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 Publication Date:- 2024-10-07

 
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Revitalise announces plan to close

THIS week the charity who offer disabled people and their carers respite holidays at Southport's is set to cease operations in November 2024. Revitalise was founded in 1963 Winged Fellowship Trust (WFT). In 2004 as the WFT was renamed Vitalise, later it changed name yet again to became Revitalise...

 

£5m revamp set for Anfield community

A £5 million scheme to revamp a key part of the Anfield community, creating a greener and safer experience for residents and visitors, is to be discussed next week. A report to Liverpool City Council's Cabinet next:- Tuesday, 8 October 2024, is ...

Howzat? Edge Hill University student shines in Cheshire Disability Cricket Team's triumph

A cricket mad Edge Hill University student has played a crucial role in helping...

Anti social behaviour and burglaries more than halved, thanks to community safety project in South Liverpool

ANTI social behaviour and burglaries have more than...

Mayor announces free travel to support Liverpool City Region care leavers

CARE leavers in the Liverpool City Region are to be supported with free travel passes as part of a new initiative launched by Mayor...

Mayor hails £2m investment in community businesses as a:- "game changer" for the Liverpool City Region

THE Liverpool City Region has experienced a transformative boost from Kindred's pioneering investment...

Be a tyre safety hero and A.C.T!

LIVERPOOL City Council is supporting Tyre Safety Month by asking all drivers to:- "Be a tyre safety hero" and remember to get in on...

Old Dog Seeks New Digs

A 12 year old French Bulldog Cross named Jay is desperately searching for the perfect retirement home, after waiting for over 7 months in the care of Dogs Trust Merseyside. Dogs Trust Merseyside is hoping this Grandparents day, Sunday, 6 October 2024...

Teacher's Pet... Northern reminds teachers to claim 25% discount on its services across the Region

NORTHERN says teachers across the North of England should remember to claim a special 25% discount on Advance Purchase tickets on its services. The train...

 
 
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Northern to introduce British Sign Language announcements on all of its trains

NORTHERN is planning to introduce BSL (British Sign Language) announcements on all of its services,  following a successful trial. The...

New campaign urges scousers to stop smoking for:- "Stoptober"

SMOKERS in Liverpool are being encouraged to quit for:- "Stoptober" as new data shows the City's residents are stubbing out the habit in record numbers. Over...

Public consultation over world's largest tidal power scheme

FOR the 1st time, local people and organisations can formally have their say on the Mersey Tidal Power Project, which could provide clean, predictable energy for 120 years, power hundreds of...

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Unveils Exclusive 1840 Lounge Experience

LIVERPOOL Philharmonic is the City's premiere music venue and reaches more people than any other music organisation...

 
Joyce and General Manager Fran with the Sandgrounders.

Sutton Grange makes resident's dream come true

RESIDENTS and sisters, Joyce, Elizabeth, and Janet, at Sutton Grange had always wanted a chance to cherish their fond memories of 2 wheeled adventures from their youth, so staff at the home made their wish a reality proving the...

Public consultation starts today over future of Liverpool City Region transport network

A 10 week public consultation was launched yesterday, detailing Mayor Steve Rotheram's blueprint for the future of the Liverpool City Region's transport network...

Home care company launches in Southport

ONYEKA Offor has set up SureCare Southport which is able to offer a full range of regulated and non-regulated care services to local people. The company recently secured its registration with the Care Quality Commission. Before deciding to set up a home...

Merseyside Councils pay over £4 million in personal injury compensation

DATA collected from Merseyside's Metropolitan Borough Councils reveals that more than £4 million was spent on personal injury compensation from:- April 2021 to March 2024...

 

Business owner praises impact of Southport's 1st ever co-working space

A business owner and networking leader has spoken of the benefits of working at Southport's 1st ever...

Patrick Hurley MP promises to be a champion for heart patients in Parliament

TRICK Hurley, MP for Southport, met with the...

Everton's new Stadium at Bramley Moore Dock which is based on the City's North shore.

Council sets out parking plan for Everton's new Stadium

LIVERPOOL City Council is looking to create a:- 'Football Match Parking Zone' around Everton Football Club's new...
No tricks, just treats at Dobbies' Southport store this Halloween

DOBBIES Garden Centres is inviting:- families, friends, and 4 legged companions along to celebrate Halloween at its Southport store, with its 2024 line up of seasonal events...

Metro Mayor Visit Highlights Hugh Baird College's Future Ready Construction Training and Pioneering Green Skills Development for the Region

HUGH Baird College recently welcomed Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, to visit its...

Conservatives Call for the Return of Children's A&E to Southport and Further Investment in Adult A&E Services

SOUTHPORT Conservatives are calling on the Town's new MP, Patrick Hurley, to join with their long standing campaign...

Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust sees nearly 300 patients diagnosed with tooth decay amid Dentist appointment troubles

AS getting a Dentist appointment seemingly becomes harder and harder, Mersey and West Lancashire...

Steve Gribbin! 40 Years in the saddle - A gala evening in aid of Asthma and Lung UK

COMEDY Circuit legend Steve Gribbin celebrates 40 Years as a Comedian with a Huge Gala Night of Comedy at the:- Hot Water Comedy Club, Blackstock Market, Liverpool...

Showstopping Celebration to Mark 50 Years in the City for Williams Liverpool BMW

WILLIAMS Liverpool BMW is the largest BMW retailer in the North West of England, and has marked its 50th Anniversary in Liverpool...

Latin American Heritage month to be celebrated this weekend in Liverpool with spectacular live show

LIVERPOOL is all set to play host a spectacular showcase...

Live At The Apollo star Ria Lina brings international flavour to Southport Comedy Festival

THE 2024 Southport Comedy Festival has a really international flavour this...

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority placed in top spot as it wins Regional Transport Authority of the Year at prestigious UK awards

NEW research from The Global Payroll Association (GPA), reveals that a quarter of all...

Drug driving fatalities up 164% in the last decade

FATALITIES linked to drug driving on UK roads have increased by 164% in less than a decade, from:- 47 in 2014 to 124 in 2023, reveals analysis of new Government data...

The Grand Re-Opening of Kingsley & Co!

THE clock is counting down to the moment you've all been waiting for,,, The Grand Re-Opening of Kingsley & Co!...

6 months to move to Universal Credit for Tax Credit customers

DESPITE the growing problems and issues around Universal Credit, that are pushing many into hardship and businesses under, the Department of Works and Potions are...

Poll reveals majority of cohabiting couples in North West unaware of inheritance risks without a Will

A new survey conducted by Will Aid, the national Will writing campaign, has revealed an alarming gap in the public's understanding about inheritance laws affecting cohabiting couples.  The survey found that 70% of cohabitees in the North West were unaware of the rules of intestacy and what happens...

½ a billion pound investment in electric buses to spark a new era of green growth

UP to 500 UK manufacturing jobs are set to be supported as bus operator Go Ahead following an announcement, on:- Tuesday, 8 October 2024, of a major £500 million investment to decarbonise its fleet including:- creating a

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