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In the year 1931, William Herbert Wallace found himself at the center of a sensational murder case involving his wife, Julia. Despite being initially convicted and then later acquitted on appeal, the true perpetrator of the crime was never brought to justice, leaving behind one of the most baffling mysteries of the 20th century. The… Continue reading The Mouthless Dead by Anthony Quinn review – murder most unsolvable

Reflecting on the five-year anniversary of the pandemic, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, Matt Ashton, delves into the city’s response to the unprecedented crisis, the hurdles encountered, the positive advancements achieved, and the insights gained. It’s astonishing to think that it has been half a decade since COVID-19 altered our world forever. The repercussions of… Continue reading COVID-19 Pandemic: Five Years On

Liverpool City Council is launching a specialized task force in honor of International Women’s Day, with the objective of enhancing women’s access to healthcare services and addressing existing inequalities. The task force aims to develop a comprehensive Women’s Health Framework by June 2025, outlining recommendations to improve health outcomes for women and girls in Liverpool,… Continue reading Council Marks International Women’s Day with a Commitment to Women’s Health

Liverpool’s road and street infrastructure has undergone a transformation thanks to a multi-million pound programme, which is now close to completion. The first phase, dubbed the Highways Investment Programme (HIP1), wrapped up in November 2023, while the second phase (HIP2) began in September 2023 and is set to conclude this summer. Environmental sustainability has been… Continue reading Multi-million pound roads programme nears completion

Liverpool City Council’s Flower Streets mural project was honored with the Community Cohesion Award and People’s Choice Award at the Liverpool City Region Culture & Creativity Awards 2025 ceremony. The project brought together Kirkdale residents from diverse backgrounds to collaborate on transforming their neighborhood with a collection of 11 murals inspired by floral street names.… Continue reading Blooming Marvellous! Flower Streets Scents Success

In celebration of World Book Day, Liverpool City Council has introduced an innovative project aimed at enhancing the experience of Storytime for parents. Known as “Tell Me a Story, Liverpool,” this pilot initiative is a collaboration between Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and the Dollywood Foundation, established by Dolly Parton to inspire children to excel… Continue reading Pilot encourages parents to have fun whilst reading to their children

Keir Starmer, during a summit between the British and Irish governments in Cheshire, emphasized a new beginning in Anglo-Irish relations following the divisive effects of Brexit. Stressing the importance of a strong bond between the two nations in turbulent times, he highlighted the significant advantages of friendship and collaboration. In response, the taoiseach, Micheál Martin,… Continue reading Strong UK-Ireland relations needed now more than ever, Starmer tells summit

Liverpool City Council’s budget for the upcoming year has received approval from councillors. The budget will see an additional £15.3 million allocated towards frontline services for residents. A particular emphasis will be placed on neighbourhood services, with an extra £1.5 million designated to address issues like flytipping, street cleansing, and blight. Efforts to enhance street… Continue reading Council budget for 2025/26 agreed

A recent study has unveiled the continued positive impact of hosting Eurovision 2023 on the Liverpool City Region. Repeat visitors have contributed an additional £11.1m to the local economy over the past year, complementing the £54.8m generated during the event itself. This has solidified Liverpool’s position as a major global destination, with the city’s visitor… Continue reading Eurovision legacy lives on in Liverpool

Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods and Streetscene, stresses the significance of a well-staffed Environmental Enforcement team in combatting fly-tipping and littering. She emphasizes the negative impact of rubbish littering the streets, urging residents to take pride in their city and avoid illegal dumping or littering. To address the issue… Continue reading BLOG | How we’re tackling fly-tipping, littering, and dog fouling