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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...

The March that could save the lives of thousands

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Men across the country will be walking 11,000 steps on every day of March to raise awareness for prostate cancer, all in the name of saving lives. This is after an initiative set up by Prostate Cancer UK called 'March...
Prosecco & a pint (c) MerseyNewsLive

Spotlight on benefits of Sober October

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Sober October encourages people to go alcohol-free for a month. The aim is to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support, whilst positively benefitting individuals to rethink their relationship with alcohol. View our video report by Pratham Bhagudia  https://youtu.be/LzcOESvqtdI Featured image (c) MerseyNewsLive

Epstein theatre’s previous operator backs move to save ‘historic gem’

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The former operator of Liverpool's Epstein Theatre has warmly welcomed efforts to breathe new life into the historic venue. Since the theatre closed its doors in June, there has been speculation about what's next for the historic venue. Now Theatres...
Shoebox Full of Love appeal, Christmas 2021. Photo (c) Shoebox Full of Love Facebook page, used with permission

Tackling poverty on Merseyside at Christmas with ‘life’s little essentials’

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This Christmas, you can relieve the pressure on struggling people across Merseyside by donating to the Shoebox Full of Love appeal. The appeal provides gifts, which are all donated by the entire Merseyside community. Founder Siobhan Redmond explained: "We ask people...
Porcelain Delaney (c) DaDa

Diary of hope shines new light on hidden condition

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Liverpool-based deaf and disabled charity DaDa are putting on a variety of performances to highlight talent and art from the disabled and neurodivergent community. Among these performances is the Toilet Paper Diaries, by Porcelain Delaney, at the Unity Theatre...
Oddballs charity (c) James Hirst

Merseyside students educated on testicular cancer

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  Calday Grange grammar school welcomed UK Testicular Cancer charity The Oddballs Foundation this month. James Hirst, one of the charity's student ambassadors, went into the school to talk to the students about the basics of testicular cancer. Walking them through how...
Porcelain Delaney (c) DaDa

DaDa festival returns to Liverpool to highlight talent from deaf and disabled voices

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This month Liverpool-based disability and deaf arts organization DaDa will be putting together three distinct events to showcase art made by deaf, neuro-divergent and disabled people. The three events will include a comedic play which deals with the trials and...
Becky Whalley at Jackson’s Wildlife Rescue (c) Daisy Walker.

Wildlife Centre at ‘breaking point’ due to hedgehog admissions

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In recent years, the European hedgehog has been placed on the Red List of Britain's Mammals. They are said to be 'at risk' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, due to the sharp decline of the species over...
A guide dog, with its owner (visible from the waist down) holding onto its harness.

Merseyside blindness charity welcomes Rotheram’s promise to make Mersey Rail accessible

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A Merseyside blindness charity welcomed Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram's pledge to make all Mersey Rail stations and platforms accessible for those with disabilities. However, Margaret Guppy, a volunteer from Bradbury Fields, told Mersey News Live that not enough is being...

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