Communities

The Liverpool City Region Pride Foundation is launching a community fund of £15,000 for local LGBT+ organisations, groups and peoples as part of a new partnership with long-standing supporter Barclays which will last for three years. Two other programmes are...

In May 2023, Liverpool Echo journalist Dan Kay died at the age of 45. Dan was so much more than just a reporter - he was a friend, a vehement Hillsborough campaigner, a volunteer and an all-round brilliant man...

'Diva Dungeon' has launched in a bid to bring ballroom and vogue music to the Liverpool night-life scene. Held at EBGBs in Liverpool, the event will celebrate the history of LGBTQ music. Listen to George McHugh's report here: https://soundcloud.com/lssgmchu/diva-dungeon-mixdown-final?si=2a528384d64649a0bcffb42e51875d09&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Photo credit (c) George...

  As temperatures plummet and storms sweep across the UK - and with the cost-of-living crisis reaching unprecedented heights - the struggle to keep warm is becoming more palpable for people across the region. At the heart of Liverpool, LCFA Sefton...

Liverpool was transformed into a festive spectacle as a mix of red, blue and mini-Santas took part in the annual fund-raiser for Alder Hey Children's Hospital amongst other good causes. Alder Hey, the official charity partner, aims to deliver a...

Music star Tim Burgess swapped his microphone for an apron this afternoon as he served various coffees and sweet treats to help raise money for homeless people in Merseyside. The Charlatans' lead vocalist visited Paper Cup coffee shop located near...

TikTok viral pub The Bootle Arms has set up a Christmas scheme for those who have no one to spend the holiday season with. They are keeping tables on hold and offering a free meal to those in need. Watch Olivia...

The homelessness crisis in Liverpool is hitting an all-time high heading into Christmas. With temperatures plummeting and the cost of living going up, charities and the local council are getting more requests for help than in previous years - and...

Over 6,000 Santas flocked to the docks on Sunday morning for Liverpool's annual Santa Dash. Santas young and old gathered at Pier Head in what felt like freezing temperatures at 9.30 to take part in the biggest Santa dash in...

A group of Merseyside cyclists are preparing for a 50 mile bike ride taking place in July, raising funds and awareness for Liverpool charity Sunflowers. The ride from Liverpool to Chester will start at the historic Old Haymarket on the...