Health

Three quarters of cancer patients will survive for at least five years by 2035, the Government pledged today, as it announced a new 10-year cancer strategy that will benefit people living with the disease across the UK. The plan, announced...

Neurodiverse residents in Liverpool have been promised quicker access to diagnosis and additional care through a recently launched council-run strategy. Among the priorities are a focus on early identification and diagnosis, needs-led support, accessible health and care, and what the...

A men's mental health charity is launching a new initiative, targeting loneliness and anxiety in Merseyside residents. The charity 'Mersey Mind Project' is launching cycling therapy sessions, designed to promote conversation and fitness as a way of battling mental health...

People across Merseyside and Cheshire who are eligible for a spring COVID-19 vaccination are being urged to come forward before the seasonal programme comes to an end. The NHS says Tuesday, June 30 is the last day for eligible residents to receive their spring booster, with appointments available...

A major fire at a recycling facility in Widnes prompted a large-scale response from emergency services on Monday, June 22, creating thick black clouds which could be seen for miles across Merseyside and Cheshire. Fire crews were called to the blaze at a recycling site on Everite Road last night, responding to reports of a...

Liverpool is set for what could be the hottest day ever recorded in the region as an ‘extreme’ weather warning has been issued for Merseyside. The amber weather alert covering the region comes amid an unprecedented red weather warning...

A young woman from Widnes has described being ‘overwhelmed’ by the response to the female-only run club she established in the town’s Victoria Park.   Ashana Raynes, 19, set up her weekly club earlier this month. The first gathering,...

For decades, the path to a neurodiversity diagnosis has been a quiet, clinical journey through GP surgeries and specialist referrals. But in 2026, the first "consultation" for thousands of young people in the UK is no longer happening in a doctor's office - it’s happening on a TikTok "For You" page.

Leading researchers are coming together to tackle issues of epilepsy in Liverpool, hosting a major event with the hopes of raising awareness for those suffering. The event will focus particularly on late-onset epilepsy, which is epilepsy that starts later on...

As  stress awareness month draws to a close, for some, stress levels are on the rise. It's a time when many students are preparing to submit assignments, and are revising for exams. Students are finding that stress has become an...