Olympian joins forces with Warrington-based cycling charity
Wirral-born Olympic champion cyclist Chris Boardman, has joined inclusive cycling charity 'Wheels for All' as its new patron.
The Warrington-based national charity aims to support disabled people and individuals with long-term health conditions to enjoy the benefits of cycling.
Mr Boardman,...
Students paint tote bags for Claire House Children’s Hospice
Students have traded nights out for an afternoon of creativity called Paint a Tote Bag.
Students at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) were asked to create and decorate tote bags for a small donation at this week's campus event to raise...
River of Light brings art to Liverpool’s Waterfront
The River of Light held its 8th event this year with the theme The Science of Light.
The event has 10 art installations along the Royal Albert Docks all combining different lights and technology to create a pattern.
Amigo & Amigo...
Howloween spooktacular greyhound walk in Sefton Park
A charity walk to raise money for a volunteer-run greyhound kennels took place at Sefton Park on Sunday.
Owners who attended the walk, organised by Home Run Hounds North West, were encouraged to dress up their dogs in spooky outfits,...
New landmark to bring hope to Merseyside
A new landmark mural has been unveiled to brighten up the streets of New Brighton.
The mural created by Merseyside artist BREZ, short for Brezaux, honours Captain Mike Lowe, who is one of the Mersey’s most respected ferry captains.
This...
National Black Cat Day: Merseyside charity’s plea to adopt not shop
Cats are being overlooked for adoption in favour of pedigree breeds driven by social media trends, a Merseyside charity boss has warned.
Kerry Kendrick, the centre manager for Cats Protection Merseyside was speaking on National Black Cat Day, which encourages...
Watch: Life-Size crochet Spitfire unveiled in Southport
A life-sized spitfire made from crochet has been installed in Southport.
The art work located in the Town Hall Gardens on Lord Street, was create by communities across Merseyside, including The Royal British Legion, Southport Hookers and Merseyside Polonia.
The project...
From campus to community: how Liverpool women are staying safe after dark
As the clocks go back and daylight hours reduce, women across Merseyside are coming together to protect themselves during the darker evenings.
From community-led initiatives to university security apps, new actions are being established to help women feel safer outdoors...
‘Crisis on the streets’: Liverpool sex work support services plead for more funds
Support workers in Liverpool are calling for urgent investment in frontline services.
Streetwise, an outreach project for street sex workers in the city, was set up by Jo Abela who is warning that street sex workers are facing increasing risks...
Liverpool charities call for a more ADHD-friendly Merseyside for adults
More must be done to support neurodivergent adults on Merseyside, charities have told Mersey News Live. With October marking ADHD Awareness month, they have called for employers, the council and media to take action to combat the stigma and...
