Merseyside Police release statement after ad van criticised in Wirral
Merseyside Police have released a statement to clarify a campaign message used over the weekend.
The message was displayed on an ad van in Birkenhead on Saturday afternoon and read: "being offensive is an offence."
The ad van was part of...
Liverpool City Council announces budget proposals for the year
In last Friday’s full council meeting, the cabinet agreed the budget proposals for 2021/22. Council tax will rise
What Boris Johnson’s ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown announcement means for Merseyside
Boris Johnson has today announced his proposed four-month ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown.
Boris Johnson will address the public with his plan for the easing of lockdown restrictions in England at 7pm.
The current national measures, which began on January 4th, are...
Sir Kenny Dalglish visits Anfield to thank Covid vaccinators
Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish MBE visited Anfield Stadium’s vaccine satellite ahead of the Merseyside derby to thank those involved in the recent vaccinations.
Those involved in the vaccination process included GPs, vaccinators, and volunteers.
Work continues on the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot
Construction of the Shakespeare North Playhouse has taken centre stage in Prescot town centre.
Despite the Coronavirus pandemic, the £28 million project is still set to open in 2022.
The Playhouse celebrates Prescot's historic connection to William Shakespeare and completes the...
PhD student completes inspiring 25 day challenge for Liverpool Women’s Hospital
Student Jessica Taylor has completed an inspiring 25-day challenge to raise money for the Neonatal Unit at Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
The PhD Chemistry student at The University of Liverpool raised £1625 by walking 25,000 steps for 25 days.
Jessica, 25, has...
Culture and Creativity awards show arts are flourishing despite pandemic worries
The Coronavirus pandemic has hit many industries hard, and none more so than arts and culture.
Yet despite these lockdown struggles the arts have flourished in Merseyside and tonight's Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity awards highlight that.
The awards seek...
Liverpool to mark one year since first Covid-19 lockdown with Liverpool Together event
Liverpool will mark one year since the first Covid-19 lockdown when the city stages Liverpool Together on Tuesday 23 March.
The emotive event will be held exactly one year on from the first lockdown in England.
Liverpool City Council’s award-winning Culture...
Teachers trained in lateral flow tests as parents set to test children at home
Lateral flow tests are already used in schools across Liverpool, but parents may now be needed.
The training for lateral flow tests in schools is delivered by Liverpool Council and Culture Liverpool.
The community garden keeping Croxteth growing
A local family and group of volunteers have transformed an unused green space into a thriving community garden in Croxteth.
Liverpool council granted Rachael Emblem, 42, permission to use the green space for Croxteth Community Garden in February 2020.
Volunteers of...
