Protests at planned changes to ‘upcoming artists’ show on BBC radio
The music industry is in uproar at potential changes to local "BBC Introducing" radio shows.
Regional presenters of "BBC Introducing" radio shows - showcases for up-and-coming musical talent - took to Twitter to announce that there were going to be...
Dementia-friendly radio ‘combats loneliness and triggers positive feelings’
Merseyside Dementia Friendly Radio is using music to support local people who are living with the condition.
An estimated 18,000 people in Merseyside are living with dementia.
Used as an umbrella term to describe a range of conditions impacting the brain,...
Merseyside police campaign encourages women and girls to take part in survey
Merseyside Police are conducting what they are calling their biggest-ever consultation with women and girls across Merseyside to better understand how they can be supported.
The survey hopes to gain insight on the thoughts of women and girls on how...
Iconic Merseyside female punk band reunited over 40 years on
Female punk band the Iconoclasts are making a comeback - over 40 years on. The Merseyside band were popular on the Liverpool punk scene during the 1980s, inspiring many youngsters of the time with outrageously spikey hair and some...
Liverpool Turkish restaurant at heart of earthquake donation effort
Reporting by Sarah Westhead and Jack Ryder
A Liverpool restaurant is pulling together volunteers to support a donation effort for those affected by the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey.
People arrived at Anar restaurant, Prescot Road, Fairfield, to show their support...
20mph speed limit to be set for more than 1000 Wirral roads
Wirral Council have approved plans to extend the number of roads in the borough with a reduced 20mph speed limit to more than 1000.
The proposed speed limits are part of Wirral's contribution to the Liverpool City Region Road Safety...
Why Gen Z are less loved-up for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is changing.
Gen Z are spending more money than ever on the most romantic day of the year, but more of it is being spent on themselves rather than other people.
New figures from Finder show that Gen Z...
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...
Dance-a-thon appeal to raise funds for young people’s mental health
Young people across Merseyside are being asked to join a 12-hour dance-a-thon to help raise funds for the £5 million rebuild of The Young Person’s Advisory Service.
This fundraising scheme titled 'Moving For Mental Health' began last year with YPAS...
Advice issued on behaving around dogs as Liverpool attacks soar
Liverpool City Council have issued advice on staying safe around dogs as hospital admissions in Liverpool from dog-related injuries are more than double the national average.
The number of injuries has been steadily increasing across England, with instances of dog...
