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Liverpool Olympia to announces new plans for community hub

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Today, Liverpool Olympia has announced plans to create cultural and educational opportunities to become a community hub. The 120 year-old building located on West Derby Road has revealed its commitment to help the community engage in developing arts, equal opportunities,...
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Contactless tap and go now available on region’s railways

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Merseyrail passengers will be able to use their smartphones and bank cards to instantly pay for travel under a new scheme announced today. Merseytravel said that the expansion of its tap and go scheme will help create "A modern, 21st...
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Filming continues in South Liverpool, with ‘This City is Ours’ crews seen in Aigburth

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The hit BBC drama ‘This City is Ours’ is continuing filming across Liverpool.  Film crews were seen today on Holmefield Avenue, Aigburth.  It is not thought that any of the main actors were present throughout the day’s filming.   On the impact of filming in the area, one local resident said: “A lot of stuff gets filmed, obviously, in London so it’s always good when something comes up in Liverpool.”  The resident went on to say:...
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Merseyside girl guides take action against food waste

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Merseyside Girlguiding Association and cookery specialists Cook Clean and Green are collaborating on project 'Guiding Towards Food Waste Zero' to help cut food waste. The project hopes to reach 3,500 participants, including 2,000 Guides and 1,000 Brownies by 20 Girlguide...
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Campaigners question Liverpool’s status as a safe night-time city

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Campaigners have questioned whether Liverpool is a safe place for women to be at night after the city was once again recognised for its work to protect people after dark. Liverpool retained its Purple Flag status, an accreditation that acknowledges...
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Merseyside households to benefit from energy price cuts

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Households across Merseyside and the UK will see a drop in energy prices. Energy prices are set to fall from 1st April 2026. Ofgem, which regulates the energy markets in Great Britain, has announced a 7% fall. The energy price cap...
Musician Paddy Turner performing with a guitar at Rockpoint Records

Rockpoint Records provides new opportunity for young aspiring artists in Merseyside

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Bar and live music venue Rockpoint Records is providing a new opportunity for young aspiring artists in Merseyside. The venue on Victoria Road in Wallasey has launched a brand new open mic night with the sole aim of supporting original...
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Man arrested after drugs and cash seized in Speke

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Police seized a large amount of cash, cannabis and suspected cocaine after searching a house on Tarbock Road, Speke on Tuesday. A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, supply of Class B drugs, possession...
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Safety standards for renters to be improved

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Liverpool council is increasing their amount of staff in order to combat poor conditions in private renting housing sector. The aim is to ensure the 46,000 rented homes that are a part of Liverpool’s Landlord Licensing scheme meet minimum safety...
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Older Liverpool Lesbians reflect on ‘then and now’ during LGBT+ history month

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As LGBT+ history month comes to a close, older lesbians recall coming out, growing into their sexuality and reflect on the experiences of lesbians then and now. Joolz, 60, describes the fear of facing up to her sexuality and reaching...