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Poignant poppies sculpture is coming to Liverpool

Weeping-Window-Poppies-Sculpture

THE iconic poppy sculpture which attracted millions of people to the Tower of London in 2014 is coming to Liverpool. Weeping Window is a section of the artwork showcased in the capital last year and is a tribute to the fallen in World War One. It will go on display on part of the external …

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Green Flag and Heritage Awards for Liverpool Parks

TWO Liverpool parks have been recognised as being among the best in the UK. Sefton and Stanley Parks have retained their Green Flag and Green Heritage status. Both parks are already listed with English Heritage, Sefton Park being Grade 1 and Stanley Grade 2*. They have received the prestigious awards handed out by environmental charity …

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Actor Ricky Tomlinson to launch defibrillator campaign

Medicash and Liverpool BID Company have joined forces with the North West Ambulance Service to install defibrillators across the city centre. The life-saving machines are to be installed in key locations by the end of summer. Through the ‘CardiACT’ scheme, local businesses are being offered a 50% discount if they want to install a device, …

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