Family’s joy as statue of the ‘fifth Beatle’ is commissioned
The family of Brian Epstein have thanked everyone who has helped commission a statue of the Beatle's manager also known as the fifth member of the band.
In a post on the Brian Epstein Project website, they wrote: "Thank you everyone...
Mayor of Liverpool urges black men to be ‘prostate cancer aware’
A special event will be held this week to raise awareness about the risk of prostate cancer within the black community.
The event, organised by Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance (CMCA), will take place at Liverpool’s Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre...
Police urge community groups to apply for cash fund as deadline nears
Merseyside Police are reminding anyone interested in applying for funding for community projects to get their applications in soon as the closing date is getting nearer.
The Community Cashback Fund scheme, which was launched in February, invites local community groups...
New project tackles period poverty in Merseyside
A student-led society at the University of Liverpool is developing a new initiative to help combat period poverty across Merseyside.
Project Ruby is producing sustainable self-care boxes, with a view to donating profits to local charities, such as The Period...
3 million women at risk of female genital mutilation
A new exhibition has revealed the shocking figures on how many young women are experiencing Female Genital Mutilation across the world.
The #ENDFGM exhibition was open throughout February at the International Slavery Museum. It Featured artwork created by the Savera...
Liverpool aims for two million minutes of reading to mark World Book Day
This year marks the 25th anniversary of World Book Day where children and adults share their love of books.
Across the city, events are taking place to mark the ‘You are a Reader’ theme as well as sharing the benefits...
Liverpool suffering from shortage of foster carers
Liverpool is suffering from a shortage of foster carers, while the number of children being taken into care is ever increasing.
There is a massive national shortage of foster carers across the UK, which is now causing hardship in Liverpool.
Karen...
Liverpool John Moores University joins project to develop innovative courses
Liverpool John Moores University is taking part in a trial to develop innovative short courses within higher education.
Liverpool Screen School (LSS) is developing the university courses for people looking to gain higher level skills in digital media production.
Academic Lead...
Britain’s kindest plumber – the man helping thousands of families
With energy bills continuing to rise, and a chilly start to the year, many families are finding it difficult to keep their homes warm.
From fitting free boilers, making food parcels, buying PPE, helping families pay their bills, there’s not...
New art project gives a platform to young Muslims in Liverpool
A public art project is coming to Liverpool 8 to spark young Muslim peoples' interest in poetry, teaching them how to express their feelings and thoughts through words.
There will be four, free creative workshops delivered by 20 Stories High...
