Merseyside
Coverage of Merseyside in the Nexus archive.
- One Stop shop worker sacked after trying to tackle suspected shoplifter
A convenience store worker was fired after attempting to stop a suspected shoplifter from taking bacon. The employee, Eileen Fox, claimed the suspect was well-known for stealing from the Bootle, Merseyside store.
- Historic Merseyside shipyard bought ahead of planned Royal Navy refresh
Cammell Laird, a historic shipyard in Merseyside, has been acquired ahead of the Royal Navy's planned refresh. The shipyard is positioning for potential increases in defense spending.
- Sighting of Northern Lights possible across the UK tonight - these are the best places to see them
The Northern Lights may be visible across the UK tonight, with Lee Park in Liverpool, Merseyside, cited as a recent sighting location. A photograph from January 19, 2026, credits Peter Byrne/PA Wire.
- Family pays tribute to girl, 15, who died after swimming at Merseyside beach
Chiedza Nyanjowa, a 15-year-old girl from Cheshire who wanted to be a nurse, died after getting into difficulties in the sea at Merseyside. Her family paid tribute to her, stating she wanted to 'give back' through her career. She was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital after the incident.
- Merseyside town crowned top coastal property hotspot as house prices soar 11% in just one year
A Merseyside town has been named the top coastal property hotspot, with house prices rising 11% in one year.
- Andy Burnham, Britain’s could-be prime minister, is a man of two parts
Andy Burnham is a potential prime minister of Britain, originating from two regions in the UK. He has ties to both Manchester and Merseyside. His background could influence his political stance.
- Six from hantavirus cruise ship leave Arrowe Park hospital to isolate at home
Six passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship have left Arrowe Park hospital to isolate at home after being confirmed asymptomatic of hantavirus. They will continue their 45 days of isolation at home. The passengers were taken to the Merseyside facility for checks by specialists.
- Hantavirus cruise ship passengers enter isolation facility after evacuation to UK
Twenty-two passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are in isolation in Merseyside after being evacuated to the UK due to a hantavirus outbreak. The passengers were repatriated from Tenerife on a chartered Titan Airways flight. The evacuation of all nationalities is expected to be completed on Monday.