Category: Local

The text describes how pantomimes (“pantos”) continue to play an important role even after the Christmas period, serving as a way to extend festive fun and lift spirits during the often gloomy January period. Key points from the passage include: – **Nottingham Playhouse’s Sleeping Beauty** runs until the weekend before “Blue Monday,” regarded as the… Continue reading Think panto season is behind you? Oh no it isn’t – some haven’t opened yet

A significant new growth initiative has been unveiled by the Government to enhance the North of England, with Liverpool standing to gain from improved commute times, increased employment prospects, additional housing, and more community investment. Central to this plan is the Northern Powerhouse Rail project, aimed at boosting links among some of the country’s fastest… Continue reading Northern Powerhouse Rail upgrade welcomed

The government has committed to significantly improving the railway network across northern England, pledging up to £45 billion to develop Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) in a move aimed at addressing long-standing underinvestment. An initial allocation of just over £1 billion will fund the creation of a detailed three-phase strategy designed to enhance links between cities… Continue reading Labour revives Northern Powerhouse Rail project with pledge of £45bn funds

Liverpool City Council’s choice to act as the registered provider for two local nursing care homes has quickly shown positive outcomes, including the creation of new job opportunities and an increase in local employment. Following a Cabinet decision made in September 2025, the council affirmed its ongoing dedication to residents at Millvina House in Anfield… Continue reading Commitment to care creates jobs and strengthens services

László Czabán, a respected senior lecturer at the University of Manchester’s Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS), passed away suddenly at the age of 62. Arriving from Hungary in 1993, he was a distinguished intellectual and a committed scholar and educator. His academic journey began with a strong foundation in economics, but his expertise extended well… Continue reading László Czabán obituary

Liverpool City Council has partnered with local residents and councillors to revitalize Goschen Street in the Old Swan West area. This collaboration came about following complaints related to fly-tipping and unchecked plant growth. Over the course of two weekends, the team dedicated their efforts to clean up the space, making it both tidier and more… Continue reading Goschen Street gets a glow up 

When severe weather hits Liverpool, gritters cover an extensive 600 kilometers of roads in a single operation, sometimes completing a second round as early as 4 a.m. This commitment helps ensure that the city keeps moving during the challenging winter months. Below are several important facts that clarify common misunderstandings about gritting and how the… Continue reading Gritting myth buster

Liverpool European Partnership has been honoured as the national winner in the Community Champions category of the EU Delegation’s EmpowerEU Award. The accolade was presented in London on 20 November and recognises organisations that unite EU citizens, foster stronger local communities, and encourage inclusion and civic engagement throughout the UK. This group actively brings together… Continue reading Liverpool European Partnership wins national award for strengthening community ties 

Liverpool City Council’s Highways team is marking significant achievements through the Liverpool Live Labs Programme, which continues to lead efforts in decarbonising roads and advancing sustainable transport initiatives in the UK. This ambitious project is part of ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK, a £30 million, three-year nationwide programme funded by… Continue reading Liverpool in pole position in the drive towards sustainable highways innovation

During the summer of 2024, anti-immigration unrest swept through the UK, placing one of Liverpool’s oldest churches in a precarious position. St Anne’s Church, located in Toxteth and boasting a history spanning 180 years, was among numerous sites across the country featured on a far-right “hitlist” circulated online. One disturbing image depicted the church’s iconic… Continue reading ‘A rise of love’: Liverpool church targeted in 2024 riots forges links against hate