Demolition of famous TJ Hughes site begins to make way for homes
The demolition of one of Liverpool's most famous stores has begun as it makes way for residential apartments.
Hughes House on London Road was a part of the famous TJ Hughes chain, which first opened in Liverpool in 1925.
The store’s...
Liverpool suffering from shortage of foster carers
Liverpool is suffering from a shortage of foster carers, while the number of children being taken into care is ever increasing.
There is a massive national shortage of foster carers across the UK, which is now causing hardship in Liverpool.
Karen...
‘Keep rubbish clean’ message to help boost Merseyside recycling
A new campaign is urging Merseyside residents to recycle more and waste less by using the right bins for their rubbish.
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority aims to ensure that residents are putting their rubbish in the correct bins to...
Global Scouse Day returns! Six places to try Liverpool’s favourite dish
Liverpudlians of the world, unite! Monday is Global Scouse Day, which gives us the opportunity to celebrate (probably) the best city in the world.
The Scouse Day tradition began with a "scouse supper" held every year on local adventurer Graham...
Latest issue of our sister magazine MerseyNewsLive available now
This week in Mersey News Live magazine, Harley Mullen discusses Liverpool’s purple flag status for the city’s superb evening and nighttime economy, writes lifestyle reporter JOE WADDELL.
She looks at how Liverpool has achieved the status as well as...
Liverpool John Moores University joins project to develop innovative courses
Liverpool John Moores University is taking part in a trial to develop innovative short courses within higher education.
Liverpool Screen School (LSS) is developing the university courses for people looking to gain higher level skills in digital media production.
Academic Lead...
Britain’s kindest plumber – the man helping thousands of families
With energy bills continuing to rise, and a chilly start to the year, many families are finding it difficult to keep their homes warm.
From fitting free boilers, making food parcels, buying PPE, helping families pay their bills, there’s not...
City council outlines budget plans to tackle £24m shortfall
Liverpool City Council has released its budget plans on how to tackle the shortfall of £24.5 million.
During the meeting the cabinet approved plans for several strategies to tackle the shortfall. Following government cuts of up to £450 million since...
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...
Three charged after burglaries across Liverpool
Merseyside Police have charged a 22-year-old man and two teenagers after a number of Liverpool burglaries.
Jake Burrows, from Toxteth, and two 16-year-old males were charged with various counts of burglary this morning.
The arrest of four males yesterday followed 10...