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In last Friday’s full council meeting, the cabinet agreed the budget proposals for 2021/22. Council tax will rise

Boris Johnson has today announced his proposed four-month ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown. Boris Johnson will address the public with his plan for the easing of lockdown restrictions in England at 7pm. The current national measures, which began on January 4th, are...

Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish MBE visited Anfield Stadium’s vaccine satellite ahead of the Merseyside derby to thank those involved in the recent vaccinations. Those involved in the vaccination process included GPs, vaccinators, and volunteers.

Construction of the Shakespeare North Playhouse has taken centre stage in Prescot town centre. Despite the Coronavirus pandemic, the £28 million project is still set to open in 2022. The Playhouse celebrates Prescot's historic connection to William Shakespeare and completes the...

Student Jessica Taylor has completed an inspiring 25-day challenge to raise money for the Neonatal Unit at Liverpool Women’s Hospital. The PhD Chemistry student at The University of Liverpool raised £1625 by walking 25,000 steps for 25 days. Jessica, 25, has...

The Coronavirus pandemic has hit many industries hard, and none more so than arts and culture. Yet despite these lockdown struggles the arts have flourished in Merseyside and tonight's Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity awards highlight that. The awards seek...

Liverpool will mark one year since the first Covid-19 lockdown when the city stages Liverpool Together on Tuesday 23 March. The emotive event will be held exactly one year on from the first lockdown in England. Liverpool City Council’s award-winning Culture...

Lateral flow tests are already used in schools across Liverpool, but parents may now be needed. The training for lateral flow tests in schools is delivered by Liverpool Council and Culture Liverpool.

An updated list of ancillary orders has been announced by the National Crime Agency to help prevent and deter further crime. 17 new orders have been added to the list to improve the support and management of serious offenders. Ancillary orders...

Shielding is to be extended to March 31 and almost 4,600 people have been added to the shielding list in Liverpool. Improved modelling has led to more people being identified as clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV). People more susceptible to developing Covid-19...