New ban sees unhealthy food adverts limited to post-9pm TV
The UK government have put their long-awaited restrictions on the advertising of unhealthy foods in place today.
The ban, which sees foods high in sugar, salt and fats limited to post-9pm broadcast, comes in to effect in a bid to...
Grassroots footballers encouraged to prevent serious knee injuries
A knee surgeon is encouraging grassroots footballers to take steps to prevent serious injuries.
Gareth Stables, a Specialist Knee Surgeon from Cheshire, is an ambassador for a charity which specialises in improving welfare for young people in grassroots sports through...
3pm Bulletin MerseyNewsLive January 2026
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Man dies following Croxteth car crash
A man who was involved in a car crash on Christmas Eve has died, Merseyside Police have confirmed.
Stephen Jones, 33, from Bootle, was involved in a collision just before 8.40pm on December 24 at the junction of East Lancashire...
Bidston tip closed after ‘mortar bomb’ found
Bidston tip on Wallasey Bridge road was evacuated this morning following reports that a 'mortar bomb' had been found.
A spokesperson for Veolia said: “We can confirm that our Bidston Integrated Waste Management Facility on Wallasey Bridge Road, Birkenhead was...
High-end Liverpool boutique Cricket to shut
Liverpool designer staple, Cricket, has announced they are closing after over thirty years of business.
The retail shop on Matthew Street first opened in 1991 as a menswear boutique and later introduced high-end women’s fashion into the store a few...
2pm Bulletin MerseyNewsLive January 2026
Here's your latest news at 2pm from Isabella Stanley.
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The Liverpool gym working to make January fitness more fun
Every January, people flock to gyms as a result of their New Year's resolutions.
Research from UK Active shows that some gyms can be up to 40% busier in January than the two previous months, as Christmas indulgence gives way...
Epic Events’ half marathon returns to Southport after seven years
A half marathon and 10k run has returned to Southport following a seven year gap.
Adventure Coast Southport worked with Xmiles to host this year's Epic Events Southport half marathon and 10k on Sunday, January 4.
Epic Events is an activity...
Joey Barton gets suspended prison sentence for offensive social media posts
Former football manager and player, Joey Barton, has been sentenced for offensive social media posts.
Barton, from Huyton, Merseyside, was found guilty by a jury of sending grossly offensive electronic communications with intent to cause distress or anxiety.
He was given...
