Merseybeat: 7th January 2026
The average cost of a funeral is more than four thousand pounds, Merseyrail are partnering with Liverpool BID and how is dry January effecting Liverpool's pubs and nightclubs?
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Free train tickets on ‘Yellow Monday’ in bid to beat January blues
Merseyrail are partnering with Liverpool BID to give free tickets and giveaways to commuters on Blue Monday.
The initiative, dubbed Yellow Monday, will mean those travelling on the day will be able to apply for free tickets ahead of January...
Luke Littler inspires surge in youth darts players across Merseyside
Luke Littler’s historic World Darts Championship win has sparked a surge in young people taking up the sport across Liverpool and Merseyside.
The Warrington teen's impressive defeat of former world champion Gian van Veen, cemented his place at the very...
Booze author wants more people to try Dry January
The author of a self-help memoir about his sobriety has encouraged those attempting Dry January to continue the challenge.
Julian Tittershill, from Ormskirk, has said giving up booze goes beyond willpower and wants more people to take steps towards reassessing...
Merseyside Police host free bike marking events
Merseyside Police are encouraging the public to get their bikes security marked at a series of free events throughout January and into the new year.
The force is working in partnership with BikeRegister, the UK’s bike marking and registration scheme...
Families turn to online fundraising for funerals as costs rise
More and more British families are turning to online fundraising sites such as GoFundMe to cover the rising cost of relatives' funerals, according to a new report.
The latest edition of Sun Life's Cost of Dying report, which has been...
MerseyNewsLive 12pm radio bulletin 7th January 2026
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Educational eco books put Wirral author in spotlight
A Wirral-based author is gaining national recognition for a children’s book series designed to teach young readers about recycling through fun, engaging storytelling.
Andy Hickin, who writes under the pen name Walter Thomas, released his debut book Walter the Wheelie...
Merseyside detective fired after paying minor for sex
A Merseyside Police officer has been dismissed after he admitted paying a 17-year-old for sex.
Ex-detective John Rigby was sacked and added to the College of Policing Barred List following a misconduct hearing in December.
Rigby, 37, faced multiple misconduct charges...
‘This City Is Ours’ Season Two filming in Hope Street pub today
Filming for the much-loved Liverpool based series ‘This City Is Ours’ was spotted at the White Hart pub on Hope Street this morning as a producer on the show told Mersey News Live that the new season will "pick...
