Eurovision ‘will cement Liverpool’s place on cultural map’

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The Eurovision song contest will put Liverpool on the map for future global events. That is the view of Cllr Liam Robinson, the chair of the city’s transport committee.  Since the elation of finding out the news that Liverpool will...
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Climate change blamed for Merseyside’s mild winter weather

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Merseyside experienced its highest winter temperatures of 17 degrees this week. People are now asking whether climate change is impacting our winters. After the high temperatures, floods are now expected in Warrington and Northwich with torrential rain expecting to fall. This...
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Mersey mum warns about tell-tale signs of the silent killer

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A Merseyside mother has warned parents to be on the look-out for signs of potentially fatal T1 diabetes in their children. Kelly Miller said that although type 1 diabetes is manageable, missing the warning signs could prove life-threatening. Kelly's son Harry,...

Liverpool’s musical creativity celebrated at awards night

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The Sound Music Awards took place recently at Hanger 34 Club in the Baltic Triangle, reports Matthew Welch. The event celebrated the enduring, creative and legacy making music scene in Liverpool.

Liverpool’s Christmas market ready to return this weekend

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Christmas has arrived in Liverpool - meaning the long-awaited Christmas market is ready to make its return this weekend. On Saturday, William Brown Street will once again be filled with hot food stalls and fairground style attractions for visitors to...
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Jacob Crackers’ workers stage Aintree factory walk-out

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Jacob Cream Crackers' workers have gone on strike over a pay dispute. Over 750 workers from the Aintree plant, which also makes Club biscuits, Jaffa Cakes and Twiglets, will be taking industrial action every single day until the dispute...
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Merseyside students struggle as cost of living crisis bites

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Merseyside students are in the firing line when it comes to the continuing struggle with the cost of living crisis. The vision of student life is often one of finally moving out and being excited to begin an independent life...

Liverpool to contest Dubai Cup in December

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Liverpool will take part in the Dubai Super Cup during their warm-weather training camp in the United Arab Emirates in December, it was annonced today. The Reds' squad, except those away contesting the World Cup in Qatar, will face off...

‘Life ain’t always empty’ when you see Fontaines DC live

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Irish post-punk band Fontaines DC have had a busy few years since releasing their first Album, Dogrel, in 2019. The five-piece band from Dublin are currently on their UK and Ireland tour for their brand-new album, Skint Fia, and on...
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Breaking down the breastfeeding taboo

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It is 2022 and breast-feeding mothers are still subject to verbal abuse on a daily basis when feeding their child out in public. Breast feeding is a natural thing and should not be something to be ashamed of. That's the...