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More than five months since Liverpool City Council had to terminate the previous contractor’s contract, it has been announced that major roadworks at Lime Street should finally be finished by this summer. The construction is part of the council's £47m...

Researchers at the University of Liverpool are appealing for participants to help with a new study into epilepsy. Yesterday was International Epilepsy Day, which is marked every year on the second Monday of February. This year's initiative coincides with a call...

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...

Liverpool City Council is hoping that an increase on council tax and a new £40 charge on green bin collections will help fill a shortfall in council funds. The city's budget has taken a significant blow over the past decade...

Liverpool City Council is teaming up with Arriva again to get the NHS Covid-19 vaccination bus back on the city's streets. As the Government set out plans to end remaining restrictions in England, the race is still on to get...

Drivers are still getting used to the changes made to the Highway Code last month, with many road users still not aware of the new rules. Merseynewslive spoke to a driving instructor to find out more. The Highway Code has...

The newly-appointed Chief Operating Officer for Liverpool has set out her ambitions for the city and said she is determined to deliver its improvement plan. Jacqui McKinlay was appointed last November but began her work in January. The role involves her...

This week is Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week across the UK. Hundreds of events are taking place across the country as organisations, charities, schools, businesses, community groups and individuals promote the #itsnotok campaign. The awareness week also promotes healthy...

A report has revealed a shocking rise in anti-Semitism in 2021 with Liverpool amongst the five cities with the most incidents. The Community Security Trust released its findings this morning. Its report showed a 25% rise in incidents since the...

Merseyside Police are appealing to the public to help find a 15-year-old missing boy.  Harry Begg, who has been missing for nearly two months, was last seen at around 11pm on December 18 2021.  He is believed to be in the Knowsley...