NHS doctor warns “worst is far from over” as winter virus spreads
Patients are being warned that winter pressures on the NHS is likely to continue.
There has been a 9% increase in patients in hospital beds with the flu in the past week NHS figures show, which may be a result...
Over-70s may face mandatory eye tests as part of road safety strategy
Over-70s could be forced to take a professional eye test every three years if they want to keep driving in the UK.
Cognitive tests for older motorists could also be considered as part of the Labour Government’s safer strategy.
The government...
Police appeal for next of kin after Bebington death
Merseyside police are appealing for next of kin information for Denise O'Sullivan from the Wirral.
Ms O'Sullivan, who was 71, died at her home address in Acorn Close, Bebington, on 30 December 2025.
There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
Anyone...
Claire’s falls into administration
High street shop Claire’s is in administration putting 1,355 jobs at risk.
It is the second time the store has entered administration, with Modella Capital purchasing some Claire’s stores in September after their last collapse.
Modella bought 150 shops, but a further...
Why more couples separate in ‘divorce month’
January has earned the nickname ‘divorce month’, a term used to describe the increase in divorce related enquiries at the start of the year.
The weeks following the festive period often bring a noticeable rise in couples seeking legal advice...
4pm bulletin MerseyNewsLive January 2026
It's 4 o, clock here's the latest from Isabella Stanley.
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1pm News Bulletin January 2026
Here's the latest at 1 o'clock from Isabella Stanley
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Legal expert: scrapping jury trials will not help to combat court backlogs
The decision to scrap jury trials for crimes that carry a sentence of less than three years in England and Wales has been criticised by a legal expert.
The decision was made to help fight against backlogs in court cases...
Access to healthy food could cut NHS and welfare bill, campaigners say
Fairer access to healthy food across Merseyside could cut dependence on welfare and the NHS, campaigners have claimed.
Lucy Antal of Foodrise, a charity piloting a scheme delivering sustainable fruit and vegetables to disadvantaged communities across the region, challenged the...
Facial recognition technology to be rolled out across Merseyside
Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology will be deployed in Liverpool city centre.
Merseyside Police are creating a new way to identify individuals of interest to help prevent and detect crime by making people feel safe and unharmed.
They aim to keep...
