Liverpool Hope University faces union fury over redundancy plans
Liverpool Hope University has been criticised by the University and College Union (UCU) over proposed job cuts after what they claim is a change in plans surrounding staff and teaching.
The union claims 39 jobs are at risk at the...
‘Miracle dog’ Scooby still looking for forever family
A rescue dog described by the RSPCA as one of the thinnest dogs they had ever seen has made a miraculous transformation and is looking for adoption.
Tan lurcher Scooby was found weighing only 20kg when found by the...
Merseyside business battling with Hugo Boss over name dispute
A local pet business has come under fire for the name of their company, Boss Pets, from the global fashion brand HUGO BOSS.
Ben McDonald, from Bootle, set up his pet care company in February, with the aim of...
Council tax change to help ‘struggling families’
The Government has launched a 12-week consultation on how to make council tax collection fairer in the UK.
One of the key proposals is to spread payments of council tax over 12 months instead of 10 as currently happens....
Woolton school honoured at this year’s national teaching awards
A specialist school in Woolton has been named Silver Award Winner for ‘SEND and Inclusive Practice’ at the Pearson National Teaching Awards.
Abbot’s Lea School focuses on delivering high quality, specialist education for students aged between 3-19 living with...
Glamorous granny wins best-dressed passenger at Royal Ascot
Jeanine Murtagh, a 54-year-old office manager from St Helens, turned heads on her way to Royal Ascot after being crowned the best-dressed passenger aboard the luxury Northern Belle train – all while wearing a second-hand designer dress.
The second-hand...
Campaign launched to eliminate domestic violence in Liverpool
A new campaign aiming to eradicate domestic violence has been started in Merseyside.
The campaign is working with survivors of domestic abuse, using their experiences to raise awareness of the red flags of domestic abuse, specifically coercive and controlling behaviour.
It...
Liverpool Comic-Con begins this Saturday
Comic-Con returns to Liverpool this Saturday for its annual spring appearance.
Well known for its showcase of geek culture and celebrity guests, the convention annually attracts guests and visitors from all over then world, and this year’s event features another...
Inside Prenton RUFC’s plans to become a new hub for local community
Prenton RUFC has stood as a pillar of the local community since it was formed in 1992. Standing at the bottom of a pleasant path full of wildlife and greenery, just off Prenton Dell Road, is the clubhouse and...
MAYDAY! Scorching temperatures across Liverpool
Liverpool has seen boiling temperatures today as a record broke in London where it was the warmest start to May on record.
The Met Office has confirmed this, after temperatures hit 28 degrees at Kew Gardens in south west London....
