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Katie Smith interviews the recently-elected leader of Liverpool's Labour group, Cllr Liam Robinson, on his new role, the council and current issues affecting local people. Listen to Katie Smith's full interview here: https://soundcloud.com/vapovraxx/interview-with-cllr-liam-robinson?si=720e42d3afb0407abe4b6cecba097f93&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Every year, around 16,000 people are diagnosed with a new cancer in Merseyside and Cheshire. But here in Liverpool, we are home to one of the UK's leading cancer centres, providing first-rate care to those who need it. Clatterbridge Cancer Centre...

With Christmas around the corner, what better way to feel the cheer than attending a pantomime - but how do you know which are just as much fun for the adults as the kids? Well, after watching the performance last...

Over the past decade, domestic abuse rates across Merseyside have increased by almost 800%. Police are now changing strategies to focus more on prevention, as Lucy Burns reports

Small businesses have often felt at a disadvantage during the hectic Christmas period due to the competition from online retailers, with it being easier to order presents from the comfort of your sofa. With the cost of living crisis affecting...

Vivi Friedgut is the CEO and founder of BlackBullion, whose mission is to help young people develop financial skills for life. One of their funders is Liverpool John Moores University. In an interview with MerseyNewsLive, Vivi describes the situation that students...

A Knowsley dog-sitter has also set up a dog foodbank to help families struggling to feed their dogs. They provide food cans/pouches, dry biscuit mixer and dog treats to those in need. ‘Pawcation’ was founded in May 2022 as a...

Media professionals have welcomed a £8m lifeline which has been provided to a major film studio development at Edge Lane. The £17m development will go ahead on the site of the former Littlewoods building, transforming it into one of the...

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...

  Merseyside Police have recently begun a new operation to tackle drivers who drink or take drugs while at the wheel during the festive season. The operation, dubbed ‘Op Limit’, will see officers paying close attention to drivers in Merseyside during...