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Mum scared to die because she doesn’t know where her son will go
Education
The government has delayed its proposed reforms to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system until early 2026, citing the need for further consultation
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12 incredible photos as seaside town celebrates Day of the Dead festival
Family and kids
The Mexican festival celebrates a joyful reunion between the living and the dead
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Why would anyone want to sleep in a back garden in Skelmersdale?
Skelmersdale
Derry Green worked so hard that he answered his own question
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Mum in hysterics after spotting inappropriate detail on daughter's nursery drapes
Family and kids
Mum Sterling Olmstead was left in hysterics after realising the inappropriate detail on the drapes she bought for her daughter's nursery - but people are urging her to keep it up
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Huge headliners announced for three-day festival an hour from Liverpool
Liverpool festivals
The festival is less than an hour's drive from Liverpool
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'Magical and stunning' light festival returns for 2025
Family and kids
The festival will run until the start of the new year
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‘Out of sight, out of mind’ housing estate residents speak out
Bootle
National Highways has announced a £7m investment to upgrade the A5036 junction, but residents and Bootle MP Peter Dowd want to see a replacement footbridge
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Identical twins set to give birth on the same day
Family and kids
Faye Shore and Alex Melia were delighted to discover they would be experiencing pregnancy together
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11 photos as monsters fill Liverpool streets in six-hour takeover
Halloween
The annual parade returned once again, and despite the weather, huge crowds came out to soak up the atmosphere
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I went to a theme park in the dark and it was transformed
Family and kids
If you are looking for a wonderland to explore with the family this autumn, this is worth a look - and it is cheaper than last year
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My son was just 20 when he died and we will never know why
Family and kids
According to a recent report, there were 4,315 deaths by suicide for children and young people aged between 15 and 25
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Get a free LEGO advent calendar in online deal - offer ends soon
Lego
Shoppers only have days to bag the bargain which usually costs £20 full price
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River of Light left me with the same question I had years ago
River of Light
It's a question I feel many people will agree with
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Desperate mum says system is failing children like her son
Kensington
A report by the Centre for Young Lives said an 'absence crisis' is affecting some of the most vulnerable children in the country
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We've seen kids head down the wrong path, this is how we stop it
Old Swan
Friends Mark Scanlon and Lokendra Dooley hope to fill a gap in the city's offerings
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Council's River of Light plans to deal with expected huge crowds
River of Light
Liverpool City Council has made several changes this year to help with the flow of visitors
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Liverpool ONE Halloween parade time, performers and events
Halloween
The Halloween costume contest returns with hundreds of pounds up for grabs
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I went on a UK road trip and the staff in Greggs couldn’t understand my Merseyside husband
Family and kids
An age-old debate was opened up on my autumnal weekend trip, perfect for the half term
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Kids eat free this half term at Morrisons
shopping
Families can receive a free meal for one child when any adult main over £5 is purchased
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11 top baby girl names loved across Merseyside in recent years
Family and kids
These are the top names loved across our region
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Christmas winter wonderland taking over countryside park near Liverpool
Christmas
The festive event, ideal for families this Christmas, is just a short drive from Liverpool city centre
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Most popular baby names for boys in Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral and St Helens
Liverpool Family
These were the most popular names in our region for boys in 2024
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Nursey places to be increased in one part of Merseyside
Schools
New early years nursery placements will be made available at St Leo’s and Southmead Catholic Primary School
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Most popular baby names for girls in Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral and St Helens
Liverpool Family
These were the most popular names in our region in 2024
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