Nick Owen, former breakfast telly presenter with Anne Diamond and now an irritant on BBC MIDLANDS TODAY. If still unaware, I congratulate you! And he is or was Chairman of Luton Town fc.
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I avoid all breakfast broadcasting, too cheery for me when I am not fully conscious!
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Im the same, normally its radio 4 in the morning, but I'm also Covid weary too, so that can get switched off rather fast as well . Birdsong is nice in the morning 
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Nick Owen is a smug BBC presenter ( there's loads of them) on our local news who never stops telling us he's a Luton Town supporter which is truly fascinating to people in the West Midlands. If you are a glutton for more punishment its followed by the One Show which is a 30 minute advert for stuff coming up on the Beeb or some actor or whatever promoting themselves, however thats when the dog gets its evening stroll.
The One show, forever banned from my screen. A total waste of Broadcasting effort designed, I guess, to replace Wogan as a chit chat with someone seeking publicity. As with rollo, my Peggy gets some quality bonding time at 7pm if we are not already in bed! I retire early, 4pm is when I am ready to drop exhausted! Simply drained of energy. As for Nick Owen, his accent does not sit well, a southerner presenting West Midlands news with his round vowels. Residents of Sedgeley or Balsall Heath probably cannot understand him.
Does that render me a racist?
Does that render me a racist?
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The new " Spine building " for the Royal College of Physicians HQ in the north is now open in the Paddington area of the city.
e're incredibly excited to announce that The Spine, the new northern home of the RCP, is now officially open! Based in #PaddingtonVillage
@KQLiverpool
, The Spine is designed to be 1 of the healthiest buildings in the world
Learn more about The Spine: https://rcplondon.ac.uk/about-us/what-we-do/we-ve-moved-rcp-spine…
KQ Liverpool and 5 others
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e're incredibly excited to announce that The Spine, the new northern home of the RCP, is now officially open! Based in #PaddingtonVillage
@KQLiverpool
, The Spine is designed to be 1 of the healthiest buildings in the world
KQ Liverpool and 5 others
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Looks like a good building to see amongst the usual concrete and brick offerings.
I like it!
I like it!
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Cruising is returning, Celebrity Cruise Lines " Silhouette " was here yesterday MSC and Fred Olsen operating this year, next year Hapag LLoyd and Hurtigruten will offer departures too. ( article from " The Guide "
Borealis set sail on her first cruise with Fred. Olsen on Monday, to a backdrop of fireworks put together by Liverpool Cruise Terminal.
During the three-day cruise, Borealis offered scenic sailing of northerly British Isles, including Fingal’s Cave, Dutchman’s Cap and the Sound of Mull.
Cruise Conservationists from marine wildlife charity ORCA were also on board, helping guests to spot whales and other marine mammals and conducting their own vital research into wildlife populations.
In total the team, with help from guests, spotted more than 200 common and bottlenose dolphins, as well as minke whales, grey seals and harbour porpoises.
“Of course the biggest compliments have been for our crew, and being back together you realise it really is all about the people. Even behind face masks, our crew and returning guests have been able to recognise one another and it has been great to see everyone exchanging well wishes.
“It is a real pleasure to be back at sea, doing what we do best – sailing our own course and looking after our guests.”
“The food is always gorgeous and you have got such a choice, from Indian to the Far East, back to home… anything you want.
“We’ve had beautiful weather. The scenery is beautiful, and so varied. We were so lucky, there was a whole pod of dolphins following us, playing with the ship. That’s exactly what we wanted to see.”
Steve Jones, Head of Partnerships at ORCA and who has been leading the Cruise Conservationist Programme on board Borealis, said:
“The guest engagement has been absolutely fantastic. We have had hundreds of guests come to see us. We are enjoying the amazing viewing platform at the front of the ship, which is perfect for spotting marine wildlife and capturing the great scenery.
“British waters are great for wildlife spotting, especially at this time of year. When we were sailing by Fingal’s Cave we had a group of around 30 bottlenose dolphins, with calves, follow the ship for around 45 minutes. It’s so unusual to have an encounter with dolphins that long, it was a real privilege.
“Not only has this been great for guests to witness, but it has played an important role in our own research on whales and dolphins, which is invaluable to us. We can’t wait to see what we spot on the rest of our sailings with Fred. Olsen!”
The Maiden Voyage will be followed by a series of cruises around the British Isles over the coming summer months, including scenic-only sailings and those with ports of call, with Borealis to sail exclusively from Liverpool for the remainder of the year.
Borealis was purchased by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in the summer of 2020, along with sister ship Bolette, as the line looked to strengthen and evolve for its return to cruising.
https://theguideliverpool.com/every...entral-something-for-everyone-under-one-roof/
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ship Borealis returns to Liverpool as she completes her inaugural sailing
08/07/2021‘Amazing’, ‘beautiful’ and ‘wonderful’ were just some of the words used to describe Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new ship Borealis as she returned into Liverpool today at the end of her Maiden Voyage.
Borealis set sail on her first cruise with Fred. Olsen on Monday, to a backdrop of fireworks put together by Liverpool Cruise Terminal.
During the three-day cruise, Borealis offered scenic sailing of northerly British Isles, including Fingal’s Cave, Dutchman’s Cap and the Sound of Mull.
In total the team, with help from guests, spotted more than 200 common and bottlenose dolphins, as well as minke whales, grey seals and harbour porpoises.
Thomas Rennesland, Hotel Operations Director at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, who was on board for the sailing, said:
“The atmosphere on board has been wonderful. We have received some fantastic feedback from our guests saying they loved Borealis as soon as they stepped on board, and they have really enjoyed exploring the ship for the first time.“Of course the biggest compliments have been for our crew, and being back together you realise it really is all about the people. Even behind face masks, our crew and returning guests have been able to recognise one another and it has been great to see everyone exchanging well wishes.
“It is a real pleasure to be back at sea, doing what we do best – sailing our own course and looking after our guests.”
Guest Rosemary Tyler, who was enjoying her 19th cruise with Fred. Olsen, said:
“It’s a Maiden Voyage, which is something you very rarely get to experience! I wanted to see the lovely new ship. It’s amazing, beautiful. It’s a wonderful ship, and of course the crew are absolutely immaculate. This has been worth the wait.“The food is always gorgeous and you have got such a choice, from Indian to the Far East, back to home… anything you want.
“We’ve had beautiful weather. The scenery is beautiful, and so varied. We were so lucky, there was a whole pod of dolphins following us, playing with the ship. That’s exactly what we wanted to see.”
Steve Jones, Head of Partnerships at ORCA and who has been leading the Cruise Conservationist Programme on board Borealis, said:
“The guest engagement has been absolutely fantastic. We have had hundreds of guests come to see us. We are enjoying the amazing viewing platform at the front of the ship, which is perfect for spotting marine wildlife and capturing the great scenery.
“British waters are great for wildlife spotting, especially at this time of year. When we were sailing by Fingal’s Cave we had a group of around 30 bottlenose dolphins, with calves, follow the ship for around 45 minutes. It’s so unusual to have an encounter with dolphins that long, it was a real privilege.
“Not only has this been great for guests to witness, but it has played an important role in our own research on whales and dolphins, which is invaluable to us. We can’t wait to see what we spot on the rest of our sailings with Fred. Olsen!”
The Maiden Voyage will be followed by a series of cruises around the British Isles over the coming summer months, including scenic-only sailings and those with ports of call, with Borealis to sail exclusively from Liverpool for the remainder of the year.
Borealis was purchased by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in the summer of 2020, along with sister ship Bolette, as the line looked to strengthen and evolve for its return to cruising.
For further information on Borealis, click here. Book online, call our Reservations team on 0800 0355 242 (Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm), or contact your ABTA travel agent.
https://theguideliverpool.com/every...entral-something-for-everyone-under-one-roof/
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UNESCO has withdrawn their world heritage status from the famous Liverpool Waterfront. The feeling in the city and I tend to agree, is good riddance. All this organisation has done is block any redevelopment ( including the new Everton stadium) along the Mersey Waterfront. There are old unused dock in that area which are prime development land, which are continually blocked by Unesco. The city isn't a museum it needs to grow and go forward. So nice knowing you Unesco, but im not sure you have been much help.
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Some more about todays announcement..
World Heritage ‘was as useful as a chocolate teapot’
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Business leaders across Liverpool city region have told LBN the city will continue to prosper without World Heritage Status with one saying he was ‘absolutely delighted’ at the decision. Tony McDonough reports
Business leaders in Liverpool region have reacted bullishly to the city being stripped of its World Heritage Status (WHS) with some declaring ‘we are better off without it’.
A decade-old dispute between Liverpool and UNESCO, which oversees more than 1,000 World Heritage Sites across the world, came to a head on Wednesday morning when senior officials voted to delete the city from the list.
UNESCO, which awarded Liverpool WHS in 2004 in respect of its history as a global maritime powerhouse, was unhappy at proposed developments on the waterfront. Approval for Everton FC’s £500m stadium at Bramley Moore Dock proved to be the final straw. UNESCO had said the scheme was “totally unacceptable”.
Both Liverpool Mayor Joanne Anderson and Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram related with dismay to the decision. Ms Anderson said she was “gutted” while Mr Rotheram said the decision by UNESCO was a “retrograde step”.
However, both also put forward the view that Liverpool’s economic renaissance would continue apace without WHS. Ms Anderson said: “That is the journey Liverpool is on. Today’s decision does not alter the course of that journey. In fact, today’s decision only makes me and my team more determined to ensure we reach our goals.”
And a number of business leaders breathed a sigh of relief that the long-running saga was finally at an end. On Wednesday morning low-cost airline Ryanair offered a huge vote of confidence to the city by announcing 10 new European routes over the coming months.
Peel L&P, which is overseeing the multi-billion regeneration of both the Liverpool and Wirral waterfront, vowed its work would continue.
Chris Capes, director of development for Peel L&P’s Liverpool Waters, said: “UNESCO’s decision to remove Liverpool from its list of World Heritage Sites is very disappointing . Without the World Heritage Site status, however, Liverpool’s rich history remains.
“Regeneration for this part of the city is vital and, like our partners across the city region, we are focused on delivering it – creating new homes, commercial space, amenities, public realm, leisure facilities and key infrastructure on previously disused brownfield land.
“We will show the world that regeneration and the protection of Liverpool’s heritage can happen together.”
The news of the deletion was welcomed by Frank McKenna, chief executive of business lobby group Downtown in Business and a long-time critic of UNESCO. He told LBN: “World Heritage Status was as useful as a chocolate teapot.
“I am absolutely delighted today to hear the news that UNESCO has deleted Liverpool from its list of World Heritage Sites. This gives the city a great opportunity to attract more investors and makes to more challenging for those people who want to turn Liverpool into ‘bungalow city’.
“This really is great news. WHS is a vanity badge that should have been given back years ago. This really is a day when we should be celebrating. Do not underestimate the positive impact this will have on Liverpool’s future.”
from LBN
The shackles are off, go for it Liverpool!!
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Better off without !!Yeah UP YOURS UNESCO
Unesco, being a United Nations creature, is by nature a Mother Hen. It latches upon a project and expects total compliance in return for resources. Liverpool has chosen to be a willfull child and has been consigned to the Naughty Step.
Oh Diddums!!
Oh Diddums!!
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We are delighted to announce our recent acquisition of Martins Bank Building this late July, 2021 and begin immediate plans to restore and reopen this historic building' #Liverpool https://kinrise.com/martins-bank-building-liverpool…
Martins Bank Building, Liverpool’s Iconic Grade II* listed building situated on 4 Water Street. Designed by Herbert Rowse and opened in 1932, Martins has been described as Rowse's "masterpiece... and among the very best interwar classical buildings in the country".
We are delighted to announce our recent acquisition of Martins Bank Building this late July, 2021 and begin immediate plans to restore and reopen this historic building.
Follow our renovation journey through the link below and on Martins instagram account.
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Martins Bank Building, Liverpool’s Iconic Grade II* listed building situated on 4 Water Street. Designed by Herbert Rowse and opened in 1932, Martins has been described as Rowse's "masterpiece... and among the very best interwar classical buildings in the country".
We are delighted to announce our recent acquisition of Martins Bank Building this late July, 2021 and begin immediate plans to restore and reopen this historic building.
Follow our renovation journey through the link below and on Martins instagram account.
( from Twitter / Kinrise.com )
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As part of a £140m expansion of the Liverpool2 deep water terminal, Peel Ports has installed four new cranes at the Port of Liverpool and is creating 150 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports
New cranes installed at Liverpool2 at the Port of Liverpool
Four new cranes are now installed at the Port of Liverpool as part of a £140m upgrade of the Liverpool2 terminal.
Opened in 2016, the £400m Liverpool2 terminal was a game-changer for the port, giving it the capacity to handle 95% of the world’s biggest container vessels. The upgrade of the facility will also see the creation of 150 jobs.
Port owner Peel Ports says the installation of the four new operational cantilever rail-mounted gantry (CRMG) cranes also sees the opening up an additional 15 acres of yard capacity. The expansion is being delivered in partnership with global terminal business, Terminal Investment Limited Sarl (TiL).
David Huck, managing director at Peel Ports, said: “This significant project milestone demonstrates our continued investment in our customers and response to the Port of Liverpool’s growth trajectory as we increase our capacity and market share further.
“The majority of the UK and Ireland live closer to the Port of Liverpool than to Felixstowe, London and Southampton, and this represents a catchment of more than 35m people.
“The Port of Liverpool’s strategic location provides reliable access to major import and export centres at the heart of the UK, and an unrivalled connectivity to Ireland via our Irish Sea hub.”
Intended to help increase throughput and productivity at the port, the new cranes join 12 existing CRMGs and eight ship-to-shore (STS) cranes at Liverpool2, all of which were supplied by Chinese manufacturer, Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (ZPMC) and delivered in phase one of the project.
From mid-September 2021, work on the third and final phase of the landside project is expected to be fully commissioned. This will see an additional five acres of yard capacity and another six CRMG’s come online, which will total 10 CRMG’s and 20 acres of yard capacity in this second phase.
This will be supported by more than 150 new skilled jobs on Merseyside, with 90 new people already recruited, trained and deployed this year.
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As part of a £140m expansion of the Liverpool2 deep water terminal, Peel Ports has installed four new cranes at the Port of Liverpool and is creating 150 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports
Four new cranes are now installed at the Port of Liverpool as part of a £140m upgrade of the Liverpool2 terminal.
Opened in 2016, the £400m Liverpool2 terminal was a game-changer for the port, giving it the capacity to handle 95% of the world’s biggest container vessels. The upgrade of the facility will also see the creation of 150 jobs.
Port owner Peel Ports says the installation of the four new operational cantilever rail-mounted gantry (CRMG) cranes also sees the opening up an additional 15 acres of yard capacity. The expansion is being delivered in partnership with global terminal business, Terminal Investment Limited Sarl (TiL).
David Huck, managing director at Peel Ports, said: “This significant project milestone demonstrates our continued investment in our customers and response to the Port of Liverpool’s growth trajectory as we increase our capacity and market share further.
“The majority of the UK and Ireland live closer to the Port of Liverpool than to Felixstowe, London and Southampton, and this represents a catchment of more than 35m people.
“The Port of Liverpool’s strategic location provides reliable access to major import and export centres at the heart of the UK, and an unrivalled connectivity to Ireland via our Irish Sea hub.”
Intended to help increase throughput and productivity at the port, the new cranes join 12 existing CRMGs and eight ship-to-shore (STS) cranes at Liverpool2, all of which were supplied by Chinese manufacturer, Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (ZPMC) and delivered in phase one of the project.
From mid-September 2021, work on the third and final phase of the landside project is expected to be fully commissioned. This will see an additional five acres of yard capacity and another six CRMG’s come online, which will total 10 CRMG’s and 20 acres of yard capacity in this second phase.
This will be supported by more than 150 new skilled jobs on Merseyside, with 90 new people already recruited, trained and deployed this year.
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Spotted today while stuck in traffic...Cunard Queen Elizabeth .
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Peek of new Brian Epstein Statue in Central Liverpool .
Epstein's death tomorrow,
@epsteinlegacy
are unveiling a statue of Brian in the city centre of Liverpool
Read more: http://bit.ly/38xkYDG
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Epstein's death tomorrow,
@epsteinlegacy
are unveiling a statue of Brian in the city centre of Liverpool
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CONGRATULATIONS TO LIVERPOOL FOR BEING HOST CITY OF EUROVISION 2023
When do the tickets go on sale, get ready for Brum X, i'm coming to party
Saturday 13th May 2023
When do the tickets go on sale, get ready for Brum X, i'm coming to party
Saturday 13th May 2023
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