NWAS recognised Armed Forces Reserves Day
North West Ambulance Service Trust formally recognised Armed Forces Reserves Day, yesterday, Wednesday 24th June 2026 with NWAS staff who are Armed Forces Reservists and Volunteer Cadet Instructors who serve within the Trust. Reservists give their most precious gift, their time, to serve in the Reserve Forces, balancing civilian life with a military career to […]
Unveiling of the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Memorial Stone
A memorial stone dedicated to the personnel of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and its constituent organisations has been unveiled in St. John’s Gardens in Liverpool City Centre today, Monday 22nd June 2026. The memorial recognises all those members who have served to keep their communities safe since the establishment of the first municipal fire […]
Armed Forces Day 2026
Armed Forces Day takes place on the last Saturday each June, falling this year on 27 June. It is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving personnel to Service families, veterans and cadets. It also marks the culmination of a […]
HMT Lancastria Remembrance 17th June 2026
In June 1940, the Liverpool-Registered Cunard Liner RMS Lancastria departed Princes Landing Stage on a voyage eventually leading to the mouth of the River Loire at St. Naziare in France. The ship’s mission was to embark evacuees from occupied France. A bombing raid by enemy aircraft sank the ship and an estimated 5,000 souls on […]
Rainford Boys’ Brigade and Girls’Association Awards Night 2026!
Last night (17th June 2026) we celebrated the achievements of members of the Rainford Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association during their Awards Night 2026. The Lord-Lieutenant attended and enjoyed having the chance to meet all of the young people and leaders, learn about what they enjoy, skills they’ve developed, what keeps them involved – and […]
Citizenship Ceremony St. George’s Hall
On Sunday 14th June there were two citizenship ceremonies held at St. George’s Hall, with around thirty people including four children being made British Citizens. One young man, around seven years old read his allegiance to The King out so loud, he received a rousing round of applause and apparently he instantly became an honorary […]
Liverpool Scottish Regiment – Rededication
On Sunday the Lord-Lieutenant joined the Liverpool Scottish Regiment for the rededication of the enlarged memorial in St. John’s Gardens. It was a moving and fitting occasion to mark a Regiment of such significant history and impact. We will remember them.
The Queen’s Reading Room Medal: nominations now open.
Do you know someone who has been a reading hero in their community? Is there someone you’d like to see recognised for bringing books to people? We want to hear from and about volunteers who are helping others make room for reading in their lives. The Queen’s Reading Room, the literary charity founded by Her Majesty […]
Merseyside Scouts Wingding 2026
Civic leaders from across Merseyside had a field trip to West Lancashire on Saturday! We joined the Merseyside Scouts Wingding 2026 event at Tawd Vale Adventure Centre, for Squirrel, Beaver and Cub Scouts. With over 1300 people on site, it was a great opportunity to meet young people, volunteers and to even try some of […]
The King’s Birthday Honours
Birthday Honours for Merseyside residents are: CBE: Professor Hilary Ranson OBE: Catherine Elizabeth Murphy Margaret Anne Swinson MBE: Jonathon Dodd Cherry Povall Dr. Deborah Faint Jennifer Swain Chris Howarth Peter Williams Gary Millar Linda Hurst Professor Lakshminarayan Ranganath Neil Bernard Platt Angela Crookall BEM: Roger Walton Alex Rigby Pundrique Sharma Steve Thompson Verity Rhodes Scott […]