Strong start for UK’s first fantasy-only bookshop in Wirral
The UK's only brick-and-mortar fantasy bookshop has opened in Wirral and business so far has surpassed its owner's expectations.
Paper and Word opened its doors just under two months ago.
Abby Munro, who founded the small independent shop, says that custom...
Smokers in Liverpool encouraged to seek support to quit
Smokers in the city are being encouraged to quit the habit this new year by Liverpool City Council.
They are advised to use the council's Smokefree Liverpool service, which is free and confidential, to help protect their health and wallets.
Smokefree...
Volunteers in Bootle overwhelmed by “endemic” fly-tipping
A community group in Bootle has been taking action to stop fly-tipping in the area.
The Bootle Community Action group was set up by Michael Brennan 10 years ago to help bring the community together but they are now facing...
New road safety plans not enough, campaigner says
A Merseyside based road safety activist has said new government proposals do not go far enough.
Joanne Colleran started the road safety charity The Bobby Colleran Trust in 2014 after her six-year-old son Bobby Colleran was tragically killed outside his...
Merseybeat: 7th January 2026
The average cost of a funeral is more than four thousand pounds, Merseyrail are partnering with Liverpool BID and how is dry January effecting Liverpool's pubs and nightclubs?
Join us today to learn more about the top stories from today...
Liverpool’s night clubs face ’empty’ Dry January
Liverpool’s night clubs are facing a period of being 'empty' due partly to the number of people attempting Dry January, according to an event organiser.
Almost one in three Brits were planning to give up alcohol for the month according...
MerseyNewsLive 4pm radio bulletin 7th January 2026
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Free train tickets on ‘Yellow Monday’ in bid to beat January blues
Merseyrail are partnering with Liverpool BID to give free tickets and giveaways to commuters on Blue Monday.
The initiative, dubbed Yellow Monday, will mean those travelling on the day will be able to apply for free tickets ahead of January...
Goodison to host Mental Health World Cup Event
The “Mental Health World Cup” will take place in Liverpool for the first time this May after it was announced that the tournament will be held at Goodison Park.
The competition, which will see 48 teams of five players each...
MerseyNewsLive 3pm radio bulletin 7th January 2026
The latest news from Chloe McLoughlin:
https://soundcloud.com/chlojoi/825d1d8d-b9df-4f7f-85f7-3b172eb14020
