Animal rights campaigners demand action after Grand National horse death
Animal rights campaigners have spoken out against the British Horseracing Authority following the death of Grand National horse Celebre d’Allen.
Dene Stanall, horse racing consultant for Animal Aid, told MerseyNewsLive: “The British Horseracing Authority, who regulate horse welfare in British...
Campaigners criticise delays to ‘Hillsborough Law’
Hillsborough campaigners have expressed frustration about new delays to a promised law designed to prevent cover-ups by police and other public bodies.
Last week, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer cancelled a meeting with relatives of the Hillsborough victims.
On Friday, a...
Merseyrail cleaners reach deal to avoid Ladies Day strike
A union representing outsourced cleaners on Merseyrail has announced that it will suspend proposed strike actions set to take place over Aintree Ladies Day.
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers, known as RMT announced plans to strike...
“Prices will increase” as a result of Trump’s Trade War says Liverpool economist.
A Liverpool economist has said that America's US Trade War being could create a world not seen since the 1930s’ Great Depression.
The Trump administration has imposed a 25% tax increase on steel and aluminium exports as well as products...
Runner goes shirtless in freezing conditions to conquer body anxiety
A local man has been running shirtless in the recent freezing weather to conquer his body anxiety and raise awareness for the issue, known as dysmorphia.
Stephen Melling, who originally started running as a part of his recovery from drug...
Merseyside charity launches UK’s first modern slavery risk checker
Modern slavery charity Causeway have launched a cutting-edge self-assessment risk checker.
The ‘Exploitation Risk Checker’ allows individuals to answer a series of questions to see if they may be experiencing, or at risk of, criminal or sexual exploitation. A UK...
You’ll never guess what these lecturers are doing in their lunch break
University lecturers at LJMU have taken up the ukulele in order to unwind during their lunch breaks.
Timothy Nichol set up the group as a way for faculty staff to relax and try something new during their free time.
He said:...
Heating tips to help prevent house fires
With temperatures predicted to hit all-time lows this winter, the risk of household hazards increases.
A combination of a rise in heating bills and faulty electrics can turn into a deadly mixture if not dealt with correctly.
The cost of utility...
Diabetes alert: As temperatures drop, so can blood sugar levels
With the UK's temperatures falling, diabetics are at a higher chance of fluctuation in blood sugar levels.
Diabetes is when your body cannot produce or effectively use the right amount of insulin. Insulin is produced by your pancreas and used...
Heavy rainfall and snow causes flooding in Croxteth park
Recent heavy rainfall has led to flooding in parts of Croxteth Country Park in Liverpool.
The park's underpass pathways were particularly affected, though the floodwaters have since receded. Visitors are advised to remain cautious, as intermittent rain showers and gusty...
