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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...
Remembering Dan (c) Sam Carroll

Friends and family come together to remember Echo journalist Dan Kay

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In May 2023, Liverpool Echo journalist Dan Kay died at the age of 45. Dan was so much more than just a reporter - he was a friend, a vehement Hillsborough campaigner, a volunteer and an all-round brilliant man...
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 variety of products at Birkdale Cheese Co (c) Mackenzie Argent

Dairy lovers rejoice – it’s National Cheese Lover’s Day!

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Today marks a special day in the calendar of dairy enthusiasts up and down the country – it’s National Cheese Lovers’ Day! Whether you enjoy a cultured cheeseboard with a glass of wine, cheese and crackers in the afternoon, or...

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...
(c) Daniel Zambartas

Christmas trees: When is the perfect time to put them up?

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With Christmas around the corner, many are starting to feel a little bit festive and excited for the holiday season. Putting up a Christmas tree is one of the most beloved holiday traditions. However the question of when to put...
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,...
(c) Sport the library on Wikimedia Commons

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...
Shoebox Full of Love appeal, Christmas 2021. Photo (c) Shoebox Full of Love Facebook page, used with permission

Tackling poverty on Merseyside at Christmas with ‘life’s little essentials’

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This Christmas, you can relieve the pressure on struggling people across Merseyside by donating to the Shoebox Full of Love appeal. The appeal provides gifts, which are all donated by the entire Merseyside community. Founder Siobhan Redmond explained: "We ask people...

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