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Micro-stories
Comments, snippets, and stories close to home and across the world to prompt your interest.
“All together”, creation is a cry. But many powerful people do not hear this cry: the wealth of the earth is in the hands of a few, very few, increasingly concentrated – unjustly – in the hands of those who often do not want to hear the groaning of the earth and the poor.
December 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Located on the famous Liverpool waterfront, next to the M&S Bank Arena and the Royal Albert Dock, the Wheel of Liverpool is a striking Ferris wheel that has become a symbol of modern Liverpool.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The medieval church attached profound importance to the solstices and equinoxes as signs of God's power over time and the created world.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Church recognises in each of them the face of Christ and recalls the constant teaching of Sacred Scripture:

“I was a stranger, and you welcomed me”- (Mt 25:35)

www.caritas.org/statement/i...
International Migrants Day: Many Stories, many lives, one community
On International Migrants Day, Caritas Internationalis, together with RED CLAMOR and RAEMH, issues a joint statement calling for the protection of migrants’ rights and dignity. Strengthening the Legal Status of Migrants to Build Inclusive and Cohesive Societies. International Migrants Day invites us to recognise the major contributions of migrants to host societies. The rise of […]
www.caritas.org
December 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Chine MacDonald is Director of Theos. She was previously Head of Community Fundraising and Public Engagement at Christian Aid. She has 16 years’ experience in journalism, media and communications across faith, media and international development organisations.
www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/202...
Theos Wrapped 2025: A new political landscape, leadership, and rumours of revival
To round off another eventful year in religion and public life, Director Chine McDonald looks back on 2025 from our perspective. 11/12/2025
www.theosthinktank.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We are honoured to sponsor the Southport Champion Award and celebrate those who have made a big impact in the community.
We look forward to an evening of celebrations and wish the best of luck to all nominees!
www.halliwelljones.co.uk/news/halliw...
News | Halliwell Jones Kia Confirms The Grand Pride of Sefton Awards…
We are delighted to announce that we will return as a sponsor of the Grand Pride of Sefton Awards in 2026, following our successful support of the event…
www.halliwelljones.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is centred on people and planet, underpinned by human rights, and supported by a global partnership determined to end poverty and reduce inequality.
December 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We are disappointed by both the timing and substance of the statement. Scheduled elections should as a rule go ahead as planned, and only be postponed in exceptional circumstances.
www.electoralcommission.org.uk/media-centr...
December 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Globally, the rate of growth in renewable power capacity is accelerating in more than 80% of countries. By 2030, overall renewable power capacity is on track to double compared to today's levels, according to the International Energy Agency.
www.bbc.com/future/arti...
Seven quiet wins for climate and nature in 2025
Here are the year's breakthroughs for the climate and nature you might have missed.
www.bbc.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Choosing sustainable wrapping paper, and disposing of it responsibly by recycling, is an important way to cut Christmas waste. And the good news is that you can create beautifully presented gifts with lovely gift wrap that's also kind to the planet.
littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/cas...
Review of Cascayde sustainable wrapping paper, tape and ribbon | Little Green Space
Cascayde produces eco-friendly gift wrap, recyclable paper tape, and biodegradable ribbons
littlegreenspace.org.uk
December 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The 2026 Environment Days and Key Events Calendar features key days, weeks and months which are associated with the environment, climate change awareness, and the journey to net zero carbon.
www.churchofengland.org/about/envir...
New calendar created to highlight dates and events for creation care | The Church of England
A new interactive calendar which marks days and weeks of the year celebrating the environment and highlighting climate change has been published. 
www.churchofengland.org
December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
New to me - Micro Dramas.
Micro dramas are catching on in the U.S. because their stories’ outsized emotions, sharp plot twists and short run times are structurally optimized for sharing on social networks,” said Max Willens, principal analyst at eMarketer.
digiday.com/marketing/i...
In Graphic Detail: The rise of micro dramas that are attracting big ad dollars
Micro dramas are attracting attention, so Digiday has charted the format's revenue forecasts and viewership, to understand how we got here.
digiday.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Martin Sartorius, Principal Economist, CBI, said:
Retailers reported that annual sales volumes fell rapidly in December, as weak consumer confidence contributed to softer trading conditions in the lead-up to Christmas.
www.theguardian.com/business/li...
UK retailers report fall in sales ahead of Christmas; government borrowing hits four-year November low – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
How Swiss Watchmaking Grew
Vallée de Joux, with its green meadows and cows, has been a global watch hub since the 17th century. Local farmers began making watches during harsh winters as a side job. #artisans
www.cbsnews.com/news/crafti...
These watches cost more than a home. This is how master craftspeople make them in Switzerland.
The watch industry is ticking away in Switzerland, where masters work with pieces the size of poppyseeds to hand make timepieces that retail for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
www.cbsnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Archbishop-elect Moth will become the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols, who has served in the role since 2009.
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Bishop Richard Moth appointed new Archbishop of Westminster 
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has today, 19 December, appointed the Right Reverend Richard Moth as Archbishop of Westminster. Ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Southwark on 3 July 1982, Archbishop-elect Moth has served as Bishop of…
rcdow.org.uk
December 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
He will run OpenAI for Countries, a unit tasked with working directly with governments while expanding the company’s Stargate datacentre programme beyond the US.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfr...
George Osborne has a new job in tech, and it doesn’t bode well for Britain | Chris Stokel-Walker
OpenAI is the latest to make a political hire as big tech spreads its tentacles around the world. So what’s the attraction, asks author Chris Stokel-Walker
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Operation Limit will continue throughout December, with regular stop checks taking place in hotspot areas and in tactically inexplicit locations, with all policing strands across Merseyside being encouraged to deploy breathalysers and drug wipes.
www.merseyside.police.uk/news/mersey...
December 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This unique, festive event is an intimate and engaging experience which will leave you and your little ones spellbound. Each child gets a turn of sharing their Christmas wishes with Santa, before receiving a special gift.
www.visitliverpool.com/event/story...
Story Time With Santa - Visit Liverpool
Join Father Christmas and his friend, Buddy the Elf, as they share magical stories and sing a song or two in the cosy setting of Liverpool Town Hall! This unique, festive event is an intimate and engaging experience which will leave you and your little ones spellbound. Each child gets a turn of sharing their Christmas wishes with Santa, before receiving a special gift. With a maximum of 20 children per story session, be sure to book early for this hugely popular family experience that brings the true magic of Christmas alive.
www.visitliverpool.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Covering 40 acres of woodland, the attraction features a light trail with over two million lights, special effects, and festive scenes, creating magical memories for UK families.
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Santa's Secret Forest - Visit Liverpool
Work is officially underway on one of the UK's most ambitious and immersive festive attractions. Sidestep Events Ltd, a subsidiary of the North West's leading production company UK Events Group, has begun transforming Orrel Hill Woods, Hightown, into Santa's Secret Forest – a cutting-edge, high-tech Christmas wonderland unlike anything seen before. Spanning 40 acres of enchanting woodland, the attraction will dazzle visitors with light trail incorporating over two million multi-coloured lights, breathtaking special effects, and awe-inspiring festive scenes designed to spark festive joy and create magical memories for families across the UK. At the heart of the experience is Santa's Christmas Hub – a first-of-its-kind, 2,700 sqm interactive walkthrough where visitors embark on an hour long journey through 10 immersive rooms, each brimming with festive activity. From the Grand Lobby to the Toy Workshop, the Time Tunnel to the awe-inspiring Magic Elevator, Nort
www.visitliverpool.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
There have been growing concerns among actors that their work, voice and likeness are being used without their explicit consent, with Equity pushing for transparency of terms, and fair remuneration for usage.
news.sky.com/story/actor...
Actors vote for industrial action over AI concerns
Equity members voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning in a move which could have big implications for the UK film and TV industry.
news.sky.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
They think nature doesn’t have a voice, but we can prove them wrong. Email your MP today and use your voice to tell them you’ve had enough.
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990...
Tell the UK Government they must do better for nature!
I've just emailed my MP to tell them what nature means to me and that I want it to stay protected. Will you take action too?
action.rspb.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
In the final week of Advent, the antiphons reminded people that Christmas was near. In the Middle Ages, they served as a countdown to Christmas, similar to today's Advent calendars and wreaths.

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December 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
America’s values and interests were viewed as intertwined — particularly the belief that a world with more free and open democracies would benefit the U.S. As Senator John McCain famously said: “Our interests are our values, and our values are our interests.”
www.politico.eu/article/us-...
For most of the world, the US is now a malign actor
While many may be tempted to cut the U.S. off as an ally and partner, I hope our friends don’t give up on us so easily.
www.politico.eu
December 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Merseyside Police is committed in tackling retail crime by working with retailers, the security industry and other partners to disrupt and deter prolific offenders.
www.merseyside.police.uk/news/mersey...
December 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
An eye opening trip back in time to an earlier City of Liverpool, be prepared to be amazed.
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A Tour of Liverpool in the Early 1800s
Journey through the rich liverpool history of one of the world's most powerful port cities in the 19th century. This exploration illustrates how wealth built...
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December 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM