Stay safe on Halloween and avoid breaking driving laws in fancy dress

ASK yourself this:- "Do you know what spooky driving mishap could deflate the fun on Halloween night faster than a punctured pumpkin?" You might not guess, but it's breaking the:- 'fancy dress and driving' laws that apply in the United Kingdom...

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Wayfarers Shopping Arcade in Southport celebrates 125th Birthday with special Victorian Weekend

EVERYONE is being invited to enjoy a very special Victorian Weekend, as the historic Wayfarers Shopping Arcade...

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Get ready for the 2023 Formby Christmas Festival

THE 2023 Formby Christmas Festival is due to be held on:- 2 December 2023, within the surroundings of Formby Pool's gardens. There is no charge to attend this event and you will have lots to see and do. The...

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Letters to Editor:- "River Alt breaks the new flood defence"

"I just walked down the Alt and took some pictures of Lunt Meadows, which is a flood plain behind Sefton Church to Lunt. Formby And Hightown residents can breath a a sigh of relief as the new flood defence are finishes..."

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Making sure Merseyside Police is fit to fight crime, now and into the future

MERSEYSIDE'S Police Commissioner and Chief Constable have unveiled a refreshed 12 year plan to...

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How Miss Great Britain's Miss Liverpool 2023 plans to take her leading Primary School Dance Initiative nationwide

WHEN 24 year old Brittany Feeney brought home Miss Great Britain's Miss Liverpool 2023 title in July of this year...

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Kids can Eat Free at Subway this October half term!

NEW research released from Subway® reveals 55% of UK parents and grandparents are facing financial hardship due to the Cost of living crisis; with many concerned about making ends meet this half term. Parents and grandparents are struggling to meet the costs of vital needs like food (23%)...

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Shop shut down for selling counterfeit cigarettes and illegal vapes

LIVERPOOL City Council has secured a 3 month closure order on a shop that has been selling counterfeit cigarettes and illegal disposable vapes. Wirral Magistrates Court was told that for the past 2 years the premises known as:- Broadway Mini Market, of 6 Broadway, in L11, has...

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Scams warning for 12 million Self Assessment customers

SELF Assessment customers are urged to be on the lookout for scam texts, emails and phone calls from fraudsters. This warning comes as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) received more than 130,000 reports about tax scams in the 12 months to September 2023, of which 58,000 were...

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A unique dark comedy double bill is coming to Hope Street Theatre
Photos by Andrew AB Photography

A unique dark comedy double bill is coming to:- Hope Street Theatre, Liverpool, in November, the hilariously:- 'not funny' 1 woman show, Marigold Lately, will be delivering her hugely anticipated Dirty Old Town...

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What are The Worst Record Covers in the world? Find out for yourself at Williamson Art Gallery and Museum's latest exhibition!

FROM the unintentionally funny to the completely bizarre, Steve Goldman's collection of more than 500 record covers are something...

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North West Ambulance Service joins the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

THE North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is proud to announce its support for the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower during National Hidden...

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DE&S boosts skills growth by recruiting hundreds of new apprentices and graduates

DEFENCE Equipment and Support (DE&S) is recruiting close to 300 new apprentices and graduates through 14 different schemes. With a range of development...

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Shadow Minister for Skills visits Hugh Baird College's Healthcare Campus

HUGH Baird College recently welcomed Seema Malhotra MP, Shadow Minister for Skills, to its state of the art Healthcare Campus to see first-hand the College's commitment to excellence in...

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Dobbies' Southport store spreads Christmas cheer with real tree donations Garden Centre set to give away Christmas trees

DOBBIES, the UK's leading garden centre, is spreading Christmas joy to:- loca...

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Government invests of £200 million to drive innovation and get more zero emission trucks on our roads

MORE zero emission trucks are set to drive on UK roads thanks to a £200 million boost to decarbonise freight vehicles, drive innovation and create...

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Major consultation held by Police Commissioner to drive work to combat Modern Slavery and exploitation across the Region

MORE than 60 specialists from across the Region united for a consultation led by...

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Southport yields more valuable items at antiques valuation events

SOUTHPORT continues to be a happy hunting ground for leading Regional fine art auctioneers Halls Fine Art. The Shrewsbury based auction...

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All but 2 Police Forces have seen Officer numbers boosted within the last year

ANALYSIS by finance experts, RIFT, has revealed which areas of England and Wales have seen the biggest boost to the number of boobies on the beat, despite fears that budget constraints could lead to staff cuts. As well as the only 2 Police Forces to have seen a decline. RIFT analysed data on Police Force numbers across...

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Thousands of young people to benefit from safe, engaging activities this Halloween and Bonfire Night thanks to PCC's fund

MORE than 4,000 young people will be able to enjoy safe, engaging activities this Halloween and Bonfire Night, thanks to the Merseyside...

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Bonfire Night and Firework Rules in the UK

GUY Fawkes Night, is a British tradition that lights up the sky on the 5th of November. It's a night of fireworks, bonfires, and celebrations, but amidst the excitement, it's crucial to remember the regulations that govern the safe use and transportation of fireworks. Zego Insurance walks you...

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Stay safe on Halloween and avoid breaking driving laws in fancy dress

ASK yourself this:- "Do you know what spooky driving mishap could deflate the fun on Halloween night faster than a punctured pumpkin?" You might not guess, but it's breaking the:- 'fancy dress and driving' laws that apply in ...

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MFRS 'Outstanding' at Preventing Fires, Responding to Major Incidents and Making the Best use of Resources

MERSEYSIDE Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) has been highly commended for its innovative and targeted prevention work, its response to major incidents and for making the best use...

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North West Ambulance Service wants to chat with YOU!

USUALLY, the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) speak to members of the public because someone is ill, injured and needs help, but at a public event, to be held on:- Thursday, 26 October 2023, they want to talk, so they can improve there services and make sure they meet the needs of the communities they serve. At the NWSA Liverpool...

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Stagecoach and Missing People partnership sees 100 million tickets printed to support vulnerable passengers

STAGECOACH, the UK's largest bus and coach operator, has issued over 100 million tickets in support of UK charity Missing People since December 2022 as part of...

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BTR Wirral 10K Sees Runner Take On New Brighton
Photo by Paul Francis Cooper

MORE than 500 runners pulled on their trainers on:- Sunday, 15 October 2023, to take on the challenge of the BTR Wirral 10K. This was the 9th staging of the race, which was last staged in 2021. The race started and finished on Ian Fraser Walk in New Brighton. The route took participants...

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Southport Comedy Festival 2023 was biggest event yet, with over 5,000 visitors laughing with top UK comedians

THE 2023 Southport Comedy Festival was the biggest event yet, with over 5,000 visitors laughing out loud with some of the best comedians in the country. The fast growing festival, organised by Big Comedy in association with...

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Art UK launches free visual literacy programme for every Primary School in the UK

RENOWNED national charity, Art UK, has now launched a free programme, The Superpower of Looking®, to equip young people with the visual literacy skills that have become essential to successfully navigate the...

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Reintroduction of dog licences receives nationwide support in a bid to deter unsuitable dog owners Independent Chair sought for Liverpool Safeguarding Children Partnership

A search is under way for an Independent Chair for Liverpool Safeguarding Children Partnership. The position will be a key role in ensuring that local multi agency safeguarding arrangements for young people operate effectively. Liverpool City Council's Children's Social Services told us:- "We are looking far and wide to find..."

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Damien Moore MP encourages families across Southport to check for local cost of living support during the Conservative Government's Household Support Fund Awareness Week

DAMIEN Moore MP has welcomed the launch of the Government's Household Support Fund Awareness Week which is encouraging vulnerable families across...

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66% of Brits are worried about heating their home this winter, study reveals

ALTHOUGH temperatures are yet to drop, the worry has already begun for ⅔ of Brits. A recent study by Currys revealed that 66% of Brits are worried about heating their homes this winter. Energy prices started to rise exponentially in late 2021 and have risen multiple times since. These rises have...

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The 'Gridlocked State of Care' within England

CARE England, the largest and most diverse representative body for independent providers of adult social care in England, has welcomed the publication of the Care Quality Commission's annual assessment of health care and social care in England and called for action to address the findings. Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England, says:- "The..."

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Exclusive poll reveals Northern Red Wall voters demand energy public ownership

VOTERS embrace radical action to end energy privatisation. An exclusive poll by Survation of Northern Red Wall voters has revealed overwhelming support for public ownership of the UK's energy system. 64% of Northern Red Wall voters supported bringing the UK's domestic energy industry...

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Government deadline pushback leads a quarter of drivers to delay a switch to electric driving

A new survey from Venson Automotive Solutions confirms that the Government's decision to delay the end of new petrol and diesel vehicle sales has been a controversial one, prompting 1 in 4 drivers to...

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Liverpool City Region Bus Stations to become safe spaces for those facing distress or intimidation

LIVERPOOL City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram and Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell have launched a brand new initiative aimed at helping people who feel vulnerable...

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Brain experts reveal ways to combat SAD - the Winter Blues

EVERY year, many people are caught off guard by seasonal affective disorder (SAD), with as many as 2 million people in the UK grappling with this condition. SAD symptoms include reduced energy levels, feelings of worthlessness, difficulty concentrating, and...

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Usdaw concerned about the impact on shopworkers as North West record another increase in shoplifting

RETAIL trade union Usdaw is deeply concerned by the Police recorded crime statistics showing that in the 12 months to June this year there was significant increases in shoplifting across all...

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Children's savings rates increase by over 160%

WITH October Half Term just round the corner, financial experts at:- Money.Co.UK savings accounts have revealed now could be the perfect time for people to review their child's savings pot. Whether they already...

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Funding gap growing as Councils:- "firmly in eye of inflationary storm"

COUNCILS in England face a funding gap of:- £4 billion over the next 2 years the Local Government Association reveals.  This is a:- £1 billion increase since the LGA's initial analysis in July as cost and...

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Money wasted on HS2 could have purchased 280,000 new homes

RESEARCH from property developer, Stripe Property Group, has found that the money wasted on HS2 could have covered the purchase of over 280,000 new homes across the 33 key locations that were due to benefit from...

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The nation's worst postcodes for tenants revealed, where a rental deposit costs almost:- £6,000

THE latest research from Zero Deposit, the tenancy deposit alternative, has revealed which postcodes rank as the worst for prospective tenants when it comes to the cost of securing...

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Free up routes to help people re-join the jobs market

NEARLY 9 million people who are economically inactive risk being left out of the labour market for even longer due to a complex patchwork of...

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