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A major volunteer recruitment campaign is underway across Scotland, England, and Wales to find 9,000 individuals to support the historic Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Grands Départs events taking place in the summer of 2027. These volunteers, known as JOY Makers—a name reflecting the initiative’s connection to Grand Départs GB’s… Continue reading Grand Départ GB Calls For Tour De France Volunteers

Later this month, Liverpool will host a series of events to observe Armed Forces Week, featuring a formal flag-raising ceremony, civic activities, and a military music concert in the city centre. These events aim to honour the dedication and sacrifices of serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families. The official launch is scheduled for Monday… Continue reading Armed Forces Week events in Liverpool

A new public health initiative is being launched throughout Liverpool ahead of the upcoming men’s football World Cup this summer, aiming to uncover the realities behind gambling advertising and educate young people about the risks often omitted from such promotions. The campaign seeks to shed light on the growing presence of gambling adverts during major… Continue reading New campaign exposes truth behind World Cup gambling adverts

Liverpool City Council has provided an update on its ongoing efforts to enhance the lives of unpaid carers as it marks Carers Week, observed from June 8th to 14th. Earlier this year, the Council’s Cabinet endorsed the All-Age Carers Strategy for 2025 to 2030, demonstrating a strong dedication to improving recognition and support for carers… Continue reading Driving forward support for unpaid carers

Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, has addressed the community in an open letter as an anti-immigration march is scheduled to take place on County Road. He emphasizes Liverpool’s identity as a city founded on diversity, unity, and kindness, highlighting its strong tradition of welcoming people from varied backgrounds who have contributed to the… Continue reading Open letter from Council Leader about anti-immigration march

On Wednesday, 17 June, St George’s Hall will host an event for families, carers, and professionals involved with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), offering an opportunity to explore the extensive support available to them. The event, known as SEND Local Offer LIVE, goes beyond the usual online directories by providing a space… Continue reading Liverpool’s Local Offer for children and families with SEND is coming LIVE to St George’s Hall this June.

Liverpool’s renowned Cunard Building is set to welcome visitors for a heritage market and exclusive tours as part of the festivities surrounding the arrival of the cruise liner Queen Anne in the city this June. This distinguished Grade II* listed landmark will open its historic arrivals hall to host a market featuring 50 stalls on… Continue reading Cunard Building to open its doors for heritage market and tours as Queen Anne cruise ship visits Liverpool

Louise Lewis recently raised an interesting question about whether the distinctive properties of the nine times table in base 10 apply similarly in other number systems. Ian Harley responds by explaining that while quirky patterns do occur in different bases, the multiplier changes accordingly. For instance, in base 7, it is the six times table… Continue reading Multiplying the times table fun with other number bases | Brief letters

Starting next month, a series of enhancements on Wavertree High Street and Picton Road will commence, aiming to improve travel along this important route in Liverpool. These works represent the latest stage in a broader initiative funded through more than £2 million from the Liverpool City Region’s Key Route Network Levelling Up Programme. The scheduled… Continue reading Work to start next month on upgrades to boost safety and accessibility on Wavertree High Street

As the World Cup begins, Liverpool City Council is urging supporters to embrace the excitement of the event while being mindful about when to stop drinking in order to look after themselves and those around them. The campaign, titled ‘Call It! Enjoy More, Drink Less,’ is a collaborative effort involving Merseyside Police, Liverpool John Moores… Continue reading Football fans urged to know their limit as Liverpool promotes safer nights out