Why we’re giving a voice to the voiceless
Welcome to LJMU's first themed news day of the year!
Today MerseyNewsLive will be shining a light on the communities that don't normally hear their concerns covered in the press.
Stories of marginalized people across Liverpool and Merseyside will be covered...
Paul’s picture perfect tribute to local band graces Bootle venue
Renowned artist Paul Curtis has unveiled his latest mural at Bootle's newest venue Salt and Tar. The 10-metre artwork features local band - and Salt and Tar ambassadors - Red Rum Club.
The band's lead vocalist Francis Doran said: “Salt...
Tourists vote Liverpool’s Victoria Gallery and Museum best ‘hidden gem’
The Victoria Gallery and Museum, situated within the University of Liverpool, has been voted the top ‘hidden gem’ worldwide.
The voters were tourists taking part in a study by Bókun, a booking management software owned by Tripadvisor.
The gallery, housed in...
VAR operators behind recent Liverpool controversy set to return this weekend
VAR assistants Darren England and Daniel Cook will return to their duties this weekend after controversy struck in Liverpool's 2-1 loss to Tottenham on September 30.
England will be fourth official for Brentford's home game against Burnley on Saturday and...
Romesh Ranganathan surprises young people on Teenage Cancer Trust unit
The comedian surprised young people being supported on the Teenage Cancer Trust unit at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital as part of his headline UK comedy tour Hustle.
Romesh, who has been a vocal supporter of the Teenage Cancer Trust for...
Grocery scheme offers lifeline to families facing food scarcity
Liverpool's Community Grocery is a non-profit organisation which aims to bridge the gap between food banks and supermarkets.
It is run by national award-winning charity The Message Trust in partnership with local churches including the Hillsong Church on Merseyside.
In recent...
Dorothy and co return to St Helens in wizard half-term panto
This weekend you can follow the yellow brick road to the Theatre Royal as Regal Entertainment announce their first of four pantomimes due this year.
The show will run from Saturday February 10 Sunday February 18 and promises to be...
Scandal causes change for would-be record-breaking pets
Guinness World Records (GWR) have decided to review their process for accepting applicants for the title of world's oldest dog.
After the death of Bobi, supposedly the oldest dog in the world, controversy surrounded the legitimacy of this claim. GWR...
Serial killer Lucy Letby’s appeal bid to be heard by panel of senior judges
The Court of Appeal is set to consider the child serial killer’s bid to challenge her convictions in a trial expected to finish this week.
Letby, 34, is currently serving 14 whole life orders after being found guilty of the...
St Luke’s Bombed Out Church Bar and Café reopens for 2024
It might not yet feel like Spring, but the team at St Luke’s Bombed Out Church have re-opened their garden bar and café and are crossing their fingers for sunshine.
After their launch in 2020, the site has been...
