Category: Local

Global Ports Holding Plc (GPH) has inked a 50-year agreement to operate services at Liverpool Cruise Terminal, which will see the firm investing up to £25m in doubling its infrastructure. This will allow the port to berthing of two 300-metre-long ships and up to 7,000 passengers a day. The investment will also include the addition… Continue reading Major boost for future of Liverpool Cruise Terminal

Liverpool has launched a new campaign which aims to establish its status as the top place to attend events in the UK. The Liverpool Loves initiative intends to welcome attendees of big events with a unique and exciting experience, encouraging people to spend more time discovering the city’s businesses, attractions and places. The campaign also aims… Continue reading Liverpool feels the love for new destination campaign

Ervin Hoida, a Czech veteran of World War II who had settled in the United Kingdom for the remainder of his life, has died at the age of 105. He served in the army’s tank battalion for the 1st Czechoslovak Armoured Brigade and was a part of the siege of Dunkirk where his bravery earned… Continue reading Ervin Hoida obituary

Rosemary Walker, a former environmental health officer, lecturer, and gardener, has passed away at the age of 71. She lived in Saddleworth, a town to the east of Manchester, for over 40 years. Possessing a blend of scientific knowledge and empathy, Walker excelled as an environmental health officer, dealing with issues related to insanitary housing,… Continue reading Rosemary Walker obituary

Newsham Park Estates Ltd has been fined £30,000 after breaching the Management of House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) Regulations. Liverpool City Council discovered during an inspection that an escape route had been locked using a padlock and blocked with a shipping container. The HMO on Belmont Drive in Kensington had no other safe secondary exit,… Continue reading £30k fine for HMO management company

HEMISPHERE Two, the second phase of the HEMISPHERE development in Paddington Village, is set to create 350,000 sq. ft of laboratory and workspace in the Knowledge Quarter Liverpool (KQ Liverpool) innovation district. It will adjoin HEMISPHERE One, located at Liverpool City Council’s development site, Paddington Village. The development’s location will cater to the rising demand… Continue reading Sciontec doubles its vision for HEMISPHERE lab development

Ahead of the May elections, residents in Liverpool and the surrounding City Region have been reminded to prepare for the forthcoming polls. Citizens will be asked to vote in two major elections; for the Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor and the Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner on Thursday 2 May. Before being issued with a… Continue reading Voters advised to be prepared for elections

Liverpool City Council has undertaken another significant step towards improving and expanding their phone services for Adult Social Care and Children’s Services. The replacement of Careline service is finalised with a brand new number, 0151 459 2606. Two new services are introduced, one for adults, known as ‘Adult Access’, and one for children, known as… Continue reading Positive changes for Liverpool City Council Social Care telephone enquiries 

A former football prodigy from Liverpool has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison for taking part in a multi-million pound drug trade. Jamie Cassidy, aged 46, was lured into the business by his brother Jonathan Cassidy, who joked about sharing the same birthday with infamous drug lord Joaquín Guzmán, also known as El Chapo.… Continue reading Ex-Liverpool youth footballer Jamie Cassidy jailed for cocaine conspiracy

Liverpool City Council has announced the successful seizure and disposal of over 15,000 illegal vapes. The operation, which has seen multiple shops forced to close and 18 shop owners fined, has a total estimated value of £180,000. Court prosecutions are continuing at pace, with fines totalling over £3,500 already levied. The illegal vapes seized were… Continue reading Over 15,000 illegal vapes have now been seized and disposed of by Liverpool City Council