Why over 5 million students are wearing odd socks today
School pupils across Merseyside will be wearing odd socks today in honour of Anti-Bullying Week. The Anti-Bullying Association organised Odd Sock Day to celebrate individuality and uniqueness.
Odd Socks Day began in 2017 but is even more prevalent this year...
‘Scouse pride’ as Zoe’s Place saved from closure
Zoe’s Place children’s hospice in Liverpool has been saved from closure after an unprecedented campaign from the people of Merseyside.
Earlier last month the charity announced that they would be forced to close their doors at the end of the...
City comes together to ensure Zoe’s Place donations near finish line
Hundreds of people and organisations across Liverpool have rallied in support of Zoe's Place to try and raise £6.4m for a new state of the art home to keep the charity open.
Among those who have contributed, Liverpool-based Home Bargains...
River Of Light makes welcome return to Mersey
The River of Light returned to Liverpool on Friday taking over the waterfront, with 12 new creations brought by international artists.
The theme of this year's free family event is 'play.'
Labour councillor Harry Doyle said: "The reason we chose play...
Ban on sale and supply of single-use vapes in England to come into force...
Ahead of the crackdown on the sale of single use or disposable vapes, Liverpool city council have been cracking down on the supply of illegal vapes this year after closing down over 15 stores suppling them.
The new legislation is...
Why Mischief Night brings misery to Mersey residents
Tomorrow (Wednesday) is 'Mischief Night', also known as 'Mizzy Night' on Merseyside. It has been described as 'The Purge of the North West' as it can often be a night full of vandalism.
Some people use the excuse of 'Mizzy...
A century of sequins and sparkles take over the Lady Lever Art Gallery in...
On Saturday, new exhibition 'Bedazzled', which highlights fashion from the 1920s until the present day has opened in the Lady Lever Art Gallery in Birkenhead.
The exhibition includes 20 different pieces including dresses, jewellery, jackets and more all from different...
Appeal for information after man shot in leg in Tuebrook
A man has been left with a gunshot wound to the leg after an incident in Tuebrook last night prompting an investigation by Merseyside Police.
It is believed the incident happened at around 9:40pm on Denman Drive with police being...
MerseyNewsLive 11am radio bulletin October 29 2024
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£600 cash boost for lowest-paid workers to support economy
The UK Government has reintroduced the Employment Rights Bill, promising an extra £600 as additional income for Britain's lowest paid workers.
This initiative, announced by the Department for Business and Trade in collaboration with other government departments is expected to...
