Chief constable: “Communities come first in fight against crime”
Additional reporting: Emma Dukes
Merseyside chief constable Serena Kennedy this afternoon outlined her six-point strategy for policing, putting communities firmly at the heart of her force's activities.
Following in the footsteps of her predecessor Andy Cooke by delivering the eighth Chief...
Shining a light on Spina Bifida: Hugo’s Story
When you think of October you think of Halloween, pumpkins, trick or treating and maybe even Bonfire Night. However, it is also a time where people celebrate a lot more than just sweets and scary movies.
This month many charities and families across the UK...
Charity encourages children to walk more to combat air pollution
The Living Streets charity has launched the WOW Walk to School challenge to help reduce levels of air pollution.
The national campaign is encouraging more children to walk to their schools. The challenge aims to reduce the number of congested roads and the associated levels of pollution.
The organisation found that...
Liverpool joins nationwide boycott of nightclubs in solidarity against drink spiking
Young people in Liverpool are joining a nationwide boycott of nightclubs over the coming week.
Art project aims to empower single parent families
A community art project is helping single parents tackle some of the challenges they are facing in the wake of the pandemic and benefit rule changes.
Single parent families are among the hardest hit when it comes to job losses...
Invisible illnesses – how the nation’s unnoticed suffering affects lives
A disease that affects millions of people globally, Lupus is normally forgotten and ignored. But October is shining a light on this condition.
Lupus, medically known as systemic lupus erythematosus, is a long-term autoimmune disease affecting the joints and skin.
The...
Liverpool’s river of light trail returns this autumn
A number of installations will turn the Liverpool Waterfront into a celebration of light, art and music this autumn as we celebrate the colour and noise we have all missed.
Because of Covid restrictions, the 2020 River light trail last...
Liverpool personal trainer on a mission to make women healthier
A personal trainer is making it her mission to help women across Liverpool better themselves and gain a healthier lifestyle with her online programme.
Aimee Ormesher, 30, created her online programme “8 weeks with Aimee” in 2018 to help women...
Fascinating new exhibition launches year of exploration at FACT Liverpool
An innovative new exhibition at FACT Liverpool has been chosen to launch the arts venue's year-long exploration of the theme of belonging.
Future Ages Will Wonder will open on October 28 with works by nine UK and international artists.
FACT Liverpool...
Memorial matches for club that brings grieving families together
A north west football club that brings bereaved families together is playing a series of memorial matches to mark baby loss awareness week and pregnancy and infant loss awareness month.
Angels United FC was founded in October 2020 by a...
