A Colombian couple finds solace in Merseyside through music therapy offering connection and healing after seeking refuge. Merseyside Music Therapy Helps Refugees Feel at Home After Fleeing Sergi Yela and Lina Alvarez now live in Merseyside. They moved there after safety concerns in Colombia. They are now singing with others worldwide. Sergi is 41, and…
Liverpool housing plans prioritize varied architecture and community, not just city center towers. Liverpool Housing: More Than Towers, Variety and Bold Designs Needed Katie Dean works for Keepmoat, a housebuilder. She spoke about housing in Liverpool. Liverpool should build varied architecture; she thinks it needs more than just city center towers. Keepmoat has a Speke…
A man who threw bricks at police during the Southport riots has been jailed for his violent actions. Man Jailed After Hurling Bricks At Police During Southport Riots Scott Brooks went from Wigan to Southport. He joined the violent events from last summer. Brooks is 38 and lives on Francis Street. The court jailed Brooks…
Scott Brooks jailed after hurling brick at police officer during a Southport riot involving 1,000 people. Man Throws Brick At Police During Large Southport Riot Last Year Scott Brooks, age 38, faced a judge recently. He was involved in a big riot in Southport that happened on July 30 of last year. Around 1,000 people…
Police investigate a rape near Vauxhall Road and Leeds Street. Incident happened around 12 50 AM, February 20th. Woman Raped Near Busy Road in Liverpool City Centre Police investigate a reported rape in Liverpool. It happened near Vauxhall Road and Leeds Street. The incident allegedly occurred around 12:50 AM on February 20th. The police are…
Merseyside residents might pay £5 more via council tax for enhanced fire and rescue services funding in 2025/26. Merseyside Fire Service Costs Could Rise Through Council Tax Merseyside might raise fire service fees. It would happen through your council tax. They want to boost funds for fire officers. The fire authority will finalize its budget…
Council tax in St. Helens and Liverpool could rise by 4.99%. Funds target services like social care and town regeneration. Merseyside Council Tax: Maximum Increase Proposed for Some Residents St. Helens council could increase your council tax. The increase could be 4.99%. Next week, councillors will discuss the budget. A council report suggests the tax…
A fire, believed to be arson, broke out at the derelict Old Roan pub in Aintree, prompting a response from fire crews. Deliberate Fire Engulfs Derelict Old Roan Pub in Merseyside A fire happened at The Old Roan pub in Aintree on Copy Lane around 5:20 PM on Tuesday, February 18. Firefighters think someone started…
Perky the swan died in Sefton Park. Bird flu is suspected. Merseyside is now in a prevention zone. Swan Dies of Suspected Bird Flu, Merseyside Now a Prevention Zone A swan named Perky died recently. He lived in Liverpool’s Sefton Park. People are sharing tributes for him. Bird flu is suspected as the cause. Merseyside…
Three Merseyside buildings are in the running for a national RIBA award, showcasing architectural excellence. Merseyside Buildings Vie for Top National Architecture Award Three buildings from Merseyside compete for an award. These projects may become the best new building. The Municipal Hotel, Catkin Centre, and Lighthouse Church are contenders. They are shortlisted for the RIBA…