Warning issued to dog walkers as Liverpool braced for ‘extreme’ heatwave
Liverpool is set for what could be the hottest day ever recorded in the region as an ‘extreme’ weather warning has been issued for Merseyside. The amber weather alert covering the region comes amid an unprecedented red weather warning...
How Soon Is Now? When could Andy Burnham become the next Prime Minister?
Kier Starmer resigned as Prime Minister this morning after facing mounting pressure from within the Labour Party to step down. Sir Keir outlined the timetable for his departure in a speech outside 10 Downing Street, as political attention turns...
Liverpool’s Jewish community “terrified” after Golders Green stabbing
Members of Merseyside's Jewish community have spoken out about their fears of anti-semitic attacks after the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green, London yesterday.
Kezzy Miller, 20, president of The University of Liverpool’s Jewish Society said today: “Everyone...
‘Olivia’s law will make a difference for families’: Merseyside mum speaks on the impact...
Olivia’s Law has passed Royal Assent and is now law.
The new Victims and Courts Act will force criminals to attend the dock for their sentencing hearing.
The campaign was spearheaded by Cheryl Korbel, the mother of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, who...
Olivia’s Law: New law ensures criminals must face their victims’ families
A new legal measure designed to force criminals to attend their sentencing hearings has cleared its final parliamentary hurdle.
Olivia's Law, named after a murdered Liverpool schoolgirl, was passed by the House of Lords yesterday as part of the larger...
Liverpool bookseller joins silent vigil against Lobular Breast Cancer
The founder of News from Nowhere bookshop joined a silent vigil outside the Department of Health in London today calling for more action to combat a little known but common form of breast cancer.
Mandy Vere was one of the...
UK meningitis cases rise: Liverpool students warned as Kent outbreak leaves two dead
Liverpool universities are urging vigilance after a deadly meningitis outbreak in Kent saw around 20 cases identified among young people.
Students have been advised to remain alert to meningitis symptoms following a serious outbreak in Kent that has resulted in...
Optician appointment saved Liverpool man’s life
A Liverpool man has shared how a "chance conversation" at an optician led to life-saving help.
Mike Andrews, from Tuebrook, had been at a routine trip to the optician when he picked up a leaflet about blood pressure tests.
After a...
Has Gen Z been silenced? Campus free speech comes under the spotlight
Abortion rights activism on university campuses was explored last week at a panel on free speech.
The debate took place last Friday (6th February) at Liverpool John Moore's University's Student Life Building.
The event was co-hosted by LJMU's student union and...
Lucy Letby: inquest into five baby deaths postponed until September
An inquest into the deaths of five babies linked to serial killer nurse Lucy Letby has been adjourned until September.
The hearings, which formally opened today at Cheshire Coroner’s Court, were adjourned shortly after proceedings began. They relate to the...
