Knowsley campaigners call for Whiston woods to be ‘for the living not the dead’
A fierce battle is brewing over Whiston woods, a beloved green space straddling the border of St Helens and Knowsley, following plans to turn the woodland into a cemetery.
The “Save Whiston Woods” campaign is urgently calling on the public...
Calls for North to become “nature powerhouse” amid plan for growth
Northern England could be come a "nature powerhouse" as a result of new moves to boost conservation in the region, it has been claimed.
Merseyside environmental campaigners spoke out in praise of the conservation strategy announced by government advisers Nature...
New plan to tackle Liverpool’s loss of biodiverse habitats
A plan to save Liverpool's wildlife habitats has been announced against what city leaders have called “a backdrop of declining biodiversity and a loss of habitats across the UK which has seen many common species put at risk”.
Since the...
Campaigners attack delays to park protection plan
Campaigners claim that public confidence has been eroded by Liverpool council's delayed progress on a plan to prevent building in parks.
Liverpool City Council promised to put over 100 parks in trusts in 2021 to prevent construction on them. However,...
Heavy rainfall and snow causes flooding in Croxteth park
Recent heavy rainfall has led to flooding in parts of Croxteth Country Park in Liverpool.
The park's underpass pathways were particularly affected, though the floodwaters have since receded. Visitors are advised to remain cautious, as intermittent rain showers and gusty...
Temporary flight restriction imposed on Liverpool City Centre
A temporary flight restriction zone will be imposed as part of the policing operations during the time the HMS Prince of Wales is docked at Liverpool Cruise Terminal.
The ship is Liverpool to receive the Freedom of the City this...
Liverpool’s ‘Accelerator City’ status kicks off with Expedition One
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In September, Liverpool was recognised as the world's first United Nations 'Accelerator City' for climate action.
The initiative kicked off with Expedition One on November 29, a two day event at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool featuring interactive elements as well...
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...
Farmers head for Downing Street in mass protest
Farmers across the UK have flocked to London to protest the governments proposal to place a 20% inheritance tax on farms worth over a million pounds.
The announcement came last month with the Labour government's 2024 budget.
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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...
