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 Publication Date:- 2024-07-22

 
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Due to the horrific incident that has happened in Southport, we are delaying the publication of our next weekly edition. We will be publishing the next issue on:- 31 July 2024 to allow us to react to the situation. We have more cover the of the Southport incident on our daily news update section on Mersey Reporter. To see it, please click here now. Our thoughts go out to the families who have lost loved ones in this incident and also to all who are involved. Please remember that this is an ongoing situation and Merseyside Police have asked that the public do not speculate and to be aware of false information being circulated on Social Media.

Formby Festival 2024

THE annual Formby Festival returned to Duke Street Park, in Formby, over:- 19 July to 21 July 2024 will a good eclectic mix of entertainment, from live music to stunts being preformed in an arena area, dance acts, plus lots of side stalls, fun fair just to name some of the many activities taking place. This years show, despite the dreadful weather that lead to a very poor turnout of patrons on the Saturday still had a fantastic friendly atmosphere throughout the weekend.  Also, the fireworks still took place...

 

Not all heroes wear capes

HOLLYWOOD superstars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are calling on film fans in Liverpool to be:- 'heroes' by becoming blood donors in an exciting collaboration between:- NHS Blood and Transplant, with Marvel...

Labour's King's Speech will take the brakes off Britain and get Southport moving again

WELCOMING the King's Speech, Labour's MP for Southport, Patrick Hurley MP, said:- "The points raised..."

Community Spirit Shines at the Citizens 4 Good Awards Ceremony in Maghull

18 people, and a dog, were celebrated for the difference they made in the community on:- Monday,  8 July 2024. Taking place at:- Maghull...

A final decision to be made on new policy for Home to School transport

LIVERPOOL City Council's Cabinet is due to make a final decision on whether to make changes to home to School...

Public ownership of rail takes centre stage as Government plans radical overhaul of transport

PASSENGERS across the country will hopefully get a better train services thanks to a new transport bill that...

Liverpool aims to stub out smoking in a generation

SMOKE free in a generation, that's the ambition of the Liverpool Tobacco Control Strategy that has officially launched on:- Monday, 15...

A granite Anniversary for the Queensway Tunnel

THE Queensway Tunnel has marked its 90th Anniversary and is celebrating with a series of free behind the scenes tours and new lighting systems. The route between:- Liverpool...

Liverpool welcomes £55m brownfield housing boost

LIVERPOOL'S Central Docks is earmarked to be transformed from a disused brownfield site into a state of the art neighbourhood. Liverpool City Council is set to receive a £55m investment boost from...

 
 
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Virtual reality walkthrough brings £100m Liverpool Baltic Station scheme to life

A virtual reality (VR) walkthrough is bringing plans for the £100m Liverpool Baltic Station development to life. Mayor Steve Rotheram...

Chris Kirkland awarded honorary doctorate at Edge Hill University

FORMER Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has been awarded an honorary doctorate for his mental health work; and received a surprise invite to receive his forgotten England cap. Kirkland, who lives in ...

REVEREND Canon Dr Crispin Pailing at the recent D-Day veterans parade, 1 of his last engagements in the City. © Liverpool City Council

City gr-eight-ful to its latest Citizens of Honour

THE unique contributions of 8 individuals to Liverpool and beyond are set to be rewarded with 1 of the City's highest prizes. Professor John Ashton, Reverend Canon Dr Crispin...

Northern issues plea to Headteachers to help tackle:- 'persistent, calculated fare evasion' by students

NORTHERN has written to the Headteachers of 11 Secondary Schools and academies across the North of England with a plea to help them tackle...

 

10 year olds can drive a Porsche, Mercedes and Bentley as driver training programme expands in Merseyside

YOUNG Driver, the UK's leading under 17s driving company, has launched Young Driver Exclusive Collection...

Local NHS Trust calls for people to make a difference in their community

LOCAL mental health and community NHS Trust, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP), is asking for local people to make a difference in their community by standing as a Governor. The nomination window to become a CWP Governor closes...

Lord Justice Tim Holroyde receives honorary doctorate from Edge Hill University

THE Right Honourable Lord Justice Tim Holroyde has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Edge Hill University. The honour acknowledges his...

Plant a free Woodland Trust tree in the North West of England for your School, Sports Club or community group and help fight the climate and nature crisis

TIME is running out for Schools, Sports Clubs and...

 

Farming Revealed To Be The UK's Most Dangerous Job

NEW figures show that farming continues to have the poorest safety record of any occupation in the UK with 27 people losing their lives on...

Multi agency approach can tackle Post Covid School attendance falls

THE new Government must work to ensure that mainstream education is more able to meet the needs of a wider range of young people; particularly those with...

Music fans have a lot to look forward to at Vue Southport this summer

MUSIC lovers have a lot to celebrate this summer at Vue, with 3 exciting titles hitting the big screen; including...

Merseyside pre-schoolers become next generation of great performers and composers

CHILDREN at 8 Primary Schools across Merseyside have benefitted from a pioneering...

Mayor salutes City Region's 'year of transformation' as he eyes deeper devolution to:- 'truly unleash potential'

ON Friday, 19 July 2024, Mayor Steve Rotheram described the last 12 months as a:- 'year of transformation' for the Liverpool City Region, but...

Solo Show "Duality, Colours and Patterns" by Henrietta Ackah Joyce

BORN in London, Henrietta Ackah-Joyce (known to her friends as, Rita) didn't have much encouragement from those around her growing up in Hull and then Liverpool:- "Throughout my School years I believed that I was a failure at everything so was destined for a dreary life of drudgery..."

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to lead new Regional Music Hub

LIVERPOOL City Region Combined Authority has been appointed by Arts Council England (ACE) to lead a new Regional Music Hub providing high quality music education for children and young people. The Hub will deliver music education accessible to all...

Civil War Survivor and Southport Resident held an event called:- 'Yes I Can – How Tennis Saved My Life' with other VIP's

ON 16 July 2024 we headed to a truly inspirational event at the Bridge Chapel Centre, Liverpool, to hear more about Sam P Jalloh's unimaginable life journey which has taken him from being a child in...

£9m to prepare land on sites like the former Alder Hey Hospital and Bootle High School sites for 671 new homes

THE former Alder Hey Hospital and Bootle High School sites and a disused brickworks in St Helens are among 7 projects to share £8.9m in funding to enable construction of 671...

Celebrate the Last Days of Summer - A new, free Waterfront Family Festival is coming

AS summer 2024 comes to a close, a new free family festival on Liverpool's famous waterfront will bring the City together to celebrate. The Last Days of Summer will be held on:- Saturday, 31 August 2024, and is organised by Liverpool BID Company, Culture...

30% of drivers want self driving vehicles

JUST 2 years ahead of self driving vehicles taking to UK roads in 2026 under the new Automated Vehicles Act, drivers are yet to be convinced. 48% of drivers in a recent Venson Automotive Solutions survey said they do not support autonomous vehicles, and 22% remain unsure. Just 30% to 37% of males and 24% of females support self...

Win a £50 Amazon Voucher - University of Liverpool Survey

LIVERPOOL University's 'Continuing Education Skills and Learning Survey.' What do you need to achieve success? The University of Liverpool invite you to share your insights in their Workplace Skills and Learning Survey. Your unique perspective on professional growth and upskilling is crucial for them to understand the current needs and gaps faced by individuals and businesses aiming to enhance their skills. By participating, you will help the UoL identify key training opportunities that can...
 

 

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