Four arrested on suspicion of burglary in Bootle

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Four men were arrested yesterday following a report of a burglary on Monday in Bootle. An 18-year-old man and 22-year-old man, both from Liverpool, have been arrested on suspicion of burglary. Furthermore, an 18-year-old man from Liverpool has been arrested on...
Protestors lined up along boundary line

Plans for Kirkby border medical waste facility stalled by local resistance

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Knowsley Council is fighting an application to build a medical waste disposal facility in Simonswood. The facility proposal was given an intend-to-approve status in December by Lancashire County Council, amid fierce resistance from local residents and surrounding councils. https://twitter.com/TheSimonswood/status/1513622733074141184 Knowsley MP Sir...

Family Ties at The Tate: Connecting through art

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A special exhibition inspired by the 2022 Turner Prize and including artworks created by prisoners and their families is on display at The Tate gallery in Liverpool. Family Ties is a collaboration between Tate Liverpool and Novus which breaks down...

RSPCA launches Trek for Cats to raise money for rising pet returns since lockdown

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The RSPCA is organising a Trek for Cats to raise money for cats in need. Animal charities are reporting an increase in pets being abandoned since lockdown, with cats affected in the same way as dogs. The next RSPCA trek is...

Authors speak about the “rewriting” of Roald Dahl’s books

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Merseyside writers have reacted to the news that works by author Roald Dahl have been rewritten by a "sensitivity" writer. In an age where inclusivity is essential, writers have spoken about whether this practice is positive or not. Writer and book...

Graham Norton and Hannah Waddingham in Eurovision line up

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Hannah Waddingham, star of the hit show Ted Lasso, will co-host this year’s Eurovision song contest in Liverpool. The Emmy-award winning actor will be joined by Alesha Dixon and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina. The three of them will be the face...
Eastham village

Decision soon on the fate of Eastham library

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The fate of Eastham Library, Wirral, will be decided next week. Wirral Council Budget Committee will meet on Monday, 27 February to ratify the proposals of the Council's Policy and Resources Committee, including the future of Eastham Library. Nine of the...

Appeal from police after reports of gun shots fired in Walton

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Police have issued an appeal for any information regarding reports of gun shots fired on Delamore Street, Walton. The incident happened yesterday afternoon, Tuesday. At 1:55pm officers were informed of a group of men fighting on the street and witnesses confirmed...
Arts Club, Seel Street

Popular Liverpool music venue faces uncertain future following closure

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Musicians and music lovers have expressed shock after one of Liverpool’s most popular venues shut down. Liverpool Arts Club, on Seel Street, had been a staple of the city's music scene for decades. However, since the turn of the year...
Anfield in lights

Liverpool to face European Champions Real Madrid tonight in Merseyside

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A big game awaits under the lights at Anfield tonight as Liverpool are to face previous Champions League winners Real Madrid in the last-16 tie.  It is a repeat of last year’s final, just nine months after Madrid's 1-0...