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Liverpool City Council is set to host its annual Remembrance Service on Sunday, November 9th at the plateau of St George’s Hall. This year holds special significance as it marks the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, signifying the end of World War II in Europe and… Continue reading Liverpool announces Remembrance Sunday service details

Hillsborough disaster. Dalglish remembers the hurt and anger he felt towards the paper. “It was disappointing at the time, because they were a well-respected newspaper,” he says. “I think they lost that respect when respectful people were besmirched.” Despite the pain and controversy surrounding Hillsborough, Dalglish’s reputation as a legendary player and manager remains intact.… Continue reading ‘It’s what’s in your heart that counts’: Kenny Dalglish on his love for Liverpool and the long shadow of Hillsborough

Liverpool’s libraries are joining in on Green Libraries Week 2025, which will run from October 27th to November 1st. This celebration is an annual event that focuses on libraries with an emphasis on climate and sustainability initiatives. The city’s six libraries will host a range of free events and activities during the half-term break, including… Continue reading Free family activities this half-term as Green Libraries Week returns

Liverpool City Council’s Bereavement Service has introduced a metal recycling scheme that has benefited charities supporting individuals dealing with grief. Families who have experienced loss have generously donated £60,000 to six different charities as part of this initiative. This is the first time the Council has engaged in metal recycling post-cremation, and they plan to… Continue reading Crematoria recycling raises £60,000 for charity

In our society, it often seems like priorities are skewed. A London woman was recently threatened with a £150 fine for pouring coffee dregs down a drain, with accusations of polluting the waterways. Conversely, water companies are known to dump mass amounts of raw sewage without consequences. It begs the question of where our focus… Continue reading Coffee is polluting but sewage is OK? | Brief letters

Residents in Liverpool are being encouraged to prioritize the completion of their bowel screening test upon receipt, as it could potentially be life-saving. The National Health Service (NHS) sends out testing kits every two years to individuals aged 50 to 74, enabling them to collect a small sample of their feces for analysis. This Faecal… Continue reading Just a tiny bit of poo could be life saving for you

With the changing of the clocks this autumn, Liverpool City Council is emphasizing the importance of safety for cyclists and pedestrians. As the days grow shorter and evenings darker, it becomes more challenging for drivers to see those on foot or bike, especially if they are wearing dark clothing. The sudden transition in lighting conditions… Continue reading Road users encouraged to stay safe and be seen as clocks go back

The recent monitoring visit conducted by Ofsted at Liverpool City Council’s Children’s Services has revealed significant improvements in the quality and impact of work with children in the front door and assessment teams since the last inspection in May 2023. This visit, which occurred in September 2025, focused on various aspects such as the council’s… Continue reading Final Ofsted monitoring visit highlights “significant progress” in Children’s Services

The anticipation surrounding a significant JMW Turner exhibition is bound to be met with surprise as visitors encounter works by artists like Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst, a Bridget Riley stripe painting, and even some Doc Marten boots on display. Melissa Gustin, curator of British art at National Museums Liverpool, expressed that the initial shock… Continue reading Turner seascapes and Damien Hurst sharks: Liverpool anniversary exhibition hopes to surprise

An eye-opening exploration into the impact of poverty and housing in the UK’s rural areas was recently highlighted in John Harris’s poignant article. This piece sheds light on the dire situation unfolding in modern Britain, as discussed in A waiting list of thousands, and just five new homes for social rent: this city shows the… Continue reading The housing crisis needs better solutions than this | Letters