Uncategorized · 3 March 2020
My hobby course paid off. I was in a rut and wanted to do something fresh and new, and this really ticks the boxes – now I’m a full-time horticulturalist. Dina Younis Originally graduating as a technician from Liverpool John Moores University, Dina has a background in design and video. But a gardening course at
Uncategorized · 3 March 2020
In sixth form I was advised to go into midwifery I’ve no idea why – I’d never expressed an interest in it! Amy Crompton At 16 years old Amy was advised against pursuing a career in the construction industry, but has now just completed her real estate masters degree.
Uncategorized · 3 March 2020
Less than 5 per cent of maritime workers are female. And I’m not really sure why. I’ve never faced any challenge in my career because I am a woman. I would encourage more women to join me – there are so many amazing opportunities both at sea and ashore. Kate Green Kate has worked for
Education · 11 February 2020
Dragons, wizards and hungry caterpillars are on the curriculum for 30,000 children across the city as the Liverpool Readathon returns for its third year next month. More than 100 schools have signed up to take part in this year’s event from 2-13 March which will include a visit from Waterstones Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell. The
Uncategorized · 4 February 2020
Liverpool Central Library will welcome three best-selling authors through its doors later this month to kick start a national campaign. The Reading Agency launches its Quick Reads initiative in the city on Tuesday 18 February and three of the featured authors, Milly Johnson, A A Dhand and Clare Mackintosh, will be taking part in a
Uncategorized · 29 November 2019
A property management company is facing a bill of £9,500 after admitting failing to license nine properties under Liverpool City Council’s Landlord Licensing scheme. HLC Property Management Limited of 169 Rose Lane, Liverpool, was in breach of Section 95(1) of the Housing Act 2004. During the sentencing hearing on Thursday 28 November at Liverpool Magistrates
Uncategorized · 29 November 2019
Liverpool is turning red to mark this year’s World AIDS Day. The city will be illuminating the following buildings on Sunday 1 December: Cunard Building, Liverpool Town Hall, Central Library, St George’s Hall, Liverpool University Active Learning Lab, St Brides Church, Liverpool Community College, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool Football Club, M&S Bank Arena,
Uncategorized · 28 November 2019
A jury at Preston Crown Court has found Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield not guilty of the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 Liverpool fans in relation to the disaster. Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson said: “Today’s outcome is a huge disappointment for the families, the survivors and for all of those still trying to come
Uncategorized · 28 November 2019
Liverpool’s Chief Education Officer is implementing a raft of improvements at a city secondary school which has been placed in special measures by Ofsted. Heather Duggan has taken charge at Fazakerley High School, which has been rated as inadequate by the education watchdog following an inspection in October. The report concluded that pupils “do not
Uncategorized · 27 November 2019
A West Derby school, described as “one of the best-kept secrets in Liverpool” has been praised by inspectors for its recent improvements and has achieved an overall “good” rating. Holly Lodge Girls’ College, on Mill Lane, was rated as “requires improvement” by Ofsted at its last inspection in May 2017, but now inspectors have rated
Uncategorized · 27 November 2019
Free help and advice about keeping warm and staying healthy this winter is being offered in Liverpool on Friday 29 November. Around 30,000 households in the city live in fuel poverty, meaning residents are unable to keep their homes heated at a reasonable cost, and almost 10,000 are without gas central heating. The Winter Survival
Uncategorized · 22 November 2019
Outreach teams in Liverpool are encouraging people sleeping rough on the city’s streets to come inside this winter.
Community Safety · 15 November 2019
The names of people from Merseyside and beyond who lost their lives in road crashes will be read aloud as part of a special service of remembrance in Liverpool this weekend.
Uncategorized · 14 November 2019
Organisations across Liverpool will be coming together next week to raise awareness of abuse against vulnerable adults. November 18-24 is National Safeguarding Adults Week, led by charity the Ann Craft Trust, and teams from Liverpool, as well as three other Merseyside boroughs, will be out and about answering questions about safeguarding and giving advice and
News · 5 November 2019
Musical links between the cities that gave birth to The Beatles and Elvis Presley are being strengthened. Memphis has donated a plaque to Liverpool which will be unveiled on Mathew Street in Liverpool on Wednesday 6 November – close to the Cavern Club where the Fab Four played many gigs and were first spotted by
Care · 4 November 2019
It’s Occupational Therapy week! For the next five days we’ll be celebrating our fantastic OTs who work with children and adults and explaining how their invaluable skills support people. Today, in our final piece for Occupational Therapy Week Faye Burke, OT team leader, tells us about the OT team’s personalised care pilot project that started
sport · 1 November 2019
Premier League footballers Trent Alexander-Arnold and Tom Davies joined Jamie Carragher on Thursday, 31 October, to celebrate the first anniversary of four multi-million-pound sporting hubs across Liverpool. The trio, who all grew up in Liverpool, were given a tour of the state-of-the-art Jericho Lane site, one of four multi-sport hubs that have been developed as
Uncategorized · 27 September 2019
We need to change the way we talk about ageing – that’s the pledge that Liverpool City Council will be making next week. On Tuesday 1 October, the UN’s International Day of Older Persons, Deputy Mayor of Liverpool Gary Millar will join other local authority leaders in signing an open letter committing the city to
Uncategorized · 19 September 2019
BEATLES aficionados will come together at Liverpool’s Central Library for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of one of the world’s most iconic albums.
Care · 19 September 2019
People living with dementia and their carers can find out more about the condition and the support services available at next week’s Liverpool Dementia Information Day. Organised as part of World Alzheimer’s Month, the free event, on Wednesday 25 September, will see a packed programme of speakers at the Conference Centre at LACE, as well
