Grassroots musicians pay tribute to beloved Liverpool venue after closure
Liverpool's grassroots musicians have paid tribute to an iconic city centre pub and gig venue following news that rising costs have forced it to close for good.
The Caledonia, situated in the Georgian Quarter, announced its closure on March 7...
Ricky Tomlinson launches the return of Stanley Park Market
Stanley Park Market has reopened 100 stalls today after a triumphant first year in 2024.
To celebrate the new season, Merseyside award-winning actor and comedian Ricky Tomlinson welcomed the first day back in business with a ribbon cutting surrounded...
From struggle to strength: meet the woman running the Merseyside mental health charity that...
Once a woman looking for support with her own mental health, Siân Thomas now runs the charity that helped rebuild her life, leading the way in providing help to women across Merseyside.
Two decades ago, Siân, now 47, entered the...
Public health charity praises ‘fantastic’ St. John’s Beacon display for no-smoking day
Liverpool’s St. John’s Beacon will tonight be illuminated with messages encouraging smokers to quit, in a move praised by public health charity Action on Smoking and Health.
Deputy Chief Executive of Action on Smoking and Health, Caroline Cerny said: “It’s...
Merseyside community champions honoured at awards ceremony
Charities, individuals and organisations that have made a positive difference to people across Merseyside will be recognised at an awards ceremony on Friday.
The Liverpool Community Impact Awards 2025, hosted by the Be Free Campaign, will be held at the...
Three peaks, two wheels, one man: an odyssey to raise funds for cancer research
A retired university lecturer and touring cycle enthusiast has announced his aim to cycle for more than 2,000 miles across three of the UK's highest mountains to raise money in memory of his brother.
Wayne O'Brien, a former University of...
Calls for North to become “nature powerhouse” amid plan for growth
Northern England could be come a "nature powerhouse" as a result of new moves to boost conservation in the region, it has been claimed.
Merseyside environmental campaigners spoke out in praise of the conservation strategy announced by government advisers Nature...
St. Helens Theatre Royal nominated in prestigious UK Panto Awards
St. Helens Theatre Royal has earned two nominations in the 2025 UK Panto Awards.
Regal Entertainment Ltd.’s performance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has been recognised in annual panto honours, whilst director and St. Helen’s theatre manager, Chantelle...
Norovirus hospital cases double in the North West
Hospitals in the North West of England are facing a surge in Norovirus cases as they struggle to also deal with high levels of flu, RSV and COVID-19.
An average of 72 patients in the region have been hospitalised with...
Liverpool’s Ukrainian community thanks the city for its unwavering support three years after Russian...
Ukrainians living in the city gathered in Liverpool Parish Church for a ‘Stand with Ukraine’ vigil to mark the three-year anniversary of the invasion on February 24.
Reverend Dr. Taras Khomych, Chair of The Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain...
