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...
Campaigners attack delays to park protection plan
Campaigners claim that public confidence has been eroded by Liverpool council's delayed progress on a plan to prevent building in parks.
Liverpool City Council promised to put over 100 parks in trusts in 2021 to prevent construction on them. However,...
“Without raising £750,000 we risk immediate closure”: Urgent appeal for Liverpool’s only city centre...
Inflation has left the Bronte community centre, located in the heart of Liverpool, struggling.
In 2024, The Bronte received a £3.4 million Youth Investment Fund grant to renovate the centre. However, due to rising costs, there is now a shortfall...
Inflation rise means food poverty will “only get worse” says Liverpool food bank
There will be more vulnerable people on Merseyside who will suffer from food poverty according to CEO of Micah Liverpool.
Catherine Kearney, CEO of Micah Liverpool, a social justice charity and food bank expressed her worries following the announcement.
She said:...
Birkdale Community Hub and Library shares plans for the future after receiving award from...
Birkdale Community Hub and Library have shared their plans for the future and commitment to the community after receiving an award from the King.
Mark Blundell, Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside presented the charity hub with the Kings Award for Voluntary Service...
