Merseyside NHS Long Covid services set to shut next month
The Merseyside NHS Long Covid service will close on the 1st of April due to the loss of dedicated national funding.
Support groups criticised the decision, saying that it would reduce support for those who are still suffering from the...
From struggle to strength: meet the woman running the Merseyside mental health charity that...
Once a woman looking for support with her own mental health, Siân Thomas now runs the charity that helped rebuild her life, leading the way in providing help to women across Merseyside.
Two decades ago, Siân, now 47, entered the...
Runner goes shirtless in freezing conditions to conquer body anxiety
A local man has been running shirtless in the recent freezing weather to conquer his body anxiety and raise awareness for the issue, known as dysmorphia.
Stephen Melling, who originally started running as a part of his recovery from drug...
Bold Street book shop that’s going Nowhere any time soon
As bookshops all over the UK become increasingly scarce, one bookshop in Liverpool remains a staple of Bold Street.
News From Nowhere is a radical community bookshop that's served Liverpool since 1974, attracting people from far and wide to shop...
You’ll never guess what these lecturers are doing in their lunch break
University lecturers at LJMU have taken up the ukulele in order to unwind during their lunch breaks.
Timothy Nichol set up the group as a way for faculty staff to relax and try something new during their free time.
He said:...
Boulders, open water and treks – set yourself fresh challenges in 2025
Many people are making the commitment to try something novel and intriguing in 2025.
For those seeking both a physical challenge and a mental escape, Liverpool and the surrounding areas have so much to offer.
Along with to its rich history,...
Diabetes alert: As temperatures drop, so can blood sugar levels
With the UK's temperatures falling, diabetics are at a higher chance of fluctuation in blood sugar levels.
Diabetes is when your body cannot produce or effectively use the right amount of insulin. Insulin is produced by your pancreas and used...
‘Beyond what everyone else could do at that age’ – Luke Littler’s first coach
Darting superstar Luke Littler wrapped up his maiden world championship last week as he defeated the great Michael Van Gerwen 7-3 in his second consecutive final.
He became the youngest world champion, doing so by a seven year margin.
The current...
Liverpool Ju-Jitsu legend uses her story to inspire the world
From surviving a tragic house fire to becoming the highest-ranking Japanese Ju-Jitsu practitioner in the UK, Liverpool legend Sue King has been on a global mission of inspiration.
She has used her story and 40 years of training to triumph...
Veganuary: Everything you need to know about being Vegan in Liverpool
What is Veganuary?
Veganuary is a pledge to not eat or purchase any animal products for the whole 31 days of January. The pledge was started by Veganuary, a non-profit organisation that encourages people worldwide to try being vegan for...
