David Humphreys

4 days ago | birkenhead.news | David Humphreys

A family facing eviction from their home on one of Liverpool’s most famous streets said they are “jubilant” after a case against them was dropped. Andy Johnson, 43, was hit with a no fault eviction notice earlier this year, which could have left him, his wife and their six-year-old son homeless within a matter of days. The controversial section 21 notices are to be abolished later this year, and have given landlords powers to evict tenants without any reason and with very little notice.

4 days ago | birkenhead.news | David Humphreys

Cases of sexually transmitted infection (STI) have dropped by more than 20% across Liverpool in a 12 month period. According to new data released by the UK Health Security Agency, the number of gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and syphilis diagnoses recordings went down in 2024 when compared to 2023 figures. The 21% reduction equated to 1,421 fewer cases being identified. Liverpool also continues to maintain one of the highest testing rates in England for sexual health.

5 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | David Humphreys

The three businesses have been sanctioned by the Home OfficeA supermarket, barbershop and car wash in Liverpool city centre are among three businesses slapped with huge fines for employing illegal workers. As part of a Home Office crackdown on the number of people working without permission in the UK, almost 500 penalties have been handed out to businesses flouting the rules.

5 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | David Humphreys

How one community has turned 'the entry' into a colourful community spaceThe Scouse dialect is one of the more unique takes on the English language. The way we speak and how it sounds is recognisable wherever you go. Most people for example would call the area at the back of a row of terraced houses an alleyway.

1 week ago | birkenhead.news | David Humphreys

The Scouse dialect is one of the more unique takes on the English language. The way we speak and how it sounds is recognisable wherever you go. Most people, for example, would call the area at the back of a row of terraced houses an alleyway.