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Family & Kids
'World's first' ice cream drive-in opens not far from Liverpool
Liverpool Family
Visitors can now enjoy ice cream from the comfort of their car
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UK's biggest travelling indoor funfair returns to Liverpool next week with new rides
Things to do Liverpool
Visitors can enjoy new rides as well as traditional fairground favourites like the Dodgems, Ferris Wheel, Carousel and more
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Is the internet becoming too harmful for children and young people?
Family & Kids
ECHO columnist Sarah Sandison looks at how social media could be negatively influencing children
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Ninja Warrior UK adventure park with climbing wall and inflatables opening in Liverpool
Things to do Liverpool
"We are proud to be bringing a Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park to Liverpool"
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Huge interactive dinosaur show coming to Merseyside this summer
things to do kids
Families will be able to immerse themselves in the Jurassic zoo, on the hunt for a missing dinosaur
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I visited Nicholls of Parkgate ice cream parlour and discovered why it's so legendary
Reach Review
The retro ice cream parlour has been loved by generations and now I know why
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Liverpool Lifestyles centres offering free swimming to kids this summer to help with cost of living
Summer holidays
Free swimming in Liverpool to help children stay active and have fun this summer
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Pick your own fruit and veg farms in Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton and nearby
Summer holidays
It's that time of year again - but where are the best places to PYO?
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Kids can eat free or for £1 at Asda, Morrisons, Dunelm and more during the summer holidays
School holidays
Children can eat for free or for as little as £1 at many popular restaurants
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Chester Zoo is giving visitors the chance to experience the zoo at sunset for the first time
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo will be open late for four nights this summer
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Think carefully about how much pocket money you give your children
parents
Helping your children understand money is one of the most important tasks of parenting
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27 life size 'brick' animals including tiger and gorilla to see at Knowsley Safari
Knowsley Safari Park
The hand-built brick animal trail aims to educate visitors about endangered species
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Walt Disney World 2023 deals: How to get the best discounts on Orlando holidays
Disney
There are plenty of ways to save money on your Orlando holiday without losing any of the Disney magic.
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Victorian Christmas Festival with singers, circus acts, food stalls is happening in August
Things to do Liverpool
The festival will kick off on Saturday, August 27
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Things to do Liverpool
57 free things to do with kids in Liverpool
Liverpool families are spoilt for choice for things to do
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Things to do with the kids in Liverpool over the summer holidays
things to do kids
From free things to do to the best outdoor pools, there's plenty to keep the kids busy this summer
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Pantos and Christmas shows taking place in Merseyside in 2022
Christmas
Pantos already announced for Merseyside this year include Aladdin and Little Red Riding Hood
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Nine of the best places to go for ice cream in Merseyside
things to do kids
Try ice cream at Caffe Cream, Paolo and Donato's or The Reader
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Things to do on a rainy day with the kids in Liverpool
things to do kids
Keep the little ones entertained while the weather is dreary
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Things to Do With Kids
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Christmas events
Get your ticket to a magical Christmas with Merseyrail
From shopping and Christmas markets to party nights and pantomimes, discover great ideas for days and nights out this Christmas
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Put a visit to Wayfarers at the top of your list this Christmas
Things to do Liverpool
Enjoy a new and improved Santa's Grotto, pantomime shows and workshops, and a choice of interesting, independent shops
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I returned to the scene of a minor childhood trauma and had a wholesome afternoon in nature
things to do kids
Martin Mere in Burscough is a wonderful resource on our doorstep but I've avoided it for years
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All treats and no tricks - family Halloween activities are just a short train ride away with Merseyrail
Merseyrail
There’s plenty of spooky October events taking place - but one thing that won’t give you a fright is the price of Merseyrail tickets
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach hosting fireworks display for Bonfire Night weekend
things to do kids
Guests are invited to look up at the park's dazzling display of pyrotechnics
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Fun Stuff
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Christmas events
Nine dazzling venues for a memorable Christmas party
These Liverpool-based venues promise to bring the festive cheer this Christmas
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When you wish upon a star - help Disney celebrate its 100th anniversary
Disney
Disney100: The Exhibition is the largest exhibition the Walt Disney Archives has ever created
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Most common 100 surnames in Merseyside and how many people share yours
Fun stuff
Tens of thousands of people share the most popular names
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Man confronts date after 'off putting' incident during meal
Real Life
The woman posted about her date on Reddit to ask for others' opinions
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Exciting family-friendly things to do this Easter holiday - all easily accessible by train
Merseyrail
With low-cost fares and reliable travel to unmissable Easter family events across the Liverpool City Region, Merseyrail invites families to ‘get your spring moving’
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Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer's 'beautifully soft' £19 hoodie that 'washes well'
"Lovely quality, very easy to wear, good choice of colours."
I found a ‘classy’ River Island Christmas party dress that looks ‘way more expensive’ for under £50
River Island
It's official. I've found the ultimate festive occasion dress and I refuse to gatekeep it
Primark shoppers 'need' £3 earrings that look very similar to £520 designer version
shopping
Shoppers shared the Bottega Veneta dupe online
Pink announces return to Anfield stadium in Liverpool 2024
Anfield stadium
P!NK has announced new dates to her Summer Carnival World Tour
I found 10 New Look dresses for £12 each in early Black Friday deal
shopping
New Look is giving shoppers 40% off thousands of products
shopping
Boots shoppers praise £14 redness-correcting cream for 'boosting confidence'
One Boots shopper said: "Honestly when I say this is the best thing I’ve ever tried"
Schuh Black Friday 2023 sale includes UGG, New Balance, Dr Martens, Crocs and Puma
Black Friday
Black Friday 2023 sales are already taking place
Moments captured at high street staple BHS before its final days
History
These photographs were found in our archives
‘Cheeky’ schoolboy with 'complex' condition is Santa Dash special guest
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
This year is the BTR Liverpool Santa Dash's 20th milestone event
Paramount+ UK £3.49 Black Friday streaming deal
Black Friday
The 50% discount for the streaming service is only available for a limited time
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Merseyside Police
Live updates as police put up cordon and air ambulance lands
Officers have blocked off a number of houses as emergency services attend the incident
Transfer ban, points deduction, relegation - Man City punishments decided as Liverpool wait on Premier League
Liverpool FC
Our writers looks at the 115 charges levied at Manchester City and the potential ramifications for the Reds after Everton's 10-point deduction
ITV I'm A Celebrity's Nella Rose show future 'sealed' as fans taken aback by outburst at Fred Sirieix
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
The YouTube star clashed with the First Dates presenter
Ashley Dale's haunting WhatsApp voice notes which helped catch her killers
Ashley Dale
Key strand of evidence was recovered from iPhone discovered beside 28-year-old's lifeless body
Ashley Dale killer Sean Zeisz was called a 'monster' years before murder
Ashley Dale
Short-tempered gangland thug would intimidate and threaten anyone who crossed him
shopping
Boots shoppers praise £14 redness-correcting cream for 'boosting confidence'
One Boots shopper said: "Honestly when I say this is the best thing I’ve ever tried"
What Alexis Mac Allister and Lionel Messi did to stop violence before delayed Brazil vs Argentina game
Liverpool FC
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has criticised the scenes prior to Argentina's win over Brazil
Schuh Black Friday 2023 sale includes UGG, New Balance, Dr Martens, Crocs and Puma
Black Friday
Black Friday 2023 sales are already taking place
All your women's football action packed into Women's Football News - December issue on sale now
Sport
December issue is now on sale
Man refuses to pay £703 Merseyrail fine 'even if it puts him in jail'
Merseyrail
Terry Harrison has been landed with a huge fine after failing to pay for his train ticket
