Cost-of-living crisis forces one in three students to live at home
Up to one in three students are now living at home while studying, due to rising accommodation costs.
A recent report published by HEPI (the Higher Education Policy Institute) found that students are finding it increasingly difficult to live on...
Local primary school receives £1,000 to encourage reading for pleasure
Ranworth Square Primary School in Norris Green had received £1,000 to spend on books for their library to promote reading for pleasure across the school.
The books arrived at Ranworth Square Primary School yesterday, handpicked by the ‘bookworms’ who are...
Protesting parents call for ‘real change’ in SEND education
Hundreds of parents gathered outside St George’s Hall on Friday protesting for an appropriate education setting for children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).
SEND Reform England is a campaign group founded by ten mothers from around the country,...
Tim Hetherington Fellowship offers unique opportunity for LJMU students
In a unique partnership with Index on Censorship and the Tim Hetherington Trust, Liverpool John Moores University is offering one journalism student the opportunity to join the Index on Censorship editorial team for a year.
The Tim Hetherington Fellowship...
Local author stresses benefit of World Book Day for deprived children
Local children’s author James Walker has recently published a book called The Girl in the Mirror: Horla’s Visit, being sold in MerseyMade, a shop that sells products created in Merseyside.
James expressed his support for World Book Day, which takes...
Authors speak about the “rewriting” of Roald Dahl’s books
Merseyside writers have reacted to the news that works by author Roald Dahl have been rewritten by a "sensitivity" writer.
In an age where inclusivity is essential, writers have spoken about whether this practice is positive or not.
Writer and book...
Samaritans to relaunch suicide prevention campaign at Lime Street station
The Samaritans will be talking suicide prevention outside Liverpool Lime Street Station tomorrow.
Volunteers with the group are relaunching their Small Talk Saves Lives campaign at the hub.
There may also be another visit from the Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor...
LJMU announce pause on strike action by lecturers
Industrial strike action has been paused by lecturers at Liverpool John Moores University.
Academic staff members at LJMU have refused to work on a number of days during the past three weeks.
The members of the University and Union (UCU) have...
Bobby the terrier gets new lease of life after RSPCA rescue
The life of a dog can be difficult if not given the right home, and 13-year-old terrier Bobby, from Birkenhead, knows that better than most.
Bobby, a terrier cross, was in a terrible state when he was rescued by RSPCA...
‘Don’t neglect lessons from the Holocaust’, urges history professor
It's often said history repeats itself, that the lessons of yesteryear should enable us to shape a better future - but as a society, do we actually learn?
Following last month's Holocaust Memorial Day, Andre Kiel, Professor of History at...
