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Alder Hey children's hospital has been taking care of Liverpool for over a century and is a pillar of life within Merseyside. But the hospital relies on fundraisers and challenges throughout the year to continue giving the best care possible...

As people cut back on the ale for dry January or even decide to turn over a new leaf, multi-award winning organisation Bee Sober have shared their top tips on staying alcohol-free. The community was founded to provide a safe...

A local charity founder has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year's Honours list. Jayne Hughes, founder of charity Amy & Friends, has supported over 7,000 people affected by DNA repair disorders over the course of 19...

Merseyside-based modern slavery charity Causeway have launched a cutting edge self-assessment risk checker. The ‘Exploitation Risk Checker’ allows individuals to answer a series of questions to see if they may be experiencing, or at risk of, criminal or sexual exploitation....

University lecturers at LJMU have taken up the ukulele in order to unwind during their lunch breaks. Timothy Nichol set up the group as a way for faculty staff to relax and try something new during their free time. He said:...

Listen to Naithan Coughlan's audio report about DaDa Fest International here: https://soundcloud.com/naithan-uni/dada-radio-package?si=cf6255b1712644d8a78067e27820fb4f&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Featured image (c) DaDa Fest International

Over £5m is being invested into Southport to help its recovery from the attacks last July. The announcement has been made by Sefton Borough Council and follows the devastating attack when three girls were killed at a Taylor Swift dance class. The...

Anti-social behaviour and burglaries in South Liverpool areas have halved since the Safer Streets initiative launched in 2022. The campaign was delivered using funding by Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell and Liverpool City Council. The targeted crime reduction programme...

Skelmersdale’s local swimming facilities have been under investigation by the West Lancashire Borough Council, who have found that the brutalist style buildings should be permanently closed and replaced. Nye Bevan leisure centre is one of two facilities that the council’s...

Now that the festive season is over, and the new year is well and truly underway, what does the future hold for baby hospice Zoe’s Place? Zoe’s Place faced closure last year due to lack of funding, but with the...