Lights, Camera, Action for local talent
Major productions filming in Liverpool are not only putting the city in the spotlight – they’re helping local people get their break in to the industry. Thanks to a Liverpool Film Office training programme, more than 20 people have worked on global projects including Taylor Swift’s “I Can See You (Taylor’s Version)” music video, popular series Outlander, […]
Manchester calls on government for support to tackle climate emergency
As global leaders meet at COP27 to discuss climate global action, Cllr Bev Craig, has written an open letter to the PM, Rishi Sunak to discuss the role cities can play in addressing the urgent challenge of climate change and what the Government needs to do to support it. The letter reads: Dear Prime Minister, […]
Family tribute to Charles Patterson
The family of 79-year-old Charles Patterson, who died following a collision on Moorgate Road, Kirkby on Wednesday 1 December, have paid the following tribute: “It is with deepest sadness that we have to announce the tragic passing of Charles Patterson, 79, after a road side collision near his home in Kirkby. “Loving father to Donna […]
Online readings to mark Father’s Day
Communities across Merseyside will be able to come together online to mark Father’s Day on Sunday 20 June with a special series of readings. Led by the Merseyside Bereavement Team, each local authority will share readings on their social media feeds that will give to support those who have lost their fathers, or fathers who […]
Mother’s Day video memorials to be held from Merseyside cemeteries and crematoriums
St Helens Cemetery and Crematorium and GreenAcres Rainford are inviting residents to join them for a special series of Mother’s Day video memorial events presented on social media on Sunday 14th March starting from 10:30am. Throughout the pandemic St Helens Crematorium and GreenAcres have worked together with neighbouring councils to form the Merseyside Bereavement Team. […]
The dangers posed by COVID-19 conspiracy theories through blog series by Liverpool’s Director Health Matt Ashton
In the first of a monthly blog series, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health Matt Ashton explains why conspiracy theories about coronavirus are an unhelpful and dangerous distraction. One of the most positive yet at the same time depressing aspects of social media is that you get instant feedback on your work. And over the last […]