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Four Liverpool men arrested in connection with Modern Slavery investigation
Four men were arrested in morning raids on Friday, 29 May, as part of an investigation into Modern Slavery in Merseyside. As a result of information and intelligence received, seven…
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Two teenagers charged with attempted murder following incident in Netherton
Two teenagers have been charged with attempted murder following an incident in Netherton earlier this week. At around 7pm on Tuesday, 26 May, it was reported that a group of…
Woman in serious condition following fall from M53 bridge
Merseyside Police received a report that a woman had fallen from a bridge on Junction 2 of the M53 in Moreton during the evening of Thursday, 28 May. At around…
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The Amazing Digital Circus heads to the big screen at Vue Birkenhead
Viral internet sensation The Amazing Digital Circus is coming to the big screen this June at Vue Birkenhead. Created by Gooseworx and produced by Glitch Productions, the popular animated series has become a global…
Viral Scouse poet Joseph Roberts to host second poetry Expo
Liverpool’s spoken word scene is set to take centre stage once again this summer as 22-year-old viral poet Joseph Roberts prepares to host the second annual All Ears Poetry Expo…
Book celebrating inspiring Merseyside women becomes bestseller
A powerful new book celebrating resilience, courage and female entrepreneurship has become an Amazon bestseller just one day after its release. Limitless: Inspiring Women Redefining Success Vol 2 is the…
Dance the night away for charity in New Brighton
A fun-filled evening of music, dancing, and fundraising is set to bring the community together in support of children with cerebral palsy. ‘Live, Laugh, Line dance!’ is taking place on…
Man arrested after illegal scrambler motorbike ridden dangerously in Croxteth
A man has been arrested after an illegal scrambler motorbike was ridden dangerously in Croxteth. At around 4pm on Tuesday, 26 May, officers observed a male riding a bike at…
Council leader welcomes Magenta Living pledge to increase home building
Wirral Council’s Leader has praised a commitment by a major local housing provider to deliver additional new homes across the borough. Magenta Living has confirmed it will deliver an additional…
Leap Dance Festival 2026 celebrates major success
Leap Dance Festival 2026 has been hailed a huge success with thousands of visitors enjoying the busy 16-day programme of events and activities. More than 8,500 people attended the acclaimed annual…
Developer appointed for site of demolished Wallasey Town Hall annexes
A developer has been appointed to build new affordable homes on the sites of the former annexes to Wallasey Town Hall. Occupying key locations overlooking the River Mersey, the sites…
Transformational proposals for city centre neighbourhood
An ambitious plan to bring forward more than 7,000 homes to transform a key city centre neighbourhood close to Liverpool’s north docks is set to be approved by the council.…
Wirral’s food waste collection to start in July
People living in Wirral will begin to see weekly food waste collections gradually rolled out from early July, Wirral Council has said. The collections will begin for around a third…
Man charged following city centre assault
Detectives investigating an assault in Liverpool city centre earlier this week have arrested and charged a man. At 8.45pm on Bank Holiday Monday, 25 May, a report was received of…
Teens arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and affray in West Kirby
A Dispersal Zone has been introduced in West Kirby following a recent increase in anti-social behaviour as the hot weather continues. The order will be in force from 7.20pm on…
Merseyside mum sends heartfelt message to rally smokers to kick habit
A Knowsley mum’s journey to finally quit smoking has inspired a powerful new campaign from public health leaders in Cheshire and Merseyside. Launched on Tuesday, 26 May, Stop For Good urges smokers…
Raider flees with Cadbury Twirls and Lucozade
Ignite Padel is appealing for information following a highly destructive break-in at its Cheshire Oaks venue in the early hours of Tuesday, 26 May. An intruder smashed their way into…
Former Merseyside Police HQ sold in £17m deal
One of Liverpool’s most recognisable waterfront sites is now set for a new chapter, as Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner completes the sale of Merseyside Police’s former headquarters. Emily Spurrell…
Woman arrested following stabbing at Liverpool city centre hostel
A woman has been arrested following a stabbing at a hostel in Liverpool city centre on Wednesday, 27 May. At around 12.20pm, Merseyside Police received a report from North West…
Grants to give facelift to businesses in Argyle Quarter
A targeted programme will see businesses in part of Birkenhead awarded grants to fund shop front improvement. The second phase of the Argyle Quarter Commercial Property Improvement Grants will see…