Mental health workshop to raise awareness for mental health in children
The likelihood of a young person having mental health problems has increased by 50% over the past three years, with one-in-six aged five to 16 likely to have a mental health issue in that period.Society has seen a spike...
21 million pounds hoped to be generated by the sale of Bromborough police station
With nearly 100 years of service, Bromborough station has been put up for sale on Rightmove this morning.
With the aim to modernise Merseyside police stations and optimise the best facilities for staff and officers to serve their communities in...
Merseyside charity launches UK’s first modern slavery risk checker
Merseyside-based 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....
Bold Street book shop that’s going Nowhere any time soon
As bookshops all over the UK become increasingly scarce, one bookshop in Liverpool remains a staple of Bold Street.
News From Nowhere is a radical community bookshop that's served Liverpool since 1974, attracting people from far and wide to shop...
Merseyside sees 17% drop in knife crime since 2022
Merseyside Police Force has achieved a 17% reduction in knife crime offences since 2022, becoming one of the most significant decreases in England.
A recent study carried out by Get Licensed revealed the top ten police force areas with the...
Free Christmas tree recycling points across Liverpool
Christmas is over, the decorations are down and all many people are left with is a dried out, sad-looking tree.
Luckily Liverpool City Council is offering recycling points for residents to dispose of their Christmas trees from January 2-24.
One such...
Simple tips to mental well-being this new year
How are you getting on with your New Year's Resolutions? Are you still doing Dry January, Veganuary and hitting the gym three times a week?
Chances are you're not, because research from the Baylor College of Medicine shows 88% of...
Runner goes shirtless in freezing conditions to conquer body anxiety
A local man has been running shirtless in the recent freezing weather to conquer his body anxiety and raise awareness for the issue, known as dysmorphia.
Stephen Melling, who originally started running as a part of his recovery from drug...
City’s oldest LGBTQ+ charity celebrates life of The Vivienne
Liverpool City Region's oldest LGBTQ+ charity, Sahir House, has paid tribute to The Vivienne following the star's unexpected death on Sunday, January 5th, 2025, at the age of 32.
John Hyland, Community partnerships and individuals lead for Sahir House and...
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:...
