Saturday, April 27, 2024

Charity

Picture of Charlotte Grant courtesy of Charlotte Grant

Miss Liverpool to complete charity abseil for cancer

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A woman from Liverpool will abseil down Anfield stadium to raise money for a cancer charity. Charlotte Grant was crowned Miss Liverpool last month, and will compete for the title in the Miss England National final next month, a national...

Liverpool Philharmonic announces new partnership to support young people

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Liverpool Philharmonic has announced a new partnership to support its In Harmony scheme. In Harmony uses orchestral music to provide children from lower economic backgrounds with professional mentoring and music lessons to help them to gain valuable skills and self-confidence. The...

St Helens runner sets European record

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A man from St Helens has become the first European, and only the second person in the world with sight loss, to complete the Major Six Marathons. Mark Rogerson completed the feat last week after he ran the Boston Marathon....

New disability history trail launched at Museum of Liverpool

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A new disability history trail is to be launched at the Museum of Liverpool, exploring the fascinating stories of Liverpool’s history. The trail has been developed in partnership with Curating for Change, a development programme that challenges under-representation of disabled...

Romesh Ranganathan surprises young people on Teenage Cancer Trust unit

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The comedian surprised young people being supported on the Teenage Cancer Trust unit at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital as part of his headline UK comedy tour Hustle. Romesh, who has been a vocal supporter of the Teenage Cancer Trust for...

Money seized from criminals used to treat Garston schoolchildren to activities

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Schoolchildren from Garston were able to enjoy a two week programme of sporting activities, days out and tournaments over the Easter half term thanks to funds seized from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Everton in the Community (EitC)...

Dog lovers urged to adopt fun-loving dog who has spent 740 days in Warrington...

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Merseyside dog lovers are being urged to adopt a fun-loving dog called Alvin, who has spent 740 days in a rescue centre in Warrington. Alvin has unfortunately earned the title of longest-staying RSPCA dog in England, and now hopes to...
A pint of beer at a Pub

Quarter of UK adults plan to cut down on alcohol – the Brink is...

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More than one in four people in the UK are planning to reduce the amount of alcohol they drink this year, according to the charity Alcohol Change. The north west has the most alarming figures of alcohol dependency in the...

Slow down for Bobby: Schools remember Knowsley boy on 16th birthday

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Schools and parents are remembering Bobby Colleran on what would have been his 16th birthday. Bobby died in a traffic collision while on his way home from school in Knowsley in 2014 aged six years old. The Bobby Colleran Trust was...
Basketball team Toxteth El8te (c) Sadie Gilbert

Mersey funding scheme aims to reduce youth violence

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A funding scheme aimed at young people is working to reduce violence on Merseyside. The Violence Reduction Partnership aims to equip young people with the skills and qualifications that will help them for the future. A team of experts are working...

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