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Striking Ambulance 999 trainers back on picket lines for further 5 days, says UNISON

03/11/2025 13:45

UNISON, has announced that:- "Ambulance workers in the North West of England have begun a further 5 days of strike action over lost pay." The un...

Liverpool City Council takes control of essential services 

31/10/2025 20:59

LIVERPOOL City Council will tomorrow (1 November 2025) transfer vital frontline services, including waste collection, street cleansing and parks maint...

Protect yourself against flu this winter

31/10/2025 20:29

PEOPLE in Liverpool eligible for the flu vaccine are being urged to book their jab. National surveillance data released today by the UK Health Secu...

New Fear By The Pier opens in Southport for Halloween

31/10/2025 20:25

FAMILIES are in for a frightfully fun treat this Halloween as ‘Fear By The Pier’ makes its debut at Kings Gardens in Southport! Running from:- 11am...

Majority of Brits say:- ‘Enough’ to Firework Fright - Dogs Trust research shows 2/3 of Brits want tighter controls on fireworks

30/10/2025 19:49

DOGS Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is calling on the Government to review current fireworks legislation to prevent further distress to ...

Stagecoach runs matchday bus services for major rugby clash

30/10/2025 19:27

STAGECOACH, the UK’s leading bus operator, will operate 2 dedicated matchday bus services for the latest major sporting event at the Hill Dickinson St...

Super news for Southport! Council announces Pier restoration progress and Lady Dalglish MBE appointment

30/10/2025 19:16

SEFTON Council's Cabinet is set to consider 2 reports that will have a hugely positive impact on major projects in Southport. Repair and refurbishm...

Dog owners reminded to be vigilant when leaving pups in someone else’s care

30/10/2025 19:05

LIVERPOOL City Council is urging dog owners to check that their pet boarders are properly licensed, after a local woman was sentenced for running an i...