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Singer Heidi Range is among other famous faces who have signed NSCCP's open letter to Sir Keir Starmer pressing him to change the law on smacking children. Downing Street will receive the letter later today. Former England footballer Alan Shearer and actor...

A faded advert for the White Star has regenerated interest for the Titanic this week in Wigan. Often going unnoticed, the sign has had a mural painted next to it, addressing Wigan’s connections to the White Star offices in Liverpool. The...

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has unveiled a new 10-year Growth Plan that aims to add £10 billion to the regional economy and create tens of thousands of jobs by 2035. The plan was officially announced on Monday October...

Residents have called for the council to act with rats spotted in and around bins. The Canning Street area has been one of the many places across Liverpool affected by pests as residents have found their purple, general waste, bins...

With Reform rising in the polls and Labour loyalty dwindling across the region, 'Your Party' and the Green Party are viewing this as an opportunity to challenge Labour's grip on Merseyside. Liverpool has been a Labour stronghold since the 90's,...

Health experts are seeing a noticeable uptick in both flu and COVID-19 cases across the country as the weather cools and people spend more time indoors. NHS England have reported both flu and COVID-19 activity increased in recent weeks. Notably, this...

Liverpool-based fashion brand Francesca Couture is set to unveil an exciting new collection for teenagers, inspired by Scouse girls. Designer Francesca Kearns, who founded her label at just 21, has spent nearly 20 years winning over Liverpool’s fashion scene with her...

A youth service in Liverpool has been providing food to homeless people in the city. Feed the Faith youth service was an event organised by Fady Armanyous, 23, and Daniel Fahmy, 21 that saw volunteers hand out food parcels on...

Liverpool Fashion Week at the Linear Hotel featured many talented designers, but one stood out for their innovative and protective styles. SunSibility, the UK’s specialist in luxury and branded UV protection, aims to provide comfortable and stylish clothing that allows...