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Weekly News Edition
 Publication Date:- 2025-10-19

 
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The installation of a life sized crochet Spitfire

FOLLOWING the successful conclusion of a recent special event held in Liverpool, which celebrated the enduring partnership with Merseyside Polonia, the Southport branch of the Royal British Legion has sought to broaden the tribute to encompass the distinguished service of both British and international airmen who bravely flew in the Battle of Britain and helped to defend our nation throughout the entirety of the Second World War. To this end, a truly remarkable piece of public art was installed outside...

 

Artists assemble for a groundbreaking youth music event!

YOUNG musical talent from across the Liverpool City Region and Warrington will take centre stage this...

Award drives home success of Liverpool's road improvements

LIVERPOOL City Council was handed a prestigious award at the Department for Transport...

LibDems warn against Liverpool City Council starting a:- "war on cars!"

LIVERPOOL Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Carl Cashman has warned that the Council:- "can't afford to get this wrong," saying that if they...

1st Annual General Meeting of Reform UK

THE 1st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Reform UK's Sefton branch was recently held at the Hightown Social Club. The event was...

Liverpool City Council's Adult Social Care Celebrates:- 'Good' CQC Rating

LIVERPOOL'S Adult Social Care services are celebrating a:- 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC)...

Wirral residents asked to give their views on future bus services under franchising

WIRRAL residents are being asked what they would like to see from their future bus services ahead of the biggest...

'Bold and ambitious' plan to add £10bn to the Liverpool City Region economy and create tens of thousands of jobs

MAYOR Steve Rotheram has launched a:- 'bold and...'

Plans for new Padel Courts in Southport submitted with owners aiming to open new facility in Spring 2026

PLANS to create new Padel  Courts, at Victoria Park, Southport, have been...

 
 
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Families welcomed at:- 'Celebrating 1 Community' Open Day at Southport Mosque

FAMILIES enjoyed an inspiring and well attended Open Day hosted by Southport Islamic Society Mosque.  Faith leaders from:- Muslim, Jewish and...

Southport Care Worker Laura Roche goes to UK Slimming World Finals

AN inspirational Southport Care Worker who has lost over half her body weight is among just 48 people chosen from over 7,000 to compete in...

Tap and Go takes off with more than 53,000 Merseyrail journeys in the 1st month

MORE than 53,000 journeys have been taken on Merseyrail using the new contactless tap and go system in the 1st...

Southport schoolchildren become pirates for the day, in amazing theatre trip

SCHOOL Children at Linaker Primary School in Southport...

 

Mersey Heat Energy Centre officially opened in Liverpool Waters ceremony

THE Mersey Heat Energy Centre in Liverpool Waters has been officially opened in a...

BAFTA winning producer and writer brings Walton's story to the screen

A powerful new documentary is set to be screened in Liverpool, offering a compelling and heartfelt...

Payroll errors impacting a quarter of all UK employees

THE UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England in the North West is calling on those celebrating Diwali to come forward for flu and COVID19 vaccinations if they...

Leyland School Raises Over £300 for Sepsis Research in Memory of Former Pupil

A Leyland School has raised over £300 in memory of their former pupil Jordan Thomas, known as JT, who sadly passed away from sepsis at the age of 11. In honour of Jordan's...

 

'Hate Makes Me Feel' initiative empowers young people to stand up to hate crime

A powerful initiative is helping Merseyside's young people to tackle hate crime from the...

Poll reveals majority of cohabiting couples 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...

Royal Himalayas restaurant in Southport reopening with new menu, Nepalese street food and new buffet

THE Royal Himalayas...

Ofsted Inspector rewards Wirral Nursery with:- 'Good' rating

PARTOU Brimstage Village Day Nursery and Pre-school...
 

 

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