Everton primary school closed after car crashes into building
The Beacon Primary School in Heyworth Street, Everton is closed today after a car crashed into the building.
Reports were received at around 8:30 this morning of a car colliding with the primary school, and emergency services have arrived at...
Tourists vote Liverpool’s Victoria Gallery and Museum best ‘hidden gem’
The Victoria Gallery and Museum, situated within the University of Liverpool, has been voted the top ‘hidden gem’ worldwide.
The voters were tourists taking part in a study by Bókun, a booking management software owned by Tripadvisor.
The gallery, housed in...
Exclusive business programme for women offering free places
Female business owners and entrepreneurs across Liverpool can now sign up to an exclusive programme to jumpstart their career.
“Women’s Launch Lab” is a three-day programme which will take place in London during National Women’s Enterprise Week in June.
Successful applicants...
Cost of tipping crisis? Service staff feel the gratuity squeeze
A 2024 survey has revealed that nearly half of Brits (42%) would like to abolish service charge, amidst a growing gratuity lull in the UK service industry, sparking conversations around a 'cost of tipping crisis'.
The survey, commissioned by Mojo...
Africa Oyé festival nominated for National Diversity Awards 2024
The Africa Oyé festival has been nominated for the National Diversity Awards 2024.
The festival, which takes place in Liverpool's Sefton Park each June, hosts the largest celebration of live African music in the UK.
The event harnesses the spirit of...
Eight-year-old girl from Cheshire first child to receive pioneering brain surgery
A Cheshire schoolgirl has received the world’s first ever deep brain surgery on a child to ease her dystonic cerebral palsy, it was revealed today.
Surgeons at Liverpool's Alder Hey hospital performed a new form of advanced deep brain stimulation...
Liverpool City Council backs new autism awareness project
Liverpool City Council has backed an initiative that encourages children with autism to speak up about their experiences.
The council has partnered with Alder Hey Children's Hospital and the Liverpool Parent and Carer Forum to support the National Autism in...
Merseyside Votes: Liverpool is “fighting a losing battle” on homelessness, says Rotheram
Metro mayor Steve Rotheram warned today that the Liverpool City Region is facing a homelessness crisis during a debate with fellow mayoral candidates.
The candidates spoke on BBC Radio Merseyside earlier today as local elections draw nearer.
Rotheram said Liverpool was...
New disability history trail launched at Museum of Liverpool
A new disability history trail is to be launched at the Museum of Liverpool, exploring the fascinating stories of Liverpool’s history.
The trail has been developed in partnership with Curating for Change, a development programme that challenges under-representation of disabled...
Immersive pop-up cinema experience to be held at Chinese community centre
FACT Liverpool is bringing its acclaimed pop-up cinema experience, Cinema in the City, to the Pagoda Arts centre on Henry Street this May.
From Thursday 16 May until Sunday 19 May, attendees can enjoy four evenings of Chinese and Vietnamese...
