Category: Local

In a unified effort, all political parties in Liverpool have come together to support a cross-party motion that will lead to the council reaching out to the Government to push for the implementation of the Hillsborough Law. The motion highlights the disappointment felt by the council due to the Government’s failure to bring forth the… Continue reading Council calls on the Government to introduce Hillsborough Law

Liverpool City Council’s groundbreaking music talent development program, LIMF Academy, is commemorating its 10th anniversary by releasing a significant impact report that showcases a decade of fostering the city region’s most promising emerging music creators. Established in 2014 as part of the Liverpool International Music Festival to shine a spotlight on local talent, the Academy… Continue reading Music Academy Celebrates Decade of Development

Liverpool Football Club’s Anfield stadium is set to undergo a major transformation with a £5 million scheme that aims to enhance the area’s appearance, safety, and accessibility. The proposed improvements are part of the Anfield Spatial Regeneration Framework (SRF) and are designed to make the high street greener, safer, and more inclusive. The project will… Continue reading £5m plans to transform area surrounding Anfield stadium

Liverpool City Council has unveiled an innovative draft strategy aimed at shaping the future of the city’s Library and Information Service for the next five years, inviting residents to share their feedback. The draft Liverpool Library Strategy 2025-2030 presents a vision to revamp libraries into dynamic, inclusive, and digitally connected community hubs that promote lifelong… Continue reading Ambitious strategy for Liverpool’s libraries unveiled

In Liverpool, a humorous fake news story spread regarding Coleen McLoughlin allegedly throwing Wayne Rooney’s engagement ring into a bush. This led to a frenzy of treasure seekers scouring Formby Point nature reserve in search of the fictional £25,000 ring, prompting the National Trust to intervene to protect the local wildlife inhabitants. Screenwriter turned playwright,… Continue reading The Legend of Rooney’s Ring review – mythical Wayne and Coleen bust-up becomes mythically silly panto

A local Chinese restaurant owner has been forbidden from operating a food establishment for the next four years following a revelation that the premises were infested with rodents. Wei Tai Zheng, owner of New Lorens on Rice Lane in L9, has been hit with a total bill of £4,320 – a fine of £2,520 plus… Continue reading Rodent infested takeaway’s owner fined and banned

Liverpool City Council, along with various civic leaders and organizations from the City Region, have come together to ensure the successful execution of Pride Liverpool this weekend. Following Sahir’s initiative last month to guarantee the city wouldn’t miss out on this important moment of visibility and unity, a collaborative effort has been made to create… Continue reading City Council proud to support Pride

A new display of historical artifacts from the Merseyside Jewish Archive can be viewed at the Picton Reading Room on the first level of the Liverpool Central Library in William Brown Street until the end of October. The showcased items range from 1805 to the 2020s, including an ornate membership list for Walnut Street synagogue… Continue reading Liverpool’s Central Library celebrates the city’s Jewish community

Liverpool City Council has taken a philanthropic approach to its ICT disposal contract by donating 27 refurbished devices to Woodlands Hospice. The donated devices, which include laptops, tablets, and mobile phones, are valued at approximately £1,900. This generous contribution aims to assist patients and their families in staying connected and creating meaningful moments during end-of-life… Continue reading Refurbished IT Equipment Donated to Woodlands Hospice

Plans for a new school in Liverpool are moving closer to a key milestone with the submission of site proposals to the Department for Education. Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy, Liverpool, which will be managed by Star Academies, was given the green light in August 2023 under the Free Schools Programme in response to the growing… Continue reading Council submits site proposal for new school