Funds raised for Mandela memorial plans
November 8, 2016
Plans for a memorial to commemorate Nelson Mandela in a Liverpool Park are moving forward.
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Aintree mum picks up national care award
October 5, 2016
A mother from Aintree has been given special recognition for promoting awareness of the struggles some families face.
Charity to help find your ‘pawfect’ pal
February 15, 2016
A Merseyside canine charity is experimenting with a scheme where owners ‘blind date’ a potential pet.
Crackdown on drink and drug driving
December 6, 2015
A new Christmas campaign against drink and drug driving in Liverpool has been launched by Merseyside Police.
Cabbies asked to listen for trafficking clues
December 6, 2015
An anti-trafficking charity in Liverpool has launched a new campaign in an attempt to make taxi drivers more aware of modern-day slavery.
Official hits out over Trade Union Bill
November 9, 2015
New legislation aimed at curbing union powers has been has been labelled an assault on workers' rights by one local official.
Feeding ducks bread ‘bad for their health’
March 16, 2015
The innocent act of feeding ducks bread in lakes such as Sefton Park is said to be damaging to birds and canals.
Children’s centres saved until 2017
February 24, 2015
All ten of Liverpool's children’s centres which were threatened with closure have been saved for the next two years, after the mayor backs...
Inappropriate behaviour study by law expert
February 23, 2015
New research at LJMU could change the way in which inappropriate sexual behaviour is tackled.
Fostering campaign targets local carers
February 12, 2015
More than a thousand foster families are needed across the North West this year.
Time to talk over mental health issues
February 11, 2015
Mental health campaigners encourage those who are suffering to discuss their issues.
Local’s campaign to update Liverpool’s flag
January 16, 2015
A campaign has begun to replace the current Liverpool flag with a new one designed by a member of the public.
‘Kindness Could Kill’ campaign returns
December 10, 2014
People are being encouraged not to give money to homeless people and to instead donate it to charities.
Drug service scrapped after public uproar
December 5, 2014
Plans to open a drug counselling service next to a Wirral school have been scrapped after an outcry from local residents.
Wirral suicide rates rising
October 7, 2014
There has been a worrying rise in the number of suicides in Wirral, according to Birkenhead MP Frank Field.
Protest march for rhinos & elephants
October 6, 2014
Liverpool played host to a global march raising awareness about the killing of elephants and rhinos.
Crackdown bid on sunbeds operators
September 30, 2014
The city council is campaigning for more powers to license and regulate tanning salons in Liverpool.
Carnation campaign for Hillsborough
March 10, 2014
A campaign is underway to get people to mark the25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster by wearing a red carnation.