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1 month ago | 
bbc.com | Lindsey Prosser |Gemma Sherlock
'Our Iftar is turning strangers into friends'Lindsey Prosser & Gemma SherlockBBCShaykh Adam Kelwick said events like these bring people togetherA Muslim leader who embraced protesters in the aftermath of the Southport attacks has spoken of the importance of "turning strangers into friends". Shaykh Adam Kelwick joined Lancashire's Muslim community at the Preston Iftar - the fast-breaking evening meal in Ramadan - for a gathering to bring people of all faiths together.
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Nov 23, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Lindsey Prosser |Jonny Humphries
Colin Usher said his properties can offer almost zero energy prices while not compromising on living standards [BBC]Generate Key TakeawaysAn architect whose home runs on the equivalent power of a lightbulb has designed low energy properties which are sending electricity back to the National Grid. A four-bedroom house and a pair of two-bedroom apartments in West Kirby, Wirral, designed by Colin Usher have now been completed and are occupied by tenants.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Gemma Sherlock |Tom Walker |Lindsey Prosser
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
aol.com | Gemma Sherlock |Tom Walker |Lindsey Prosser
August 6, 2024 at 12:56 PMThe bottom floor of the library was gutted by fire [BBC]People living in a community that was hit by mass disorder over the weekend have said they "will not let hate win". More than £134,000 has been raised so far by those living in Walton, Liverpool, after a group of up to 300 people set fire to Spellow Lane Library Hub on Saturday evening. The library, on County Road, opened last year to serve deprived communities in Walton.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Gemma Sherlock |Tom Walker |Lindsey Prosser
Gemma Sherlock, Tom Walker & Lindsey Prosser - BBC News, MerseysideAugust 6, 2024 at 1:56 PM·3 min readPeople living in a community that was hit by mass disorder over the weekend have said they "will not let hate win". More than £134,000 has been raised so far by those living in Walton, Liverpool, after a group of up to 300 people set fire to Spellow Lane Library Hub on Saturday evening. The library, on County Road, opened last year to serve deprived communities in Walton.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Lindsey Prosser
Memories of Cunard's 'spiritual home' in LiverpoolCunardThe sight of Cunard cruise ships at Liverpool's Pier Head used to be a familiar sight, says the head of the Maritime MuseumPeople in Liverpool are sharing their memories of Cunard Line as the city is set to stage the naming ceremony for the cruise company's newest ship. The Queen Anne will be named in Liverpool, where Cunard started its transatlantic route in 1840 and went on to take millions of passengers to North America.
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May 31, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Lindsey Prosser
School where pupils with learning disabilities thriveBBC"We want all of the pupils to be happy and fulfilled," says Emma Houldcroft, head teacher at Royal Manchester SchoolA charity providing education to children and young adults with complex learning difficulties and disabilities says there is no "ceiling" when it comes to aspirations for its students. The Seashell Trust runs the Royal Manchester School, which is rated as outstanding by government inspectors, and the Royal Manchester College.
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Apr 17, 2024 | 
bbc.co.uk | Lindsey Prosser
A man who swam an "ice mile" to help fund his friend's cancer treatment has said he "absolutely loved it". Matt Starr, from Wallasey, took on the challenge on behalf of his friend Joe McMillan, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2021. The experienced cold water swimmer trained for six months to do the swim in water temperatures below 5C. He said he had been inspired by Mr McMillan's approach to the challenges he has faced since being diagnosed.
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Mar 14, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Lindsey Prosser
An overnight promenade parking ban is being introduced after a van hire firm was criticised for leaving dozens of its vehicles on a Wirral waterfront. West Wallasey Car and Van Hire apologised for parking up to 100 vehicles on King's Parade in New Brighton and Wallasey. It angered residents who said it had caused a blight on the town and left them struggling to park. Wirral Council said the ban will come into force next month.
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Mar 4, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Lindsey Prosser
New unit to treat sickle cell disease opens in ManchesterBy Lindsey ProsserBBC News, ManchesterBBCDr Joseph Sharif works as a consultant haematologist on the new unitThe country's first unit for patients with sickle cell disease has opened in a bid to speed up access to treatment. The unit at Manchester Royal Infirmary will treat patients from Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria.
