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The March that could save the lives of thousands

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Men across the country will be walking 11,000 steps on every day of March to raise awareness for prostate cancer, all in the name of saving lives. This is after an initiative set up by Prostate Cancer UK called 'March...

Liverpool rallies for Ukraine on war’s anniversary

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Protestors hit the streets of Liverpool city centre in support of Ukraine on Saturday, marking the second anniversary of the Russian invasion. Hundreds gathered to voice their support and urge for continued aid for the war-torn country. The sombre mood...
Dating app Hinge (c) Desternie Hills

UnHinged? Gen Z’s fear of finding love

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According to Hinge official stats, a whopping 90% of the dating app's users are on the site to find love ... but their fear of the word “no” is standing in their way. Logan Ury, Hinge's Director of Relationship Science,...

Multi-million pound levelling-up boost for Halewood

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Over £15m pounds from the government’s Levelling Up fund will be allocated to Halewood to improve sport and leisure facilities, and transport. The funding will deliver upgrades to Halewood leisure centre and improve the playing pitches at Wood Road Green...

The amazing restoration of Princes Park

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Princes Park was first opened in 1842 by Sir Joseph Paxton, who was one of the key designers of this new area. Located south of the city centre, and in close proximity to the much larger Sefton Park, Princes...
Children playing outside

Sefton Council: giving a voice to the children

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Sefton Council have released a survey aimed at giving a voice to the children and young people in the area. The survey, which is available until the 22nd March, is aiming to gather as much feedback as possible to make...
2024 Pancake Day Race sign. Photo (c) James Hirst

Annual race sees reigning winner seal pancake hat-trick

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Alex Hopkins, a chef at Lunya Lita on the Royal Albert Dock, has today won his third victory in Liverpool's annual Pancake Day Race. The race dates back to the 1980s, and was revived in the 2000s. It sees several...
Swimmer in pool (c) marcusxsnapz via UnSplash

Fundraising call as historic Wirral Swim Club appeals to businesses

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Hoylake ASC (HASC), a Wirral based swimming club, is appealing to local businesses. The club is holding its Spring Championship in April and is fundraising to help cover costs of their training facilities. Pool hire, competitions, equipment, and memberships are expenses...
Chinese lanterns hanging on Bold Street for the year of the dragon (c) Jake Hughes

Lanterns light up Chinese new year celebrations

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Last weekend saw people in Liverpool celebrating Chinese new year with various locations decorated to commemorate the year of the dragon. The iconic Bombed Out Church was lit with various images from the ground with people queueing all the way...
Sahir House HIV testing event

Why HIV testing doesn’t have to be a drag

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Drag queens from across the UK were invited to speak about the importance of HIV testing at a Merseyside charity last week. Sahir House offers practical and emotional support to the LGBTQ+ community, people living with HIV, and LGBTQ+ people...

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