Liverpool charity trains homeless people in unique city coffee shop
Liverpool charity Papercup Project is now set to open a new coffee shop that will train rough sleepers.
Estimates from the Office for National Statistics suggest 29 homeless deaths were registered in Liverpool last year.
Many homeless people will be staying with family or friends, or...
Expert’s joy as rare ‘extinct’ plant found in Merseyside
A very rare plant species thought to be extinct has been discovered in Knowsley.
Described as a “super duper beastie”, the rare thin-spiked wood sedge (carex strigosa) which has strap-shaped leaves and tiny white or brown flowers was discovered by...
Sefton Council warns of ‘tar balls’ washing up on coastline after oil spill
An oil spillage in the Irish sea is set to disrupt the local coastline in the upcoming weeks and months, according to Sefton Borough Council.
It is thought that almost 80,000 litres were released into the sea after a pipe...
Warnings as Merseyside is set to face two storms this week
Merseyside is preparing to be hit by two storms this week.
Strong gusts of winds up to 60mph, which are likely to cause damage and disruptions, have been forecast.
The Met Office has extended its “danger to life” weather warning to...
Charity encourages children to walk more to combat air pollution
The Living Streets charity has launched the WOW Walk to School challenge to help reduce levels of air pollution.
The national campaign is encouraging more children to walk to their schools. The challenge aims to reduce the number of congested roads and the associated levels of pollution.
The organisation found that...
Liverpool residents’ fears over misuse of electric scooters
Liverpool residents have been expressing concerns that electric scooters could pose some dangers.
The scheme, which launched in October as a joint initiative from Liverpool City Council and scooter company Voi, has been praised for encouraging green transport.
Earth Day: four Liverpool groups who are making a difference
As the climate emergency continues to rise, each year's Earth Day becomes increasingly important.
This year’s Earth Day, 22 April, focuses on actively repairing the world’s ecosystems.
7 unique ways to be more sustainable in Merseyside on Global Recycling Day
Merseyside is fighting the climate crisis with innovative ways to be sustainable this Global Recycling Day.
New project launched to educate Liverpool schoolchildren on climate change
A new project from a Liverpool John Moores lecturer will see a wave of local pupils being educated on climate change.
Planning permission granted for 841 new homes in Sefton
Permission has been granted for Persimmon Homes to build 841 new homes on land east of Maghull in Sefton.
The Planning Inspectorate made the decision on February 22, despite concerns from Sefton residents.
There is concern that HGVs will be too...
