You’ll never guess what these lecturers are doing in their lunch break
University lecturers at LJMU have taken up the ukulele in order to unwind during their lunch breaks.
Timothy Nichol set up the group as a way for faculty staff to relax and try something new during their free time.
He said:...
Heating tips to help prevent house fires
With temperatures predicted to hit all-time lows this winter, the risk of household hazards increases.
A combination of a rise in heating bills and faulty electrics can turn into a deadly mixture if not dealt with correctly.
The cost of utility...
Liverpool’s DaDa Fest International set to return in 2025
Listen to Naithan Coughlan's audio report about DaDa Fest International here:
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Boulders, open water and treks – set yourself fresh challenges in 2025
Many people are making the commitment to try something novel and intriguing in 2025.
For those seeking both a physical challenge and a mental escape, Liverpool and the surrounding areas have so much to offer.
Along with to its rich history,...
£5m relief package for Southport after devastating attack
Over £5m is being invested into Southport to help its recovery from the attacks last July.
The announcement has been made by Sefton Borough Council and follows the devastating attack when three girls were killed at a Taylor Swift dance class.
The...
Safety kits aim to foil burglaries in South Liverpool
Anti-social behaviour and burglaries in South Liverpool areas have halved since the Safer Streets initiative launched in 2022.
The campaign was delivered using funding by Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell and Liverpool City Council.
The targeted crime reduction programme...
Swimming pool’s future uncertain after council pull funding
Skelmersdale’s local swimming facilities have been under investigation by the West Lancashire Borough Council, who have found that the brutalist style buildings should be permanently closed and replaced.
Nye Bevan leisure centre is one of two facilities that the council’s...
MerseyNewsLive 12pm radio bulletin January 9 2025
Listen to the latest news around Merseyside on the hour with Summer Aspin.
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Royal Liverpool Hospital declares critical situation as number of flu patients rockets
Nearly five times as many people are in the hospital with flu according to NHS figures.
The news comes after the Royal Liverpool University Hospital declared a critical incident earlier this week due to exceptionally high demand for services.
Philip Banfield,...
Diabetes alert: As temperatures drop, so can blood sugar levels
With the UK's temperatures falling, diabetics are at a higher chance of fluctuation in blood sugar levels.
Diabetes is when your body cannot produce or effectively use the right amount of insulin. Insulin is produced by your pancreas and used...
