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About Author: Rachael Bentham, JMU Journalism
Posts by Rachael Bentham, JMU Journalism
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Review: Evita at the Liverpool Empire
A rags to riches tale combining politics, fame and love, Evita hits the high notes at the Empire Theatre in Liverpool.
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Izzy’s Disney dream can come true
A brave toddler battling an extremely rare form of Anaemia is being taken to Disneyland Florida thanks to fundraisers.
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Hat maker goes for gold in Dubai
A Liverpool milliner took her talents to the richest horse race in the world in Dubai, catching the media’s attention.
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Costume shop stars on Channel 4
Staff at a family-run fancy dress shop in Liverpool have become the stars of a Channel 4 television show.
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Dance treatment for dementia
Dementia sufferers attended a performance of Indian, Chinese and contemporary dance to help treat the disease.
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Wallasey man dies in balloon tragedy
Merseyside visual artist Joe Bampton was among the victims of the Egypt hot air balloon crash which killed 19 people.
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Funding for young entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs in Liverpool are being helped via a government scheme chaired by former Dragon’s Den star James Caan.
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Child wheelchair waiting times reduced
Disabled children could receive wheelchairs on the same day of their assessment under a new initiative in the city.
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Review: The Room movie at Fact
It’s not every day that you’re sat in the pictures dealing with plastic spoons on the back of the head… and you really don’t mind.
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Students learn blind fitness skills
Bootle sports students have been taught new skills to deliver exercise and fitness to people who are visually impaired.
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UK’s first gay wedding show in city
The first ever National Gay Wedding Show will be held in Liverpool in support of marriage for all couples regardless of sexuality.
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Child’s song for Hillsborough victims
An 11-year-old songwriter who was touched by the Hillsborough Justice Campaign has written her own tribute song in honour of the cause.
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Crosby’s year captured on camera
A committed photographer has completed a year-long blog capturing the changing faces of Crosby.
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Teen wins world powerlifting medal
A 16-year-old junior strongman from Liverpool has won a silver medal in the World Powerlifting Championships.
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Cave paintings are world first for city
An exhibition of ancient Chinese cave paintings came to Liverpool, making it the first city outside of China to showcase the art.
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Abandoned puppies donated £15,000
Animal lovers have raised nearly £15,000 for two abandoned puppies that were left covered in chemicals in a Bootle park.
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Fast and Furious filming in town
Fast and Furious 6 film fans were out in force as Hollywood came to Liverpool on a movie shoot.
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The rise of vintage stores in Liverpool
An increasing demand for garments from yesteryear has led to a sudden rise in vintage shops and fairs in Liverpool.