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A former Royal Marine, Paul Doyle, has been sentenced to over 21 years in prison after deliberately driving into a crowd of Liverpool football supporters during a victory parade, causing widespread injury and trauma. The 54-year-old was sentenced at Liverpool crown court, where victims and their families were present, some visibly emotional. Merseyside police described… Continue reading Man who drove into Liverpool FC parade jailed for more than 21 years

As the festive season approaches, local waste authorities are urging the public to recycle their broken Christmas lights, batteries, and other FastTech presents responsibly to help reduce the risk of fires. Across the Liverpool City Region, officials are collaborating with Recycle Your Electricals to promote the ‘Stop Battery Fires’ campaign. This initiative aims to raise… Continue reading Recycle festive tech this Christmas and help stop battery and electrical fires

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During a victory parade in Liverpool, a man driven by intense anger deliberately rammed his vehicle into groups of football fans, resulting in widespread injuries and fears of a possible terror attack, a court revealed. The shocking incident involved Paul Doyle, 54, whose actions were captured on dashcam footage showing him accelerating into the crowd… Continue reading Man who drove into Liverpool FC parade was ‘in a rage’, court told

Liverpool is on the brink of approving an ambitious new plan designed to steer the Library and Information Service through the next five years. The Liverpool Library Strategy 2026-2031, pending Cabinet approval on Tuesday, 16 December, aims to revitalize the city’s libraries, turning them into dynamic and inclusive community centers that embrace digital connectivity. This… Continue reading Liverpool’s libraries to be transformed through bold new strategy

Liverpool residents are being notified of changes to the bin collection schedule during the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities. To inform households of the adjustments, stickers have been attached to bins throughout the city. The revised timetable involves shifting all collections back by anywhere from one to four days. Additionally, collection crews will be… Continue reading Don’t miss your Christmas bin collections 

This year’s flu season has arrived earlier than usual, and, importantly, there is currently no indication that the peak has been reached. Professor Matt Ashton, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, has shared his insights on whether wearing masks is an effective way to help curb the spread of the influenza virus during this challenging period.… Continue reading BLOG: To mask or not to mask

Liverpool has unveiled an updated cultural strategy aimed at enhancing and expanding its cultural landscape over the coming five years. This initiative, titled *Culture Makes Liverpool: Liverpool Cultural Strategy 2025-2030*, reflects the city council’s dedication to attracting further local investment and maintaining Liverpool’s status as a leading cultural hub nationally. The strategy emphasizes supporting outstanding… Continue reading Culture Makes Liverpool: renewed five-year strategy launched

An aviation and logistics firm based in Speke has gained renewed clarity and increased confidence to expand internationally after partnering with Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service. This service is backed by funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), administered via the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Wynne Aviation, located… Continue reading Wynne Aviation charts confident course for growth thanks to Council’s Business Support Service

An independent report released today has revealed that the Liverpool Biennial 2025 contributed an economic boost of £17.4 million to the city. The festival, under the curation of Marie-Anne McQuay and titled ‘BEDROCK’, ran from 7 June to 14 September 2025. It showcased contemporary art exhibitions across a variety of prominent venues including the Bluecoat,… Continue reading Liverpool Biennial 2025 generates £17.4 million economic impact