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Calls for North to become “nature powerhouse” amid plan for growth

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Northern England could be come a "nature powerhouse" as a result of new moves to boost conservation in the region, it has been claimed. Merseyside environmental campaigners spoke out in praise of the conservation strategy announced by government advisers Nature...

St. Helens Theatre Royal nominated in prestigious UK Panto Awards

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St. Helens Theatre Royal has earned two nominations in the 2025 UK Panto Awards. Regal Entertainment Ltd.’s performance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has been recognised in annual panto honours, whilst director and St. Helen’s theatre manager, Chantelle...
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Norovirus hospital cases double in the North West

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Hospitals in the North West of England are facing a surge in Norovirus cases as they struggle to also deal with high levels of flu, RSV and COVID-19. An average of 72 patients in the region have been hospitalised with...
Protestors (c) Sophia Sciolti

Liverpool’s Ukrainian community thanks the city for its unwavering support three years after Russian...

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Ukrainians living in the city gathered in Liverpool Parish Church for a ‘Stand with Ukraine’ vigil to mark the three-year anniversary of the invasion on February 24. Reverend Dr. Taras Khomych, Chair of The Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain...
Sefton park

Campaigners attack delays to park protection plan

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Campaigners claim that public confidence has been eroded by Liverpool council's delayed progress on a plan to prevent building in parks. Liverpool City Council promised to put over 100 parks in trusts in 2021 to prevent construction on them. However,...

“Without raising £750,000 we risk immediate closure”: Urgent appeal for Liverpool’s only city centre...

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Inflation has left the Bronte community centre, located in the heart of Liverpool, struggling. In 2024, The Bronte received a £3.4 million Youth Investment Fund grant to renovate the centre. However, due to rising costs, there is now a shortfall...
Volunteers helping at foodbank Captured by Natalya Luke

Inflation rise means food poverty will “only get worse” says Liverpool food bank

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There will be more vulnerable people on Merseyside who will suffer from food poverty according to CEO of Micah Liverpool. Catherine Kearney, CEO of Micah Liverpool, a social justice charity and food bank expressed her worries following the announcement. She said:...
Phil Margham, Chair of the Trustees of the Birkdale Community Hub and Library.

Birkdale Community Hub and Library shares plans for the future after receiving award from...

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Birkdale Community Hub and Library have shared their plans for the future and commitment to the community after receiving an award from the King. Mark Blundell, Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside presented the charity hub with the Kings Award for Voluntary Service...

LGBT+ History Month: Liverpool fundraiser for Sahir, city’s oldest HIV & LGBTQ+ charity

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To mark the 20th LGBT+ History Month and celebrate Sahir's 40 years of support in the community, Board Gaymes is hosting a special fundraiser at Lovelocks Coffee Shop on Friday 21 February. Since 1985, Sahir has been a cornerstone of Liverpool’s LGBTQ+ community, providing...

Wirral council set to cut up to 200 jobs in new budget saving efforts

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Proposed budget plans today by Wirral Council reveal that up to 200 jobs could be cut in an effort to balance the books. These new measures will be considered by councillors at a meeting taking place on February 19th. An...

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