Liverpool Chess Club ‘over the moon’ to be involved in British Chess Championships
As the British Chess Championships heads to Liverpool this summer, Merseysportlive sat down with president of the Liverpool Chess Club Jim Gallagher to find out more about the club and their involvement in the event.
Wirral runner takes on 365-day barefoot 10k challenge for Alzheimer’s
A Wirral man is putting his best barefoot forward - by running 10k every day for a whole year in aid of charity.
Phill Hayward's brave barefoot bid is raising thousands of pounds for the Alzheimer's Society.
How a battlefield disaster gave Liverpool’s Kop its name
The Kop end at Anfield is one of the most iconic stands in world football.
It has witnessed innumerable iconic moments, where the fans have seemingly sucked the ball into the net.
The tragic lives of Toggie Kendall and Fred Turner – Merseyside’s rugby-playing soldiers
With the Six Nations two rounds in, and after England’s dramatic late win against France at Twickenham, Ireland lead the way after to two strong performances.
Merseyside’s involvement in the competition is limited to Sale Sharks winger Tom Roebuck.
Listen: Red Card is good news for a Merseyside footballer, addicted to gambling
Tony Kelly is an ex footballer who played for teams such as Stoke City. During his career he became a gambling addict, with debts piling up to around half a million pounds.
After hitting rock bottom, Kelly decided to set...
Luke Littler’s first coach surprised with rapid rise ahead of Sports Personality awards
Luke Littler’s first coach has admitted he is surprised by the incredible progress the darts superstar has made this year ahead of the BBC Sports Personality awards next week.
Littler could become the first ever darts player to win the...
Merseyside Derby: History of the ‘friendly rivalry’
The last ever Goodison Park derby will be played this Saturday with Liverpool aiming to win their 100th game against the Toffees.
Historically, the Merseyside Derby holds a special place in English Football, being the the longest-running top-flight derby since...
LISTEN: Liverpool FA’s Vision for Women’s Football by 2028
Liverpool FA, the county association that runs football competition and leagues in the region, is taking bold steps to transform women’s football in Merseyside, aiming to bridge the gap with the men’s game by 2028.
Through increased investment, grassroots initiatives,...
Kirkby dad reveals sacrifices for kickboxing wonderkid’s success
A young kickboxer's hopes of retaining his World Championship gold medal are in jeopardy, despite a hugely successful year.
Zack Donnelly is an 11-year-old from Kirkby who, earlier this November, won three medals at the World Kickboxing Championships in Albufeira...
LISTEN: Tackling the stigma in Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes can appear as a barrier to sport for people living with the condition. But it doesn't have to be that way.
Mersey Sport Live's Amelia Russell takes a closer look at the topic during Diabetes Awarness Month.
“I don’t think...
