Friday, April 4, 2025

Communities

Charity barber’s mission to support Liverpool’s homeless

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"Human touch instantly breaks down barriers, particularly in these disconnected times." These are the words of Stewart Roberts MBE, a man on a mission who's offering his services while also being a friend to the homeless. Haircuts4Homeless was set up by...
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Mother and daughter find success after job loss launching new café

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A mother and daughter who were both made redundant from their jobs supporting businesses during the pandemic have launched their own new venture. Gemma Quine and her mother, Gillian Quine, both grew up in Croxteth, Liverpool. The pair spent most...
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Liverpool Cathedral marks second anniversary of Covid lockdown

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Liverpool Cathedral marked two years since the first Covid lockdown with a candlelit service. Visitors were encouraged to take a moment yesterday to reflect and remember those who lost their lives during the pandemic. The National Day of Reflection saw the...
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Liverpool in Arms at Night: Meet the team feeding city’s rough sleepers

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Local community angels, Liverpool in Arms at Night, gather twice a week on the streets of Liverpool to offer a listening ear, a hug, a cup of tea and some homemade cakes for people sleeping rough and struggling. Usually armed...
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Praise for Liverpool City Council’s £6 million alleyway repair scheme

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Liverpool City Council is being praised for tackling waste disposal issues in residential alleyways. The 4ft alleyways between homes in residential areas of Merseyside have been an ongoing problem for residents, with several bins in use at any one time...
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St Helens college leads Merseyside schools with environmental leap

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A St Helens college is leading Merseyside's schools and colleges with a new environmentally-charged syllabus. Carmel College, on Prescot Road, was provided funding of £8000 to establish the Sustainable Steps Towards Sustainability project. The project aims to provide students with the...

Liverpool man calls for volunteers to join charity helping disabled people

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A Liverpool man has pledged to help disabled people after his dad was diagnosed with motor neurone disease and now he is hoping others will join him. Remap is a national charity which brings together volunteers who are skilled at...

Pet foodbank’s support for Ukraine animals in need

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Pawz in Need, a pet foodbank based in Wirral, is now providing support for animals in Ukraine. The volunteer-run organisation has been running for three years and providing food, toys, and facilities for animals whose owners are struggling with financial...

Success for Pilch Lane petrol station protestors

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Protestors who have been fighting against a proposed petrol station and convenience store in Huyton have won their battle following the withdrawal of the developer’s application. The initial proposal by the Co-Op was to build a six-pump petrol station on...
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Deadline for £165,000 community recycling and reuse fund is approaching

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Community organisations who want a share of a £165000 fund to help make Liverpool a greener city are being urged to get their applications in soon. The money is part of the Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority and Veolia Community...

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