Tag: Local News

Following the violent unrest that occurred across the United Kingdom last week after the tragic killing of three girls in Southport, approximately 50 people attended a far-right rally outside of the Abdullah Quilliam Society mosque in Liverpool. In response, hundreds of locals united together in support of the mosque, which is the oldest in the… Continue reading Why a Liverpool imam reached out to a far-right rally outside his mosque – video

Liverpool has long been known for its proud library culture, but that love came under threat recently when Spellow library was torched by far-right rioters. Hundreds of books were destroyed in the fire. Libraries have always been central to my life, starting with my memories of visiting Garston library with my parents when I was… Continue reading The burning of Spellow library broke my heart – but books will prevail over bigotry | Olivia Sung

Liverpool City Council’s Children and Young People’s Service have been commended by Ofsted for their improvement progress, with reports stating that “the permanent senior leadership team is driving improvement plans at a timely pace.” The visit in July of 2024 concluded that caseloads have reduced over the last few months, allowing social workers more time… Continue reading Ofsted praise “continued improvement” to Children and Young People Services

ot;,”url”:”https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/jul/24/keir-starmer-indicates-he-will-consider-scrapping-two-child-benefit-cap”},”ajaxUrl”:”https://api.nextgen.guardianapps.co.uk”,”format”:{“display”:0,”theme”:0,”design”:10}}”> Opponents of the cap argue that it unfairly targets low-income families and goes against the principles of a welfare state. The Baby Bank in Bootle is just one of many community-led initiatives that have sprung up in response to growing levels of child poverty and food insecurity in the UK. Fans Supporting Foodbanks, for… Continue reading Hardship on the streets of Liverpool: ‘The benefit cap put millions of children in poverty overnight’

Hate crimes against Muslims in the UK have spiked in the past few years, with the Brexit debate and terrorism attacks being blamed for the increase. Many mosques and Islamic centers in the country have been targeted by far-right protesters, sparking fears among the Muslim community. One of those affected is the Abdullah Quilliam mosque… Continue reading The imam who reached out to rioters – podcast

Sonair, a leader in innovative audio solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its cutting-edge in-store radio platform. This revolutionary service promises to elevate the retail audio experience far beyond the capabilities of traditional background music services, offering businesses a dynamic and engaging way to connect with their customers. Unlike conventional background music systems… Continue reading Sonair Launches Cutting-Edge In-Store Radio Platform

The Spellow Hub Library on Walton Road was vandalized over the weekend, resulting in an outpouring of support from individuals and organizations around the country. Councillor Ruth Bennett, Cabinet Member for Finances, Resources and Transformation, expressed her gratitude for the generosity of residents and partners who have provided everything from cash donations to help replace… Continue reading Update: Spellow Hub Library donations

Liverpool Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, has released a statement addressing the recent disorder that has taken place in the city. Robinson expressed his gratitude to the police and fire services for their action in keeping Liverpool safe, as well as to Council staff for their support, including emergency response, clean-up operations, and outreach work… Continue reading Council Leader responds following serious disorder over the weekend

Following violent incidents in the city over the weekend, Liverpool City Council has released an update on its services for families. Despite the incidents, all Family Hubs and Children’s Centres are operating as usual, ensuring that families and children who depend on these services still have access to them. Providers who support the council with… Continue reading Holiday activities programme and family services update

The Action! program run by the Liverpool City Council Film Office has helped more than 400 people start their careers in TV and film. In the first six months, 130 entrants have found paid work, with various roles on productions shot in the Liverpool City Region. 108 people have joined free introductory training courses to… Continue reading An ‘Action!’-packed career boost for new Film Office’s trainees