Teachers trained in lateral flow tests as parents set to test children at home
Lateral flow tests are already used in schools across Liverpool, but parents may now be needed.
The training for lateral flow tests in schools is delivered by Liverpool Council and Culture Liverpool.
Three charged after burglaries across Liverpool
Merseyside Police have charged a 22-year-old man and two teenagers after a number of Liverpool burglaries.
Jake Burrows, from Toxteth, and two 16-year-old males were charged with various counts of burglary this morning.
The arrest of four males yesterday followed 10...
Liverpools friendliest gay bar
Over 100 thousand people identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community in Merseyside and across the region lies a variety of gay clubs and bars available. In a world where unfortunately not everyone is accepting towards LGBTQ+ people, gay...
MerseyNewsLive 2pm radio bulletin November 14 2023
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Prince Edward to open Merseyside Police’s new headquarters
HRH The Earl of Wessex visits Merseyside today to officially open Rose Hill, Merseyside Police's new headquarters.
Although already operational, Prince Edward will be joined by Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell and Chief Constable Serena Kennedy as they formally declare...
Shelter staff fear of ‘being on the street’ as two week strike action starts
Housing and homelessness charity Shelter are set to have a 600 worker walkout amidst pay disputes with unions, leaving employees potentially homeless themselves.
A fortnight's worth of strike action is set to take place from Monday, coinciding with one of...
Campaigners react to Chief Constable’s pledge on women’s safety
Campaign group Reclaim These Streets (RTS) have reacted cautiously to Chief Constable Serena Kennedy's statement on tackling violence against women and girls.
The group were responding after Chief Constable Kennedy outlined Merseyside police force's commitment to work alongside other agencies...
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Disability pay gap accelerating in the North-West according to new statistics
The disability pay gap is accelerating quicker in the North-West than the national average, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics.
According to the report, the disability pay gap has grown nationally from 11.7% in 2014...
Mersey hospitals hit as NHS nurses take part in their biggest strike yet
NHS nurses will take part in a strike on December 15 and December 20. These strikes are expected to take place for 12 hours each day from 8am until 8pm.
The three hospitals in Liverpool that will take part in...
