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With Christmas just around around the corner, it is important for us to appreciate the little things we have. Every year, thousands of families struggle to make ends meet during Christmas, while many fall into debt trying to create...

Liverpool social enterprise Agent Academy has partnered with global IT firm CGI to create 700 jobs in the North. Agent Academy exists to help young people fulfil their potential and gain the pivotal skills to break into the creative industry. They...

Liverpool has been chosen as one of the cities to receive targeted funding, which will support young vulnerable people who are at a risk of violence. The aim of the programme is to keep children engaged in education, attending lessons...

Christmas is here at last! We’re finally heading into the holiday season, and joy is everywhere to be found, writes lifestyle reporter RHIANNON HOGARTH. Lights have been turned on across the country, Secret Santas are starting and everyone is rushing...

Additional reporting by Zoe Wheeler and Tess Penman This weekend saw 5,000 people take to the city centre streets for the famous Santa Dash. The runners all dressed as the big guy to raise money for Alder Hey Children's Hospital. This year's...

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Christmas is around the corner and it can be an isolating period for some, especially as new COVID-19 restrictions are introduced, but help is at hand. Kind to Your Mind Liverpool is a scheme that offers support to people who...

A Facebook page set up to help Wirral people coping with depression now has more than 1000 members and is aiming to help even more people this Christmas. Depression is Real (Wirral) was launched by Ellen Holmes and Cath Dale...

Liverpool University's Hospitals trust hosted a festive-themed Elf Hunt at Allerton Golf Club to raise money for hospital patients. The two-day fundraising event welcomed guests with a snowfall show before they followed a festive treasure trail to find hidden elves...

A Merseyside retailer has welcomed a new campaign to support local businesses this Christmas. After the closure of many independent shops, businesses, restaurants and small businesses because of the coronavirus pandemic, #ThinkWhereyouShop has been encouraging people to shop locally online and...