Indie traders urge public to shop local this festive season
With many independent businesses across Merseyside and the country struggling during the cost-of-living crisis, small traders are hoping the general public will consciously shop local over the next few months.
George McHugh spoke to businesses from local marketplace Red Brick...
Government U-turn ensures rail ticket offices will remain open
The controversial proposal to close most rail ticket offices in England has today been dropped.
After hearing from passengers and accessibility groups, the government decided to cancel the rail industry's plans to close most of the rail ticket offices across...
Poetry and literature celebration with the Lowry Lounge
A poetry and literature celebration of underappreciated Merseyside writer Malcolm Lowry was held in Liverpool at the weekend.
The event was organised by the Lowry Lounge, launched in 2009 to mark the centenary of his birth.
The event is...
Pizza and ponchos at St Luke’s horror night screenings
The cold and rainy nights have not stopped the people of Merseyside as St Luke’s bombed-out church Halloween outdoor cinema nights have begun.
The event began at the weekend and has showings this evening with three different famous Halloween films...
Beginner girl-only running group combat loneliness together
Women across Merseyside have started to run together at Sefton Park on weekends in a group created to support women and facilitate friend making opportunities.
Stephanie Barney, 22, and Caitlin Lewing, 21, are the brains behind “Girls on the Go”....
MerseyNewsLive lunchtime TV bulletin October 31 2023
Watch our 1pm news bulletin from the latest in Merseyside presented by Olivia Beatty:
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Merseyside youngsters to benefit from fund raised from criminals’ cash
Over 4000 young people across Merseyside are to benefit from the proceeds of crime to keep them off the streets during Halloween.
READ MORE: Pull on your jim-jams to raise cash for Alder Hey Children's Charity
The Police Crime Commissioner is...
Wirral set for ‘ambitious’ £73.5m redevelopment plan
A council in Merseyside has revealed its plans for a £73.5m redevelopment of its area over the next few years.
Wirral Council plans to refurbish a former Birkenhead shop unit, redevelop New Ferry town centre and create a mental health...
Pumpkin perfect way to avoid food waste this Halloween
October is an exciting month for all involved, and the event that demands many people’s attention is Halloween.
There are a host of festive activities that bring the whole family together - harmless fun, some would say.
However around 18,000 pumpkins...
New community garden takes root in Bootle
A new community garden has opened in Bianca Street, Bootle, replacing a derelict and unused space that was prone to fly tipping from those in the area.
The initiative was started by Taking Root, who work across Bootle and Liverpool,...
