News and features
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Census 2021: Liverpool residents urged to complete survey
Nearly a quarter of people living in Liverpool have already completed their census questionnaires ahead of Sunday’s Census day.
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Aigburth Cricket Club threatened with closure
Aigburth Cricket Club is battling to survive after being left on the brink of closure.
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Major government funding boost for Southport
Southport is set to receive £37.5 million in government funding to help revive the seaside town.
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Strike threat against “brutal” University of Liverpool redundancy proposals
Srike action could be taken at the University of Liverpool following the announcement of a controversial round of redundancies.
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Teachers the “forgotten souls” as schools reopen
As schools reopened this week, some teachers have raised public and mental health concerns.
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Quit the habit on No Smoking Day
Smokers in Liverpool are being encouraged to quit smoking on National No Smoking Day.
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Cladding Crisis: Liverpool MP fearful of “another Grenfell”
A Liverpool politician has raised fears of “another Grenfell” amid further disappointment for residents affected by the cladding crisis.
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Feelings of post-lockdown anxiety normal, says psychologist
A psychologist has provided reassurance to an increasing number of people experiencing post-lockdown anxiety.
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Council to curb rise of HMO’s in Liverpool
Liverpool City Council is set to stem the rise in houses of multiple occupation (HMO) across the city.
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Rise in pandemic related mental health issues
A Merseyside mental health charity has warned we are only just starting to see the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Lockdown fines issued to Formby day-trippers
Fines have been issued to people who travelled from outside the region to visit Formby beach at the weekend.
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Friend raises £25,000 for army veteran after life changing seizure
A dad-of-two who suffered a brain haemorrhage has had over £25,000 raised by to help his young family.
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Tributes pour in for Liverpool FC legend Ian St John
Former Liverpool and Scotland forward Ian St John has died at the age of 82 following a long illness.
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Southport man running for Bowel Cancer UK in mum’s memory
A man from Southport is raising money following the tragic death of his mum.
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New mums struggling with mental health in lockdown
A third of new mums could be suffering with anxiety and depression through lockdown without having a clinical diagnosis.
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Covid-19 pandemic leaves wedding industry ‘close to collapse’
Thousands of wedding suppliers have pleaded with the government for support and clarity on the future of their industry.
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Surge in holiday bookings as lockdown roadmap unveiled
Travel-hungry Britons have flocked to book flights and accommodation following the government’s roadmap out of lockdown.
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Butterfly Bake fundraiser for Claire House
Claire House is set to hosting a virtual butterfly bake to raise money to support families that have lost a child.
