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Publication Date:-
2024-10-18

 
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Important health notice - Crosby Lake and Lakeside are temporary closured!

SEFTON Council's Active Sefton have had to close Crosby Lake and the Lakeside due to the suspected presence of blue green algae within the lake.  Active Sefton said in a statement:- "We have urgently closured the lake as we suspect the presence of blue green algae. e have urgently closured the lake as we suspect the presence of blue green algae. Following preliminary tests done by our site staff has lead us to believe it could be harmful to humans. All events..."

 

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BBC's DIY SOS is on the hunt for deserving families that need help

THE production company South Shore have committed themselves to film another television series of DIY SOS for the BBC. If you are unaware...

'Leaf it to me' Meet the man who makes sure Northern is ready to face the 'big problem' of fallen leaves on the line

THE man tasked with preparing Northern for autumn said the train operator is ready to tackle the:- "big problem" of fallen leaves on the line. In his 10th autumn with...

City Region Tourism Chiefs hear plans for Southport recovery

POLITICAL and business leaders from Sefton and Southport have met Liverpool City Region Tourism Chiefs to talk about the impact of the summer's tragic events on the resort as well as plans for its future. At the...

Southport's Arthouse to host solo exhibition by Suzanne Riley

A year after her successful group exhibition at the ArtHouse, showcasing the students attending her regular mixed media drawing and...

  

Miss Liverpool (Miss Great Britain) aiming to inspire women to step into their power

AFTER recently being crowned Miss Liverpool, Felicia Kehli is on a mission to inspire women to:- 'step into...'

Conservative's say Labour MP will transfer ownership and responsibility away from Southport

FOLLOWING calls from Southport's Labour MP to transfer ownership...

BBC's Beechgrove Garden Presenters, back by popular demand!

CAROLE Baxter and George Anderson of BBC's Beechgrove Garden were such a hit at this year's Southport Flower Show that they are the 1st special...

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Homes England invest £51 million in Birkenhead regeneration project

PLANS to kick-start the regeneration of a former gasworks, in Birkenhead...

 
 
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Women in the bus industry celebrated as Transport Minister visits Manchester to reaffirm commitment to bus revolution

WOMEN'S achievements in the bus, coach and community transport industry have been celebrated...

Young people to be given a helping hand on the creative industries ladder

THE 1st cohort of Future Movement students at the press night of:- 'Peaky Blinders - The Redemption of Thomas Shelby,' at Liverpool Empire...

Payroll errors impacting a quarter of all UK employees

More than £14 million in joint Government and industry funding to boost innovation and working conditions in freight

MORE green e-cargo bikes will deliver parcels to people's doorsteps and better truckstops will help relieve local congestion, thanks to a £14...

Drive to make UK a 'clean energy' superpower poses policy and political challenges for Ministers

THE new UK Government has made a "vigorous" start on climate action, but its approach has created policy...

 

Edge Hill University awarded £2.5m to tackle mental health conditions in children and young people

EDGE Hill University has been awarded £2.5million to expand its expert research into the mental health...

Award winning company that helps train surgeons worldwide to set up skills programme for Liverpool City Region teenagers

AN award winning company that helps train surgeons across the world is set to offer teenagers an alternative...

Sefton Council Refuses to Admit Liability for Historic Child Abuse

SEFTON Metropolitan Borough Council has refused to admit liability for the sexual abuse of pupils at Formby High School during the:- 1970s, 1980s and 1990s at the hands of former...

Merseysrail launches website to help reach the talent

MERSEYRAIL has launched a brand new recruitment website, which the City Region rail operator hopes will help it to attract the best new talent to its ranks. Developed by recruitment website specialists Pinpoint...

 

Find out more about studying Paramedic Science

144 students have raised almost £3,000 at a charity event for the North West Air Ambulance Charity...

Alcedo Care Group launches Rising Stars

SPECIALIST home care provider Alcedo Care Group, with its head office in Southport, has launched its own internal employee development programme known as Rising Stars...

2024 Dragon Boat Race organisers reveal the total raised for local charity

THE organisers of The 2024 Dragon Boat Race in aid of Clatterbridge Cancer Charity have revealed the amount raised by this year's...

Big changes on Wirral waterfront as major Woodside Ferry Terminal revamp begins

THE £9m plus revamp of Woodside ferry terminal is underway as part...

Fundraising women will pack a punch with 6 hour power fundraiser for Southport tragedy families

A Southport fundraiser will pack a real punch with a non-stop 6 hour PWR-thon, to take place on:- Sunday...

Payroll errors impacting a quarter of all UK employees

WITH just over a week to go until River of Light returns, Liverpool City Council unveils plans to make the popular event even more accessible...

Wayfarers Arcade in Southport to host a Prom Dresses Fashion Show

FAMILIES can discover all the latest season prom dresses at a special Lily May Fashion Show, to he held inside:- The Engine Room, on the 1st floor...

Did you see the amazing Aurora (Northern Lights) display?

DID you see the mysterious streaks of light, known as the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) this week? Our...

Liverpool 1 and The Guide announce grassroot winners of Regional sporting grant competition

MULTIPLE grassroot sport clubs and teams across the Region have been...

Ainsdale’s Got Talent 2024

ON Saturday, 12 October 2024, at:- St John Stones Church Hall a wonderful afternoon was enjoyed by all...

RBL Formby and MVT hold a military vehicle display at the Pheasant in Hightown

DESPITE the cold temperatures and damp conditions, on:- 12 October...


 

 

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