Police question man in Runcorn Bridge murder inquiry
Merseyside Police have confirmed this morning that a man is still in custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder.
Police were called to the Silver Jubilee Bridge in Runcorn on Saturday after reports of "suspicious activity".
A member of the...
Celebrate being single in style with Women’s Wednesday
Forget Valentine's Day, today, February 15, marks Singles Awareness Day - an unofficial holiday to celebrate being single and to appreciate the love in friendships, your family and yourself.
But Liverpool events group, Women’s Wednesday, are taking the opportunity to...
Liverpool’s vaccination bus back on the road
Liverpool City Council is teaming up with Arriva again to get the NHS Covid-19 vaccination bus back on the city's streets.
As the Government set out plans to end remaining restrictions in England, the race is still on to get...
Santa Dash runners praised for raising £15k for Alder Hey Hospital
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool has announced that its 2021 Santa Dash run raised more than £15,000.
The popular event sees thousands of people dress up in their festive running gear and dash through the streets of Liverpool to...
Merseyside drivers learn to adapt to new rules of the road
Drivers are still getting used to the changes made to the Highway Code last month, with many road users still not aware of the new rules. Merseynewslive spoke to a driving instructor to find out more.
The Highway Code has...
Abandoned hospital is a focus for thrill-seeking ghost hunters
An abandoned hospital in Liverpool, known as one of the most haunting locations in the UK, is bringing ghost hunters to the city.
The Newsham Park Hospital ghost hunt will allow people to take part in experiments such as table...
Wirral Council pledge to improve residents’ health
Wirral Council have joined with other authorities in the region who are determined to tackle health inequalities and improve life expectancy.
Life expectancy in Merseyside is lower than the national average. Women live for 80.4 years, whilst men live for...
City’s new chief lays down her ambitions for Liverpool
The newly-appointed Chief Operating Officer for Liverpool has set out her ambitions for the city and said she is determined to deliver its improvement plan.
Jacqui McKinlay was appointed last November but began her work in January.
The role involves her...
Sexual abuse and sexual violence awareness week highlights issue across Merseyside
This week is Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week across the UK.
Hundreds of events are taking place across the country as organisations, charities, schools, businesses, community groups and individuals promote the #itsnotok campaign.
The awareness week also promotes healthy...
Liverpool amongst worst areas in UK for anti-Semitic incidents
A report has revealed a shocking rise in anti-Semitism in 2021 with Liverpool amongst the five cities with the most incidents.
The Community Security Trust released its findings this morning. Its report showed a 25% rise in incidents since the...
