‘Make it British’ celebrates UK’s manufacturers
Tomorrow marks Made in UK Day that celebrates companies who manufacture their products in the United Kingdom.
The Made in UK Day campaign was launched ten years ago, originally created as a blog by former retailer buyer Kate Hills to...
James Bulger: Remembering the murder that shook Britain
Next year is the 30th anniversary since the death of James Bulger, yet the surveillance image from the case remains etched in the minds of the millions in Merseyside and across the nation.
To those who aren’t familiar, the scene...
Liverpool landmarks light up to remember lockdown
Landmarks across Liverpool are set to light up for the two-year anniversary of the UK’s first lockdown.
Unique visuals will be projected onto mystery buildings during the week as part of the ‘Visible Virals’ arts project, coinciding with the release...
New campaign to make transport for women safer
A new campaign has been launched across Liverpool to help women and girls across Merseyside feel safer on public transport.
It follows a survey that was carried out last summer by the Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner’s which asked women...
Nursery partnership helps children to enjoy nature
A Wavertree nursery has begun a partnership with one of Liverpool's most famous attractions to enable children to engage in nature while they learn.
Kids Planet Day Nursery in Wavertree has now enjoyed two outdoor learning sessions at Strawberry Field,...
Merseysiders encouraged to get moving for mental health
Merseysiders are being urged to get moving to fundraise for mental health support.
The 100 Miles in March campaign by mental health charity MIND encourages anyone to run, walk, cycle or even scoot.
The money raised will be used to provide...
The Batman: Review podcast
Today I am joined by Oli Johnson to discuss our most anticipated film of the year; The Batman. it has been estimated that 75% of the production was shot in Liverpool, with the city's iconic architecture on display through...
Child poverty on the rise in Liverpool
Child poverty in Liverpool is on the rise.
There are in total around 1.05 million children who are living in poverty in the north of England, with more than 50,000 of them located in and around Liverpool, according to Action...
Campaigners react as parliament votes against making misogyny a hate crime
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MPs have voted against making misogyny a hate crime, despite a record 63,136 rape cases being reported last year.
Here is Joe Foley with more information.
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Drugs worth £30k seized in Birkenhead
Two people have been arrested on drug offences following a raid at a property in Birkenhead.
A 26-year-old woman was questioned after £30,000 worth of Class A drugs were seized at a property in Newling Street.
Officers found 2500 wraps of...