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A Merseyside woman has set up a female skateboarding group to counter the sport's male-dominated image. Steff Norton created Liverpool Girl Skaters in January 2020 after seeing other cities do the same. The rise in female skateboarders has led to...

With Christmas just around around the corner, it is important for us to appreciate the little things we have. Every year, thousands of families struggle to make ends meet during Christmas, while many fall into debt trying to create...

Additional reporting by Zoe Wheeler and Tess Penman This weekend saw 5,000 people take to the city centre streets for the famous Santa Dash. The runners all dressed as the big guy to raise money for Alder Hey Children's Hospital. This year's...

A Facebook page set up to help Wirral people coping with depression now has more than 1000 members and is aiming to help even more people this Christmas. Depression is Real (Wirral) was launched by Ellen Holmes and Cath Dale...

Liverpool University's Hospitals trust hosted a festive-themed Elf Hunt at Allerton Golf Club to raise money for hospital patients. The two-day fundraising event welcomed guests with a snowfall show before they followed a festive treasure trail to find hidden elves...

A Merseyside retailer has welcomed a new campaign to support local businesses this Christmas. After the closure of many independent shops, businesses, restaurants and small businesses because of the coronavirus pandemic, #ThinkWhereyouShop has been encouraging people to shop locally online and...

The Scouse Solidarity Sisters launched ‘The Scouse Christmas Stocking’ appeal to keep the festive spirit alive for families in 2020 and distributed over 100 stockings to organisations across Liverpool. This year, they hope to give out many more for one...

A travelling carol-singing trio are bringing a musical doorstep experience to people and organisations who are in challenging circumstances. The trio is a group of professional artists who have come together during exceptional times to promote joy and connection to...

With Christmas parties around the corner and festivities in full swing, Merseyside Road Safety Partnership (MRSP) are reminding people how to stay safe over the festive period. Since lockdown restrictions eased in March, the number of people who have been...

This week Merseynewslive spoke to the Mayor of Wirral councillor George Davies at Wirral Town Hall about the Oxton Christmas light switch-on, with which he was involved on Saturday. Merseynewslive also spoke to him about current issues regarding the pandemic...