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“I’m very grateful that this group exists”: the Liverpool-based Women’s Group on their mission to…

“I’m very grateful that this group exists”: the Liverpool-based Women’s Group on their mission to tackle loneliness

The group, which began as a beginner-friendly running group for women, motivates girls to engage in physical activity whilst becoming part of an all-female community. Five months on, the group has blossomed into a small community, and boasts a combined following of 30,000 on Instagram and TikTok.

Founded by Stephanie Barney, 22, Caitlin Lewing, 21 and Martin Mach, 24 last Septemb
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5 Must-Visit Bars in Liverpool for a Quirky Night on the Town

Liverpool is known for its bustling nightlife and live music scene. There’s a huge range of bars and pubs to choose from across the city. With warmer months finally on the horizon, I’ve compiled a list of tried and tested quirky bars that guarantee a good night out.

Located in Ropewalks, the Merchant provides the perfect mix of chilled day-time drinks or a party into the night. Not only is this party spot neighboured by a pizza parlour, it also has a shaded outdoor space perfect for drinks in t
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Lyme disease: the debilitating disease that ruins people’s lives

“I was taking 21 antibiotic tablets a day for about four months, but they were only making me worse.”

Eoin Shiels thought he had the flu. But as the weeks passed, his symptoms were getting worse: aches and pains, loss of appetite, debilitating fatigue. “I couldn’t keep up with the running in football,” the 25-year-old said. “I was bed bound. I had no energy, my stomach was horrendous. I couldn’t eat much food at all.”

Eoin grew up in Belcoo, a small village in County Fermanagh, Ireland. An act
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‘Room Under The Stairs’ review: Zayn bares all as he heads in a new country direction

Since departing from One Direction in 2015, Zayn Malik has embarked on a solo journey, pursuing a quieter life compared to his earlier years spent on the road. While his former bandmates have continued to tour the world, Zayn only recently played his first ever solo gig at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London, despite releasing three albums since 2016. This fourth album, Room Under The Stairs, is another unexpected manoeuvre from the artist.

Six years in-the-making, Zayn’s new album strays away fro
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The Dark Side of Tanning: Are young people ignoring the rising risks of skin cancer?

TikTok trends and influencers have catalysed the use of sunbeds for young people. With Y2K fashion and cultures making a comeback, is the desire to have a flawless tan more important than health for the younger generation?

While research continues to develop on the dangers of UV rays, the number of skin cancer cases are steadily on the rise, despite efforts to educate the public on the risks of skin cancer.

According to Cancer Research UK, Melanoma, the most serious kind of skin cancer, is bec
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Woman with 'itch' told she had 12 months to live

A woman who went to the doctors with an 'itchy' mole on her back was told she had 12 months to live.

Kirsty Ruddin, 46, first noticed something was wrong back in 2017 when a mole on her back had grown in size and started to itch. She was diagnosed with stage 2B Melanoma and had surgery to remove the mole straight away.

However, just before her five-year anniversary, when she was due to be discharged, she was told she had stage 4 Metastatic Melanoma that had spread to her lungs and left kidney.
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Nando's gave away free gravy that was 'better than KFC'

Nando's gave away hundreds of portions of free food today for a very special reason, and we ended up first in line.

The food chain gave out free portions of peri-chicken and gravy to the first 100 lucky customers to show up at the Liverpool ONE venue, along with other selected venues around the country. This was to celebrate the return of the chain's celebrated peri-chicken gravy for the first time in two years.

The gravy is back on UK menus from tomorrow, May 14.

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Huge development has 'brought 50 businesses' to Merseyside town

A huge new development aimed at revitalising one of Merseyside's busiest roads is now fully let, bringing "50 new businesses" to the area.

Liverpool Road Studios, in Crosby, is a new creative hub and regeneration space that opened its doors back in April after almost four years of planning and development.

The project was led by Next Big Thing Developments (NBTD) who acquired the site back in August 2019 after seeking planning approval from Sefton Council. At the time it was pitched as a "mix-
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Restaurant known for its 'phenomenal food' added to Michelin Guide

A Wirral restaurant known for its "phenomenal food" has been added to the Michelin Guide just months after it opened.

OXA restaurant in Oxton is run by chef Andrew Sheridan, who opened the business back in May. Andrew also runs his flagship fine dining restaurant 8 By Andrew Sheridan on Water Street, Liverpool which was also added to the guide earlier this month.

Located on Rose Mount in Oxton - formerly the site of Restaurant Fraiche - Andrew’s new restaurant “focuses on simplicity, using qua
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Pho is giving away free bowls of food at its Castle Street venue

Pho is giving away free bowls of pho to celebrate the launch of its new venue.

The restaurant is the latest addition to join Castle Street's growing food scene. Situated beside restaurants and stylish bars such as Viva Brazil and Bobo, this will be Pho's second venue in the city centre.

The healthy Vietnamese restaurant, which opened its first Liverpool venue on Bold Street back in 2017, offers a variety of fresh food including pho xao (wok-fried noodles), com tam (broken rice) and pho (Vietna

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