Manchester’s spectacular Dragon Parade returns this weekend to welcome in the Year of the Dragon
Manchester is welcoming in the Year of the Dragon this weekend Manchester is celebrating the Year of the Dragon this weekend with a weekend of activities that include the return of the legendary Dragon Parade that will weave its way through the city streets on Sunday. Always a winner with the thousands of people who […]
YEAR OF CELEBRATION WILL MARK HALTON’S HALF CENTURY
Did you know in 2024 it is 50 years since the borough of Halton was created? Community partners and the Council have put together a year of events and activities for everyone to take part in and enjoy. Launched with both bridges being illuminated gold from 1 January, the anniversary celebrations – Halton 50 – will include […]
Tribute to man and woman who died in Mossley Hill
The married couple that were sadly killed in an incident on North Mossley Hill Road in Liverpool on Saturday 26 August, have been formally named as 75-year-old and 77-year-old Elaine and Philip Marco. Merseyside Police are continuing to investigate this tragic incident and enquiries remain ongoing. A statement from Elaine and Philip’s family said: “We are […]
TAYLOR PARK BEAUTY SPOT WALK NAMED IN HONOUR OF STUTTGART TWINNING PARTNERSHIP
A popular walking route at a borough park beauty spot has been named in recognition of a town twinning partnership celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The path around Taylor Park lake has been named ‘Stuttgart Walk’ to commemorate the borough’s connection with the German city after forming a twinning partnership in 1948 – believed […]
Manchester City Council to mark 75th anniversary of Windrush
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Windrush there is an array of events taking place across the city to remember the Windrush community and celebrate their legacy. The council are supporting several events, as well as hosting a Windrush Celebration event in Central Library. Communities across Manchester will also be organising events in their neighbourhoods […]
ST HELENS BOROUGH TO COMMEMORATE HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2023
A compelling public art exhibition created by local primary school pupils will be among the poignant gestures as St Helens Borough marks Holocaust Memorial Day next week. Held every year on 27 January, Holocaust Memorial Day falls on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp where more than a million people died during […]
Liverpool celebrates one year of the ADDER accelerator programme
An addiction recovery programme is reducing harm of drug use to people and communities across the city. Launched in July 2021, the Government’s ADDER (Addiction, Diversion, Disruption, Enforcement and Recovery) programme has seen partners across Liverpool’s health and social care infrastructure working together to ensure that people are offered a health-based approach to tackling their […]
Dr Shiv Pande awarded Citizen of Honour
A DOCTOR, faith leader and charity fundraiser who has touched the lives of many is to be made a ‘Citizen of Honour’ in a special ceremony at Liverpool Town Hall on Wednesday, 10 August. Dr Shiv Pande MBE, who has lived in the city for five decades, started his career as a surgeon at Broadgreen […]
Manchester to mark 77th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings
A ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 6 to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This event, held across dozens of cities across the world is done in partnership with Mayors for Peace, an international organisation committed to forging bonds of peace. This year, the commemorations will take place […]
“Green Oscar” for park jewels
It’s a flag waving day for Liverpool – after two of its best loved parks picked up a national award. Sefton Park and Stanley Park have both retained the coveted Green Flag status – for the 15th year in a row – in recognition of their excellent condition. The government-backed accolade, awarded by Keep Britain […]