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Merseyside jiu-jitsu competitor wins silver at London Open

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Norman Saunders, 25, training out of Liverpool's Next Generation gym, secured second place at a major tournament recently. Norman took the spot at the International Brazilian jiu-jitsu London Open recently. This is big for the aspiring grappler, as the London Open...
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Meet the Liverpool DJ forging a fresh career in fine art

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  The pipeline from DJ to fine artist is not a journey you’d expect many to take – but one Liverpool-based disc jockey is relishing the opportunity to express his creativity on two different fronts. Tony Nwachukwu, 46, is a British-Nigerian...
Bobi the world's oldest dog (c) Guinness World Records

Scandal causes change for would-be record-breaking pets

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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...
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Shining a light on the dark side of nightlife

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Liverpool is a city known for its vibrant nightlife, from trendy bars and live music venues to bustling nightclubs, attracting people from across the UK. However, a disturbing trend on social media has recently emerged - the filming and sharing...
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Spooks and spirits in Liverpool’s most haunted pub

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There are many spooky stories tied to Liverpool, with many individuals reporting paranormal activities and hauntings that have no explanation. Peter Kavanagh is said to be one of the city's oldest and most haunted pubs, so MerseyNewsLive went to see...

Merseyside vows to continue support for Ukraine two years on

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Saturday will mark the second anniversary since war was declared in Ukraine. As the nation marks this solemn event, the affects of war are still as prevalent today as they were two years ago, with thousands of Ukrainian residents seeking...
Dating app Hinge (c) Desternie Hills

UnHinged? Gen Z’s fear of finding love

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According to Hinge official stats, a whopping 90% of the dating app's users are on the site to find love ... but their fear of the word “no” is standing in their way. Logan Ury, Hinge's Director of Relationship Science,...

Multi-million pound levelling-up boost for Halewood

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Over £15m pounds from the government’s Levelling Up fund will be allocated to Halewood to improve sport and leisure facilities, and transport. The funding will deliver upgrades to Halewood leisure centre and improve the playing pitches at Wood Road Green...

Why rise of mature parenting is cause for celebration

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A Mersey mum who gave birth in her 30s believes we should celebrate mature parenting. Liz Clifton, who had a child in her 30s, told MerseyNewsLive: "I believe that being a mature parent helped me to approach parenting my two...
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Europe’s largest games industry nightlife festival is coming to Liverpool

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FormatGG, Europe’s largest games industry nightlife event, is taking over Liverpool in September. Get ready for a warehouse takeover in Camp and Furnace, filled with gaming, live music performances, food and drink on September 25-27. FormatGG are Europe’s biggest nightlife movement...

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