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Liverpool launches new plan to strengthen dementia support across the city
Plans to improve the lives of people living with dementia and their families across the city have been unveiled by Liverpool City Council and its partners. The Dementia Strategic Action…
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Rock Ferry man jailed following violent two-day rampage across Ellesmere Port
A man from Wirral has been jailed following a two-day rampage that saw him damage two properties and violently assault a man with a wine bottle. Jonathan Hughes, 35, appeared…
Liverpool needs ‘Rat Academy’ to prevent ‘Ratmageddon’ says councillor
A Liverpool “rat academy” could be the solution to the city’s ongoing battle with vermin, according to Gateacre councillor Kris Brown, who has called on the local authority to explore…
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Wirral meeting housing target
Wirral’s latest Authority Monitoring Report (AMR) is now online and shows the progress against the requirements of the borough’s Local Plan. Key findings include: Local Plans set a strategic vision…
City teacher banned for emailing students after hours
A Liverpool science teacher has been barred from the classroom after sending “excessive” amounts of emails to students after hours and asking them to delete them to cover her tracks.…
Hoylake RNLI makes a splash raising over £1,400 at Mayday Car Wash
Hoylake RNLI lifeboat station welcomed hundreds of visitors on Sunday, 17 May, as the volunteer lifesavers hosted their annual Mayday Car Wash. The Wirral lifeboat crew washed 93 vehicles in…
Three arrests after 25kg of cannabis recovered in Liverpool
Three people have been arrested after officers noticed suspected drug dealing, resulting in a large quantity of cannabis being recovered in Liverpool. Officers were on mobile patrol on Thursday, 21…
Liverpool grandad who monitored one-way rule breakers has had enough
A Liverpool grandad who decided to record the number of people ignoring a one-way system outside his home said he feels he has “done all I can do”. Christopher Daly…
Craft beer festival returns to Birkenhead
A celebration of craft beer, vinyl, and live DJ sets is returning to Birkenhead this summer following the success of the first Birkenhead Craft Beer Festival earlier this year. The…
Liverpool schools to undergo summer works
Work is set to take place this summer to safely remove contaminated soil from two Liverpool schools. A programme of remediation works will take place at Redbridge High School and…
Liverpool v Brentford won't be the same as familiar Anfield face will be missing
Samuel 'Spadgey' Boden died suddenly aged 73
Man sought following serious city centre assault
Police have released CCTV images of a man who could have information following a serious assault in Liverpool last month. On Saturday, 11 April at 11.59pm, a 19-year-old man was…
Wirral Council strengthens homelessness support services
Wirral Council is continuing to support local people at risk of or experiencing homelessness with a range of specialist services. The measures include provision of specialist accommodation and support for…
£4m Anfield upgrade scheme underway
The first of three phases to deliver upgrades on a key route through Anfield is now underway. It was revealed earlier this year that Liverpool Council is to undertake a…
Huge seizures as Wirral shops shut down over illegal sales
A Wallasey vape shop has been shut for three months after flouting the rules around illicit sales just days after opening. Mr Blue Vape Shop, located on Borough Road in…
Batman shoot spotted in Liverpool
New images have offered the first glimpses of The Batman sequel’s return to Liverpool. In 2020, the home of Greatie Market became Gotham City as Matt Reeves brought his production…
Extended Bebington Aldi reopens
The Aldi store on Bebington Road reopened on Thursday, 21 May, following a significant refurbishment and extension. The store has expanded its retail space to 1,307sqm, giving shoppers access to…
Liverpool’s new Lord Mayor and The Brain Charity CEO unite around shared priorities for Liverpool
Liverpool’s newly sworn-in Lord Mayor, Councillor William Shortall, met with Matt Meaney, the recently appointed Chief Executive of The Brain Charity, last week to discuss their shared priorities and commitment to strengthening support for communities across…
Five people sentenced following murder of Paul Foster
Two men who were found guilty of murder and a further three people found guilty of manslaughter following the murder of Paul Foster have been sentenced. 47-year-old Paul Foster was…
Trial date set for Wallasey builder charged with fraud
A provisional trial date has been set for a Wirral builder accused of fraudulently scamming his neighbour out of hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of work. William Harrington, of…