How a paralympic sport creates level playing field for schoolchildren
A ball game which features in the Paralympics is being used in Merseyside schools to encourage inclusivity and participation.
The sport ‘Boccia’ - which means ‘ball’ in Italian - was originally set up to support those with cerebral palsy. It...
Festive fun events in Liverpool this Christmas
There is plenty on this festive season in Liverpool, with a range of magical events and experiences across the city to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Listed below are a range of activities to try out this year, whether...
Liverpool faith leaders come together to strengthen understanding and unity
Leaders of Liverpool’s Jewish community have been invited to visit Britain’s oldest mosque as a gesture of good will and harmony between the two communities.
The meeting will be held tomorrow at 7pm in the Abdullah Quilliam Mosque, Brougham Terrace,...
Mohamed Salah scores victory as FSA Men’s Player Of The Year
Mohamed Salah has been named as the 2023 Football Supporters' Association player of the year for the third time.
The Liverpool forward takes the accolade for the third time in his career having previously received the honour in 2018 and...
Tackling poverty on Merseyside at Christmas with ‘life’s little essentials’
This Christmas, you can relieve the pressure on struggling people across Merseyside by donating to the Shoebox Full of Love appeal.
The appeal provides gifts, which are all donated by the entire Merseyside community.
Founder Siobhan Redmond explained: "We ask people...
Hundreds of guitarists aim to hit the right note at fundraiser
Over 600 guitarists will be performing at the Big Guitar In at the Florrie tomorrow evening (Wednesday).
The event will see of all ages and abilities come together to play different tunes, with musicians Brian Nash from Frankie Goes to...
Consumers urged to ensure Christmas isn’t rubbish this year
Merseysiders anxious to reduce the amount of waste they produce this Christmas are being targeted in a ‘choose to reuse’ campaign.
This is the first year of the campaign, run by Merseyside Recyling and Waste Authority (MRWA), and the authority...
First class Formby primary school teacher named teacher of year
Formby's Matthew King has been awarded the prestigious title of one of the country's best teachers by the Pearson National Teaching Awards.
His name was put forward for the competition by two co-workers after they forgot to get him a...
Number of abandoned Merseyside pets at three-year high
Animal abandonment in Merseyside has increased by a fifth since 2020.
The RSPCA have released statistics which show that pet abandonment in the UK has risen to a three-year high.
Rescue shelters say this sharp increase is due to multiple factors,...
New tidal barrage could link the Wirral and Liverpool city centre
There are plans to join the Wirral and Liverpool City Centre by building a tidal barrage across the River Mersey.
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram said: "The River Mersey has been the lifeblood of our fortunes for centuries. I believe it...
