Mayoral Elections 2024 – Independent Candidate: Ian Smith
People living in the six boroughs of the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens, Wirral and Halton), have a choice of five candidates to vote for their next mayor on May 2. Here’s everything you need to...
Romesh Ranganathan surprises young people on Teenage Cancer Trust unit
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
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)...
Sefton Labour councillors quit claiming “I don’t recognise the party I joined”
The Labour party no longer represents the interest of working people, claims one Sefton councillor following protest resignations from the party.
Cllr Natasha Carlin of Blundellsands and Cllr Sean Halsall of Kew Ward have both left the Labour party expressing...
Dog lovers urged to adopt fun-loving dog who has spent 740 days in Warrington...
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...
Guide dog puppy raisers needed in the Liverpool area
Guidedogs is asking for puppy raiser volunteers in the Liverpool area.
Breeding, raising, and training dogs can take up to two years, and the impact of the pandemic is still being felt.
The breeding and training had to be suspended for...
Award-winning Toxteth teen unveils new community scheme
A schoolboy from Toxteth has revealed plans for a new project after winning a national award for his community garden on Mulgrave Street.
Khan Odita, 16, ran a campaign to transform a fly-tipping hotspot on the street into a beautiful...
Northern Leaders vote to Terminate Avanti West Coast rail contract.
Mayors and council leaders told the manager of the rail operator that they have 'lost confidence' in their services.
The decision comes just six months after the Government awarded Avanti a new contract to continue running their services, despite a...
Quarter of UK adults plan to cut down on alcohol – the Brink is...
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...
Chancellor announces massive AstraZeneca investment to South Liverpool site
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced in his Budget that AstroZeneca have pledged to invest a massive £450 million at their manufacturing site in Speke for a major expansion.
The investment, which has been long speculated, will be used to research, develop...
