One year of Coronavirus in Merseyside
One year ago today, on March 11th 2020, the World Health Organisation declared that the Covid-19 emergency had reached pandemic status.
The global death toll had passed 4,000 but in the UK the number of confirmed deaths was still in...
Man sentenced to life for murder of baby in Speke
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a 22-month-old baby in Speke.
Jonathan Simpson, 25, was sentenced to a minimum of 19 years in prison for the murder of Jacob Marshall.
Simpson was charged with murder in...
Greenbank cafe forced to withdraw planning application after backlash
The Watering Can cafe in Greenbank Park has had to withdraw their planning application to extend the cafe.
CCTV appeal by Merseyside Police following violent incident in Waterloo shop
Merseyside Police are appealing for information about the man seen on CCTV below, in connection to a fight that broke out in Waterloo earlier this month.
Women lead new music events in Liverpool
A series of live music events centralising women, both on and off the stage, have been launched in Liverpool.
The events will be about promoting women in the music industry and will be organised and led by women, showcasing local women artists.
March for the Arts launch Freelance Working Agreement in wake of Covid-19 pandemic
March for the Arts has launched their Freelance Working Agreement to help professionals in Liverpool in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The small arts collective want to ensure the arts industry moves away from inconsistent standards, bad practices and...
Illuminated art gallery to grace Liverpool waterfront
For 14 nights an illuminated outdoor art gallery is to be showcased across our waterfront.
The 'River Of Light Trail' will be in the area from March 23 to April 5.
There will be 11 audio and visual installations along the...
Man jailed after police seize firearms in Liverpool
A man has been jailed for firearms possession after police seized three weapons in Liverpool.
Michael Lyons, 33, from Kirkdale was sentenced to five years and five months in prison on Monday March 8 at Liverpool Crown Court.
Merseyside Police arrested...
Food Standards Agency launches new campaign to get young people talking about their allergies
On February 24th, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) launched #Speakupforallergies, following research that revealed young people are at a higher risk of experiencing an allergic reaction when it comes to food allergies.
It is believed that although young people on...
Merseyside Police confirm woman’s death following Huyton collision
Merseyside Police have confirmed that a 26-year-old woman has died following a collision on March 1st.
The collision took place on Court Hey Road, Huyton, at around 12:45 pm between an off-road bike and a pedestrian.
Emergency services arrived at the...
