Environment

The recent carbon capture investment has come under particular scrutiny from Friends of the Earth Liverpool campaigners. There are worries that this costly project could be spent on finding other alternatives without relying on fossil fuels still. Don Naylor, member of...

The public’s opinion of sequels, whether it’s a reboot or a second movie, is that nothing is better than the original. But not in this case - The Salon is back at St Helen’s Theatre Royal, and it’s better than...

Liverpool has made history after being named the world's first "accelerator city". The 'Accelerator City' initiative has been launched for cities fighting for climate action at a faster-than-normal pace. The honour was bestowed on the city by the United Nations Entertainment...

A Merseyside mum has said she feels "incredibly anxious" due to the amount of rat-infested rubbish being left near her home.  Dominique Mangan, from Everton, said the pile of rubbish is so high she is unable to sit in her...

The MET office is warning of the potential hottest year on record in 2024, with ‘supercell’ storms and 40 degree days. What should the UK expect from the elements this summer, and how should you prepare?  The Upward Trend The numbers...

British shipbuilding company Cammell Laird’s plan to deliver a ‘pioneering clean energy project’ on Birkenhead has come under fire. The company, whose headquarters and shipyard are in Birkenhead, have successfully bid for government funding to develop a ‘cutting-edge Green Shore...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced in his Budget that AstroZeneca have pledged to invest a massive £450 million at their manufacturing site in Speke for a major expansion. The investment, which has been long speculated, will be used to research, develop...

Liverpool City Council has successfully won a bid submitted to The National Lottery Heritage Fund. £245,000 is set to be awarded and invested into Liverpool’s Historic Botanical Collection which features a rare orchid. Sarah Dalrymple, Programme Leader of Wildlife Conservation at...

Lyndon Howson, a final-year Zoology student from the University of Chester, has been shortlisted for a Mammals Champion award. This award marks the 70th anniversary of the Mammals Society and is a new award that has been launched to recognise...

Over £15m pounds from the government’s Levelling Up fund will be allocated to Halewood to improve sport and leisure facilities, and transport. The funding will deliver upgrades to Halewood leisure centre and improve the playing pitches at Wood Road Green...