“More foodbanks now than in the war”: Worst cost of living crisis since 1950s
After the Chancellor announced his mini budget, economists warn a sharp decline in living standards since the 1950s is on the way.
Food banks claim families in Merseyside are already at breaking point – and that the budget does little...
Mother and daughter find success after job loss launching new café
A mother and daughter who were both made redundant from their jobs supporting businesses during the pandemic have launched their own new venture.
Gemma Quine and her mother, Gillian Quine, both grew up in Croxteth, Liverpool. The pair spent most...
A class act on and off stage – Sam Fender review
In dark times of viruses and war, Sam Fender is a reminder of the good that still exists in the world- he is a class act on and off the stage.
After what can only be described as an underwhelming...
Art installation takes over Liverpool Museum for the 2nd anniversary of the pandemic
An art installation about people's lived experiences of Covid has been projected on the side of Liverpool Museum.
Two years of loss and change to lifestyles is being marked by 'Visible Virals' a six-week art project across Liverpool.
It looks to highlight...
Defibrillators installed at Merseyside recycling centres
Defibrillators have been installed in recycling facilities across Merseyside and Halton.
The lifesaving defibrillators have been purchased by Veolia and Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA), and will all be fully automatic with visual and voice guides to help the...
Merseyside Police appeal for information after shooting
Merseyside Police are appealing for information after a man was admitted into hospital with life-changing injuries following a shooting in Wirral.
The 23-year-old suffered several gunshot wounds at 6:30pm on March 22 after the shooting in Woodchurch, Wirral.
Officers were called...
Search for new talent to star as Liverpool author in stage show
The producers of new stage show ‘Two Pence To Cross The Mersey’ are on the hunt for an actress to take on the lead role of author Helen Forrester.
The production is based on the bestselling memoir following Forrester’s childhood.
The...
Sefton Council’s low show at £5K meeting at Aintree
Sefton Council spent around £5,000 to hold a meeting at Aintree Racecourse, despite two thirds of councillors not attending.
A Freedom of Information (FoI) request carried out by Merseynewslive shows £4,786.39 was paid to The Jockey Club. This involves £2,083...
Liverpool Cathedral marks second anniversary of Covid lockdown
Liverpool Cathedral marked two years since the first Covid lockdown with a candlelit service.
Visitors were encouraged to take a moment yesterday to reflect and remember those who lost their lives during the pandemic.
The National Day of Reflection saw the...
Living standards to plummet as inflation soars to 30-year high
Food campaigners and charities warn the cost-of-living crisis is far from over as economists say a dramatic drop in living standards is on the way.
The Chancellor’s 2022 Spring Statement was unveiled yesterday to a backdrop of sky-high living costs...
