National Apprenticeship Week: Liverpool education bosses hope for youngsters
National Apprenticeship week kicked off this week as Liverpool’s youth unemployment rate worsens.
The event usually sees conventions staged across the country, linking apprentices with employers.
Merseyside leaseholders furious with lack of government funding to remove cladding
Merseyside leaseholders are furious after it was announced that many buildings will not be eligible for government funding to remove dangerous cladding.
This comes as the Secretary of State for Housing, Robert Jenrick, introduced a £3.5bn fund to fix dangerous cladding.
Leaseholders say this support does not go far enough as grants will not...
Merseyside coffee experts fight back after Covid blow
Merseyside Coffee specialists are gearing up to make big changes after Covid-19 impacted their business.
Crosby Coffee on Oxford Road is an independent business that started in co-owner Jack’s kitchen at his mum's house many years ago only to become...
Two arrested and more than 700 Cannabis plants seized in Kirkdale
Two men have been arrested by Merseyside Police following the seizure of more than 700 cannabis plants in Kirkdale yesterday.
Liverpool to extend meal voucher support through half-term
Liverpool City Council is extending its meal voucher support through February half term to support more than 20,000 youngsters, including youngsters aged two years entitled to free education. The school meal support packages were widely criticised last month and are a priority for the City Council.
Merseyside Police make arrest in crackdown on serious crime
Merseyside Police have arrested a man in connection with an attempted robbery and theft in Liverpool.
New £10m Covid fund announced for Liverpool City Region businesses
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority have announced a new £10 million financial support fund for small businesses during Covid.
The fund aims to provide grants for small businesses in Liverpool that have not previously accessed Covid support.
Grants of between £3,750...
Merseyside police launch ‘cuckooing’ campaign across Toxteth and Dingle
Merseyside police have partnered with Violence Reduction Partnership and Liverpool City Council to raise awareness on the 'Youknowwho' campaign across Dingle and Toxteth.
The campaign is highlighting 'cuckooing': the act of criminals taking over the home of someone vulnerable for...
Kitten is put down after being found in carrier bag in St Helens
The RSPCA are appealing for information about a kitten found in a tied-up carrier bag, terrified and suffering from a broken skull among other injuries.
Ten arrested in Liverpool in Class A and Class B drugs raids
Ten people have been arrested this morning, 11 February, in relation to the production and nationwide distribution of Class A and Class B drugs.
