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  A project has helped lead efforts to encourage primary school pupils across Merseyside to take a stand against hate crime in order to help reduce it in future generations. The Hate Makes Me Feel project is at the forefront of...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNmHxDGwrKg The founder of Liverpool Fashion Week has called on the city council to provide greater support and funding for the annual event. Organisers have warned that without stronger local backing, one of Liverpool’s most community-driven showcases could face an uncertain...

Comedy legend Stan Boardman was back performing in the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton following the release of his autobiography Stan Boardman: My Life Story. Last Friday was a night full of laughter, with the event opened by Liverpool's Pete...

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Singer Heidi Range is among other famous faces who have signed NSCCP's open letter to Sir Keir Starmer pressing him to change the law on smacking children. Downing Street will receive the letter later today. Former England footballer Alan Shearer and actor...

A faded advert for the White Star has regenerated interest for the Titanic this week in Wigan. Often going unnoticed, the sign has had a mural painted next to it, addressing Wigan’s connections to the White Star offices in Liverpool. The...

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has unveiled a new 10-year Growth Plan that aims to add £10 billion to the regional economy and create tens of thousands of jobs by 2035. The plan was officially announced on Monday October...

Residents have called for the council to act with rats spotted in and around bins. The Canning Street area has been one of the many places across Liverpool affected by pests as residents have found their purple, general waste, bins...

With Reform rising in the polls and Labour loyalty dwindling across the region, 'Your Party' and the Green Party are viewing this as an opportunity to challenge Labour's grip on Merseyside. Liverpool has been a Labour stronghold since the 90's,...

Health experts are seeing a noticeable uptick in both flu and COVID-19 cases across the country as the weather cools and people spend more time indoors. NHS England have reported both flu and COVID-19 activity increased in recent weeks. Notably, this...