Bus stations across Liverpool City Region to become temporary refuge points
Designated safe places are to be established to help people on public transport who are experiencing uncomfortable situations.
It's the latest addition to the Safer Streets campaign to help increase safety, particularly for women across Merseyside.
Watch Olivia Beatty's video report...
Indie traders urge public to shop local this festive season
With many independent businesses across Merseyside and the country struggling during the cost-of-living crisis, small traders are hoping the general public will consciously shop local over the next few months.
George McHugh spoke to businesses from local marketplace Red Brick...
Poetry and literature celebration with the Lowry Lounge
A poetry and literature celebration of underappreciated Merseyside writer Malcolm Lowry was held in Liverpool at the weekend.
The event was organised by the Lowry Lounge, launched in 2009 to mark the centenary of his birth.
The event is...
Beginner girl-only running group combat loneliness together
Women across Merseyside have started to run together at Sefton Park on weekends in a group created to support women and facilitate friend making opportunities.
Stephanie Barney, 22, and Caitlin Lewing, 21, are the brains behind “Girls on the Go”....
Merseyside youngsters to benefit from fund raised from criminals’ cash
Over 4000 young people across Merseyside are to benefit from the proceeds of crime to keep them off the streets during Halloween.
READ MORE: Pull on your jim-jams to raise cash for Alder Hey Children's Charity
The Police Crime Commissioner is...
Wirral set for ‘ambitious’ £73.5m redevelopment plan
A council in Merseyside has revealed its plans for a £73.5m redevelopment of its area over the next few years.
Wirral Council plans to refurbish a former Birkenhead shop unit, redevelop New Ferry town centre and create a mental health...
Pumpkin perfect way to avoid food waste this Halloween
October is an exciting month for all involved, and the event that demands many people’s attention is Halloween.
There are a host of festive activities that bring the whole family together - harmless fun, some would say.
However around 18,000 pumpkins...
New community garden takes root in Bootle
A new community garden has opened in Bianca Street, Bootle, replacing a derelict and unused space that was prone to fly tipping from those in the area.
The initiative was started by Taking Root, who work across Bootle and Liverpool,...
Liverpool’s first Beatles museum fundraises for charity supported by Merseybeat musician Gerry Marsden
A cancer support charity for which the late Merseybeat musician Gerry Marsden was a patron of is continuing to provide support and care for those in the community diagnosed with the disease.
The Holistic Cancer Centre was chosen as the...
Forestry project aims to plant 5m trees across Merseyside
An initiative set up to provide woodland for families from urban areas aims to plant 5m trees on Merseyside.
With the help of the Woodland Trust and several regional charities, the Northern Forest project hopes to have the trees planted...
