Veganuary: Everything you need to know about being Vegan in Liverpool
What is Veganuary?
Veganuary is a pledge to not eat or purchase any animal products for the whole 31 days of January. The pledge was started by Veganuary, a non-profit organisation that encourages people worldwide to try being vegan for...
Merseyside sees 17% drop in knife crime since 2022
Merseyside Police Force has achieved a 17% reduction in knife crime offences since 2022, becoming one of the most significant decreases in England.
A recent study carried out by Get Licensed revealed the top ten police force areas with the...
Liverpool City Council strives to eliminate new cases of HIV by 2030
With the aim to end HIV transmission by 2030, sexual health clinics across Merseyside and Cheshire have been working hard to reinforce that PrEP medication can be taken by women.
Previous research has been focused on HIV/AIDS in males which...
Campaign launched to put an end to abuse against emergency workers
North West Ambulance Service has launched a campaign to fight the abuse its staff are facing daily.
In only six months, there have been over 1,000 incidents of violence and aggression against emergency workers reported. This is equivalent to 165...
Liverpool Humanists support assisted dying bill
Liverpool Humanists have voiced their support for the assisted dying bill for the terminally ill, which MPs voted for last week.
The bill will allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards and protections, to request and be provided...
Strikes at Royal Liverpool University Hospital called off following agreement
A resolution has been reached between the NHS and hospital staff, including porters, cleaners and caterers at the Royal Liverpool Hospital, avoiding any further disruption to patient care.
Strikes were planned for two weeks, starting from November 18, after members...
Toxteth strives for sustainability with new eco-refill shop
An eco-friendly supplier shop has opened its doors to help Merseyside shoppers with an eco-conscience, find a place to shop without plastic.
Situated inside Toxteth TV, the shop has a wide range of products that can be packaged in reusable...
Survey reveals Gen-Z are the most sober age group
A sober lifestyle is on the rise as more people are beginning to swap cocktails for mocktails, and a pint for a 0% beer.
A recent survey reveals a significant shift, with 18-24 year-olds being the most sober age group....
Scabies alert for Mersey students as cases soar across the UK
Merseyside students have been warned that scabies cases are on the rise.
The disease is particularly prevalent in communal living areas such as...
The Liverpool Light speaks on destroying the stigma surrounding men’s mental health
Whilst the entirety of November is dedicated to highlighting the struggles men face (‘Movember’), today holds specific importance - November 19 marks Men’s Mental Health Day.
Suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 50 in the...
