News and features
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RSPCA predicts “difficult decisions” for lockdown pet owners
The RSPCA has raised concerns about the potential for abandoned pets as lockdown starts to ease.
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Council urges people to take litter home
People are being asked to keep Liverpool clean after worrying amounts of litter are being left at the waterfront.
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E-scooter firm defends Liverpool scheme after criticism
The company behind Liverpool’s e-scooters have maintained that the vehicles are safe after concerns were raised.
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Terminally ill fundraiser spurred on by Reds boss Jurgen Klopp
A terminally ill Liverpool FC fan who is cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats has received words of encouragement from Jurgen Klopp.
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Chilly Dippers freshen up in Wirral waters
Wirral’s cold winter weather has been no match for one group devoted to taking pleasure in cold-water swimming.
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Liverpool set to become ‘Hollywood of the North’
Plans for two film production studios are underway as Liverpool is set to become the ‘Hollywood of the North’.
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Liverpool first in UK to protect parks and green spaces
Liverpool has become the first city in the UK to ensure that all parks and green spaces are legally protected.
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Covid-19: Liverpool falls quiet on day of remembrance
Liverpool joined towns and cities across the country to remember those who have died from Covid-19 in the last year.
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Liverpool Council in chaos as government poised to step in
Liverpool City Council has today been described as “the most troubled authority in the entire country,” with the government set to intervene.
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Coronavirus: A year like no other
This week marks the one-year anniversary since the UK entered lockdown for the first time due to Covid-19.
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Climate group pushing Liverpool’s net zero carbon promise
Friends of the Earth Liverpool have committed to ensuring the city reaches its promised net zero carbon target.
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LGBTQ+ community included in 2021 census
The 2021 census will include questions on sexuality and gender identity for the first time.
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Everton school becomes first in city to win ADHD award
A Liverpool school has become the first in the city to be awarded ‘ADHD-friendly’ status to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
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Nominate a woman for weaving kits from LFC
Liverpool Football Club is supporting local businesses to continue celebrating International Women’s Day.
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Greenbank Park cafe withdraws controversial plans
Plans to extend the Watering Can Café in Greenbank Park have been withdrawn.
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Football fans unite on St Patrick’s Day to support foodbanks
Football supporters from Liverpool and Ireland will join forces to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day while raising awareness of food poverty.
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Liverpool holds online vigil for Sarah Everard
An online vigil was held as part of the Reclaim These Streets movement that stands up for violence against women.
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Students to ignore St Patrick’s Day restrictions
Students in Liverpool are planning to ignore Covid-19 restrictions to host illegal gatherings this St Patrick’s Day.
