13-year-old boy charged following stabbing in Pensby
A 13-year-old boy from Moreton has been charged with stabbing a 15-year-old, according to Merseyside Police.
The incident occurred in Ridgewood Park, Pensby, and was reported just after 5.05pm on Sunday 19th October.
The victim was taken to Alder Hey Children's...
Students celebrate Diwali in Liverpool
Students celebrating Diwali in Liverpool have found ways to celebrate, despite being away from family.
Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is a widely celebrated holiday amongst Indian people around the world, often marking the occasion in temples,...
Primary school pupils encouraged to take stand against hate crime
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...
Liverpool Fashion Week founder urges city council to back local talent
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...
Video: Stan Boardman interview
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...
MerseyBeat 14th October
A round up of the top stories today:
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Liverpool Sugababes star joins celebrities in calls to ban smacking
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...
Only known Titanic ghost sign in UK rediscovered
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...
Liverpool’s £10bn Growth Plan unveiled
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...
Liverpool’s fight against pests continues
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...
