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Merseyside photographer gains popularity taking pictures on the same street

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A local photographer has gained popularity over the past few years taking photos of people on Bold Street in Liverpool City Centre. Known simply on social media as 'Bold Street Guy', Dave Knight asks strangers on Bold Street if they...

Half term fun for children right on our doorstep

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February half term can be a difficult holiday to keep the kids amused, the weather is still cold, and they are still on a slight comedown from Christmas, but here are some ideas for half term fun for children. ...
Ron's Place (C) Ollie Nolan-Davies

Celebration as Birkenhead flat that’s a work of art is saved

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The famous Birkenhead flat full of artistic wonders including a lion face fireplace has been saved. Ron Gittins, who died in 2019 aged 80, left behind in his rented flat a unique world of art. However, since Ron’s death...
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Merseyside nurses remain angered by 1% pay rise

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Merseyside nurses say their work through the Covid-19 pandemic is being undervalued following the announcement they will receive a 1% pay rise.  The BBC reports that some health unions are demanding a 12.5% pay increase for nurses for their work during the pandemic.  Sophie Fay, a nurse at Aintree University...
View over the Mersey River over to the Liverpool skyline. Credit Getty

Mersey sheds its ‘dirty’ image as record fish species recorded

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The Mersey has undergone one of the greatest river recoveries in Europe, after a record number of species were found over the past 12 months. Mersey River Trust - an organisation that works to improve and maintain the pollution levels...
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Student, 22, launches ‘genius’ classical music radio show

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A 22-year-old Liverpool student has launched her own classical radio show. 'Classical Genius' is a monthly show aimed at making classical music more accessible. Lizzy Wood is the mastermind behind the young and exciting show. Broadcast on Melodic Distraction, an internet radio...

Liverpool Archdiocese offers support amid winter fuel struggles

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Amidst unprecedented fuel bills ahead of the cold winter months, the Archdiocese of Liverpool are reaching out to those in need and opening their social clubs up amid the cost of living crisis. Between the River Mersey and the River...
Colin McKeown at LJMU (c) Alan Humphreys

LJMU’s latest honorary professor visits Screen School students

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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...

Day one of the Veg Pledge for Cancer Research UK

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Meat-eaters are going veggie for the month of November to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Funds raised will provide the charity with more support to research into this disease and beat cancer sooner. Remy Forrester, 24, Liverpool, is taking part...

‘Only words and hot air’: Liverpool response to P&O firings as ferries restart operation

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Protests have been voiced on the streets, at the Liverpool docks, as well as in parliament since P&O fired 800 UK workers in March, but little tangible change has been achieved.  An issue that unites the city, let alone the...

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