The Forgotten Army: Remembering World War Two’s diverse and courageous soldiers
A nationwide initiative to raise awareness of the often-overlooked contributions of the British Indian Army during the Second World War has been launched by The Royal British Legion in collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU).
At the heart of...
Health Secretary pledges to end women’s health inequalities after a weekend of protests
By Rebecca Thompson
The Health Secretary has vowed to eradicate inequalities in women’s maternity and childbirth care at the Labour Party Conference.
Speaking in Liverpool, Wes Streeting said that a black woman in the UK is twice as likely to die...
Final chance to sign up for Wirral 10K
Organisers of the Wirral 10km run are encouraging more people to sign up.
The event, hosted by Born to Run Liverpool, will take place on October 12th at New Brighton. Although more than 900 people have signed up the organisation...
Southport man who threatened bar staff jailed
A man has been jailed today for threatening bar staff in Southport.
Mark Lismore, 35 years, Leyland Road in Southport, was in the Ivy bar on Lord Street when the altercation broke out between him and the bar staff over...
Liverpool man takes on The Explorer’s Grand Slam
A Merseyside-born army veteran is aiming to be the oldest person to complete The Explorer's Grand Slam.
Ian Hughes, who joined the Royal Green Jackets when he was just 16, is raising money for mental health charity, Always a Rifleman.
The...
Liverpool’s Flower Streets in full bloom as final mural completed
The award-winning Flower Streets project in Kirkdale has been completed with a final brush stroke on Crocus Street.
The community initiative consists of 12 murals inspired by the floral street names in the neighbourhood and have transformed the once-neglected area.
Local artist...
Culture funding winner urges more space for black artists to thrive in Liverpool
A leading Liverpool artist has called for more support for creatives in the region so that they no longer feel that they have to leave Merseyside in order to succeed.
Brodie Arthur and her co-founder, Leah Watson, were awarded funding...
Festival uses culture to bring together an ‘unequal society’
Liverpool's Black-E hosts an event, a celebration of Black dance, reflecting on how living in an unjust nation affects our wellbeing.
The African Routes Festival: Equal Measures 2025, was showcased over the weekend exploring how African dance and music influences...
Liverpool store recognised as the oldest independent record shop in the UK
The Musical Box Record Shop unveiled its blue plaque on Saturday, which recognises the store as the Uk’s oldest independent record shop.
Established in 1947, the family-run business is now in its 4th generation, presently being ran by Tony and...
Bold Street venue LEAF shuts for good
A popular venue on Bold Street has closed its doors for good after 15 years of business.
LEAF, which was regarded as ‘one of Liverpool’s hospitality originators’, was opened by siblings Natalie and Graham Haywood in 2010.
The Bold Street venue...
