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During a victory parade in Liverpool, a man driven by intense anger deliberately rammed his vehicle into groups of football fans, resulting in widespread injuries and fears of a possible terror attack, a court revealed. The shocking incident involved Paul Doyle, 54, whose actions were captured on dashcam footage showing him accelerating into the crowd… Continue reading Man who drove into Liverpool FC parade was ‘in a rage’, court told

Liverpool is on the brink of approving an ambitious new plan designed to steer the Library and Information Service through the next five years. The Liverpool Library Strategy 2026-2031, pending Cabinet approval on Tuesday, 16 December, aims to revitalize the city’s libraries, turning them into dynamic and inclusive community centers that embrace digital connectivity. This… Continue reading Liverpool’s libraries to be transformed through bold new strategy

Liverpool residents are being notified of changes to the bin collection schedule during the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities. To inform households of the adjustments, stickers have been attached to bins throughout the city. The revised timetable involves shifting all collections back by anywhere from one to four days. Additionally, collection crews will be… Continue reading Don’t miss your Christmas bin collections 

This year’s flu season has arrived earlier than usual, and, importantly, there is currently no indication that the peak has been reached. Professor Matt Ashton, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, has shared his insights on whether wearing masks is an effective way to help curb the spread of the influenza virus during this challenging period.… Continue reading BLOG: To mask or not to mask

Liverpool has unveiled an updated cultural strategy aimed at enhancing and expanding its cultural landscape over the coming five years. This initiative, titled *Culture Makes Liverpool: Liverpool Cultural Strategy 2025-2030*, reflects the city council’s dedication to attracting further local investment and maintaining Liverpool’s status as a leading cultural hub nationally. The strategy emphasizes supporting outstanding… Continue reading Culture Makes Liverpool: renewed five-year strategy launched

An aviation and logistics firm based in Speke has gained renewed clarity and increased confidence to expand internationally after partnering with Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service. This service is backed by funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), administered via the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Wynne Aviation, located… Continue reading Wynne Aviation charts confident course for growth thanks to Council’s Business Support Service

An independent report released today has revealed that the Liverpool Biennial 2025 contributed an economic boost of £17.4 million to the city. The festival, under the curation of Marie-Anne McQuay and titled ‘BEDROCK’, ran from 7 June to 14 September 2025. It showcased contemporary art exhibitions across a variety of prominent venues including the Bluecoat,… Continue reading Liverpool Biennial 2025 generates £17.4 million economic impact

Drivers in Liverpool are being strongly advised to avoid operating vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, particularly during the upcoming festive period. Throughout 2024, over 1,600 drivers in the city were apprehended for drink or drug driving offenses, averaging one arrest every six hours. This highlights the ongoing issue and the risks… Continue reading Liverpool urged to stay clean when Driving Home For Christmas

The latest deprivation data for Liverpool has been reviewed by the Health and Wellbeing Board, focusing on how these scores affect the health outcomes of the city’s residents. It was highlighted that 11 percent of Liverpool’s population falls into the category described as ‘severely critical’ concerning health, when compared to other areas across England. Key… Continue reading Work to tackle health deprivation discussed by Health and Wellbeing Board

Liverpool is set to introduce a new Council Tax exemption aimed at households where a resident is terminally ill. The policy, pending the Cabinet’s approval, will grant a full discount on Council Tax bills for properties with individuals receiving end-of-life care. With the average Council Tax charge in Liverpool around £2,000 annually, this move is… Continue reading Council Tax set to be waived for households with terminally ill resident