new murder mystery novel, Thirty Pieces Of Silver, aims to
not only do great things in the literary world but also inspire others with
dyslexia to defy their learning disability. Ruth's latest novel, Thirty Pieces
Of Silver, is a gripping and...
Dogs Trust
Merseyside reminds owners to "Check the Chip"
AHEAD of Check the
Chip Day, on 15 August 2023, new data from the Dogs Trust Stray Dog
Survey has revealed that approximately 28,015 stray dogs were
handled by Local Authority dog wardens in 2023. Thankfully, after
spending some time in Local Authority pounds, around half of these...
Big
Model & Hobby Show 2023 - Part 2 of 2
THIS is Part 2 of our photographic coverage of the
Big Model and Hobby Show, which took place on:- 5 August 2023, at Formby High
School. Sadly, the set up day was amazing weather as you might see in a few of
the photos, but the following day was shockingly different. This meant many of
the outdoor activities had to be cancelled...
The Official
Opening of Debbie Lyn Apparel women's fashion boutique within Wayfarers Arcade,
in Southport!
THIS is our coverage of the
official opening ceremony of Debbie Lyn Apparel women's inclusive fashion
boutique, on:- Saturday, 12 August 2023, within:- Wayfarers Arcade, on Lord
Street, Southport, Merseyside. If you do not...
£20 million of
Government funding has been allocated to NHS Hospitals in North West
101 new Hospital beds
will be delivered in North West, backed by £20 million in Government
funding to help treat patients more quickly this winter, the Health
and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay will announce.
The funding has been awarded to NHS trusts to relieve pressures and
cut waiting times, 1 of the Government's top 5 priorities. It is
part of a £250 million investment in 900 beds across the country.
2 NHS organisations in the North West will benefit from the...
UCLan 3rd in the
North West for student positivity
THE University of Central
Lancashire (UCLan) is third in the Northwest and 34th in the UK for its student
positivity score according to the National Student Survey 2023.
The University gained an overall positivity score of 81.0%...
Communities at
the heart of new fund to boost local growth and energy security
RURAL and local communities across England will be
supported in setting up local energy projects that will provide local jobs and
deliver energy security, thanks to a new £10 million Government...
Woman's avoidable
death shows urgent need for improvements to NHS imaging, warns health Ombudsman
A woman died from an operable
brain tumour after Doctors failed to properly monitor her scan results, an
investigation by the...
New data shows
71% have never received blind cord safety advice
80% of the UK's
population have blinds in their homes, but over 70% have never
received blind cord safety advice, that's according to the latest
research from the Royal Society for the Prevention of...
UCLan 3rd in the
North West for student positivity
THE University of Central
Lancashire (UCLan) is 3rd in the Northwest and 34th in the UK for its student
positivity score according to the National Student Survey 2023. The
University gained an overall positivity score of 81.0%...
'INADEQUATE' –
Parents' judgement of School inspections in England
IN the 1st
independent poll of its kind since the unfortunate passing of
Headteacher Ruth Perry, national charity Parentkind has endeavoured
to understand how parents, often cited as the main audience...
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