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Pumpkin Patch Claremont Farm By Sadie Gilbert

Pumpkin perfect way to avoid food waste this Halloween

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October is an exciting month for all involved, and the event that demands many people’s attention is Halloween. There are a host of festive activities that bring the whole family together - harmless fun, some would say. However around 18,000 pumpkins...

Business dismay as green concerns prompt John Lennon Airport expansion review

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The expansion of Liverpool John Lennon Airport took a blow this month after the council voted to review its plans. The council decided to remove financial support for the airport and ordered a review into its expansion into the green...
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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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Communal bin scheme aims to revolutionise rubbish collection in Liverpool

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Liverpool City Council has been making plans to revolutionise rubbish collection in the city through the use of a new system of underground bins. The issues with the current system were brought to light after workers conducting repairs to local...
Rainbow of cans

Campaign’s in the can to celebrate National Recycling Week

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Campaigns up and down the UK are being launched to mark  ‘Recycle Week 2022’ from October 17-23. After the death of the Queen, Recycle Week was postponed this year but has now been re-scheduled for this week. National Recycling Week...

‘Save these trees’ petition against park building plans reaches 1,800 signatures

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A petition to save trees threatened by building plans near Alder Hey Hospital has reached 1,800 signatures. Residents living near Springfield Park in Liverpool are annoyed at the city council's plans to remove greenery for new paths and buildings to...
Photo by Lorraine Pro, cycling in Merseyside

Cycling campaigners call for focus on Mersey road safety

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Across Merseyside, cycling is a popular sport with a large number of cycling groups spread across the region. But with the city’s lack of cycle routes and busy roads, cyclists can often feel unsafe. With the growing concern for the...
Becky Whalley at Jackson’s Wildlife Rescue (c) Daisy Walker.

Wildlife Centre at ‘breaking point’ due to hedgehog admissions

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In recent years, the European hedgehog has been placed on the Red List of Britain's Mammals. They are said to be 'at risk' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, due to the sharp decline of the species over...
Capari and Pomegranate, by Winifred Nicholson © Trustees of Winifred Nicholson

Museums’ upcoming exhibitions focus on natural world

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National Museums Liverpool have unveiled a series of exhibitions across their venues which will prompt visitors to reconsider their perception of the natural world. Alongside exhibitions, a rage of learning events will take place across the Spring and Summer season,...

‘Green wall’ unveiled at Liverpool ONE’s Chavasse Park

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A new green wall has been installed at the entrance of Chavasse Park in Liverpool. Unveiled last Friday, the wall is 27 metres long and two metres high. It has about 8,000 plants from 24 different species planted on it, which...

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