Merseyside’s youth knife crime: ‘We would be petrified if we got a true picture’
A violence prevention expert has raised concern over growing levels of knife crime amongst young people in Merseyside.
Alan Walsh, a youth worker specialising in knife crime in Liverpool says the lockdown may have made the problem worse.
Alan has dealt...
Gareth Gates set to star in Panto coming to M&S Bank Arena
Gareth Gates is set to star in a new Pantomime coming to the Liverpool waterfront next month.
Gates will star as the “Handsome Prince” in Shone Productions’ Sleeping Beauty – The Pantomime of Your Dreams.
The Pantomime will run from Saturday 29 May until Saturday 5 June at The Auditorium...
World Book Night: Authors share experiences of first novel
The UK celebrated the 10th anniversary of World Book Night on Friday.
Hosted by Sandi Toksvig, the event encouraged people to share the books which made people smile.
Must-see art as lockdown restrictions ease in Merseyside
Art seems to be around every street corner in Merseyside. Whether an iron man or lambanana, art has continued to be accessible in every part of the region. As lockdown restrictions start to ease, Merseynewslive takes a look at...
Outrage at Liverpool club events while funerals face restrictions
A grieving Liverpool daughter has hit out at new pilot social events being held in the city which she says "laughs in the face" of those who have lost someone during the pandemic.
Funerals are still only allowing 30 attendees...
Liverpool residents’ fears over misuse of electric scooters
Liverpool residents have been expressing concerns that electric scooters could pose some dangers.
The scheme, which launched in October as a joint initiative from Liverpool City Council and scooter company Voi, has been praised for encouraging green transport.
Still no funeral for baby found on Brackenwood Golf Course
A funeral has still not been held for a baby found dead on a Merseyside golf course more than 13 weeks ago.
The discovery was made by dog walkers on Brackenwood Golf Course on January 29.
Man arrested and two cannabis farms seized in St Helens.
Officers have arrested a man and seized two cannabis farms from addresses in St Helens this week.
The seven candidates vying to be Liverpool mayor on election day
On May 6 Liverpool is set to elect a new Mayor with seven candidates vying for the role.
The role has been filled by acting Mayor Wendy Simon following the resignation of Joe Anderson.
Mr Anderson was arrested on suspicion of...
‘Pandemic parents’ supported by Mossley Hill coffee shop
'Pandemic parents' who gave birth during lockdown can now attend support groups at Little Peacock coffee shop in Mossley Hill.
Between April and June 2020, the strictest lockdown period, 153,464 babies were born in England and Wales.
However, until now, new...
