https://emilyshillcock.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Emily ShillcockenFri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3v2d72py6yoSeveral Metrolink tram services across Greater Manchester will see two weeks of disruption due to network upgrades from this weekend. The work will be taking place between Victoria and Rochdale between Saturday and Friday 29 May.Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3v2d72py6yohttps://emilyshillcock.journoportfolio.com/articles/stats-hint-at-a-shift-in-voter-concerns-as-britais-political-landscape-evolves/Party membership for the Greens has risen significantly over the last year, surpassing 200,000 members in March 2026, as left-wing voters look for an alternative to centre-leaning Labour and far-right Reform.Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://emilyshillcock.journoportfolio.com/articles/stats-hint-at-a-shift-in-voter-concerns-as-britais-political-landscape-evolves/https://heyzine.com/flip-book/20ee6e68b8.htmlFri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://heyzine.com/flip-book/20ee6e68b8.htmlhttps://heyzine.com/flip-book/20ee6e68b8.htmlA Liverpool-based magazine, spotlighting the city's talented underground music & creative network - from DJs to digital artists.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://heyzine.com/flip-book/20ee6e68b8.htmlhttps://emilyshillcock.journoportfolio.com/articles/deputy-district-judge-brandon-has-today-sentenced-2-warrington-car-dealership-directors-for-fraud-anthony-miller-ex-director-of-car-nation-was-found-culpable-to-a-reckless-to-deliberate-degree-an/Deputy District Judge Brandon has today sentenced 2 Warrington car dealership directors for fraud. Anthony Miller, ex-director of Car Nation, was found culpable to a reckless-to-deliberate degree and sentenced to 20 months in prison suspended for 18 months. He will also have to complete 250 hours of unpaid work during this time. Ex-director of Nation Motors, John Minnis, 37, is currently incarcerated for an unrelated crime, and will serve 6 months concurrently. He was found culpable to a negligent-to-reckless degree but was ineligible for a suspended sentence. The prosecution brought their case to Liverpool Crown Court on behalf of 11 claimants who were financially impacted by their “joint venture business” on Haydock Street from March to December of 2023. Their fraudulent activity included false or misleading advertising, deposits with no product or service and not providing partial or full refunds – totalling up to £48,000 owed. The prosecution informed the court that both individuals ignored warnings from the council and attempted to mislead the authority on who was responsible prior to when legal proceedings began. Miller, who was principally responsible for consumer facing issues including refunds and took £173,000 when the fraud took place, has also received a company director disqualification.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://emilyshillcock.journoportfolio.com/articles/deputy-district-judge-brandon-has-today-sentenced-2-warrington-car-dealership-directors-for-fraud-anthony-miller-ex-director-of-car-nation-was-found-culpable-to-a-reckless-to-deliberate-degree-an/https://emilyshillcock.journoportfolio.com/articles/liverpools-left-wing-lie-how-shared-struggles-bred-a-herd-mentality/“Scouse, not English”. This is a phrase parroted by the people of Liverpool (me included) and goes back to the city’s opposition to Margaret Thatcher and her government's policies in the 80’s that planned to force the once imperial stronghold into ‘managed decline’ - in essence, leaving the city behind and its people with it.Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://emilyshillcock.journoportfolio.com/articles/liverpools-left-wing-lie-how-shared-struggles-bred-a-herd-mentality/https://merseynewslive.co.uk/2026/01/07/free-train-tickets-on-yellow-monday-in-bid-to-beat-january-blues/Merseyrail are partnering with Liverpool BID to give free tickets and giveaways to commuters on Blue Monday. The initiative, dubbed Yellow Monday, will mean those travelling on the day will be able to apply for free tickets ahead of January 19th. Whilst the initiative targets workers, the free ticket scheme only applies to those buying tickets on the day, meaning commuters with monthly or yearly passes might miss out. Chloe Gaughen, Marketing Manager for Liverpool BID, said: “Yellow Monday is al...Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://merseynewslive.co.uk/2026/01/07/free-train-tickets-on-yellow-monday-in-bid-to-beat-january-blues/https://merseynewslive.co.uk/2025/12/09/crosby-residents-to-restore-park-after-contesting-padel-plans/A community group in Crosby is taking action to revive Coronation Park after contesting plans to build padel courts in the park. Sefton Council officially withdrew Coronation Park from a six-figure partnership with Sefton Padel in a community meeting held on the 28th of November. After finding out about the plans in August of this year, residents objected to the proposal of a private members’ club in the community park. They argued that it was unethical to restrict access to a space meant for ev...Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://merseynewslive.co.uk/2025/12/09/crosby-residents-to-restore-park-after-contesting-padel-plans/https://merseynewslive.co.uk/2025/10/21/world-energy-saving-day-liverpool-city-region-takes-the-lead/The Liverpool City Region was the first region in the UK to declare a climate emergency and as such claims to lead the way in the global mission to save and produce clean energy.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://merseynewslive.co.uk/2025/10/21/world-energy-saving-day-liverpool-city-region-takes-the-lead/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdyabumdF3AWe spoke to Zack Polanski, leader of The Green Party, on Saturday at @TheWorldTransformed asking what the party’s prospects in Merseyside are over the next few years before the 2029 election takes place. Given Liverpool’s historical left-wing allegiance, could the Green’s take advantage of a declining Labour voter base in the area? Interviewed by: Rebecca Burgess and Emily Shillcock Filmed by: Emily Shillcock Contributer: Zack Polanski Copyright: Emily Shillcock and Rebecca Burgess for Bombed Out! Mag email bombedoutmedia@gmail.com for enquiries #zackpolanski #greenpartyWed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdyabumdF3Ahttps://merseynewslive.co.uk/2025/10/14/labour-stronghold-challenged-as-your-party-and-the-greens-tackle-merseyside/With Reform rising in the polls and Labour loyalty dwindling across the region, ‘Your Party’ and the Green Party are viewing this as an opportunity to challenge Labour’s grip on Merseyside. Liverpool has been a Labour stronghold since the 90’s, and has historically “stood up for justice”, according to Zarah Sultana, MP for Coventry South. Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s ‘Your Party’ took to St. George’s Hall last Thursday in a bid to secure voters from Liverpool and the surrounding areas. The...Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://merseynewslive.co.uk/2025/10/14/labour-stronghold-challenged-as-your-party-and-the-greens-tackle-merseyside/https://emilyshillcock.journoportfolio.com/articles/born-to-be-solo-adelas-2-night-performance-debut-at-the-lower-third/When my friends were asking why I was travelling to London, I said, “To see Adéla”. “Adele?”, they replied. "No! Adéla!”. Her name may not yet have cracked the cultural zeitgeist, but it is only a matter of time before Adéla Jergova rises to superstardom.Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://emilyshillcock.journoportfolio.com/articles/born-to-be-solo-adelas-2-night-performance-debut-at-the-lower-third/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppQ9zkgyOVY&t=1sThe Labour Party conference has been dominated by the debate over Palestine – both inside the conference and outside on the streets of Liverpool, with people traveling from all over the country to have their voices heard. In a vote driven by grassroots pressure, delegates voted to recognise Israel’s military action in Gaza as a genocide. The motion has deepened tensions within the party, as delegates take control from Labour leadership on this divisive issue. Read the full story now on Mersey News Live. Copyright: Reuters, Al Jazeera, Emily ShillcockTue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppQ9zkgyOVY&t=1shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU1pwYqwvFQ&t=1sLiverpool City Council is considering a report to replace the African Caribbean Centre on Amberley Street, with a new all girl’s secondary school for the Toxteth area. Whilst there is a need for the school, the African Caribbean Centre is a longstanding central hub and refuge for marginalised youths and families in the area.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU1pwYqwvFQ&t=1shttps://issuu.com/emilyshillcock/docs/greenroom_completeA companion to Liverpool's rave community.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://issuu.com/emilyshillcock/docs/greenroom_complete