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Liverpool needs to avoid ‘race to the bottom’ over takeaways and HMOs
Liverpool needs to avoid a “race to the bottom” with high streets littered with takeaways and betting shops as its new 15-year plan sets out the challenge the city faces…
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Councillor marks 17 years as Wirral’s Heritage Champion
Wirral’s rich history, heritage, and cultural assets remain firmly in the spotlight thanks to the ongoing work of Councillor Jerry Williams, who has provided his latest update as Heritage Champion…
Liverpool’s communal bins set for major upgrade
Liverpool’s communal bin collection stations are set for a major upgrade under new plans to improve their appearance, boost recycling and help tackle fly-tipping. At a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday,…
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Crime concerns spark debate in Rock Ferry
After Merseyside Police recently implemented enhanced stop and search powers in Rock Ferry, we went and spoke to local people to get their perspectives on crime in their town. Earlier…
Museum of Liverpool announces new exhibition celebrating 70 years of The Cavern Club
A new exhibition, 70 Years of The Cavern Club, is set to open in Liverpool in 2027, celebrating one of the world’s most iconic live music venues. The exhibition, in…
Step aboard Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI lifeboats at summer fundraiser
Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI are inviting the public to step aboard their lifeboats, check out their search and rescue equipment, and enjoy a day of fun for all the…
Rotheram warns PM over Manchester focus
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has warned his best friend and new Prime Minister Andy Burnham that Manchester cannot be his sole focus when moving power out of Westminster. Since before…
Youth services to be strengthened across Wirral
Young people, families, and youth organisations are being invited to help shape the future of youth provision across Wirral through a newly launched survey. There is currently no comprehensive picture…
Liverpool councillor calls for airport expansion
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) “needs to expand” and the city should get behind it, according to the council’s economic lead. Liverpool Council is currently setting out how it will…
Wirral man jailed after being caught using boxer shorts as a face covering following school burglary
A Wirral man has been jailed for burgling a primary school in Noctorum. James Dean, 45, of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on 22 July to…
MISSING: 15-year-old Liscard boy
Police are appealing for help to find missing Liscard boy, Peter Asiedu. Peter was last seen at Sharks Pool Bar in Birkenhead at about 3pm on Wednesday, 22 July, and…
Wirral Council takes delivery of new vehicles to clear highway gullies
The delivery of two brand-new specialist cleansing vehicles will improve the condition of roadside drainage gullies across Wirral and reduce the frequency and severity of flooding on many roads. The…
New Wirral Waters Sainsbury's opens to the public
'It's great to see another piece of the plan coming to life', the council leader has said
Police found him hiding in a bush with socks on his hands
James Dean branded teachers 'grasses' and told police he 'didn't give a f***' that he had stolen from pupils after breaking into a primary school
Netherton man issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order
A man from Netherton has been banned from entering four stores across Sefton after he was handed a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order. Andrew Carter, 41, of Simons Croft in Netherton,…
Bidston tennis centre earns national recognition
Bidston Sports and Activity Centre has been recognised as one of the country’s leading venues for developing young tennis players – and has helped hone the skills of a local…
Gordale named one of the North’s top destination garden centres
Gordale Garden & Home Centre in Burton has received the overall runner-up accolade at this year’s Garden Centre Association (GCA) North Awards, finishing as the Second Best Destination Garden Centre…
Liverpool achieves UNICEF Child Friendly City status
Liverpool has achieved international recognition as a UNICEF Child Friendly City. The prestigious recognition from UNICEF UK acknowledges the progress Liverpool has made in embedding children’s rights across services, policies and communities,…
Wirral girl launches young authors platform
Nine-year-old Harper Hawthorne, from Wirral, has created a groundbreaking concept with her dad that enables children to become published authors. Story Wizard is a new platform that gives children the chance…
£4m scheme to clear asbestos from city school grounds
Work is finally underway to clear asbestos from a Liverpool special school 11 years after it opened to pupils. Almost £4m is being spent by the city council to remove…