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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

Liverpool City Council is pleased to announce a series of upcoming workshops this summer, designed to assist individuals looking to start their own businesses. With a growing demand for entrepreneurial guidance, the program aims to provide expertise in various essential areas including legal compliance, financial planning, marketing, and business strategy. In the month of April,… Continue reading Liverpool City Council launches free summer workshops to help start-ups thrive 

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet will be considering a proposal next week to formally surrender the lease of Colomendy Outdoor Activity Centre. The leaseholder, Kingswood Colomendy Ltd, fell into administration in January. After the administrator confirmed they no longer had any interest in the site, an agreement was reached to have the lease formally surrendered by… Continue reading Update on Colomendy Outdoor Activity Centre

ution: 120dpi)” srcset=”https://media.guim.co.uk/d34b19c684313f62311a6c94e31331160065e663/0_621_1080_648/1000.jpg 1000w”> Merseyside police said they arrested a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area about two hours after the incident that left dozens of people, including four children, injured. The suspect is being questioned by officers in custody. The decision may have reduced the temptation to speculate on the ethnicity or… Continue reading Liverpool parade collision: police continue questioning alleged driver – live updates