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Hospital (c) Ethan Young

Strikes at Royal Liverpool University Hospital called off following agreement

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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...
Photograph (c) Ruby Richards

Toxteth strives for sustainability with new eco-refill shop

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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...
Non-alcholic and 0% beverages in a fridge at CO-OP (c) Kayleigh Cantrell

Survey reveals Gen-Z are the most sober age group

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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....
Hand covered in skin disease

Scabies alert for Mersey students as cases soar across the UK

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                                     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

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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...
Contact Hours(c) HeadRush Films

Short film shining light on student suicide to hit universities in 2025

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1 in 5 people in the UK have suicidal thoughts. Each loss directly affects 135 people, leaving a lasting impact on family, friends, colleagues, neighbours and acquaintances. Director and Producer Harry Richards, 26, from London and writer Rufus Love, 28,...
Croxteth park: (c) Grace Scargill

Movember themed runs raises over £5,000 in Liverpool

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Four different distance charity runs took place in Croxteth Park this Saturday 16th November, all in support of men's health. The month of November comes hand in hand with raising awareness for Movember, a men's health campaign. Morunning is a Movember...
Zoe's Place (c) Edith Toner

Zoe’s Place hits target

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Zoe’s Place has managed to hit their funding target of £6.4 million in just four weeks. The city of Liverpool came together to raise money for the baby hospice so they could keep their doors open for the people who...

Merseyside charity continues to support vulnerable women

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For over a decade, a Merseyside charity has been helping women rebuild their lives and make their voices heard. One in four women in England and Wales will experience abuse in their lifetime. In addition, according to the Mental Health...

LJMU hosts panel discussion on science censorship

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Freedom of expression champions Index on Censorship visited Liverpool John Moores University to explore the issue of censorship in science. The team brought in a panel of scientists from around the UK to expose what has been censored to the...

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