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World Brain Day (July 22nd ) – NHS neurosurgeon reveals the five things everyone with Epilepsy should know about their brain

Across the UK, more than 633,000 people are living with Epilepsy, with almost 29,000 new diagnoses every year. Yet, despite affecting around one in every 100 people, many still think…

FREE EARLY YEARS STORYTELLING EVENT THIS AUGUST!

A free, fun and interactive storytelling and creative workshop is coming to Kingsley & Co bookshop in Bootle on Saturday 8th August! Dr. Denise Wright’s Disgusting And Delicious Shapes with…

THE WIRRAL SKIN CARE BRAND HELPING WOMEN WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS!

For many people, skincare is about appearance. For Dr. Kate Blundell, it became something far deeper — a way to restore confidence, support wellbeing and give back to women silently…

CHILDREN CAN BECOME AUTHORS THANKS TO HARPER’S BIG IDEA!

Nine-year-old Harper Hawthorne, from Wirral, has created a groundbreaking concept with her dad that enables children to become published authors. Story Wizard is an exciting new platform that gives children…

PAFA CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF SAFEGUARDING FAMILIES!

For the past decade, PAFA (Parenting Assessments For All) has been transforming lives across the UK from its Wirral base, providing one of the most important yet least understood services…

NEW FITNESS & WELLBEING STUDIO BRINGS SOMETHING NEW TO LIVERPOOL!

A new community-focused fitness and wellbeing studio is opening its doors on Walton Road in Kirkdale, bringing together the growing popularity of kettlebell training with yoga, Pilates, breathwork, sauna, cold…

THE CHRONIC HEALTH BUSINESS COACH HELPING WOMEN EXCEED!

Laura Fox knows first-hand what it feels like to have your entire world turned upside down by invisible illness. Now, after years of pain, uncertainty and rebuilding her own life,…

Darude brings together a standout cast of producers for the ‘Feel The Beat’ remixes!

Darude brings together a standout cast of producers for the ‘Feel The Beat’ remixes! Featuring remixes from Ilan Bluestone, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Emily Nash, Nilsix, EM11 (HE.SHE.THEY), and Junkkataxi, released via…

WIRRAL WOMAN’S AWE-INSPIRING JOURNEY INTO SHAMANISM

When most people think about shamanism, they usually picture tribal people dancing around a fire and chanting to the Gods. Not a woman living on the outskirts of West Kirby,…

THE STROKE SURVIVOR MAKING TRAVEL DREAMS COME TRUE!

A multiple stroke survivor from Galway is making people’s travel dreams come true by showing people how to travel for less and creating bespoke holidays for them. Using her own…

Britain’s Water Confidence Divide: Why Where You Live Could Be Affecting How Much Water You Drink

New research reveals huge regional differences in tap water satisfaction, with Edinburgh ranked highest and Bexley lowest, while 85% of Britons admit they alter their tap water before drinking it…

Skin Expert Advice For Heatwave SPF!

Whether you’re loving or loathing the heatwave, one non-negotiable if SPF, and Kimberley Medd, Head of Clinic, Face The Future, has advice about sun safety that no one should skip!…

North Shields Dentists Swap Drills for Ironman Challenge to Raise Funds for Percy Hedley Foundation

Two dentists from North Shields are swapping drills for running shoes as they prepare to take on the Copenhagen Ironman – a gruelling test of endurance, determination and resilience –…

United Against Knife Crime: New National Pledge launched for Knife Crime Awareness Week 2026

Ben Kinsella Trust announces that Knife Crime Awareness Week (18 – 24th May) will run alongside National Police Chiefs’ Council Sceptre Week, the twice-yearly national policing initiative that sees forces…

Six-Figure Investment Transforms Historic North Shields Dental Practice

A North Shields dental practice has introduced state-of-the-art advanced digital dentistry technology as part of a six-figure refurbishment programme. The innovative expansion and development have been completed at Union Quay…

GAME-CHANGING LAGER REDEFINES THE FUTURE OF BEER

A new revolutionary low-calorie lager (that actually tastes amazing) is set to shake up the global beer market. The experts at ROLEY’S have discovered a new brewing science that reduces…

Valentine’s week triggers surge in next‑day delivery demand for warehousing and logistics

Valentine’s week (8-15 Feb 2026) saw searches for “next day delivery” hit their highest level of the year so far, putting logistics at the frontline of consumer demand and customer…

Top performing Mazda dealers recognised at annual All Stars awards

Awards celebrate Mazda’s top performing dealerships and individuals within its UK network. Edwards Mazda and Romford Mazda secure top spot in Sales and Aftersales leagues respectively. For the third consecutive…

SUB-ZERO PAIN PEAK: Britain’s Winter Deep Freeze Pushes Chronic Sufferers Out Of Work

33% REPORT PERSISTENT PAIN AS SUB-ZERO WINTER SPELLS INTENSIFY FLARE-UPS January temperatures plunged below −10°C in multiple UK regions, reaching −14.7°C in Scotland on 8–9 January, as Arctic cold snaps…

AI running plans are guidebooks, not rulebooks, warns physiotherapist, as injuries spike due to below-standard AI training apps

86% of AI‑generated training plans were rated below expert standard when minimal runner information was provided Research shows that increasing the distance of a long run by more than 10%…

Candlelighters issues guidance on symptoms for International Childhood Cancer Day.

Yorkshire children’s cancer charity Candlelighters has published advice on how to spot the symptoms of childhood cancer, as part of International Childhood Cancer Day on Sunday February 15th. Emily Wragg…

Suicide touching lives of nearly one in three Scots, new figures show

Nearly one in three people surveyed (29%) in Scotland say they or a family member have been affected by suicide, according to a new survey by SOS Silence of Suicide.…

Flu hospitalisations set to surge: new data reveals why this winter could be the worst in a decade

As the UK is set to face the worst flu season in a decade, experts are warning that the early surge and crisis-level NHS pressures point to an underlying and…

£2.5m refurbishment means major holiday brand is set for the future

An eight-month project to futureproof the North East headquarters of a major holiday brand has been completed by one of the region’s newest independent firms of building surveyors. Lantern Building…

Scottish psychologist expert shares her personal ADHD journey for Awareness Month

Scottish psychologist expert shares her personal ADHD journey for Awareness Month This ADHD Awareness Month, Sarah Gallacher, Clinical Director at The Purple House Clinic Edinburgh and Falkirk, is opening up…