Why Liverpool deserves its Purple Flag status

Liverpool’s night-time economy has been awarded Purple Flag status – for the 14th year in a row! Watch this video submitted to the judging panel which sets out why the city deserved the international accolade:

Internationally renowned motivational speaker & author Nigel Risner is coming to Liverpool!

On the 15th February, author of  ‘It’s A Zoo around Here’ & award-winning speaker Nigel Risner, the self-proclaimed “chief zoo keeper”, will be making his debut appearance in Liverpool, speaking at the entertainment hotspot Gravity Max’s corporate showcase event. Nigel speaks at over 150 conferences each year around the world and has won multiple awards […]

Uniting against hate on National Holocaust Memorial Day

Mayor of Warrington, Cllr Steve Wright, is urging everyone to stand together against hatred on Holocaust Memorial Day.  The national commemorations take place each year on 27 January, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp. It is a day for everyone to remember the millions of people murdered in the Holocaust, […]

One week left to nominate young people for Manchester’s Youth Buzz Awards

Councillor Garry Bridges at last year’s awards Time is running out for nominations to be made for this year’s Youth Buzz Awards, with just one week left to shine a light on a young person and nominate them for the annual awards that celebrate young people in Manchester and their achievements. The prestigious annual awards […]

Cheshire Police Drone Unit celebrates high-flying achievements of 2023

Over the past 12 months, Cheshire Constabulary’s Drone Unit has been offering operational support to officers and staff across the force, leading to a considerable number of success stories. The unit plays a vital role in supporting officers and staff, helping to catch offenders and keep the wider communities of Cheshire safe. Based at the force Headquarters in […]

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 […]

Warrington Market to host New Year’s Eve party

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Ring in the New Year with a bang at the Ultimate Take That Tribute Party. Get ready to step back in time and relive the magic of one of the greatest boy bands in history – Take That! Come along to the multi-award-winning Warrington Market for a New Year’s Eve celebration you’ll ‘never forget’, featuring the sensational […]

Stockport response officer named GMP’s Police Officer of the Year

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PC Tracy Hallworth with deputy mayor Kate Green and CC Stephen Watson Stockport response officer Tracy Hallworth has been named GMP’s Police Officer of the Year.  PC Hallworth, who received her award at the Chief Constable’s Annual Awards held at the Etihad, combines her response role with also being a Family Liaison Officer.  Along with […]

PLAQUE UNVEILED DURING REMEMBRANCE WEEK TO COMMEMORATE NEWTON WAR HEROES

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Ahead of Remembrance events this weekend, a plaque has been unveiled to honour a number of local fallen servicemen who fought in World War II. After being discovered following the closure of the former Red Bank School, a new home has been found for the plaque which has the names of 13 former Red Bank […]