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Publication Date:- 2026-11-11

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Southport Remembrance Sunday 2026

SOUTHPORT held the annual Civic Remembrance Service on:- Sunday, 8 November 2026, at the Southport War Memorial. The event was well attended, and the act of Remembrance was both solemn and respectful. The event started with a Parade to the Cenotaph where the Civic Service was held. The proceedings where led by Vicar of Christ Church Reverend Ben Dyer. Civic leaders, and members of the UK Armed Forces, along with Veterans where all joined by other organisations, and the...

Southport Rugby Club Fireworks Extravaganza 2026

ON Friday, 6 November 2026. Southport Rugby Football Club on:- Waterloo Road, Birkdale, hosted it's annual Fireworks...

Hightown Cricket Club's Firework Display and Bonfire Night 2026!

THE Hightown Cricket Club put on yet another amazing Family Friendly Firework and Bonfire...

11 November 2026 - Civic Services in Formby

ON Armistice Day, 11 November 2026, the Formby Royal British Legion held the annual Civic Remembrance...

Formby - Remembrance Sunday 8 November 2026

THE Official Annual Remembrance Sunday Parade and Civic Service was held on:- 8 November 2026, in Formby...

Major Liverpool tennis tournament set to mark its 25th Anniversary in style as plans to double capacity with new stand unveiled

ORGANISERS of the prestigious Liverpool International Tennis Tournament (LITT), which has helped launch the careers of some of the sport's biggest names, have unveiled plans...

Liverpool to be 2nd UK Location of Global Indoor Slide and Action Park Slick City

CALLING all thrill seekers, Liverpool is to set become the home of the 2nd UK location of global indoor slide and action park, Slick City. The new site will be located at the Triumph Centre at Hunts Cross Shopping Park, and will be opening its doors next spring. It comes fresh off the back of the successful launch of Slick City's 1st European site...

Young creatives launch a manifesto for the music industry

YOUNG people from across the Liverpool City Region and Warrington have launched a manifesto for the future of the music industry. Sound! Music Hub's Youth Board brought together young musicians, youth leaders, partners and supporters at a special event to launch the manifesto, which sets out key recommendations and priorities for improving...

Sefton leaders urge manufacturers to tap into local support for growth

SEFTON business leaders are urging small and medium sized manufacturers to tap into local support as they face:- rising costs, skills pressures and tough decisions about where best to invest. The call came at a partnership event at:- Glass Futures in St Helens, organised by Made Smarter North West, the Government backed programme that helps manufacturers adopt digital...

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Tesco helps Liverpool pupils grow their green fingers

CHILDREN at St Anne's Catholic Primary School can now enjoy home grown produce, thanks to Tesco. The School received:- �1,500 through Tesco's Fruit and Veg Grants scheme, having been chosen by customers across...

Free Family Artis and Crafts Event in Birkenhead

FAMILIES across Birkenhead and beyond are invited to a fantastic FREE arts and crafts event on:- Saturday, 21 November 2026, with character visits, creative workshops, fun activities...

"I Cried When I Left" Grandmother Shares Why Liverpool Disability Exhibition Means So Much to Families

CA free exhibition helping families of children and young people with disabilities and...

Gloves Up for Autism Returns with Huge England V Wales Showdown

NEW Brighton's huge charity boxing event is back! Gloves Up For Autism returns to Riptide on Victoria Road on...

Have your say on safer School journeys across Liverpool

RESIDENTS are being invited to share their views on the City's expanding School Streets programme, which is helping to create safer, healthier journeys for children and families. Liverpool City Council is currently rolling out School...

4 Jailed after Police Pursuit Following Litherland Shooting

4 men who tried to flee from police after a shooting in Litherland in March 2026 have today (Friday, 13 November 2026) been sentenced to a total of 41 years in jail. At...

Animal ban for Liverpool woman who left skinny bull breed dog in filthy bath

A woman who left a bulldog in a faeces-strewn bathroom...

Formby Hall invites local community to help name its new golf fleet

FORMBY Hall Golf Resort and Spa is inviting local golfers and residents to help name its...

New guidance resource launched to help Merseyside schools prevent violence and keep young people safe

CHOOLS across Merseyside are set to benefit from a new guidance resource designed to help education settings choose safe, effective approaches to preventing violence and...

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