Local hero rewarded in Honours List for 20 years of charity work
A local charity founder has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year's Honours list.
Jayne Hughes, founder of charity Amy & Friends, has supported over 7,000 people affected by DNA repair disorders over the course of 19...
Merseyside charity launches UK’s first modern slavery risk checker
Modern slavery charity Causeway have launched a cutting-edge self-assessment risk checker.
The ‘Exploitation Risk Checker’ allows individuals to answer a series of questions to see if they may be experiencing, or at risk of, criminal or sexual exploitation. A UK...
Family issue heartfelt tribute for “the best dad a girl could wish for” who...
The family of a man who died in a St Helens car crash say he was “an amazing brother and grandad” and his death has “left a hole in their family that can never be filled”.
Leslie Pearce, 64, died...
You’ll never guess what these lecturers are doing in their lunch break
University lecturers at LJMU have taken up the ukulele in order to unwind during their lunch breaks.
Timothy Nichol set up the group as a way for faculty staff to relax and try something new during their free time.
He said:...
Liverpool’s DaDa Fest International set to return in 2025
Listen to Naithan Coughlan's audio report about DaDa Fest International here:
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Boulders, open water and treks – set yourself fresh challenges in 2025
Many people are making the commitment to try something novel and intriguing in 2025.
For those seeking both a physical challenge and a mental escape, Liverpool and the surrounding areas have so much to offer.
Along with to its rich history,...
£5m relief package for Southport after devastating attack
Over £5m is being invested into Southport to help its recovery from the attacks last July.
The announcement has been made by Sefton Borough Council and follows the devastating attack when three girls were killed at a Taylor Swift dance class.
The...
Safety kits aim to foil burglaries in South Liverpool
Anti-social behaviour and burglaries in South Liverpool areas have halved since the Safer Streets initiative launched in 2022.
The campaign was delivered using funding by Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell and Liverpool City Council.
The targeted crime reduction programme...
Diabetes alert: As temperatures drop, so can blood sugar levels
With the UK's temperatures falling, diabetics are at a higher chance of fluctuation in blood sugar levels.
Diabetes is when your body cannot produce or effectively use the right amount of insulin. Insulin is produced by your pancreas and used...
Merseyrail suspends services as snow and ice hits network
Merseyrail have advised commuters this morning to find alternative transport arrangements after suspending all trains.
Posting on X this morning, Merseyrail said: "Due to heavy snow and ice, train services across the Merseyrail network are currently suspended. We advise all...
