Exhibition open showcasing local artists’ work
A new exhibition is open this week, aiming to showcase local artistic talent.
Titled "The Space We Share", the exhibition has been organised by members of the "Still Growing Collective", a group of nine local artists.
Located within the Palm House...
Liverpool’s Islamic community unites as Ramadan begins
By Sam Levine and Tom Spreadbury
The holy month of Ramadan has begun and Muslims across Merseyside are organising events to celebrate.
As of last night (17th February) the ninth month of the Islamic calendar has started, starting a month-long period of...
Decades-old pancake flipping race returns to Liverpool’s church
By Elliana Hopwood and Hettie Bright
Liverpool hosted its annual pancake day race at Liverpool Parish Church, an event which began in the 1980s.
Chefs from the city’s restaurants competed by running three laps of the church courtyard while flipping their...
Lib Dem leader calls on Starmer to pass Hillsborough Law
Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey has called on Sir Keir Starmer to pass the long-awaited Hillsborough Law through Parliament.
The call came during today’s Prime Minister’s Questions, where Mr Davey questioned the Prime Minister’s failure to pass the Hillsborough...
Sanitary pads on rolls offer discretion for students on campus
A new form of menstrual pads fitted on a roll have appeared in gender-neutral cubicles across LJMU campus buildings as part of an initiative to give students who need them more discretion.
Similar to a toilet roll, the pads are...
Rotheram takes aim at ‘Punch and Judy’ Westminster politics amid Starmer speculation
Steve Rotheram criticised the "Punch and Judy" politics of Westminster today as he said that the real issues affecting working people were being ignored among the speculation about Kier Starmer's future.
Mr Rotheram, the Mayor of the Liverpool City Region,...
Optician appointment saved Liverpool man’s life
A Liverpool man has shared how a "chance conversation" at an optician led to life-saving help.
Mike Andrews, from Tuebrook, had been at a routine trip to the optician when he picked up a leaflet about blood pressure tests.
After a...
Iconic beer festival set to return to St George’s Hall this year
The popular St George’s Hall beer festival is set to return this September after a three year break, under new organisation from local pub The Ship and Mitre.
The iconic Liverpool venue previously hosted a festival every September run by...
Has Gen Z been silenced? Campus free speech comes under the spotlight
Abortion rights activism on university campuses was explored last week at a panel on free speech.
The debate took place last Friday (6th February) at Liverpool John Moore's University's Student Life Building.
The event was co-hosted by LJMU's student union and...
The World Museum’s dinosaurs are back!
Liverpool Museum's much-loved dinosaur exbibit is set to reopen this Saturday under the new name ‘Wild World: Dinosaurs and Natural History’.
Ashley Cooke, Head of World Museum, said: "It’s so exciting to have updated the gallery showcasing a refreshed space...
