Merseyside
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Storm Dennis wreaks havoc on Merseyside
Storm Dennis caused havoc across the shores and streets of Merseyside as it struck the UK.
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Independence issue in focus of top cop’s talk
Merseyside Police Chief Constable, Andy Cooke, delivered his annual LJMU lecture about policing in the city.
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Mental health funding in spotlight
Tackling the issues surrounding mental health funding for youths was given top priority at an event.
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Dazzling display at River of Light
Thousands of people gathered on the banks of the Mersey as the River of Light fireworks display returned.
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On course for epic swimming challenge
A bold bid is underway to become the first British woman to complete a swimming challenge in all the oceans of the world.
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Furious campaigners say ‘no’ to new road
Angry campaigners say they will continue their fight to stop Highways England building a major new road.
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Women’s history app launch by university
The University of Liverpool has developed an app in a bid to keep alive the legacy of women’s history locally.
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Africa Oyé festival up for national award
One of Liverpool’s most treasured music and arts festivals is up for a national award.
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Council to tackle local mental health problems
The council has released a draft report on a strategy for improving mental health and well-being in the city.
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Inspiration given to future Biennial artists
The director and curator of the Liverpool Biennial Festival 2020 gave a talk on the show’s inspiration.
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CCTV comes in to combat litter louts
A Tuebrook councillor has declared “war” on fly-tippers after new CCTV cameras were installed in the area.
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LJMU event marks Black History Month
An event forming part of Black History Month will be held by LJMU will focus on ‘Black Germany’ pre-WWII.
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Beaming bus users praise local services
Liverpool is bucking the national trend of falling bus passenger numbers.
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Stations to close for platform upgrades
The next phase of the Merseyrail platform upgrades will cause a month of disruption.
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Drink-related hospital visits on rise
NHS figures show around 340 locals were admitted to hospital five or more times over 2017/18.
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Alley Angels cause recycling boom
Recycling rates in Anfield have increased to 82% thanks to a local community action group.
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Pub conversion to addicts’ refuge goes on
Plans to restore a pub to house recovering addicts are still going ahead, despite mounting local opposition.
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Abandoned dogs warning at Christmas
More dogs across Merseyside are being found dumped and neglected due to the desire for new puppies for Christmas.
