Author: Robyn Vinter North of England correspondent

Anti-fascist protesters gathered outside the Abdullah Quilliam Society mosque on West Derby Road in Liverpool on Friday night, to counter a small far-right demonstration. Merseyside and North Wales police kept the groups apart. The centre of Liverpool was closed to traffic and ten people were arrested on suspicion of public order offences. The mosque, which… Continue reading ‘Love will prevail’: how a far-right rally in Liverpool was defused

An academic conference centered around popstar Taylor Swift, fittingly named Tay Day, commenced at the University of Liverpool’s Yoko Ono Lennon Centre. Despite the topic of a single popstar, the conference covered a variety of academic studies dedicated to statistical analysis of Taylor Swift. Topics discussed at the conference included the intersectionality of sexual racism… Continue reading Swifties and academics debate Taylor Swift, from misogyny to millipedes

A blue plaque will soon adorn the house where George Harrison, the “quiet” Beatle, spent his early childhood. The two-up two-down Victorian house at 12 Arnold Grove in the Liverpool suburb of Wavertree was Harrison’s home until he was nearly seven years old. Harrison is often overlooked as a songwriter because his work is overshadowed… Continue reading George Harrison’s childhood home in Liverpool gets blue plaque

Liverpool, known for its rich music culture, is set to welcome Taylor Swift and her fans for three days of sold-out shows in June. This will transform the city into “Taylor Town,” including a trail of art installations inspired by her 11 albums. Liverpool ONE, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool and the Metquarter will each feature… Continue reading Liverpool to transform into Taylor Town to welcome Taylor Swift

Four men have been found guilty of the murder of Ashley Dale, an unprecedented case where the victim herself provided the testimony that would put her killers behind bars. Over the weeks leading up to her untimely death, Dale had grown increasingly afraid due to a dispute between her boyfriend and a gangster, which eventually… Continue reading How Ashley Dale’s voice notes helped convict her killers

Liverpool court has found four men responsible for the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Ashley Dale. James Witham, Joseph Peers, Niall Barry and Sean Zeisz were found guilty of the murder of Dale, who was killed when Witham kicked her door down and shot her in the abdomen on August 21, 2022. The four men were… Continue reading Four men found guilty of murdering Ashley Dale in Liverpool

The perpetrator of a shooting outside a Merseyside pub on Christmas Eve, which led to the death of an innocent bystander, Elle Edwards, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 48 years. Connor Chapman, 23, used a military-grade submachine gun to spray bullets at a group of people from a… Continue reading Connor Chapman jailed for minimum of 48 years for murder of Elle Edwards

Elaine and Philip Marco, aged 75 and 77 respectively, were found dead in their car after it drove through a flooded road in Liverpool. The couple was due to celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary next week. Emergency services were called after reports concerning the safety of two people, and they were discovered inside a submerged… Continue reading Tributes paid to Liverpool couple who died after driving through flooded road

Merseyside Police will offer young people held in detention the chance to speak to Childline in a new UK initiative, the first of its kind. Those aged under 19 will be given access to confidential calls with the charity providing advice and support which the police say could “break the cycle of reoffending”. Detained children… Continue reading Merseyside police to offer Childline help for young people in custody