Looming Heatwave: Is the UK ready for another scorcher in 2024?
The MET office is warning of the potential hottest year on record in 2024, with ‘supercell’ storms and 40 degree days. What should the UK expect from the elements this summer, and how should you prepare?
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Cost of tipping crisis? Service staff feel the gratuity squeeze
A 2024 survey has revealed that nearly half of Brits (42%) would like to abolish service charge, amidst a growing gratuity lull in the UK service industry, sparking conversations around a 'cost of tipping crisis'.
The survey, commissioned by Mojo...
From ket wig to mullet: the hair-raising styles sweeping Liverpool
Mullets have made an epic comeback in UK fashion. The trend was started by youngsters but the style has spread like wildfire, to the point where people of all ages are rocking the haircut.
The look stems from the 1970s...
Tattoo artist putting the spotlight on endometriosis awareness month
This month is endometriosis awareness month. Endometriosis is a disease that affects around 1.5 million women and those assigned female at birth in the UK.
It involves tissue similar to the lining of the uterus growing outside the uterus, causing...
Merseyside businesses suffer as economy dips into recession
Businesses in Liverpool have been feeling the crunch following the economic turmoil caused by the pandemic and the 2022 mini-budget
Last month it was announced that the UK had fallen into recession.
Jonathan Dixon, a butcher at Frank Livesey’s in St...
Merseyside students educated on testicular cancer
Calday Grange grammar school welcomed UK Testicular Cancer charity The Oddballs Foundation this month.
James Hirst, one of the charity's student ambassadors, went into the school to talk to the students about the basics of testicular cancer.
Walking them through how...
LJMU’s latest honorary professor visits Screen School students
BAFTA award winner Colin McKeown MBE has been made an honorary professor by the Liverpool Screen School at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU).
The title is awarded to those who are closely associated with the university and make a significant...
Mixed verdict on Merseyrail service as Scousers speak out
Few issues have divided the people of Merseyside like public transport.
Recent problems with Merseyrail's Northern line have caused outrage among commuters, and they’ve been voicing their displeasure online.
On X, formerly Twitter, one person said: “Shocking service again. I'm going...
New gambling service to help addicts across region
A ground-breaking initiative to combat the escalating crisis of gambling addiction is set to launch next week in Merseyside, Wirral and Cheshire.
The North West Gambling Service (NWGS) will provide essential treatment and support to individuals grappling with gambling problems,...
Meet Rita – the oldest landlady in Liverpool
Local-loved Toxteth pub Peter Kavanagh's now homes the oldest landlady in Liverpool.
Rita Smith, 85, took over the boozer in 1992, and hasn't looked back since, winning a Lifetime Achievement Award just last year.
Having previous occupations as a cleaner and...
