Critically low blood stock ‘consequence of staff shortages’
Staff shortages have meant Merseysiders rushing to donate blood face delays in getting appointments, and as a result an amber alert remains in place over supplies.
Last week, the NHS confirmed that their blood stock, specifically O negative and O...
The Plutonics: Who do they think they are?
Howie, Luke, Max, Joe, Ellis and Mo make up a six-piece band attempting to take over Merseyside ... and the world!
At ages 15 and 16, in Year 11 at Wirral Grammar School, the boys are up-coming stars. Between releasing...
River of Light festival returns to Merseyside this weekend
The River of Light festival is returning this weekend around Liverpool City Centre. This year the festival will be returning but with only ten exhibitions, it is set to turn from October 21 to November 6 and will be...
Mersey charities face challenges amid cost of living crisis
Charities across Merseyside are facing an influx of calls as the ever-growing rise in the cost of living crisis is beginning to affect more and more families across the city.
Nearly one in three people say they are assessing whether...
International Pronouns Day: What’s it all about?
International Pronouns Day will be celebrated tomorrow by local grassroot communities.
The Day was launched in 2018 and takes place on the third Wednesday of October each year. It seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns common...
‘Hybrid’ DaDa festival set to mark Liverpool return
The DaDaFest International Festival makes its much-anticipated return this month, with a packed programme which will showcase the talents of disabled, deaf and neurodivergent artists and performers.
This year’s festival, with the theme and title ‘Hybrid’, starts on October 26 and...
‘Black History Month is for all the community’
Liverpool has the oldest black community in the UK but not enough people are getting involved for Black History Month, reports Shannon Pickett.
Marie Hie, Liverpool John Moores Student Union president, says more people from different backgrounds should participate, as...
Skatepark face-lift aims to transform young lives
By Ollie Nolan-Davies
Walking round Edge Lane, you may notice a new look to the local skatepark.
Ben Lewis and a dedicated team of local youngsters, skaters and bikers have been putting in money, time and effort to improve the park...
Merseyside youth football fixtures scrapped after ‘mindless’ behaviour
All football fixtures for the Merseyside Youth League have been cancelled for Saturday (October 15) following multiple incidents of inappropriate and threatening behaviour towards league and match officials in recent weeks.
The Football Association are working with the authorities and...
Focus on loneliness in bid to battle mental ill-health
This week will mark the annual event which gives people the opportunity to speak about their mental health and focus on improving it.
In a world where mental health is more important than ever, the Mental Health Foundation is urging...
