Problem gambling on the rise locally
December 1, 2014
Problematic gambling is on the increase after figures show around 12,000 people suffering in Merseyside.
Charity
Wirral couple on Cambodia mission
November 24, 2014
A Wirral couple are helping to change the lives of deprived children in Cambodia after moving to the Far East.
Santa Dash set to stay in Liverpool
November 17, 2014
The annual Santa Dash charity event is set to continue in Liverpool despite the risk of it leaving the city.
Instant results HIV testing on Wirral
November 17, 2014
A new sit-and-wait HIV test service is being launched in the lead up to National HIV Testing Week.
Sleep out to help the homeless
October 22, 2014
A homeless charity is holding a sponsored sleep out in a city churchyard to help raise awareness about rough sleeping.
Charity song shows ‘Liverpool Heart’
October 20, 2014
The Christmas spirit came to town early this year as a festive single was performed for shoppers.
Thousands take on Wirral Half-Marathon
October 13, 2014
More than 2,000 runners attended the annual Wirral Half-Marathon and 10k race.
Empire Medals for cancer carers
October 8, 2014
British Empire Medals have been awarded to two women for their services to a cancer support group.
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.
Thousands join in memory walk
October 6, 2014
More than 2,000 people gathered at Aintree for a sponsored walk to raise money for people with Alzheimer’s.
Reds create scarf scheme to unify fans
March 19, 2014
Liverpool have launched a campaign to bring together fans from around the world to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.
Charity granted freedom of the city
March 18, 2014
The legacy of the late founder of a charity was honoured as the organisation he established was given the freedom of the city.
Mayor’s Hope Fund for food banks
March 18, 2014
A share of £32,000 from The Mayor’s Hope Fund has been given to 15 Liverpool organisations in a bid to tackle food poverty.
Vulnerable to receive heating help
March 18, 2014
Local charity Dying to Keep Warm has paired up with Liverpool City Council to provide items for homes in crisis.
Charity aids House of Lords report
March 16, 2014
The House of Lords has published a report on the failings of The Mental Capacity Act after evidence by a Liverpool charity.
Race to sign up for half marathon
March 12, 2014
Preparations are underway as the Liverpool Half Marathon approaches later this month.
Blue light bid to highlight autism
March 10, 2014
Liverpool is set to become the first English city to light up its buildings blue to raise awareness for autism.
Youths warned against addiction
March 3, 2014
Liverpool youngsters are to receive warnings about addiction through a joint scheme with the Amy Winehouse Foundation.