Tributes to ‘sparkling’ Liverpool Philharmonic conductor
Merseyside is mourning the death of Libor Pešek, the Czech classical music conductor who was Principal Conductor and Music Director of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic orchestra from 1987 to 1997.
Mr Pešek died on October 23, aged 89. He was...
What Prime Minister Rishi means for Merseyside
Rishi Sunak has finally become Prime Minister amidst fears on Merseyside that he will do little to help the Labour stronghold.
He is the first British Asian to hold the office and the youngest leader the country has seen in...
Detectives appeal for information after man assaulted in Bootle
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked in Bootle in September. They have issued CCTV images of four men who could have information or saw the attack happen.
The attack was reported to police at around 9:35pm...
‘Twopence To Cross The Mersey’ comes back home to end tour
After opening on the Wirral in September, Twopence To Cross The Mersey now comes home to the city where it all began.
The first UK national tour of Helen Forrester’s much-loved production comes to an end next month in Liverpool.
The...
Smoke Free Liverpool encourages quitting as Stoptober draws to close
With only three days left of Stoptober, Smoke Free Liverpool continues to push smokers to "ditch the fags".
Stoptober challenges smokers to give up cigarettes between October 1-28 based on studies that if you don't smoke for 28 days, you're...
City rail stations see police surge in bid to reassure residents
Over 60 police officers and railway staff took part in a major exercise in the wake of increased concern about knife crime.
The operation went into full swing on Friday night, when thousands of people were travelling to and from...
Police funding boosts Halloween and Bonfire Night events for youngsters
Merseyside Police have funded events and activities across Merseyside for young people to have a ‘spooktacular time’ for Halloween and Bonfire night.
This has come about in the hope that families are able to have a safe and enjoyable half-term....
Accessible project builds women’s mental and physical strength
Women’s safety has been historically neglected throughout the country, with a rise in awareness of the dangers since Sarah Everard’s murder in 2021.
In Liverpool, Cathy from Merseyside Budo Ju Jitsu instructs women-only self defence classes and brings along her...
UK-wide university strike on cards after ‘historic’ ballot
Over 70,000 university staff have overwhelmingly voted to strike after a ballot by the university lecturers' union.
More than eight in ten of those who voted across 150 universities said ‘yes’ to strike action, which means the University and College...
Councillor praises ‘competent and respected’ Sunak as new PM appointed
People in Liverpool have been reacting to the appointment of Rishi Sunak as the UK Prime Minister.
Following Liz Truss’s resignation, Mr Sunak has become the first person of Hindu background to hold the role.
Supporters are excited to see the UK’s...
