Category: North West Blog

Liverpool prepare to combat winter weather

LIVERPOOL is getting ready to combat the worst of winter weather – through a series of community hubs. The 10 hubs, based at housing associations and council offices, will be equipped with: de-icing salt, snow shovels blankets, wind-up radios and torches and other equipment which have been delivered to the hubs by council officers. The …

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Creative pop-up shop for Blackpool

A new pop-up shop, offering locally produced fashion, jewellery arts and crafts, is set open in Blackpool. ‘Shop Boutique’, which will be located next to Quilligan’s on Church Street adjacent to St John’s Square, will feature the works of 17 local and regional designers, manufacturers and artists led by trendy pop-culture fashion label, Me&Yu. There will …

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Smokefree homes scheme for Lancashire-wide

AN INITIATIVE to reduce the harmful effects of second-hand smoke is being extended across Lancashire following a successful scheme in the east of the county. The Smokefree Homes Programme, run by the Bacup-based Maden Community and Children’s Centre with Lancashire County Council, aims to encourage people to stop smoking in their homes and cars. People …

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