Tag: Local News

Liverpool City Council is inviting local residents to experience a moving new art installation located in the historic Cunard Building in the city. This project is designed to foster reflection, open conversations, and greater understanding about suicide and how it affects individuals, families, and communities. The installation, titled *Close to Home*, is crafted by award-winning… Continue reading Powerful new installation giving space to experiences of suicide opens in Liverpool

Liverpool has witnessed a collaborative effort involving its food organisations, community groups, local businesses, and residents as they unveiled the next stage of the city’s Good Food Plan. This milestone was celebrated during the second Liverpool Good Food Summit, which took place on Thursday, 3 September, at The Florrie. The event highlighted ongoing initiatives across… Continue reading Liverpool takes next step towards becoming a Good Food City 

Liverpool residents are being invited to prioritize their health during Know Your Numbers! Week by participating in free blood pressure screenings available at various locations throughout the city. High blood pressure is a common condition in the UK that often shows no symptoms but can lead to serious complications such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney… Continue reading Residents encouraged to ‘Know Your Numbers’ with free blood pressure checks across Liverpool

Emergency repairs are currently underway at a property located at the intersection of Walton Breck Road and Oakfield Road in Liverpool. These urgent works were initiated after the Building Control team identified a safety concern. Consequently, a temporary closure of both the road and the adjacent footpath has been enforced since around 3pm on Thursday,… Continue reading Emergency works see road closure in Anfield

As the new school year approaches in Liverpool, the City Council is urging parents and carers to carefully plan their travel routes to ensure children’s safety on the city’s roads. While families focus on preparing for the term ahead—buying school supplies, uniforms, and shoes—road safety can sometimes be overlooked amidst the busy activity. This year’s… Continue reading Heading back to school? Take a moment to plan your journey

Liverpool City Council is urging its residents to enhance their readiness for emergencies by participating in the annual 30 Days 30 Ways campaign. This national initiative, running throughout September, unites over 400 organisations across the UK with the objective of fostering greater resilience and preparedness among individuals and communities. The campaign provides practical suggestions, advice,… Continue reading Make sure you’re prepared for any emergency this September

Liverpool’s Recovery Month this September will shine a spotlight on people rebuilding their lives after challenges related to drugs, alcohol, gambling, smoking, and mental wellbeing. This citywide initiative is designed to share powerful stories from those with lived experience, aiming to challenge stigma, inspire hope, and demonstrate that recovery is achievable. By fostering open and… Continue reading Real stories to challenge stigma during Liverpool Recovery Month 

Police in Liverpool are appealing for help from the public after the discovery of a woman’s body in Stanley Park. The unidentified woman, believed to be in her seventies, was found in a black bin bag in the park’s walled garden area. Merseyside police were alerted to the find by a passerby at approximately 5:25… Continue reading Police appeal after unidentified woman’s body found in Liverpool park

Anthony Kenny, the renowned historian of philosophy, passed away at the age of 95. His academic career spanned over fifty years at Oxford University, where he was both a distinguished lecturer and an accomplished administrator. Among his most notable contributions is the four-volume work *A New History of Western Philosophy* (2004-07), which was crafted to… Continue reading Sir Anthony Kenny obituary

A free event in Liverpool will highlight inspiring stories of survival, resilience, and hope as part of the city’s recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day. Scheduled for Monday, 31 August 2026, Voices of Recovery will take place at the Museum of Liverpool, bringing together individuals with lived experience, local support services, and community members. The… Continue reading Free Liverpool event will share real stories of addiction and recovery