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Publication Date:- 2023-10-29

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Southport Royal British Legion has launched the annual Poppy Appeal

PLEASE remember to support the UK's Armed Forces community by buying a Poppy, and help the Royal British Legion to help those who protect our nation. On 28 October 2023 the Southport Royal British Legion launched the annual Poppy Appeal. The event took place outside:- Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council's Southport Town Hall, at:- 10am. Mayor of Sefton Cllr June Burns will be among VIPs in attendance along with local cadets...

Formby Royal British Legion Quiz Night

THE Formby Branch of the Royal British Legion held a Quiz Night at the Hightown Pub, on:- 15 October 2023, to mark the start of the Branches annual Poppy Appeal. The night was extremely well attended and was hailed a huge success. Not only was...

Major �150 million funding boost for local bus services as fare cap set to be extended

EVERY part of the Midlands and North of England is set to benefit from:- �150 million of new funding to improve bus services over the next financial year, the Transport Secretary has announced. This is the...

New images reveal scale of work as part of �11m Queensway tunnel upgrade

NIGHT time closures began in June as part of a major investment to improve electrical equipment, including:- replacing the current lighting with an...

Mayor Steve Rotheram announces a �900k support for digital, creative, and tech businesses in second phase of job creating scheme

STEVE Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, has launched the next phase of Gather, his support scheme...

Liverpool's Adult Learning Service praised by Ofsted

LIVERPOOL City Council's Adult Learning Service has been praised by Ofsted for its:- "comprehensive wraparound support that helps learners to achieve their goals and..."

A search is underway for the construction team who:- 'participated in the crime' of building St Anne Street Station more than 50 years ago, as it reopens its doors after a major refurbishment

Brand new co-working space to open in Southport Town Centre

A beautiful new co-working space for sole traders, small businesses and project teams is opening soon in Southport Town Centre. Werksy is due...

Edge Hill University scoops Best Moving In Experience award

EDGE Hill University has won Best Moving In Experience in the Global Student Living Awards, recognising its...

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UKHSA Urges those Celebrating Diwali to get vaccinated against flu and COVID19

THE UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is calling on those celebrating Diwali to come forward for their flu and COVID19 vaccinations if they are eligible so they can get...

Enjoy 4 new Comedy Bingo Winter Socials coming to Southport Market this November and December

PEOPLE can enjoy 4 brand new Comedy Bingo Winter Socials, at Southport Market, this November and December! The events, organised by Big Comedy UK, offer a fun and affordable way for people of all ages to have a great time and form new friendships...

Names added to World War One Roll of Honour at Liverpool Town Hall

WORLD War One servicemen were honoured on:- Friday, 27 October 2023, when their names were added to the Roll of Honour at Liverpool Town Hall. A total of 13 men who lost their lives have been added to the plaque in the Hall of Remembrance, with the inscription reading:- "Their..."

Southport Contemporary Arts' Regional Artists' Debut Exhibition

FOLLOWING a successful career in Further Education, teaching A level and BTEC programmes in Textiles, Surface Pattern, Drawing and Painting, Suzanne Riley has been passing on her invaluable artistic skill to a 'new' generation of aspiring artists...

Dobbies' Southport store hosts 2 free foraging events

DOBBIES, the UK's leading garden centre, is spreading festive cheer in Southport by hosting 2 free workshops in November encouraging families to get inspired this Christmas with Gifts from...

Liverpool Calling... The Results Are In!

GROUND breaking research has found that hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 delivered a:- �54million economic boost to the Liverpool City Region. Leader of Liverpool City Council, Councillor Liam Robinson, said:- "The whirlwind that was Eurovision, gave this City an unparalleled stage where it could showcase not just its..."

New NHS report shows increase in HRT prescriptions

MANY people go through the menopause every year, experiencing symptoms such as:- low mood, anxiety, hot flushes and difficulty sleeping. Some symptoms can be severe and have a negative impact on everyday life. Many people go through the menopause every year, experiencing symptoms such as:- low mood, anxiety, hot flushes and difficulty sleeping. Some symptoms...

Over 1 in 5 Brits sleep next to dangerous mould

A shocking 85% of Brits have encountered mould in the home, and experts are now revealing the scary health risks, as well as where it could be hiding in your house. With mould most common from October through to April, experts are revealing which...

'Selfless' Merseyside social care professional shortlisted for acclaimed award

DENISE Kennedy, a Social Care worker based across Merseyside and Cheshire, with an impressive career in care spanning 25 years, is up for...

VAT Registration Goes Paperless

IN order to improve customer service and provide a quicker turnaround on Value Added Tax (VAT) registrations, from:- 13 November 2023, anyone applying to register for VAT should use HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) online VAT Registration Service (VRS)...

Calling all women and girls organisations across Merseyside! Join us in marking International Day to end Violence against Women and Girls

MERSEYSIDE'S Police Commissioner is encouraging organisations which work to support women and girls...

Edge Hill hosts Baroness Catherine Ashton to share behind the scenes experience of global crises

EDGE Hill University's Anniversary celebrations will see Honorary Doctor Baroness Catherine Ashton return to campus for an inspirational talk on her journey to the very top of international politics. Based on Baroness Ashton's new memoir And Then What: Inside Stories of 21st Century...

Have fun, but stay safe this Bonfire Night

FIREWORKS are fun when enjoyed safely; that's the message from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), as the nation prepares for bonfire night celebrations. RoSPA...

Unravelling ADHD and Driving

ATTENTION Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) significantly affects attentiveness, impulse control, organisational abilities, and time management. Translated into a driving context, these challenges can affect road safety. It's essential to scrutinise symptoms...

Employment boost for thousands of parents on Universal Credit could result is the opposite

THOUSANDS of parents on Universal Credit will be supported to increase their...

Thousands Of Retired Staff Return To The NHS

MORE than a 3rd of nurses who retired 2 years ago had returned to practice 12 months later, according to new NHS England figures. Analysis of NHS workforce data found that:- 4,600 of 10,300 (44%) nursing staff that retired between:- July 2021 and June 2022 had rejoined the health service within 12 months; 4 percentage points more than the previous year. The...

Halloween set to cause 17% uptick in anti social behaviour

AN analysis of historic crime statistics from over 50's property specialists, Quickmove Properties, reveals that police forces in England and Wales can expect a 17%...

Stay safe and avoid hazardous costumes this Halloween

HALLOWEEN can be fun when you stay safe and avoid hazardous products, that's the message from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) ahead of...

Volunteering boost for charities, libraries and museums in disadvantaged areas

MORE than 15,000 people are being supported into volunteering and given opportunities to build social connections in libraries...

Black cat myth means they can take THREE TIMES longer to rehome

TO mark National Black Cat Day, 27 October 2023, and just in time for Halloween, the RSPCA has revealed that it sadly takes longer to rehome...

FSB calls for Autumn Statement to include:- commitments to late payments, high streets and the self employed

THE Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has labelled the upcoming Autumn Statement a watershed moment for the Government to cement its commitment to the small business community...

Mersey Care launch new children's and adolescent 24/7 mental health crisis response team

CHILDREN and young people based in:- Halton, Knowsley, St Helens and Warrington up to the age of 18 who are experiencing a mental health crisis will have access to a dedicated 24/7 team for the...

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