Seven ways to celebrate Black History Month in Liverpool this October
Liverpool is set to mark Black History Month with a diverse programme of events which honour black heritage, culture and art.
Taking place throughout October, the events will be held at some of the cities most iconic venues, reflecting Liverpool's...
Ministers call for Angela Rayner to return to frontline politics
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said the Labour Party 'needs Angela Rayner back'.
He credited her with securing the fair pay agreement for social care workers during his speech at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool today, Tuesday.
He said: “There's...
Step aboard history – The Galeón Andalucía arrives at Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock
Liverpool has welcomed a rare and spectacular visitor: the Galeón Andalucía, a life-sized replica of a 17th century galleon. From 24 September to 5 October 2025, the ship will be moored at Royal Albert Dock, offering locals and visitors...
The Forgotten Army: Remembering World War Two’s diverse and courageous soldiers
A nationwide initiative to raise awareness of the often-overlooked contributions of the British Indian Army during the Second World War has been launched by The Royal British Legion in collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU).
At the heart of...
Health Secretary pledges to end women’s health inequalities after a weekend of protests
By Rebecca Thompson
The Health Secretary has vowed to eradicate inequalities in women’s maternity and childbirth care at the Labour Party Conference.
Speaking in Liverpool, Wes Streeting said that a black woman in the UK is twice as likely to die...
Final chance to sign up for Wirral 10K
Organisers of the Wirral 10km run are encouraging more people to sign up.
The event, hosted by Born to Run Liverpool, will take place on October 12th at New Brighton. Although more than 900 people have signed up the organisation...
Liverpool Riverside MP calls for “Free School Meals For All”
Kim Johnson, the Liverpool Riverside Labour MP, has taken to social media to back the National Education Union's (NEU) "No Child Left Behind" campaign.
The scheme, which aims to see 'Free School Meals for All' introduced across England, was on...
Southport man who threatened bar staff jailed
A man has been jailed today for threatening bar staff in Southport.
Mark Lismore, 35 years, Leyland Road in Southport, was in the Ivy bar on Lord Street when the altercation broke out between him and the bar staff over...
Liverpool man takes on The Explorer’s Grand Slam
A Merseyside-born army veteran is aiming to be the oldest person to complete The Explorer's Grand Slam.
Ian Hughes, who joined the Royal Green Jackets when he was just 16, is raising money for mental health charity, Always a Rifleman.
The...
Liverpool’s Flower Streets in full bloom as final mural completed
The award-winning Flower Streets project in Kirkdale has been completed with a final brush stroke on Crocus Street.
The community initiative consists of 12 murals inspired by the floral street names in the neighbourhood and have transformed the once-neglected area.
Local artist...
