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LFCA taken by Cassie Ward

Sefton football centre helping community keep warm this winter

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  As temperatures plummet and storms sweep across the UK - and with the cost-of-living crisis reaching unprecedented heights - the struggle to keep warm is becoming more palpable for people across the region. At the heart of Liverpool, LCFA Sefton...
The 2023 Santa Dash (c) Lana Ogley

Liverpool’s Santa Dash marks milestone event with 6,100 taking part

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Liverpool was transformed into a festive spectacle as a mix of red, blue and mini-Santas took part in the annual fund-raiser for Alder Hey Children's Hospital amongst other good causes. Alder Hey, the official charity partner, aims to deliver a...

Music legend Tim Burgess serves coffee to tackle homelessness

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Music star Tim Burgess swapped his microphone for an apron this afternoon as he served various coffees and sweet treats to help raise money for homeless people in Merseyside. The Charlatans' lead vocalist visited Paper Cup coffee shop located near...
Christmas decorations taken by Abigail Ford

Mersey pub that brings lonely people together this Christmas

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TikTok viral pub The Bootle Arms has set up a Christmas scheme for those who have no one to spend the holiday season with. They are keeping tables on hold and offering a free meal to those in need. Watch Olivia...

Homeless crisis reaches peak as festive season looms

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The homelessness crisis in Liverpool is hitting an all-time high heading into Christmas. With temperatures plummeting and the cost of living going up, charities and the local council are getting more requests for help than in previous years - and...
The 2023 Santa Dash (c) Lana Ogley

Santa-tasic success as annual charity dash sets festive record

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Over 6,000 Santas flocked to the docks on Sunday morning for Liverpool's annual Santa Dash. Santas young and old gathered at Pier Head in what felt like freezing temperatures at 9.30 to take part in the biggest Santa dash in...
Bobby from Sunflowers who is taking part in charity cycle from Liverpool to Chester

Mersey cyclists get on their bikes for blooming good cause

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A group of Merseyside cyclists are preparing for a 50 mile bike ride taking place in July, raising funds and awareness for Liverpool charity Sunflowers. The ride from Liverpool to Chester will start at the historic Old Haymarket on the...
The Choir With No Name - used with permission

Homeless choir that’s on song to bring festive cheer

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The Choir with No Name are continuing their annual Christmas extravaganza on Friday. The choir’s Christmas singalong kicks off the festive season in style to support people who are marginalised or affected by homelessness.   Liverpool’s choir manager Ema Quinn, 50,...
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How a paralympic sport creates level playing field for schoolchildren

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A ball game which features in the Paralympics is being used in Merseyside schools to encourage inclusivity and participation. The sport ‘Boccia’ - which means ‘ball’ in Italian - was originally set up to support those with cerebral palsy. It...
The Abdullah Quilliam Mosque

Liverpool faith leaders come together to strengthen understanding and unity

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Leaders of Liverpool’s Jewish community have been invited to visit Britain’s oldest mosque as a gesture of good will and harmony between the two communities. The meeting will be held tomorrow at 7pm in the Abdullah Quilliam Mosque, Brougham Terrace,...

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