As the international community unites under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”, IUCN joins the urgent call for gender equality around the world. iucn.org/iucn-statem...

​Why do we call it "Blood Rain"? The term goes back centuries, often treated as a bad omen in folklore and literature, including Homer’s Iliad. In the past, red-tinted rain was seen as a supernatural sign. share.google/a5yxa91dyBI...

"British jets are shooting down drones and missiles to protect American lives in the Middle East on our joint bases." "Sharing intelligence every day to keep our people safe. " That's the special relationship in action. news.sky.com/story/why-w...

A prolonged disruption at Hormuz would not simply reprice crude; it would test the resilience of the industrial nitrogen cycle on which modern civilisation depends. theconversation.com/how-the-ira...

In the past few months, I have been amazed by AI’s ability to complete complex “English learning” tasks in seconds. What it can’t do is explore students’ emerging responses to text and their own views with human empathy and understanding. www.theguardian.com/technology/...

Plastics are often treated as rubbish, but chemically they are concentrated carbon and hydrogen. If those molecules can be reorganised rather than discarded, waste plastic becomes a potential feedstock for hydrogen production. theconversation.com/most-plasti...

These acts of war increase the tension, violence and instability in the region, jeopardising prospects of peace, and constitute grave violations of human dignity, the rule of law, and International Law, including the UN Charter and International Humanitarian Law, which protects

Once you swap human judgment for more automated predictions, the value of officers’ traditional connect-the-dots police logic can be lost. There have been plenty of examples where AI tools have flagged the wrong people, the wrong places, or the wrong risks. theconversation.com/will-ai-too...

The Liverpool City Region Race Equality Hub is undertaking an ambitious and innovative approach to tackle race inequality within the Liverpool City Region (LCR).

In 2005, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations identified floating gardening as a “good practice” in agricultural adaptation to climate change.

The Doomsday Clock’s keepers now rank AI alongside nuclear war, climate change, and risky bioresearch as a major threat to civilization. www.resilience.org/stories/202...

What often disappears in a continuous soundscape is not just silence but the space to think. This daily exposure to non-stop music, chat and other sounds may be shaping how you think, decide and cope without you even noticing. theconversation.com/what-the-co...

The formal name of the daisy was chosen in the 18th century by biologist Carl Linnaeus, who invented the system by which botanists still name species. . The word daisy is thought to come from “day’s eye”, a reflection of the fact that the flowers close at night. theconversation.com/the-wonders...

From December through to February, the UK has experienced a conveyor belt of low-pressure systems, prolonged rainfall, and little sunshine. As meteorological winter draws to a close, just how exceptional has this winter been? www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/ne...

Both parties have been growing incredibly quickly, attracting thousands upon thousands of new members. BBC News - Polanksi and Farage have more in common than you might think - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/articl...

In 1838 a People's Charter was drawn up for the London Working Men's Association (LWMA) by William Lovett and Francis Place, two self-educated radicals, in consultation with other members of LWMA. The Charter had six demands... www.parliament.uk/about/livin...

Liverpool is famous for many things; The Beatles, football and being very friendly (we were voted the UK’s friendliest city after all!), but one thing we’re also super proud of is our local dish, Scouse. www.visitliverpool.com/blog/post/p...

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) School, which caters for children between four and 16, had been struggling with financial issues and concerns about performance and its facilities for some time. www.bbc.co.uk/news/articl...

Make time to get outside and notice nature—it’s great for your wellbeing. Spring is here after winter’s gloom, so take a mindful walk and spot the signs. www.lancswt.org.uk/blog/what-s...

We are asking that if you are feeling unwell or experiencing nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea you do not attend the hospital unless it is a medical emergency. If you need urgent medical advice, please contact NHS 111 online or call NHS 111. www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/visiting-ou...

Designed by engineer James Brunlees, Southport pier officially opened on 2 August 1860, a grand Victorian milestone that made Southport one of the first seaside resorts with a true pleasure pier. lcrcombinedauthority.substack.com/p/can-a-sym...

Wes Streeting MP said: "This is what our 10 Year Plan is all about - an NHS that doesn’t just treat illness, but helps people live fuller, healthier lives. Thanks to our changes, the NHS will play its part in getting Britain back to work." www.gov.uk/government/...

Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has published a comprehensive overview of the ongoing transport transformation across the region.

Famous as ‘the regnante’ and ‘vice queen’, Elizabeth, Marchioness Conyngham (or Lady Conyngham as she was commonly known) was the last mistress of George IV. historyofparliament.com/2026/02/26/...

UK Aid. “That is the thing that creates stability; it creates peace and harmony across societies”, Neil Thorns noted. But how is the decision to cut aid tied to creating stability and peace in the world? www.vaticannews.va/en/church/n...

Will it be Paddy the Caddy or Kate Binslet? Sefton Council is calling on local school pupils and residents to help it name a brand-new fleet of food waste collection vehicles. Can you help us name our new food waste trucks? www.sefton.gov.uk/mysefton-ne...

Formby exists in an interesting liminal space - a village with its own distinct character, yet functioning primarily as a dormitory town for Liverpool and Manchester.

Last Sunday Pope Leo once again forcefully called for an immediate end to hostilities, speaking plainly about reality: “How many victims, how many lives and families shattered! How much destruction! How many unspeakable sufferings.” www.vaticannews.va/en/world/ne...

My teens were spent living in Solihull, Warwickshire. On Sundays, our family worshipped at the Olton Friary, the local Franciscan community.

Within a short drive or bike ride, Formby residents are fully aware of the Coastguard base at Crosby Beach. In Formby itself a popular pub, The Lifeboat, serves as a reminder of life in a coastal location. hmcoastguard.uk/history

Since 2015 the Environment Agency has concluded 69 prosecutions against water and sewerage companies securing fines of over £153 million. www.gov.uk/government/...

I've an abiding interest in politics and this source is fascinating, do have a look, it really is worthwhile. x.com/HistParl/st...

Globally, an estimated billion people rely on nature for their livelihoods, through farming, fishing, and forestry. Food security and rural economies are inextricably dependent on thriving biodiversity. iucn.org/blog/202602...

A large majority of the experts – 80% – said large-scale violence caused by a food crisis was possible in the next 50 years, with 40% saying it could occur within the next decade, according to a related analysis published in 2023. www.theguardian.com/food/2026/f...

Given the current discussion about SEND assessment at the transition between primary and secondary schools, it's long been a subject of concern. Here's an extract from one of many HMI reports in the late 1970s.

What do we know about the proposals? The broad thrust of the long-awaited white paper proposals is to improve access to comprehensive Send provision in mainstream schools, enabling children to get better help earlier. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/202...

Sam Dudley died while jogging in Formby, Merseyside, on 24 August. Investigators found the 29-year-old had been listening to music on his mobile phone, which displayed a warning that the sound was too loud. BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/articl...

The road to 100 million pages The British Newspaper Archive was launched in November 2011 in partnership with the British Library. Did you know that then, fifteen years ago, the aim was to digitise and publish 40 million newspaper pages? blog.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/2026/02/16/...

Did u know? I read this week that we shouldn't approach gardening as *gardening*, we should consider it as habitat restoration. Nature desperately needs us to bring back meadows,ponds,wildflowers & shelters for small souls that underpin the world we're lucky to call home. Go, restore. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🪲🦋🐛🪰🐦‍⬛🦔🦎🐸

It was in February 1477 that two London customs officers, John Barbour and Hugh Amorye, discovered on Tower wharf in London a barrel of marmalade, alongside a ‘coffin’ filled with ‘farts’ of Portugal, and seized them in the King’s name as forfeit.... historyofparliament.com/2026/02/23/...

Plastic pollution crosses borders, so we need a global plastics treaty to cut production, end harmful subsidies, eliminate dangerous products and chemicals, and enforce strong national plans with strict reporting and compliance. iucn.org/resources/i...

Unity Theatre has launched a new cinema programme in partnership with Liverpool Doc Club. The initiative introduces regular independent film screenings to the heart of the city... explore-liverpool.com/unity-theat...

The NHS says this means thousands more women accessed treatment earlier, when it is typically more effective and options are greater.... despite this progress, around three in ten women did not take up their screening invitation. www.nationalhealthexecutive.com/articles/br...

I still can't quite believe it, but "Bigly" is correct! Go on, look it up. Trump is using a real word.

The event promises to be spectacular: broadcasting the best of our City Region to millions of viewers across the world, with our iconic waterfront providing a fitting backdrop to the second day of the Grand Départ and the conclusion of the 223 km stage.

Liverpool Celebrates Today. Expect dazzling parades, vibrant performances, traditional music, and stunning displays of colour and culture, all bringing the streets alive with excitement. cultureliverpool.co.uk/cny-whats-on/

Sadly, this is a story of a modern-day scourge. An ode to one of the lesser-known joys of spring: the Stephen Collins cartoon www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyl...

The changing face of war. In a written answer to former Defence Secretary James Cartlidge, Defence Minister Luke Pollard responded to questions on how many long range one way attack drones had been ordered since 5 July 2024 for Ukraine and for UK forces. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-del...

Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs have been struck down by the US Supreme Court, in a major blow to the president's economic agenda, that he calls a "disgrace". BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c...

While digital platforms, such as news websites, search engines and social media are all more common pathways to news, newsletters offer a distinct format for briefings, opinions and deep dives. www.pewresearch.org/journalism/...