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‘Delivering joy’ is an initiative by the Dunelm store chain that encourages their customers to donate gifts to make sure ‘no one goes without a gift this Christmas’.Each Dunelm store has a Christmas tree placed near the front of...

There's calls for more training and awareness for a scheme aimed at supporting women in bars across Merseyside. The Ask for Angela scheme aims to reduce sexual violence and vulnerability in licensed premises. It's targeted for people who feel uncomfortable,...

A temporary flight restriction zone will be imposed as part of the policing operations during the time the HMS Prince of Wales is docked at Liverpool Cruise Terminal. The ship is Liverpool to receive the Freedom of the City this...

Mersey Care's 'Secret Santa' initiative has returned for the second year in a row, inviting residents in and around Merseyside to gift children and young people a present to open this Christmas. Michael Crilly, director of Social Health & Community...

Parking in Liverpool is set to rise by almost 60% from March 2025, making it the second price increase in 10 years. The rise will now bring Liverpool in-line with other cities, such as Manchester and Sheffield.   Only 28% of parking...

Legendary singer-songwriter Billy Ocean has been unveiled as the headliner for the highly anticipated Salt and Tar musical event, set to take place next summer. The event, named after the historic maritime heritage of its host location, promises an unforgettable...

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqy-V4qcJAI   In September, Liverpool was recognised as the world's first United Nations 'Accelerator City' for climate action. The initiative kicked off with Expedition One on November 29, a two day event at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool featuring interactive elements as well...

Liverpool Humanists have voiced their support for the assisted dying bill for the terminally ill, which MPs voted for last week. The bill will allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards and protections, to request and be provided...

Warrington Wolves welcome their 200th child to the stadium in collaboration with the Avanti West Coast ‘Feel-Good’ field trip. The north west rugby side held their ninth trip affiliated with the initiative, which aims to fund and organise field trips...

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