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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 

Liverpool’s long-term strategic plan to revitalize its economy has been announced by the Liverpool Strategic Futures Advisory Panel. Chair of Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram, released the findings as part of a final report to support the city on its journey to improve. It’s been revealed that the panel has already secured £31 million… Continue reading Panel publishes ambitious plan to kickstart Liverpool’s future

A museum in Liverpool is seeking information on a mysterious young subject in a painting by Pre-Raphaelite artist William Lindsay Windus. Known only as The Black Boy, the identity of the individual depicted in torn clothing remains a mystery. The sitter could be one of many children of colour in Liverpool at the time, including some who… Continue reading Liverpool museum appeals for information on subject of The Black Boy

Liverpool’s dance scene has been given a much-needed boost after 15 new dance commissions were awarded funding. The Culture Liverpool Dance Creative Commission received more than 40 submissions, with a combined £400 to £2,500 awarded to selected artists. The new pieces will debut at the Leap Dance Festival next month – the first festival since… Continue reading Dance in motion as new culture funding awarded

The pandemic has caused children and young people to spend an increasing amount of time on the internet, leading to a rise in online radicalization, warns a senior counter-terrorism officer. Unsuspecting youngsters are being exposed to extreme material online, with growing numbers falling into the grips of terrorist groups after spending hours on the internet… Continue reading More young people being radicalised online, says UK counter-terror officer

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Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team is currently engaged in Christmas planning for 2024. After a highly successful event in 2023, which attracted over 750,000 visitors to the Christmas Market outside St George’s Hall, the council is exploring the possibility of expanding the offering. It is looking at ways to create a festive atmosphere at… Continue reading City Council Planning a Merry Mersey Christmas

The BTR Liverpool Half Marathon and BTR Liverpool 10 Mile Road Race are set to kick off on Sunday, March 17. Around 9,000 runners from across the globe are expected to run this year. The event will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, highlighting one of the longest-established running events in the region, and a… Continue reading Half marathon and 10 mile road race taking place in Liverpool on Sunday 17 March

Liverpool City Council is investing £4.6m to enhance the cleanliness levels of the city. 18 new streetscene staff were employed, funded by the new investment, to focus on litter hotspots, with more staff being employed to crack down on fly-tipping and similar issues. A campaign called Keep Liverpool Tidy Spring Clean is also set to… Continue reading Spring Clean campaign launches to Keep Liverpool Tidy