New plan to boost special needs services for Wirral children
Plans to amend special needs support services for children in Wirral have been revealed by Wirral Council.
The Children, Young People and Education Committee met on Monday to discuss a raft of measures for Wirral’s SEND (Special Educational Needs and...
Merseyside skateboarder creating a female community
A Merseyside woman has set up a female skateboarding group to counter the sport's male-dominated image.
Steff Norton created Liverpool Girl Skaters in January 2020 after seeing other cities do the same. The rise in female skateboarders has led to...
Strictly Come Dancing 2022 live tour comes to Liverpool this week
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Liverpool’s Agent Academy pairs with tech giant to create 700 jobs
Liverpool social enterprise Agent Academy has partnered with global IT firm CGI to create 700 jobs in the North.
Agent Academy exists to help young people fulfil their potential and gain the pivotal skills to break into the creative industry.
They...
Schools will lead a £3.7m taskforce to tackle youth violence
Liverpool has been chosen as one of the cities to receive targeted funding, which will support young vulnerable people who are at a risk of violence.
The aim of the programme is to keep children engaged in education, attending lessons...
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Christmas is here at last! We’re finally heading into the holiday season, and joy is everywhere to be found, writes lifestyle reporter RHIANNON HOGARTH.
Lights have been turned on across the country, Secret Santas are starting and everyone is rushing...
Successful return for city’s celebrated Santa Dash
Additional reporting by Zoe Wheeler and Tess Penman
This weekend saw 5,000 people take to the city centre streets for the famous Santa Dash.
The runners all dressed as the big guy to raise money for Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
This year's...
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Kind To Your Mind Liverpool is here for support
Christmas is around the corner and it can be an isolating period for some, especially as new COVID-19 restrictions are introduced, but help is at hand.
Kind to Your Mind Liverpool is a scheme that offers support to people who...
Liverpool hospitals hold festive fundraiser for Christmas gifts
Liverpool University's Hospitals trust hosted a festive-themed Elf Hunt at Allerton Golf Club to raise money for hospital patients.
The two-day fundraising event welcomed guests with a snowfall show before they followed a festive treasure trail to find hidden elves...
