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...
Croxteth Hall Gardens receive £250k Heritage Fund boost
Liverpool City Council have today announced Croxteth Hall walled gardens have received almost £250k funding to nurture, maintain and improve the communal area.
Councillor Harry Doyle said: "We are absolutely delighted that we have been successful.
"We have plants from all...
Chester student nominated for being a hedgehog hero
Lyndon Howson, a final-year Zoology student from the University of Chester, has been shortlisted for a Mammals Champion award.
This award marks the 70th anniversary of the Mammals Society and is a new award that has been launched to recognise...
Merseyside jiu-jitsu competitor wins silver at London Open
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...
Meet the Liverpool DJ forging a fresh career in fine art
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...
Scandal causes change for would-be record-breaking pets
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...
Shining a light on the dark side of nightlife
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...
Spooks and spirits in Liverpool’s most haunted pub
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
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...
UnHinged? Gen Z’s fear of finding love
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,...
