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 Publication Date:- 2024-06-16

 
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Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day 2024

THIS year's Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day, was held on:- Sunday, 16 June 2024. This popular free family event, at the Botanic Gardens, in Churchtown, once again attracted hundreds of visitors to the Park for Father's Day. This years event was sponsored by Checkers of Churchtown and was biggest yet, with over 50 attractions for people of all ages to enjoy. Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day Organiser Jess Rickers said:- "This year's event was fantastic. We had good weather..."

 

Introduction of Reform UK Parliamentary Candidate for Sefton Central

THE Parliamentary candidate for Reform UK for Sefton Central, Nagender Chindam (NG) met some of his supporters in Formby on...

Leading Liverpool independent pub group joins forces with neighbours to revive original Mathew Street Tribute Festival vibe

AS Liverpool's summer season is now in full swing, the team at Pub Invest Group are busy working on their plans for their own innovative Mathew...

Liverpool Philharmonic is delighted to announce a partnership with Alder Hey Children's Hospital and Charity

LIVERPOOL Philharmonic has announced that Alder Hey has become a partner in their groundbreaking Music and Health programme, which uses music to improve the mental and physical health of people...

Edge Hill University has been announced as a finalist in three more categories in the Global Student Living Awards

THE University is in the running for Best Value for:- Money, Best University Housing and Best Student Community, in addition to the shortlisting for Best Moving in Experience announced in Phase 1 of the 2 part survey, in January. Director of Facilities...

 

Weather plays havoc to the start of Formby Live 2024

THIS years Formby Live was definitely affected by weather. We attended on the Saturday, in the morning and early...

Pride 2024 at Southport Coaster

SEFTON Pride 2024 took place in Southport took place on Saturday, 16 June 2024. The event included this fantastic party at The Southport...

The Qube Liverpool International Tennis Tournament 2024

THE 2024 Liverpool International Tennis Tournament ran from:- Thursday, 13 June 2024 to...

MAPFEST 2024

MAPFEST (Music Attack Against Poverty) was a fundraising show at The Tung Auditorium, in Liverpool, on Saturday, 8 June 2024, and promoted by LSFH (Leading Support For humanity). This...

 
 
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Comedy legend Mick Miller unveiled as latest act for 2024 Southport Comedy Festival
Photograph by Andy Hollingworth Archive

SOUTHPORT Comedy Festival has announced yet another big name for this year's festival in association with Halliwell Jones MINI. 1 of our...

Award winning BBC broadcaster, TV personality and DJ to open this year's 100th Anniversary Southport Flower Show

SOUTHPORT Flower Show organisers are delighted to announce that Adele Roberts will open this year's...

Mersey Care NHS staff assault claims highest in England as Trust pays out staggering £1.2million in damages

"NOBODY should feel threatened at work; especially hard working, vital NHS staff," says Legal Expert Solicitor Patrick Mallon. Mersey Care NHS Trust has the highest number of NHS staff assault claims out of any other trust in England. An investigation...

12 'prisoners' complete daring Jail and Bail prison break in Southport and it's all thanks to your help

12 'prisoners' have completed a bold escape from the cells at Southport Police Station; and it's all thanks to your help. The dozen daring fundraisers were all taking part in this year's Jail & Bail challenge, organised...

 

Homelessness is a concern for 1 in 5 people in the UK as public urge Government to build social homes

MORE than 1 in 5 people in the UK fear they or someone they know could be homeless in the next 12 months; and 77% of the population want Government to support...

A 3rd of retirees face an emotional rollercoaster

A Southport couple who became internet sensations in retirement have partnered with the Oddfellows to encourage retirees across the North West to seek out the joy in retirement. It comes after an independent study...

Pine Court Housing Association and Merseyside Police Foster Cultural Cohesion and Community Safety in Liverpool City Region

PINE Court Housing Association is committed to positively promoting cultural tolerance and cohesion across their diverse communities...

Open up a world of skills with the Adult Learning Service

THINKING about returning to learning? Not sure where to start? Then come along to a Liverpool Adult Learning Service (ALS) open day! Later this month, the ALS team...

 

121 in the Community Ball at Formby Hall

121 in the Community is a service offering activity and meaningful occupation to over 70 adults a week from all over the Sefton area who have...

National Relationships Charity Launches New:- 'Now You're Talking Therapy' Counselling Service

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change, one of the UK's leading family support and counselling...

New NatWest PMI shows further solid growth in North West business activity in May 2024

BUSINESS activity continued to rise at a solid pace across the North West during May...

'Nanzone' launched in Liverpool ASDA to offer welcoming space for over 65s to watch summer football and combat loneliness

AS new research reveals more than 1.9million over 65s will be watching the biggest football tournament alone this summer, ASDA has announced the...

 

Wirral Athletes Storm Podium Places At Port Sunlight Road Race
 Photo by Erica Dillon

MORE than 1,500 enthusiastic runners pulled on their trainers last weekend for the 11th staging of the Port Sunlight...

Investigation launched after skinny dog found abandoned in Merseyside

THE RSPCA is appealing for information after a skinny dog; believed to be a pocket bully type; was found wandering...

Artists sought for Mathew Street artwork

A new artwork celebrating Liverpool's music legacy is to be created on:- Mathew Street. Liverpool BID Company, on behalf of The Beatles Legacy Group and SP Energy Network, have a budget of £25,000 for an artist to design, fabricate and install a new piece of art that celebrates the Cavern Quarter and the cultural impact it has had on music locally and internationally. The artwork will be installed on...

SMEs across the North West losing out on more than ½ a billion pounds a year in:- 'missing interest' new research

NEW research from Allica Bank reveals that small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) across the North West are losing out on more than ½ a billion pounds annually as a result of not shopping around for better interest rates on their business savings.  The analysis reveals that the...

 

Change makers and innovators from North West celebrated in HM The King's birthday 2024 Honours List

OVER 97 people from the North West have received honours in HM The King's Birthday Honours List 2024, published by the Cabinet Office. The focus of this List is those who have initiated...

 
 
 

 
 

 

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