New road safety plans not enough, campaigner says

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  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...
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Merseybeat: 7th January 2026

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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

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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...
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MerseyNewsLive 4pm radio bulletin 7th January 2026

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The latest news with Chloe McLoughlin: https://soundcloud.com/chlojoi/4-oclock-bulletin  
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Free train tickets on ‘Yellow Monday’ in bid to beat January blues

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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

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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...
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MerseyNewsLive 3pm radio bulletin 7th January 2026

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The latest news from Chloe McLoughlin: https://soundcloud.com/chlojoi/825d1d8d-b9df-4f7f-85f7-3b172eb14020
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Luke Littler inspires surge in youth darts players across Merseyside

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Luke Littler’s historic World Darts Championship win has sparked a surge in young people taking up the sport across Liverpool and Merseyside. The Warrington teen's impressive defeat of former world champion Gian van Veen, cemented his place at the very...

Arne Slot: Arsenal game chance to build confidence

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Liverpool head south tomorrow night to take on lead-leaders Arsenal in a bid to keep their top-four hopes alive. The Reds, who are unbeaten in nine games, will be hoping to end their run of consecutive draws against Leeds and...

Booze author wants more people to try Dry January

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The author of a self-help memoir about his sobriety has encouraged those attempting Dry January to continue the challenge. Julian Tittershill, from Ormskirk, has said giving up booze goes beyond willpower and wants more people to take steps towards reassessing...