Category: Local

The Walton community in Liverpool recently celebrated their identity and strength with the unveiling of an anthology called Walton Rising: Tales from Spellow. This anthology was commissioned by Culture Liverpool in response to the torching of Spellow Community Hub and Library during civil disorder last summer. The project was a result of a 12-week creative… Continue reading Walton’s strength and unity celebrated in new anthology

Liverpool City Council is introducing a new and improved method of aiding children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities starting Monday, 2 June. The SEND Graduated Approach Toolkit is now accessible to all professionals working with young individuals aged 0-25 with SEND, ensuring appropriate support is provided at the right time. This… Continue reading New toolkit launches to support youngsters with SEND

Jim Shields, a passionate history teacher from Liverpool, passed away at the age of 84. Known fondly as “JAS” or “Shieldsy” by his students, he dedicated most of his career to Quarry Bank (now Calderstones) school. His classroom was a lively space where he would transport his pupils to different historical settings such as Renaissance… Continue reading Jim Shields obituary

Reflecting on a tumultuous period in Liverpool following the incident after the LFC victory parade on Bank Holiday Monday, Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, acknowledged the challenges faced by the city and its residents. A dark cloud loomed over what had initially been a celebratory day and weekend for Liverpool, highlighting the resilience and unity… Continue reading BLOG | ‘You see the best of people in times of crisis’

Liverpool City Council’s innovative roads program, ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK, has been granted £1,198,500 in funding from the Department for Transport for its third year. This three-year, UK-wide £30 million program focuses on decarbonizing the local highway network to address emissions and resilience challenges. Recognized for its impact, the… Continue reading £1.2m secured for local roads decarbonisation plan

Effective immediately, businesses in the UK will be prohibited from selling or supplying single-use or ‘disposable’ vapes. This new law encompasses all disposable vapes, regardless of their nicotine content, and is applicable to both in-store and online sales. The focus of this ban is on non-rechargeable, non-refillable vaping products, while rechargeable and refillable devices will… Continue reading Ban on Single-Use Vapes from 1 June 2025

In the midst of a bustling group chat among journalists in Liverpool and Merseyside, a chilling message dropped, sending waves of unease through the discussion. Familiar words that hinted at something significant and distressing unfolding. Soon, the gravity of the situation began to sink in, revealing the enormity of the event that had transpired. Amidst… Continue reading What have I seen in Liverpool this week? Kindness in person and conspiracies online | Liam Thorp

Liverpool City Council is ramping up its efforts to combat fly-tipping, littering, and dog fouling by implementing higher Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) and expanding the enforcement team. The proposals set to be considered by the Cabinet involve increasing fines and entering into a three-year contract with an external enforcement team to crack down on environmental… Continue reading Cabinet to consider tougher penalties to tackle environmental offences

In the vicinity of Dale Street in Liverpool, close to Water Street where the tragic incident unfolded, a mobile phone shop captured CCTV footage showing the bustling movement of cars through the narrow, crowded streets. The atmosphere seemed festive as crowds gathered for the city’s victory parade. The footage from the mobile phone shop provided… Continue reading CCTV footage shows cars moving through groups of Liverpool fans before collision – video

Following Liverpool’s Premier League title victory parade, where a car crashed into pedestrians resulting in over 50 injuries, football fans expressed shock over the traffic control measures in place prior to the incident. A 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, driving under the influence of drugs, and dangerous driving, with detectives granted… Continue reading Liverpool fans ‘staggered’ by traffic control measures in place at victory parade