St James Hospice celebrates its 50th anniversary
One of the oldest hospices in the country is celebrating its 50 years of care in Merseyside.
St. Joseph’s Hospice in Thornton was founded by much-loved member of the local community, Father Francis O’Leary.
On the 19th March 1974, the hospices...
Scandal causes change for would-be record-breaking pets
Guinness World Records (GWR) have decided to review their process for accepting applicants for the title of world's oldest dog.
After the death of Bobi, supposedly the oldest dog in the world, controversy surrounded the legitimacy of this claim. GWR...
Tourists vote Liverpool’s Victoria Gallery and Museum best ‘hidden gem’
The Victoria Gallery and Museum, situated within the University of Liverpool, has been voted the top ‘hidden gem’ worldwide.
The voters were tourists taking part in a study by Bókun, a booking management software owned by Tripadvisor.
The gallery, housed in...
Communal bin scheme aims to revolutionise rubbish collection in Liverpool
Liverpool City Council has been making plans to revolutionise rubbish collection in the city through the use of a new system of underground bins.
The issues with the current system were brought to light after workers conducting repairs to local...
Mersey News Live 2pm radio bulletin February 13 2024
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Grocery scheme offers lifeline to families facing food scarcity
Liverpool's Community Grocery is a non-profit organisation which aims to bridge the gap between food banks and supermarkets.
It is run by national award-winning charity The Message Trust in partnership with local churches including the Hillsong Church on Merseyside.
In recent...
Police appeal for information after Smithdown break-in CCTV footage released
Police are appealing for information about five men following a break-in on the Smithdown Lane area of Liverpool.
Following reports of a property being broken into on Wednesday December 27, Merseyside police have been able to release CCTV images of...
Paul’s picture perfect tribute to local band graces Bootle venue
Renowned artist Paul Curtis has unveiled his latest mural at Bootle's newest venue Salt and Tar. The 10-metre artwork features local band - and Salt and Tar ambassadors - Red Rum Club.
The band's lead vocalist Francis Doran said: “Salt...
Queen Elizabeth celebrates 95th birthday without Prince Phillip
Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her 95th birthday today for the first time without Prince Phillip.
April 21st marks the day she was born and it is the first she will spend alone after 73 years of marriage.
She was born...
Plans to redevelop International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum
National Museums Liverpool have shared plans to redevelop the International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum.
Members of the public were invited to be a part of an open consultation on 4th April to hear the Museums proposed changes.
The designs reveal...
