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 Publication Date:- 2025-11-07  

 
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River of Light Liverpool 2025 - The annual 'Waterfront Light Trail' in Liverpool

THE 8th River of Light was held from:- Friday, October 24, to Sunday, November 2, 2025, with the theme being:- 'Optics' and the event being entitled:- 'The Science of Light.'  The event gave locals and tourists alike a chance to walk around a spectacular:- 3KM light trail, with:- 10 artworks for them to discover. The event is offered as an alternative to the traditional firework displays, with artwork located within the historic waterfront and within...

 

5th November Fireworks - Hightown

WITHIN the grounds of Hightown St Mary's Cricket Club, the annual Hightown Club Fireworks and Bonfire took place. As normal, the...

A British Halloween railway adventure at the seaside town of Southport

OVER 2 nights the Southport Model Engineering Club (SMEC) on:- Victoria Park...

Southport Rugby Club's Fireworks Extravaganza

SOUTHPORT Rugby Club lit up the night sky with its annual Fireworks Extravaganza on All Saints Eve Friday, 31 October...

Enjoy Super Saturday in Southport with these 6 superb Christmas family events

GET ready for an omissible Super Saturday in Southport with a special day packed...

Connell Court Care Home celebrates successful 1st year under new ownership

CONNELL Court Care Home in Southport has marked a very successful 1st year under...

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

SEFTON Council's Cabinet is set to consider 2 reports...

Stagecoach offers free travel to veterans this Remembrance Day

STAGECOACH, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, has announced that free travel will be available on all its bus services across the UK for serving military, cadets, and...

Landmark Bus Bill has become law

BETTER buses are on their way for thousands of passengers across the country after the Government’s Bus Services Bill became law on:- 27 October 2025, marking a new dawn...

 
 
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Southport Flower Show boss Alan Adams aiming to bloom to Strictly fundraiser for Queenscourt Hospice

SOUTHPORT Flower Show boss Alan Adams is hoping to emerge from the Queenscourt Strictly event in Southport...

More than 600 child protection investigations carried out by Councils every day

NEW figures show the number of investigations carried out by Councils where a child is thought to be at risk of harm is on average over 600 every day, underlining the need for Councils to be adequately funded in next month's...

A s research reveals almost 15% of online food orders come from:- 'dark kitchens,' food hygiene expert lifts lid on this growing trend

NEW research has revealed that:- 'dark kitchens' now account for around 15% of all food retailers on major delivery platforms in England. The...

Liverpool City Region transport network gears up for winter weather

AFTER months of planning, Liverpool City Region's transport network is gearing up to tackle the many...

 

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority launches 3rd round of group buying scheme for solar panels

MANY more homes across the Liverpool City Region are set to be fitted with energy saving solar panels and battery storage and electric vehicle (EV) charging points with...

Mayor Steve Rotheram welcomes new campaign to 'demystify' jobs in Liverpool City Region's creative industries for young people from working class and ethnic minority backgrounds

MORE young people from working class and ethnic minority backgrounds in...

Public electric vehicle chargepoints surge 23% in just 1 year

THE UK's electric vehicle (EV) charging network grew by:- 23% in the last year, bringing over:- 15,000 more chargers to motorists and enabling people to travel with ease and confidence. Figures released...

Major Vietnamese investment announced to boost the British Aerospace Sector

A significant investment into the British Aerospace Sector has been announced on:- 30 October 2025, following a major deal being made between a Vietnamese airline and the UK aerospace sector. Following the Prime Minister's meeting with Vietnam's...

 

Rail season ticket sales on the rise as employees return to the workplace

THE number of employees regularly commuting to the workplace continues to rise, with a number of train operators in public ownership reporting a rise in the...

 

 

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