Queen Mary 2 Arrives in Liverpool for Cunard Anniversary
Cunard's flagship ocean liner, Queen Mary 2, has docked in Liverpool for a two-night stay to celebrate the 185th anniversary of the company's first voyage.
Crime•9/18/2025
Three Men Charged After Liverpool City Centre Robbery
Three men, including two from Wirral, face charges of robbery and serious assault after an attack in Liverpool city centre left a man unconscious.
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Wirral Takes Cautious Step on £22.6m Waterfront Plan
Wirral Council is increasing upfront spending on surveys for its £22.6m Birkenhead waterfront plan to prevent a repeat of costly overruns seen on other projects.
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Liverpool Council Extends Arts Funding Programme Until 2027
Liverpool City Council has approved a £2.245 million, one-year extension to its Culture and Arts Investment Programme, securing funding until March 2027.
Liverpool to Host Annual Service for Victims of Violence
Liverpool will hold its fifth annual remembrance service at St George's Hall on September 19 to honour victims of serious violence and support their families.
Merseyside Hit by Heavy Rain with Mid-Week Flood Warning
Merseyside experienced heavy rain on Tuesday morning, with a brighter afternoon forecast. The Met Office warns of potential flooding mid-week due to saturated ground.
Man's Jaw Broken in Unprovoked Liverpool City Centre Attack
Police have released CCTV images of three men they wish to identify after a man in his 20s suffered a broken jaw in an unprovoked attack in Concert Square.
Coastguard Issues Quicksand Warning After Wirral Rescue
A woman has been rescued from quicksand near West Kirby Marine Lake, prompting Wirral Coastguard to issue a public safety warning about hidden dangers.
Police Seize £17M of Ketamine in East Lancs Road Stop
Police have seized ketamine worth an estimated £17 million after stopping a van on the East Lancashire Road. A 46-year-old Liverpool man was arrested.
Police Appeal for M57 Dashcam Footage After Fatal Crash
Police are appealing for dashcam footage following a fatal M57 crash that killed Lee Morton, 60. A 31-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
Local News
Show MoreWirral Takes Cautious Step on £22.6m Waterfront Plan
Wirral Council is increasing upfront spending on surveys for its £22.6m Birkenhead waterfront plan to prevent a repeat of costly overruns seen on other projects.
Sophie Evans•
Widnes Hotel Denies Asylum Seeker Rumours Amid Protest Plans
The Hillcrest Hotel in Widnes has strongly denied online rumours that it is housing asylum seekers, as a protest is reportedly planned for this weekend.
Liam Kennedy•
Liverpool Building Declared Unsafe After Debris Falls
A building at the junction of Bold Street and Berry Street in Liverpool was declared unsafe after a piece of its facade fell onto the pavement below.
Liam Kennedy•
Firefighters Respond to Blaze at Liverpool City Centre Takeaway
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service tackled a blaze at the Chop Chop Korean takeaway on Fenwick Street in Liverpool city centre on Tuesday evening.
Liam Dempsey•
Birkenhead 'Beer Bike' Alcohol License Plan Faces Opposition
A plan by Manchester Beer Bike Limited to use a Birkenhead garage for alcohol storage is facing strong opposition from residents over nuisance concerns.
Crime
Show MoreThree Men Charged After Liverpool City Centre Robbery
Three men, including two from Wirral, face charges of robbery and serious assault after an attack in Liverpool city centre left a man unconscious.
Sophie Evans•
Liverpool to Host Annual Service for Victims of Violence
Liverpool will hold its fifth annual remembrance service at St George's Hall on September 19 to honour victims of serious violence and support their families.
Daniel Carter•
Man's Jaw Broken in Unprovoked Liverpool City Centre Attack
Police have released CCTV images of three men they wish to identify after a man in his 20s suffered a broken jaw in an unprovoked attack in Concert Square.
Daniel Carter•
Police Seize £17M of Ketamine in East Lancs Road Stop
Police have seized ketamine worth an estimated £17 million after stopping a van on the East Lancashire Road. A 46-year-old Liverpool man was arrested.
Daniel Carter•
Police Appeal for M57 Dashcam Footage After Fatal Crash
Police are appealing for dashcam footage following a fatal M57 crash that killed Lee Morton, 60. A 31-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
Accident
Show MoreCoastguard Issues Quicksand Warning After Wirral Rescue
A woman has been rescued from quicksand near West Kirby Marine Lake, prompting Wirral Coastguard to issue a public safety warning about hidden dangers.
Liam Kennedy•
Woman Seriously Injured in Kirkdale Road Collision
A woman has been hospitalised with a serious leg injury after being hit by a car at the junction of Stanley Road and Boundary Street in Kirkdale.
Liam Kennedy•
Dramatic Rescue at New Brighton as Person Pulled from Sea
A dramatic rescue operation saw Wirral Coastguard volunteers pull a person from treacherous seas at New Brighton, prompting an urgent safety warning.
Adam Jones•
Boy, 11, Seriously Injured in Speke Car Collision
An 11-year-old boy has been hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a car in Speke, prompting a major road closure and an urgent police appeal.
Daniel Carter•
Tragic End to Search for Missing Wirral Father
The search for missing Wirral father Daniel Cook has ended in tragedy after police confirmed a body found in New Brighton is the 33-year-old.
Politics
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Sefton's Bizarre Laws: £1,000 Fine for Feeding Pigeons?
From feeding pigeons to not carrying a poop bag, Sefton residents face hefty fines for breaking these little-known rules. Are you at risk of a £1,000 penalty?
Oliver Hudson•
Starmer Pledges 'Hillsborough Law' to End State Cover-Ups
Labour leader Keir Starmer commits to enacting a landmark 'Hillsborough Law' to enforce a duty of candour on public officials and end state-sponsored cover-ups.
Liam Dempsey•
Liverpool Unveils £20M Plan to Overhaul City Services
Liverpool City Council has unveiled an ambitious £20 million plan to transform core services, including a pioneering scheme to tackle homelessness by renovating empty homes.
Liam Dempsey•
Liverpool's Parking Fee U-Turn: Surprise 'Free Hours' Plan
In a major U-turn, Liverpool City Council is considering a new plan for park parking, offering three hours free in a bid to target commuters, not families.
Weather
Show MoreMerseyside Hit by Heavy Rain with Mid-Week Flood Warning
Merseyside experienced heavy rain on Tuesday morning, with a brighter afternoon forecast. The Met Office warns of potential flooding mid-week due to saturated ground.
Adam Jones•
Liverpool Weather: Rain and Sun Mix After 51mph Winds
Liverpool faces a mix of morning rain and afternoon sun today, following a period of severe weather that brought 51mph winds to the region.
Adam Jones•
Gale-Force Winds Halt Liverpool-Isle of Man Ferry Services
Hundreds of travellers face significant disruption as gale-force winds battering the Irish Sea have forced cancellations of ferry services between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
Adam Jones•
Merseyside Braces for Fierce 50mph Winds as Met Office Issues Warning
Merseyside is bracing for travel chaos and potential power cuts as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for gusts up to 50mph across the region.