Andy Burnham’s Labour leadership bid could face competition
Andy Burnham confirmed his intentions to run for the Labour leadership but he could face competition from other prominent MPs.
Aintree-born Mr Burnham was sworn in as MP for Makerfield in Greater Manchester yesterday after defeating Reform UK candidate Robert...
Major fire at Widnes Recycling Centre sends smoke across Merseyside
A major fire at a recycling facility in Widnes prompted a large-scale response from emergency services on Monday, June 22, creating thick black clouds which could be seen for miles across Merseyside and Cheshire.
Fire crews were called to the blaze at a recycling site on Everite Road last night, responding to reports of a...
Warning issued to dog walkers as Liverpool braced for ‘extreme’ heatwave
Liverpool is set for what could be the hottest day ever recorded in the region as an ‘extreme’ weather warning has been issued for Merseyside. The amber weather alert covering the region comes amid an unprecedented red weather warning...
How Soon Is Now? When could Andy Burnham become the next Prime Minister?
Kier Starmer resigned as Prime Minister this morning after facing mounting pressure from within the Labour Party to step down. Sir Keir outlined the timetable for his departure in a speech outside 10 Downing Street, as political attention turns...
Hidden History: The lost Birkenhead College that produced an Archbishop
For most residents in Birkenhead, an historic building is not hard to find, with the area littered with remnants of a time when Birkenhead went from a small village to a booming port town at the height of the...
Is Liverpool one of the UK’s safest cities for a night out?
Liverpool is it a city with a reputation for good nightlife and friendly people but does everyone who comes to the city for a night out feel safe? And what measures are actually in place to keep you safe?
Joe...
Housing frustrations dominate as Halton voters desert Labour
On the streets of Widnes and Runcorn, new housing estates keep emerging. These steadily expanding rows of new homes are increasingly controversial among the people living amongst them.
“I think the main thing around here is we’re getting new houses,...
Analysis: Halton could face huge change in upcoming elections
It’s just one week to go until the local elections take place across the Liverpool City Region. The elections are to vote for borough or city councillors.
This impacts who controls and looks after local services, including rubbish collection and...
Has a rise in tourism to Poland helped change perceptions of Liverpool’s Polish community?
Modern Polish community in Liverpool
The modern polish population in Liverpool is made up of a huge mix of people, from students to those who have moved here for economic opportunity. Polish student studying in Liverpool, Maciej Sidorowicz stated: "I've...
Liverpool’s Jewish community “terrified” after Golders Green stabbing
Members of Merseyside's Jewish community have spoken out about their fears of anti-semitic attacks after the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green, London yesterday.
Kezzy Miller, 20, president of The University of Liverpool’s Jewish Society said today: “Everyone...
