North West among regions where living costs have increased the most
More than three quarters of residents in the North West have said their cost of living has increased, according to a recent survey.
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) have collected data from across Great Britain about the increase in...
End of free Covid tests is ‘balanced approach’, says immunologist
The government has made a sensible decision in withdrawing free mass COVID tests, a Liverpool John Moores University immunologist believes.
From April 1, the vast majority of lateral flow and PCR tests in England will now incur a cost.
Dr Darren...
Merseyside runners raise thousands for charity at half marathon
Thousands of pounds were raised for charity this weekend as runners challenged themselves to the city’s half marathon.
Runners of all abilities were out bright and early on Sunday morning as they took on the BTR Skyline half marathon.
The route...
Medical graduates could miss out on NHS training in August despite staff shortages
Almost 800 medical graduates could potentially be denied the chance of NHS junior training in August because of a lack of spaces available, despite the number of vacancies rising in the North West.
A total of 791 medical graduates have...
Charity barber’s mission to support Liverpool’s homeless
"Human touch instantly breaks down barriers, particularly in these disconnected times."
These are the words of Stewart Roberts MBE, a man on a mission who's offering his services while also being a friend to the homeless.
Haircuts4Homeless was set up by...
Fans ‘devastated’ as historic Liverpool venue closes down
Liverpool’s Grand Central Hall is shutting its doors following allegations of rent arrears.
The landlords, Nextdom Properties Ltd, are claiming they are owed more than £1.2m in rent.
A statement by Nextdom Properties Ltd said: "We’ve extended a huge amount of...
Chief Constable praises Merseyside force’s support for communities
Merseyside's Chief Constable has backed the efforts of police in tackling issues such as drugs, cyber crime and mental health at a public scrutiny meeting.
Merseyside Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell held her third quarterly scrutiny meeting this week.
The purpose of...
UCU university strikes: How are Liverpool students being impacted?
UCU university strikes are taking place for the third time this academic year, meaning students are losing more valuable teaching time and support.
On Monday, 27 Universities, including Liverpool Hope University and University of Liverpool began a five-day walkout over...
Sistine Chapel exhibit brings a taste of Rome to the North West
A new touring exhibition is making it easier for culture vultures to view the esteemed Sistine Chapel up close.
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition arrived at the Trafford Centre on the outskirts of Manchester as part of an international tour,...
Merseyside special schools prepare for major provision shake-up
A new government proposal looks to cause a major stir in provision for special needs students with local schools already under pressure.
The 'Green Paper' (a government term for an early proposal) looks to make major changes to provision as...
