Bootle loses bank in HSBC branch closures
Bootle is set to lose its HSBC branch as 69 sites close across the UK.
HSBC is closing down branches following a large shift to online banking since the start of the pandemic.
The bank said that fewer than 50% of...
Pet foodbank’s support for Ukraine animals in need
Pawz in Need, a pet foodbank based in Wirral, is now providing support for animals in Ukraine.
The volunteer-run organisation has been running for three years and providing food, toys, and facilities for animals whose owners are struggling with financial...
Success for Pilch Lane petrol station protestors
Protestors who have been fighting against a proposed petrol station and convenience store in Huyton have won their battle following the withdrawal of the developer’s application.
The initial proposal by the Co-Op was to build a six-pump petrol station on...
An uncertain future: Students’ fears over post-pandemic job opportunities
Students are worrying about securing a job after university after the impact of Covid left many of them unable to do placements.
A study from the graduate careers organisation, Prospects, of more than 3000 university and sixth form students, found...
Ukrainian visa scheme branded a con by Liverpool charity
The manager of a Liverpool asylum organisation has branded the government’s Ukrainian visa scheme “a bit of a con”.
The government announced the Ukrainian Family Scheme earlier this week and Michael Gove has confirmed “unlimited numbers” will be allowed to...
All hail the ‘Sheil Road Shirley Temple’ as Cherry Jezebel raises the roof
It isn't often a play starts with audience chants against the "Tory friggin' government".
But when the atmosphere gets whipped up into a frenzy, like it did tonight, you get the feeling it's going to be an energetic night.
Cherry Jezebel,...
People of Merseyside show overwhelming support for Ukrainian refugees
As the crisis continues to deepen across Ukraine, local people have shown their support for a campaign to help the country's refugees.
The appeal for clothing and medical donations began with founder of Polish community group Polskie Merseyside, Michael Frackowiak.
Michael...
Is Liverpool a safe place for LGBT+ football fans?
In January, the Crown Prosecution Service announced that the ‘Chelsea Rent Boys’ chant - heard aimed at Norwich’s Billy Gilmour by Liverpool fans - is now classed as a hate crime.
This means that fans who sing this chant can...
Cricket team supports men’s mental health
At the entrance to Earlestown cricket ground, a white banner flutters across the fence and acts like a symbol of surrender, where people come to lay down their woes.
Held up by cable ties, the banner states in bold, black...
Liverpool music venue threatened by proposed flats next door
A Liverpool music venue is campaigning against plans for a new residential property next door to them.
Meraki, on Dickson Street, received a proposed planning application to turn the warehouse next to the venue into flats.
The music and arts venue...
