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Liverpool and Shanghai celebrate 25 years of twinning (c) Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council celebrates 25th Anniversary of China and Shanghai

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  Liverpool City Council is extending an invitation to education partners to take part in a special business mission to China. Liverpool's twinning with Shanghai has been a significant milestone in the city's history, and this business mission presents an  opportunity...
Natasha Ellis immersing herself in the artwork.

Unique mosaic bathtub goes on display ahead of charity auction

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A unique rainbow mosaic bathtub is to be auctioned to raise funds for the LGBT+ community. Titled “Dip In To Pride Bath”, the artwork is on display at the Museum of Liverpool until March 3. The mosaic bath was created in...
Kensington Fields warm hub (c) Thea Graham

How Kensington’s warm hubs are connecting hearts and homes

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The cost-of-living crisis has hit some people harder than others. In the heart of Kensington lies the Kensington Fields Community Association, who have been doing a lot to help the community deal with these sky-high costs. The association host a weekly...

Epstein theatre’s previous operator backs move to save ‘historic gem’

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The former operator of Liverpool's Epstein Theatre has warmly welcomed efforts to breathe new life into the historic venue. Since the theatre closed its doors in June, there has been speculation about what's next for the historic venue. Now Theatres...
Runners training for half marathon (c) Molly Graff

Alder Hey urges charity runners to put best foot forward

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Aintree Racecourse, best known for annually holding the world famous Grand National steeplechase, is set to host a half marathon on Sunday. Alongside the half-marathon, runners have the opportunity to do either a 5k or a 10k. Many runners taking...
(C) Chester Zoo

‘Greener future’ ahead for Chester youngsters thanks to zoo project

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Chester Zoo has been awarded a partnership grant from charity the Westminster Foundation. A total of £532,179 was given to the world-class attraction to help support 4,500 young people learn about conservation. The five-year partnership will give regular access to education...
MYA banner (c) Abigail Ford

Young people in Merseyside use their voices for mental health issues

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NOW Festival 2024 kicks off today as part of Children’s Mental Health week. Across three nights at the Liverpool Lighthouse, a non-profit organisation in Anfield, children and young people get the opportunity to showcase their talents. Together, Merseyside Youth Association’s (MYA)...
Clothing rack © photo by Becca McHaffie - Unsplash

Oxfam urges Merseysiders: ‘Reuse and recycle to save planet’

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In the year 2024, we are all aware of the effects that the fast fashion industry has on our planet, and the part it plays in global warming. According to research by Get Green Now, an environmental education blog: “The...
Buckingham Palace (c) Creative Commons via geograph.org.uk

Liverpool homeowners pay twice as much council tax as King Charles

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Some Liverpool homeowners are paying twice the amount of council tax that King Charles pays on Buckingham Palace. Despite sitting in the highest council tax band H, Buckingham Place was charged £1,828 by Westminster City Council, whereas a Liverpool home...
Littlewoods Exhibition at Museum of Liverpool (c) Cassie Ward

Littlewoods’ legacy unveiled in Liverpool’s nostalgic exhibition

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Littlewoods is being remembered through the eyes of its legions of workers in a unique showing at the Museum of Liverpool. Littlewoods was an iconic brand founded in 1923 by Sir John Moores and his brother Cecil. The Moores brothers...

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