Tag: Local News

The University Hospitals of Liverpool (UHL) NHS Group is seeking public input on its newly proposed five-year strategic plan. This initiative presents a rare chance to implement significant reforms that will reshape patient care for the coming years. Since the NHS was established 78 years ago, many factors have evolved dramatically. Drawing on population health… Continue reading Transforming patient care in Liverpool – share your views

The Liverpool Half Marathon is set to take place on Sunday, 15 March, with an anticipated turnout of 15,000 participants, making it the largest BTR Liverpool Half Marathon event held in the city to date. Due to this significant influx of runners and spectators, those traveling in and around Liverpool are being advised to carefully… Continue reading Liverpool Half Marathon – everything you need to know about this Sunday’s race

Liverpool City Council is preparing to move forward with the next phase of improvement works on Wavertree High Street, with a budget exceeding £2 million. The upcoming Cabinet meeting is expected to grant approval for these enhancements, which aim to boost safety and accessibility along the stretch extending from the Clock Tower roundabout to Spofforth… Continue reading Upgrades to boost safety and accessibility on Wavertree High Street

Liverpool City Council has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at addressing the harms caused by gambling, with a particular emphasis on young adults and those identified as most vulnerable. This citywide initiative seeks to bring together a variety of local stakeholders, including those from health services, social care, education, criminal justice, and community organizations, to… Continue reading Liverpool City Council launches action plan to reduce gambling harm 

Liverpool’s nightlife continues to be a safe and welcoming environment, reassured by a series of successful test-purchase operations conducted jointly by Liverpool City Council and Merseyside Police. These undercover visits aimed to evaluate how venue staff respond to potential spiking situations and their proficiency in using City Safe drink-testing kits. The kits, designed to detect… Continue reading Spiking test purchases provide reassurance

Communities will have the opportunity to unite both in person and virtually to observe Mother’s Day. A special commemorative service is scheduled for Sunday, 15th March at 12 noon, taking place at Anfield Crematorium. This event is organised in collaboration with the Good Funeral Company and Anthony Davies Bereavement. For those seeking a quieter visit… Continue reading Coming together to mark Mother’s Day

Liverpool City Council’s Facilities Management Service (FMS) has completed the installation of defibrillators throughout the entire Council estate. The programme reached its conclusion on 4 March 2026 with the last device being registered on *The Circuit*, which is the British Heart Foundation’s national network for defibrillators. This accomplishment marks a significant advancement in public health… Continue reading Liverpool City Council completes citywide network of lifesaving defibrillators 

Liverpool City Council is marking No Smoking Day on Wednesday, 11 March, by encouraging smokers throughout the city to envision a life free from cigarettes—one that offers more time, cherished memories, and meaningful moments. The core message they want to share is that quitting smoking is not about sacrifice but about reclaiming your future. In… Continue reading Liverpool residents urged to make No Smoking Day the start of something life‑changing

New research has revealed a significant disparity in head and neck cancer outcomes between the most and least socioeconomically deprived areas in the UK. Individuals living in the poorest communities not only face a higher likelihood of dying from this form of cancer but are also more often diagnosed at later stages and experience longer… Continue reading Head and neck cancer hits the North of England and Scotland hardest

Liverpool is set to introduce a new night-time safety charter on Wednesday, 11 March, aimed at enhancing security for people out and about after dark. This initiative involves a list of safety commitments that establishments such as bars, clubs, and restaurants operating between 6pm and 6am will pledge to follow. By endorsing the charter, these… Continue reading Night-Time Safety Charter launched in Liverpool