Neurodiversity spelled out. Photo (c) Peter Burdon

Why ADHD awareness month is still important

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Tomorrow sees the start of the month with the theme this year being “The Many Faces of ADHD”. But why do we still need it? There are often misconceptions regarding ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions. ADHD awareness month aims to disprove...
LEAP New Dance Works Unity Theatre (credit: Jazamin Sinclair)

Culture funding winner urges more space for black artists to thrive in Liverpool

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A leading Liverpool artist has called for more support for creatives in the region so that they no longer feel that they have to leave Merseyside in order to succeed. Brodie Arthur and her co-founder, Leah Watson, were awarded funding...

Festival uses culture to bring together an ‘unequal society’

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Liverpool's Black-E hosts an event, a celebration of Black dance, reflecting on how living in an unjust nation affects our wellbeing.  The African Routes Festival: Equal Measures 2025, was showcased over the weekend exploring how African dance and music influences...

Liverpool store recognised as the oldest independent record shop in the UK

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The Musical Box Record Shop unveiled its blue plaque on Saturday, which recognises the store as the Uk’s oldest independent record shop. Established in 1947, the family-run business is now in its 4th generation, presently being ran by Tony and...
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Bold Street venue LEAF shuts for good

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A popular venue on Bold Street has closed its doors for good after 15 years of business. LEAF, which was regarded as ‘one of Liverpool’s hospitality originators’, was opened by siblings Natalie and Graham Haywood in 2010. The Bold Street venue...

National Autistic Society debunks Trumps claims

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The head of a UK autism charity has branded claims made by US President Donald Trump as 'dangerous'. Mel Merritt, Head of Policy and Campaigns at the National Autistic Society, was responding to Trump's claim using of Tylenol, commonly known...
Steve Rotheram shaking hands with Royal London constructor

Mayor breaks ground on new business zone for Liverpool

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Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram broke ground at a major new construction project that promises to bring new jobs and a multi-million pound boost to the region's economy. Atlantic Park, a 52-acre site that was formerly the site of...
Land Rover badge on the front grill of the car.

JLR extend closure hours before re-opening

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  Jaguar-Land Rover have postponed the re-opening of their factories following a cyber attack last week. The company, which hoped to begin a phased re-opening tomorrow including production at its Halewood site, will now return no sooner than October 1. The closure...
Labour Party Conference Area

Labour Party Conference: everything you need to know

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The annual Labour Party Conference is returning to Liverpool. Over the next week the city will hold speeches, votes, delegations and training for members, trade unions and MPs. it is one of the biggest events in UK politics in the year;...

Third Liver Bird joins city recycling campaign

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A new campaign will seek to get Scousers talking about their bins in a bid to improve Liverpool's bad habits when it comes to recycling. Liverpool is the second-worst city in the UK for recycling, according to figures published by...