Friends and family come together to remember Echo journalist Dan Kay
In May 2023, Liverpool Echo journalist Dan Kay died at the age of 45. Dan was so much more than just a reporter - he was a friend, a vehement Hillsborough campaigner, a volunteer and an all-round brilliant man...
‘Diva Dungeon’ celebrates city’s LGBTQ music scene
'Diva Dungeon' has launched in a bid to bring ballroom and vogue music to the Liverpool night-life scene.
Held at EBGBs in Liverpool, the event will celebrate the history of LGBTQ music.
Listen to George McHugh's report here:
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Photo credit (c) George...
Work we do ‘vital for NHS’ say Merseyside Blood Bikes
Merseyside and Cheshire Blood Bikes play a pivotal role in helping and supporting the NHS, acting on standby seven days a week to help transport blood, blood samples, breast milk and other substances to areas across Merseyside who need...
‘Good-time’ Liverpool named seventh best city worldwide
Renowned for its vibrant culture, rich history and city-life, Liverpool has been ranked as the seventh best city in the world.
The accolade was awarded by Time Out magazine after they quizzed thousands of people to rank their top cities.
Building...
Sefton football centre helping community keep warm this winter
As temperatures plummet and storms sweep across the UK - and with the cost-of-living crisis reaching unprecedented heights - the struggle to keep warm is becoming more palpable for people across the region.
At the heart of Liverpool, LCFA Sefton...
We’re back! Here’s what you may have missed …
MerseyNewsLive is back after a month and a half break (for assignments and placement) and will be producing content up to mid-March until the current team finishes their final year. Make sure you keep updated with our news every...
Liverpool’s Santa Dash marks milestone event with 6,100 taking part
Liverpool was transformed into a festive spectacle as a mix of red, blue and mini-Santas took part in the annual fund-raiser for Alder Hey Children's Hospital amongst other good causes.
Alder Hey, the official charity partner, aims to deliver a...
Medical school urges Merseysiders to volunteer for research
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) are asking for volunteers to come forward to take part in their latest trials.
They are working on developing a vaccine for Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), which is a viral infection.
MERS has no...
Music legend Tim Burgess serves coffee to tackle homelessness
Music star Tim Burgess swapped his microphone for an apron this afternoon as he served various coffees and sweet treats to help raise money for homeless people in Merseyside.
The Charlatans' lead vocalist visited Paper Cup coffee shop located near...
Warrington bin strikes set to run until Christmas Eve
Another controversial round of strikes affecting bin collection has started in Warrington, marking the fifth time staff have walked out since October.
Warrington Borough Council has called for the union to stop after it lost a legal bid to end...