Merseyside man becomes first person jailed for encouraging child self-harm
A man from the Wirral has become the first person sentenced for encouraging a child to self-harm, in what Greater Manchester Police are calling a landmark case.
Karl Davies, 42, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after encouraging a...
Oh yes he is! Dick Whittington arrives at St Helens Theatre Royal
The classic tale of Dick Whittington is heading to the stage at St Helen’s Theatre Royal, directed by Chantelle Joseph, who was recently shortlisted for ‘best director’ at the National Pantomime Awards.
The production will commence on Friday 28th November...
Cyber-security experts warn people to be cautious following AWS internet outage
Amazon Web Services (AWS) have returned to normal following an internet blackout yesterday.
More than 1,000 websites and apps were affected by the issue, which has led to Liverpool cyber-security experts urging people to stay alert.
Dr Kellyann Stamp, a lecturer...
World Energy Saving Day: Liverpool City Region takes the lead
The Liverpool City Region was the first region in the UK to declare a climate emergency and as such claims to lead the way in the global mission to save and produce clean energy.
Under the leadership of Metro Mayor...
Liverpool charities call for a more ADHD-friendly Merseyside for adults
More must be done to support neurodivergent adults on Merseyside, charities have told Mersey News Live. With October marking ADHD Awareness month, they have called for employers, the council and media to take action to combat the stigma and...
Dixie Dean to be awarded Freedom of the Wirral
Dixie Dean is set to posthumously be awarded Freedom of the Wirral.
The once 60-goal-season striker has been put forward by Birkenhead MP Alison McGovern.
Dixie's granddaughter, Melanie Prentice, has spoken about the process of finding out he was being put...
Merseyside’s potential for nature prescriptions
GPs in some parts of England can now prescribe ‘nature’ to their patients alongside conventional methods of dealing with mental health issues.
The RSPB’s Nature Prescriptions Scheme allows healthcare professionals to improve people’s wellbeing by encouraging connections with nature, all...
Irish festival returns to Liverpool
Liverpool’s annual Irish culture festival kicked off last week.
The festival runs over 10 days and holds events across the city ranging from traditional music, poetry reading and Gaelic.
A charity and culture fixture in Liverpool’s calendar, the city councils’ culture...
Iconic Liverpool venue to close after 35 years
Liverpool is facing another blow to its independent music scene after the closure of yet another grassroots venue.
The Zanzibar Club, on Seel Street, has announced on social media that from 1st November the venue will close its doors...
Merseyside fire service striving for safer Halloween and Bonfire Night
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is advising the community on how to stay safe during the Bonfire Night and Halloween period.
Last year, MFRS saw a 104% increase in deliberately set anti-social behaviour fires on Bonfire Night compared to 2023,...
