Merseyside sexual violence charity launches urgent appeal amid funding cuts
A Merseyside charity that helps survivors of rape and sexual abuse has launched an urgent appeal amid a £100,000 funding shortfall that is forcing it to cut services.
RASA (Rape and Sexual Abuse Support) Merseyside provides victims and survivors...
New Kirkby homes on contaminated land pose no health risks, housing developers say
Developers have assured Kirkby residents that there will be no risk to their safety from plans to build new homes on contaminated land, amid community division over the development.
Knowsley Council last week approved plans by Barratt and David Wilson...
Alder Hey’s Get Fit In Feb charity challenge
Alder Hey children's hospital has been taking care of Liverpool for over a century and is a pillar of life within Merseyside.
But the hospital relies on fundraisers and challenges throughout the year to continue giving the best care possible...
Sober community share top tips on how to stay dry this January
As people cut back on the ale for dry January or even decide to turn over a new leaf, multi-award winning organisation Bee Sober have shared their top tips on staying alcohol-free.
The community was founded to provide a safe...
Local hero rewarded in Honours List for 20 years of charity work
A local charity founder has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year's Honours list.
Jayne Hughes, founder of charity Amy & Friends, has supported over 7,000 people affected by DNA repair disorders over the course of 19...
Merseyside charity launches UK’s first modern slavery risk checker
Modern slavery charity Causeway have launched a cutting-edge self-assessment risk checker.
The ‘Exploitation Risk Checker’ allows individuals to answer a series of questions to see if they may be experiencing, or at risk of, criminal or sexual exploitation. A UK...
You’ll never guess what these lecturers are doing in their lunch break
University lecturers at LJMU have taken up the ukulele in order to unwind during their lunch breaks.
Timothy Nichol set up the group as a way for faculty staff to relax and try something new during their free time.
He said:...
Liverpool’s DaDa Fest International set to return in 2025
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£5m relief package for Southport after devastating attack
Over £5m is being invested into Southport to help its recovery from the attacks last July.
The announcement has been made by Sefton Borough Council and follows the devastating attack when three girls were killed at a Taylor Swift dance class.
The...
Safety kits aim to foil burglaries in South Liverpool
Anti-social behaviour and burglaries in South Liverpool areas have halved since the Safer Streets initiative launched in 2022.
The campaign was delivered using funding by Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell and Liverpool City Council.
The targeted crime reduction programme...
