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A new form of menstrual pads fitted on a roll have appeared in gender-neutral cubicles across LJMU campus buildings as part of an initiative to give students who need them more discretion. Similar to a toilet roll, the pads are...

Steve Rotheram criticised the "Punch and Judy" politics of Westminster today as he said that the real issues affecting working people were being ignored among the speculation about Kier Starmer's future. Mr Rotheram, the Mayor of the Liverpool City Region,...

A Liverpool man has shared how a "chance conversation" at an optician led to life-saving help. Mike Andrews, from Tuebrook, had been at a routine trip to the optician when he picked up a leaflet about blood pressure tests. After a...

Three men were arrested yesterday evening for conspiracy to commit burglary after police stopped a vehicle on the M53 motorway in Wirral. One of the men involved was also arrested on suspicion of driving without a license and drug driving. This...

The popular St George’s Hall beer festival is set to return this September after a three year break, under new organisation from local pub The Ship and Mitre. The iconic Liverpool venue previously hosted a festival every September run by...

Abortion rights activism on university campuses was explored last week at a panel on free speech. The debate took place last Friday (6th February) at Liverpool John Moore's University's Student Life Building. The event was co-hosted by LJMU's student union and...

Liverpool Museum's much-loved dinosaur exbibit is set to reopen this Saturday under the new name ‘Wild World: Dinosaurs and Natural History’. Ashley Cooke, Head of World Museum, said: "It’s so exciting to have updated the gallery showcasing a refreshed space...

An award-winning, female-led dance group is rehearsing hard ahead of their performance as part of Liverpool's Lunar New Year celebrations later this month. Movema, which is based in Liverpool and Bristol, are stalwarts of the events, and this year marks...

Liverpool City Council is offering a £3000 grant to grassroot venues to support up to six nights of live music programming. The grant also includes business support and advice, workshops and mentoring. Priority will be given to venues that have...

Liverpool-based community organisation Protect Scouse Dolls is hosting an alternative Valentine’s Day event this Saturday, combining live music, community care, and fundraising for the city’s Trans+ community.  The event challenges Valentines' celebrations in the traditional sense, focusing on friendship, chosen family, and...