Knowsley Council Leader raises concerns over new rule on voter ID
A new rule requiring photo ID to be shown at polling stations could leave some Knowsley residents unable to vote.
This comes after the Government introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID for the upcoming local elections on...
Plans for Kirkby border medical waste facility stalled by local resistance
Knowsley Council is fighting an application to build a medical waste disposal facility in Simonswood.
The facility proposal was given an intend-to-approve status in December by Lancashire County Council, amid fierce resistance from local residents and surrounding councils.
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Family Ties at The Tate: Connecting through art
A special exhibition inspired by the 2022 Turner Prize and including artworks created by prisoners and their families is on display at The Tate gallery in Liverpool.
Family Ties is a collaboration between Tate Liverpool and Novus which breaks down...
RSPCA launches Trek for Cats to raise money for rising pet returns since lockdown
The RSPCA is organising a Trek for Cats to raise money for cats in need.
Animal charities are reporting an increase in pets being abandoned since lockdown, with cats affected in the same way as dogs.
The next RSPCA trek is...
Authors speak about the “rewriting” of Roald Dahl’s books
Merseyside writers have reacted to the news that works by author Roald Dahl have been rewritten by a "sensitivity" writer.
In an age where inclusivity is essential, writers have spoken about whether this practice is positive or not.
Writer and book...
Graham Norton and Hannah Waddingham in Eurovision line up
Hannah Waddingham, star of the hit show Ted Lasso, will co-host this year’s Eurovision song contest in Liverpool.
The Emmy-award winning actor will be joined by Alesha Dixon and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina.
The three of them will be the face...
Appeal from police after reports of gun shots fired in Walton
Police have issued an appeal for any information regarding reports of gun shots fired on Delamore Street, Walton.
The incident happened yesterday afternoon, Tuesday.
At 1:55pm officers were informed of a group of men fighting on the street and witnesses confirmed...
From a wheelie-bin to a big van: the story of Fans Supporting Foodbanks
It was a blustery day outside Goodison Park as Everton prepared to welcome Leeds United in a big clash at the foot of the Premier League table - but gusts do not deter Dave Kelly and his now-iconic purple...
Samaritans to relaunch suicide prevention campaign at Lime Street station
The Samaritans will be talking suicide prevention outside Liverpool Lime Street Station tomorrow.
Volunteers with the group are relaunching their Small Talk Saves Lives campaign at the hub.
There may also be another visit from the Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor...
LJMU announce pause on strike action by lecturers
Industrial strike action has been paused by lecturers at Liverpool John Moores University.
Academic staff members at LJMU have refused to work on a number of days during the past three weeks.
The members of the University and Union (UCU) have...
