Alder Hey urges charity runners to put best foot forward
Aintree Racecourse, best known for annually holding the world famous Grand National steeplechase, is set to host a half marathon on Sunday.
Alongside the half-marathon, runners have the opportunity to do either a 5k or a 10k. Many runners taking...
‘Greener future’ ahead for Chester youngsters thanks to zoo project
Chester Zoo has been awarded a partnership grant from charity the Westminster Foundation.
A total of £532,179 was given to the world-class attraction to help support 4,500 young people learn about conservation.
The five-year partnership will give regular access to education...
Young people in Merseyside use their voices for mental health issues
NOW Festival 2024 kicks off today as part of Children’s Mental Health week.
Across three nights at the Liverpool Lighthouse, a non-profit organisation in Anfield, children and young people get the opportunity to showcase their talents.
Together, Merseyside Youth Association’s (MYA)...
Oxfam urges Merseysiders: ‘Reuse and recycle to save planet’
In the year 2024, we are all aware of the effects that the fast fashion industry has on our planet, and the part it plays in global warming.
According to research by Get Green Now, an environmental education blog: “The...
DJ charity battle raises more than £20,000 to tackle homelessness
An all-star DJ Battle between Liverpool and Manchester has raised over £20,000 to help tackle homelessness.
Stars including Craig Charles, Jamie Webster and John Barnes as well as members of Blossoms played tracks in front of more than 900 people...
Barclays and Liverpool City Region join up to offer support for LGBT+
The Liverpool City Region Pride Foundation is launching a community fund of £15,000 for local LGBT+ organisations, groups and peoples as part of a new partnership with long-standing supporter Barclays which will last for three years.
Two other programmes are...
Friends and family come together to remember Echo journalist Dan Kay
In May 2023, Liverpool Echo journalist Dan Kay died at the age of 45. Dan was so much more than just a reporter - he was a friend, a vehement Hillsborough campaigner, a volunteer and an all-round brilliant man...
Liverpool’s Santa Dash marks milestone event with 6,100 taking part
Liverpool was transformed into a festive spectacle as a mix of red, blue and mini-Santas took part in the annual fund-raiser for Alder Hey Children's Hospital amongst other good causes.
Alder Hey, the official charity partner, aims to deliver a...
Music legend Tim Burgess serves coffee to tackle homelessness
Music star Tim Burgess swapped his microphone for an apron this afternoon as he served various coffees and sweet treats to help raise money for homeless people in Merseyside.
The Charlatans' lead vocalist visited Paper Cup coffee shop located near...
Homeless crisis reaches peak as festive season looms
The homelessness crisis in Liverpool is hitting an all-time high heading into Christmas.
With temperatures plummeting and the cost of living going up, charities and the local council are getting more requests for help than in previous years - and...
