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Officials urge residents to seek shelter as cold snap hits
A Liverpool homelessness charity has stepped up support for people sleeping rough as freezing temperatures grip the region.
6 days ago1 min read


Delayed wetlands restoration to begin next summer
Plans to restore a 24-hectare wetland in Wirral have been pushed back, with work now expected to start in summer 2026, according to Cheshire Wildlife Trust.
Dec 29, 20251 min read


Three Injured in Crash, Driver Arrested for Dangerous Driving
Merseyside Police responded to a crash at the junction of East Lancashire Road and Stonebridge Lane in Croxteth shortly before 8:40 p.m., involving a black Ford Puma and a grey Audi A4.
Dec 26, 20251 min read


Jota’s Sons to Serve as Mascots for Liverpool Clash with Wolves
Jota’s Sons to Serve as Mascots for Liverpool Clash with Wolves
Dec 26, 20252 min read


Man in 50s in hospital after being stabbed in arm
Man in 50s in hospital after being stabbed in arm
Dec 24, 20251 min read


New Platform Links Angel Investors to Promising Deals
New Platform Links Angel Investors to Promising Deals
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Cutting Hair Since 1968: Meet the 81-Year-Old Barber Who Never Quit
Cutting Hair Since 1968: Meet the 81-Year-Old Barber Who Never Quit
Dec 22, 20251 min read


Thieves Steal Christmas Presents From Under Tree
Thieves Steal Christmas Presents From Under Tree
Dec 21, 20251 min read


Ex-Teacher’s New Venue Fully Booked Weeks After Leaving Job
Ex-Teacher’s New Venue Fully Booked Weeks After Leaving Job
Dec 19, 20251 min read


Liverpool Rappers Caught Up in Somalia Clan Clashes
Liverpool Rappers Caught Up in Somalia Clan Clashes
Dec 19, 20251 min read


Former Politician Hatton and Wife Reject Misconduct Allegations
Former Politician Hatton and Wife Reject Misconduct Allegations
Dec 19, 20251 min read


Passengers Outraged Over Christmas Rail Service Reductions
Passengers Outraged Over Christmas Rail Service Reductions
Dec 19, 20251 min read


Christmas Light Displays Sparkle Across the North West
Christmas light in Liverpool
Nov 3, 20251 min read


Airport ownership changes hands after 28 years
Liverpool John Lennon Airport has a new majority shareholder as The Peel Group sold its stake after 28 years. Infrastructure investment firm Ancala purchased an additional 47.1% share in the Speke airport from Peel for an undisclosed fee, taking its holding to 94.2%. Ancala had first invested in the airport in 2019. Tim Power, partner at Ancala, said: "Increasing our stake reflects our continued confidence in the airport and its future potential." 'Faster and friendlier' Peel
Oct 21, 20251 min read


Street artist fulfills lifelong dream of owning a home
Street artist Paul Curtis celebrates ‘dream come true’ as he buys first home in Liverpool A Liverpool street artist celebrated for his striking murals across the city has described buying his first home as a “dream come true” after years of hard work. Paul Curtis, 47, whose vivid public artworks have become a familiar sight across Merseyside, said it had taken six years to achieve his goal of home ownership. Curtis has created nearly 300 murals in the region, portraying iconi
Oct 21, 20251 min read


Developers taken to court over £1.5m owed to city
Liverpool Council to Take Developers to Court Over £1.5m Unpaid Contributions Liverpool City Council is set to take legal action against developers who have failed to pay more than £1.5 million owed to the city for community improvements, including parks, playgrounds, and affordable housing. The money is owed under Section 106 agreements , which require developers to contribute towards local infrastructure or community facilities as part of their planning approval. The coun
Oct 20, 20252 min read


Girl, 13, arrested after boy, 15, stabbed in park
Teenage Boy Seriously Injured in Wirral Park Stabbing A 13-year-old girl has been arrested following a stabbing that left a 15-year-old boy seriously injured in a Wirral park. Merseyside Police said the incident happened at around 5pm on Sunday in Ridgewood Park, Pensby . The boy sustained a puncture wound to his back and was taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool, where he remains in a serious but stable condition. The teenage girl has been arrested on suspi
Oct 20, 20251 min read


City set to bring in more 'experimental' bus lanes
Liverpool City Council has announced plans for two new bus lanes — one on Longmoor Lane in Fazakerley and another on Upper Parliament Street in Toxteth. The £125,000 scheme is part of the council’s ongoing effort to improve public transport, though some councillors said they were not informed in advance. Reactions among residents have been mixed: some praised the move for reducing bus delays, while others called it “an absolute joke.” The new lanes will be introduced on an ex
Oct 17, 20251 min read


Lines reopened after major rail disruption
Rail Passengers Face Major Disruption After Points Failure Rail passengers across the North West faced significant disruption on Wednesday morning following a points failure near Earlestown . The incident affected services running between Liverpool Lime Street , Warrington Bank Quay , and Manchester , with some trains cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes . According to a National Rail spokesperson , the fault led to the closure of several lines, though these have since r
Oct 15, 20251 min read


Takeaway and shop fined over illegal workers
Two Wirral Businesses Fined £85,000 for Employing Illegal Workers A Birkenhead takeaway and a Moreton convenience store have been fined a combined £85,000 by the Home Office for employing individuals not entitled to work in the UK. Papa Gino’s , located on Grange Mount in Birkenhead , received a penalty of £45,000 , while the Day Choice Convenience Store on Pasture Road, Moreton , was fined £40,000 . Both premises are now facing licence reviews by Wirral Council , follow
Oct 15, 20251 min read
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