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BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
Five inner-city gardens in Toxteth show off their colours
Gardens nestled behind Georgian homes and back alleys in an inner city area of Liverpool have been opened up to show off their character and colour to the five urban gardens in Toxteth, some of which have been created by local residents, have been made accessible for tours as part of the national Open Gardens annual of the spaces is an alleyway between two derelict homes that was transformed into a winter garden and recently featured on Gardeners' World on include a private garden behind a Georgian terraced home, and a classically designed Spanish garden at St Philip Neri said the gardens were a "fascinating group, all within the historic heart of Liverpool". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Luke Littler and Natasha Jonas recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Darts phenomenon Luke Littler and boxing world champion Natasha Jonas are among those named in the King's Birthday Honours. Both the PDC world champion, from Warrington, and the Toxteth fighter, are awarded MBEs in the honours list. Jonas, a two-weight champion of the world, followed a glittering amateur career with success in the professional ranks. The 40-year-old has also won World and European Championship medals. READ MORE: Campaigning dad 'cartwheeling in the garden' at King's Birthday Honour READ MORE: Police hunt for rape suspect who failed to attend court She recently highlighted the impact of growing up in Liverpool on her life and career, and said: "Your environment and the people that you surround yourself with are big factors in how successful you can be. In this city, we are driven. If there's one thing that we do well, it is we create athletes and sports stars." Littler, 18, has taken the darts world by storm, reaching the last two PDC finals and winning the 2025 event. His rivalry with Luke Humphries at the top of the sport is reflected in both men receiving MBEs. Elsewhere, figures from the worlds of science, policing and academia were among local names to make the list. Among them were Merseyside Police Constable Mark Hobin, whose charity efforts were recognised with an MBE. Outgoing Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said: "Mark is one of those incredible people who has dedicated a huge portion of his life and service to supporting others through his charitable work." PC Hoban said: "I am incredibly proud and deeply honoured to have been awarded an MBE in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours list. "Over the last 22 years, policing has taught me the values of teamwork, camaraderie, respect, discipline, compassion and inclusion. It has helped me overcome challenges, deal with tragedy and celebrate success. Above all it has taught me about the power of community spirit and cohesion." Hazel Fothergill, executive assistant to the Chief Constable, was awarded an MBE for services to policing. Lancashire & Merseyside ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) Elizabeth Dean. Lately Executive Director, Corporate Development and Delivery, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. For services to Transport. (Liverpool, Merseyside) Zoe Erin Gascoyne. Deputy Director, Offshore Corporate and Wealthy, HM Revenue and Customs. For services to Complex Tax Investigations. (Wirral, Merseyside) Mark King. Founder, Oliver King Foundation. For services to Public Health. (Liverpool, Merseyside) Richard Telford Perry. Head of Northern Engagement, Department for Transport. For services to Transport in the North of England. (Wallasey, Merseyside) Catherine Ann Williams. Co-Founder, National Leasehold Campaign. For services to Housing and to Leaseholder. (Liverpool, Merseyside) Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) The Reverend Peter Martin Abrams. Hospital Chaplain and Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy Manager, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. For services to the community in Merseyside and West Lancashire. (Southport, Merseyside) Robert Gregory Davies. Governor, Bank View High School, Merseyside. For services to Children and Adults with Special Educational Needs. (Liverpool, Merseyside) Hazel Fothergill. Police Staff, Executive Assistant, Merseyside Police. For services to Policing. (Liverpool, Merseyside) Janet Green. For services to Alder Hey Children 's Kidney Fund in Merseyside. (Liverpool, Merseyside) Rachel Sharon Hancocks. Founder, Your Space. For services to Autism in North Wales. (Wirral, Merseyside) Dr Justin Charles David Hill. Lately Chief Executive Officer, YMCA St Helens. For services to the community in Merseyside. (Southport, Merseyside) Mark David Hobin. Police Constable, Merseyside Police. For services to Policing. (St Helens, Merseyside) Amy Hannah James. Intelligence Manager, Home Office. For services to the Protection of Vulnerable People. (Liverpool, Merseyside) Natasha Paula Jonas. For services to Boxing and to the community in Liverpool. (Liverpool, Merseyside) Mohan Singh Kundi. Chair, Sefton Carers Centre. For services to Charity. (Formby, Merseyside) Arthur Roberts. Lately Chair, Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside and Trustee, Community Foundation for Lancashire. For services to the community in Lancashire and Merseyside. (Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire) Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) Dr Christopher Alan Goddard. Consultant in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. For services to the community in Merseyside. (Ormskirk, Lancashire) Dr George Peter Bramham. Acute Care Common Stem Doctor, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Southport General Hospital. For services to the community in Merseyside. (Liverpool, Merseyside) Raymond Guy. Passenger Carrying Vehicle Driving Instructor, Arriva, North West and Wales. For services to Road Safety for Heavy Vehicles. (Liverpool, Merseyside) Karyn Denise Hannaway. For services to Sport and to the community in Sefton. (Liverpool, Merseyside) Martin Johnson. Operating Department Practitioner, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Southport General Hospital. For services to the community in North West England. (Southport, Merseyside) Elizabeth Helen Louise Parsons. Theatre Practitioner, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Southport General Hospital. For services to the community in Merseyside. (Liverpool, Merseyside) Paul Smith. Senior Paramedic Team Leader, North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust. For services to the community in Merseyside. (Southport, Merseyside) Catherine Anne Stanley. Chief Executive, Huntington's Disease Association. For services to People with Huntington's Disease. (Liverpool, Merseyside) Lisa Marie Vint. For services to Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention in Merseyside. (Prescot, Merseyside) THE ROYAL VICTORIAN ORDER CVO Mark Francis Whitlock Blundell. Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside. (Merseyside) Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) Arthur Roberts. Lately Chair, Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside and Trustee, Community Foundation for Lancashire. For services to the community in Lancashire and Merseyside. (Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire) Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) Dr Christopher Alan Goddard. Consultant in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. For services to the community in Merseyside. (Ormskirk, Lancashire) Cheshire ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) Nicholas Michael William Smallwood FREng. Lately Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure and Projects Authority. For services to Infrastructure and Project Delivery. (Malpas, Cheshire) Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) Lisa Fathers. Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Bright Futures Educational Trust. For services to Education. (Warrington, Cheshire) Katie Kendrick. Councillor, Cheshire West and Cheshire Council and Co-Founder, National Leasehold Campaign. For services to Housing and Leaseholders. (Ellesmere Port, Cheshire) Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) Jack Adrian Caine. UK Lead Volunteer for People, Scouts UK. For services to Young People. (Crewe, Cheshire) Sue Graves. Children's Author. For services to Children with Special Educational Needs. (Chester, Cheshire) Luke Humphries. For services to Darts. (Crewe, Cheshire) Jane Kenyon. Founder, Girls Out Loud. For services to Gender Equality for Women and Girls. (Knutsford, Cheshire) Luke Littler. For services to Darts. (Warrington, Cheshire) Dr Vicki Bryony Livesey (Vicki Bryony Worswick). Director, UK Research and Innovation. For services to Industrial Decarbonisation, Carbon Capture and Storage and Net Zero. (Chester, Cheshire) Ian John Potts. District Commissioner, South West Cheshire Scouts and Group Scout Leader, 26th South West Cheshire Scouts. For services to Young People. (Nantwich, Cheshire) Michael Llowarch Warburton Flower Viscount Ashbrook. For services to Charity and the community in Cheshire. (Northwich, Cheshire) Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) Kathryn Burgess. Founder, Cheshire Girls Football League. For services to Girls Football in Mid Cheshire. (Northwich, Cheshire) Paul Kinnersley Nixon. For services to Ukrainian Refugees. (Macclesfield, Cheshire) Stuart Campbell Plaskett. Crew Manager, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. For services to Charity. (Knutsford, Cheshire) HOME OFFICE KING'S POLICE MEDAL (KPM) David Mark Thomason. Detective Sergeant, Cheshire Constabulary. (Cheshire) ALSO Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) Marjorie Dutton. Lead Volunteer Akela, Dane Valley Scout Group. For services to Young People and the community in Congleton, Cheshire. (Liversedge, West Yorkshire)
Irish Daily Mirror
30-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Premier League legend amasses huge net worth with impressive property empire
A former Liverpool striker has amassed a substantial fortune after building an impressive property empire over the past few decades. The player in question had two stints at Anfield, netting a staggering 183 goals during his tenure at the club. He also had spells with Leeds United, Manchester City and Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2012. The forward would have pocketed a significant sum from his football contracts but has also been raking in millions off the pitch. He began investing when he was just a teenager and has accumulated a diverse portfolio of properties. A few years ago, he even established his own academy to educate budding investors through workshops and courses. The player in question is, of course, former Liverpool and England sharpshooter Robbie Fowler. He is believed to be worth more than £31million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, making him wealthier than current Reds stars like Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker, reports the Express. Fowler didn't wait until the end of his career to build his property empire, featuring on the Sunday Times Rich List twice while he was still playing. At one point, he was even labelled the 'richest sportsman living in Britain' by The Observer. Reflecting on his investment journey back in 2015, Fowler revealed that former Liverpool captain Graeme Souness was responsible for sowing the initial seed. Fowler has opened up about his accidental journey into property investment, revealing to The Guardian: "I started investing in property almost by accident," and "Graeme Souness put me in touch with a financial adviser who advised me to go into property." The Liverpool legend also shared the dynamics of his partnership with his wife, saying, "Since then, and I'm not embarrassed to admit this, it's my wife who's the one who has been wearing the trousers. She's the boss. She did it all while I was playing. Basically I go out and earn the money. She's happy with that concept." While Fowler's property portfolio is largely centred around Liverpool, he remains tight-lipped about the exact number of properties he owns, stating, "I've got more than 10. I'm a private person. I don't like to disclose everything." Despite his success, Fowler maintains a down-to-earth approach influenced by his Toxteth upbringing, insisting that he doesn't exploit his tenants: "Some people can't afford to buy, so as a landlord you are providing a benefit for other people," and "You are providing a service. Some landlords have been greedy, but you certainly won't get that from me after the upbringing I had in Liverpool."
