On this day, 1974: former Wirral school-boy Harold Wilson becomes PM for the second...
Merseyside in the 1960s and 70s was hotbed of culture and activity. Not only did the city have their most famous export topping the charts, but one of their adopted sons was top of the government. Twice.
Harold Wilson is...
“Staff are exhausted” Life as a Liverpool critical care nurse during Covid
With infection rates still high, and hundreds in Merseyside hospitals battling Covid, one critical care nurse offers an insight into how our medical teams are coping.
Dr Colin Jones has worked in nursing for 41 years and is a Senior...
Meet the Southport grandparents who went TikTok viral
A Merseyside couple have built their TikTok following over the last year, reaching 12.6 million views on a recent video.
Joan and Jimmy O’Shaughnessy created their TikTok account during the first lockdown after seeing a friend post a TikTok dancing video on Facebook.
Remembering the life of Liverpool icon George Harrison
On what would have been his 78th Birthday we take a look back on the life of a Liverpool Icon: George Harrison.
The Liverpool company making fast changes for slow fashion
Two Liverpool entrepreneurs are leading the way in sustainable fashion with a new marketplace Make Thread.
Established in late 2019, Make Thread brings together independent designers and a zero-waste motto to create quality, durable clothing that does not add to...
The community garden keeping Croxteth growing
A local family and group of volunteers have transformed an unused green space into a thriving community garden in Croxteth.
Liverpool council granted Rachael Emblem, 42, permission to use the green space for Croxteth Community Garden in February 2020.
Volunteers of...
Liverpool celebrates LGBT+ History Month 2021
Andi Herring CEO of LCR Pride Foundation speaks to MerseyNewsLive about the significance of LGBT+ History Month which is taking place virtually this year.
Celebrating International Day Of Women and Girls in Science
International Day Of Women And Girls In Science 2021 is championing the women at the forefront of the fight against Covid-19.
February 11th is the sixth year of the international assembly for the event, held at the United Nations Headquarters...
Wigan’s music scene is blossoming, but can it survive the pandemic?
Wigan's music scene is under threat as the doors of local venues remain closed because of the pandemic.
Not since the release of The Verve’s seminal album ‘Urban Hymns’ in 1997 has there been as much hype and attention paid to Wigan music as there is today.
Five iconic Liverpool rock concerts remembered
You might remember lunchtime gigs at the Cavern Club or an evening out at the long-demolished Liverpool Stadium?
Wherever it might be, the stages of Liverpool’s most famous music venues have welcomed performers from all over the world.
