Protesting parents call for ‘real change’ in SEND education
Hundreds of parents gathered outside St George’s Hall on Friday protesting for an appropriate education setting for children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).
SEND Reform England is a campaign group founded by ten mothers from around the country,...
For the love of the game? Discussion panel to be held at LJMU
The effect of hate crime in football is the subject of a discussion panel next week.
On Monday (October 16), Lindsay England and Dr Miro Griffiths will be holding the talk on the topic and then discuss any solutions for...
The standard of living for young people: Is it up to scratch?
The standard of living for the UK population has worsened since the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, combined with Brexit.
The country is still reeling in the aftermath of these two unprecedented events, according to some young people on Merseyside.
All demographics within...
Trans rights activists take to city streets
Sunday saw trans activists gather to protest against gender-critic activist Posie Parker's 'Let Women Speak' campaign.
The protesters largely outnumbered Posie's followers with huge number of young LGBTQ+ people and allies campaigning in the Knowledge Quarter.
Parker had previously paid for...
Philharmonic celebrates groundbreaking programme on World Mental Health Day
Liverpool Philharmonic celebrates the 15th anniversary of their Music and Health Programme in Liverpool this week. It is National Mental Health Day today, which coincides perfectly with their celebration.
The programme is an initiative created to use music to help...
Dreams really do come true for Frodsham schoolgirl and her amazing pony
Millie Mortimer, 10, from Frodsham has won herself a junior title with her Welsh Pony, Admiral, at the Horse of the Year show.
The former carriage driving pony excelled over the fences proving that he could turn his hoof to...
Why we’re giving a voice to the voiceless
Welcome to LJMU's first themed news day of the year!
Today MerseyNewsLive will be shining a light on the communities that don't normally hear their concerns covered in the press.
Stories of marginalized people across Liverpool and Merseyside will be covered...
Museums and religious groups in Merseyside prepare to open as Warm Hubs
As we enter the colder season, museums and religious groups in the Liverpool city region prepare to open their doors as warm hubs.
This time of year can be a scary thought to many as the cost of living crisis...
Why it’s good to talk about men’s mental health
On World Mental Health Day we're being reminded that it's good to talk.
Events are taking place across Merseyside this week to promote good wellbeing - something the Mental Health Foundation calls a "universal human right".
Phil Roberts is the CEO...
Spotlight on benefits of Sober October
Sober October encourages people to go alcohol-free for a month.
The aim is to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support, whilst positively benefitting individuals to rethink their relationship with alcohol.
View our video report by Pratham Bhagudia
https://youtu.be/LzcOESvqtdI
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