Author: Sian McCosh

A joint operation between Merseyside Police and Trading Standards in Liverpool has resulted in the seizure of a number of fake Labubu dolls. The enforcement visits at two stores on Ranelagh St and Church St uncovered nearly 100 counterfeit dolls being sold for £7.99. This initiative is part of Merseyside Police’s Operation Scent, which aims… Continue reading Fake Labubu dolls seized in Liverpool as Police and Trading Standards warn of safety risks

A popular lounge located on London Road has been forced to cease its operations due to violations of smoking regulations. Infinity Lounge received a three-month closure order from the courts following an investigation that revealed customers were smoking shisha indoors. Despite warnings from authorities, the owners persisted in allowing indoor smoking, even leading to a… Continue reading Liverpool lounge closed for breaching indoor smoking laws

Liverpool is hosting a special event aimed at promoting road safety for residents over the age of 60. While overall road collisions have decreased by 48% over the past five years, incidents involving older drivers have increased by 5%. The event, organized by Liverpool City Council’s Road Safety team, is designed to provide valuable information… Continue reading Stay safer for longer at free road safety event

Liverpool City Council was honored with a prestigious award during the recent Department for Transport Special Recognition Awards ceremony. The Collaborative Partnership Award was presented to the Council’s Transport, Highways, and Parking team at an event hosted by the Local Council Roads Innovations Group (LCRIG) on Wednesday, October 1st. The award recognized the success of… Continue reading Award drives home success of Liverpool’s road improvements

Liverpool City Council is urging road users to review their knowledge of the Highway Code in light of recent research indicating that many drivers may be unaware of the latest changes. The Department for Transport introduced these changes in 2022 to enhance safety for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders. Despite… Continue reading Drivers urged to update their Highway Code knowledge

A shop located on Picton Road has been forced to shut down due to the discovery of illicit cigarette sales by multiple owners. The Liverpool City Council’s Public Protection team was first made aware of the illegal activity at The Corner Shop early last year, when reports surfaced about the sale of unregulated cigarettes. Despite… Continue reading Shop forced to close after repeatedly selling illicit cigarettes

A man located in Hope Street, Liverpool, has been found guilty of fly-tipping after his van was seized for unlawfully disposing of waste. Abdulrehman Adnan admitted to four counts of fly-tipping in the Kensington area within a six-week period during his court appearance. The illegal activities were first captured on CCTV in July when Adnan… Continue reading Serial fly-tipper fined for dumping rubbish across Kensington

The conclusion of the acclaimed Flower Streets project has brought a sense of accomplishment to the Kirkdale community, with the final mural adorning Crocus Street. This artistic endeavor, which pays homage to the floral names of the streets, has fostered unity and pride among residents through the power of creativity. Local artist Madeleine Pires recently… Continue reading Crocus Street mural wraps up Kirkdale’s celebrated Flower Streets project

Liverpool is known for its iconic Liver Birds, but now a third bird has joined them to deliver an important message to the city’s residents. The giant sculpture, made from recyclable items, is aimed at raising awareness about proper recycling practices in Liverpool. This initiative is part of Recycle Week, running from 22-28 September. Currently,… Continue reading Third ‘Liver Bird’ highlights Liverpool’s poor recycling rates

A store in West Derby recently had its license revoked by the courts for selling illicit vapes. Liverpool City Council’s Alcohol and Tobacco Unit began investigating Booze Butler on Queens Drive due to suspicions of the store selling unregulated vapes. Upon inspection, authorities found a significant quantity of vapes hidden inside the store with an… Continue reading Store loses licence after illegal vape seizure