Liverpudlians may live a quarter of their life in ill-health by 2040
Merseysiders face living more than a quarter of their life in ill health, according to a report into the future of Liverpool’s health.
Professor Matt Ashton, director of public health used recent data and research, to predict what the state...
The Power of Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Liverpool has become famous for it's musical legacy including The Beatles, Cilla Black and Dead or Alive but an often forgotten gem of the city is Frankie Goes To Hollywood who are often dismissed in the overall conversation about...
More transport hitting the rails by 2030
Metro Mayor Steve Rotherham has announced plans to develop new stations on the Merseyrail network.
Over the past six years the region has seen two modern developed stations located in Maghull and Kirkby, as well as new state of the...
MerseyNewsLive 2pm radio bulletin March 5 2024
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LGBTQ+ Adoption and fostering week
LGBTQ+ Adoption and fostering week is celebrating those individuals and families who have gone through the process to adopt or foster someone from the community, as well as encouraging those who would have an interest to come forward.
I spoke...
How did Liverpool become a beacon for culture?
Liverpool was once known predominantly for The Beatles, its iconic football clubs and its maritime history.
But in recent years it has undergone a huge transformative renaissance emerging as a cultural epicentre and global hotspot for music and creativity.
"flourished and...
MerseyNewsLive 1pm radio bulletin March 5 2024
Listen to the MerseyNewsLive 1pm radio bulletin presented by Kieron Day:
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Legal action to be taken by Warrington Council in an effort to end bin...
Warrington Council is taking legal action to end a fourth round of strikes by bin workers.
Bins are not due to be collected for another two weeks.
Olivia Beatty is in town for us this afternoon - listen to her report...
Grass-roots funding to remove barriers for LGBT+ people
The LCR Pride Foundation has announced the recipients of its inaugural round of grants from the Community Fund, targeting initiatives aimed at fostering positive change for the LGBT+ community in the Liverpool City Region.
In partnership with Barclays, the regions...
Liverpools friendliest gay bar
Over 100 thousand people identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community in Merseyside and across the region lies a variety of gay clubs and bars available. In a world where unfortunately not everyone is accepting towards LGBTQ+ people, gay...