Tag: Local News

Liverpool City Council, together with its partners, has announced promising early outcomes following the introduction of the Reducing Ketamine Harms Action Plan in March 2026. This initiative was created in response to rising concerns about ketamine use within the city and seeks to unite various stakeholders including health providers, educational institutions, community groups, law enforcement,… Continue reading Liverpool reports early progress in tackling ketamine harms 

Children can now enjoy complimentary tickets to the eagerly awaited Minton Tiles Reveal event at St George’s Hall. This special offer is valid on three Sundays in August — the 9th, 16th, and 23rd — allowing youngsters to discover the stunning Victorian tiles usually concealed beneath the Great Hall’s floor, all free of charge. To… Continue reading Kids go free at St George’s Hall’s Minton Tiles Reveal

Construction has commenced this week on the third phase of an extensive upgrade project for Walton Breck Road and its surrounding vicinity. Managed by Eric Wright on behalf of Liverpool City Council, this latest stage aims to introduce a series of enhancements focused on boosting safety, improving accessibility, and enriching the overall environment for local… Continue reading Work begins on next phase of Walton Breck Road improvements

Super League Basketball (SLB) has officially revealed its tenth franchise, reintroducing top-tier men’s professional basketball to Liverpool, a city renowned for its sporting heritage. Starting from the 2026-27 season, this new team will call the M&S Bank Arena, located on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront, its home ground. This development is more than simply adding a new… Continue reading Super League Basketball brings professional basketball back to Liverpool

The renowned light art festival, River of Light, is set to illuminate Liverpool once again this autumn, celebrating the theme of ‘Together’. Scheduled to take place from 23 October to 1 November, the event will attract tens of thousands who will have the opportunity to wander through an expansive outdoor art gallery, a beloved tradition… Continue reading Come Together for River of Light 2026

Families throughout Liverpool recently gathered to celebrate the improvements they have made to their health and wellbeing during a visit from England’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Jeanelle de Gruchy. Her visit included attending a Liv Life Liverpool session at Our Lady Immaculate Primary School, where children and their families who participated in the Healthy… Continue reading Liverpool families celebrate healthy lifestyle success during Deputy Chief Medical Officer visit

Nathan Owen has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison after driving his electric Jaguar at speeds up to 86 mph on motorways while falsely claiming to police that the vehicle was malfunctioning and out of control. The court in Liverpool heard that Owen concocted the story of being unable to brake… Continue reading Driver jailed for four years after faking brake failure on motorway

Temporary road closures will be implemented on several sections of Queens Drive to facilitate vital highway maintenance work. These measures are necessary to carry out preventative treatments and update road markings along the route safely and effectively. The affected stretches of Queens Drive include the northbound lanes from Heywood Road to East Prescot Road, and… Continue reading Temporary closures planned on Queens Drive for road improvement works

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet has given the green light to move forward with plans to market Stonebridge Cross as a significant mixed-use development focused on employment. This approval unlocks one of the largest remaining regeneration projects within the city, aiming to bring substantial economic and community benefits. The Council has delegated authority to its officers… Continue reading Employment-led development set to bring jobs, homes and investment to Croxteth

Liverpool City Council has revealed the lineup for the city’s festive celebrations planned for 2026. This winter, residents and visitors can enjoy a diverse range of activities, from Story Time with Santa and Carols by Lantern Light to two major outdoor Christmas experiences and several pop-up seasonal markets. These events promise to offer something appealing… Continue reading Liverpool Christmas Markets set for return as 2026 festive programme revealed