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Chloe Nightingale

22 / From Jersey, CI / Living in Liverpool

I am currently a MA Journalism student at Liverpool John Moores University, working towards my NCTJ Diploma. 

Currently hold Media Law, Court Reporting and Essential Journalism qualifications.

Chloe Nightingale •

Victory for woman fighting for equal rights for cats in Jersey

After a six-year campaign, a woman fighting for increased protection for cats has successfully got the new law passed in Jersey.

The petition ‘Equal Rights 4 Cats’, was set up in 2015 by Sandra Jasmins after her cat was tragically hit outside her home, leaving the animal with horrific trauma to her head.

Sandra said: ‘Cats had no protection, and were so disrespected it was unbelievable, so I wanted to start this petition. So many women joined me because they were so passionate as the same had
Runcorn and Widnes World •

Widnes dance teacher inspired to help after her dad died from a brain tumour

A DANCE teacher in Widnes is marking Brain Tumour Awareness Month by taking part in ‘Wear a Hat Day’, after losing her dad to the disease last year.

Alexandra Lewis, 38, lost her dad, Philip Lewis in July 2021, after being told he had a frontal lobe brain tumour in January of that year.

She said: “Dad’s whole personality changed. We noticed Dad was struggling to find the right words and was a bit confused when speaking, so we contacted his GP who thought he might have suffered a stroke.

“He w
Warrington Guardian •

Warrington schools give backing on World Down Syndrome Day

Today is World Down Syndrome Day. A global awareness day where people across the world get involved by supporting and campaigning.

The day was selected to be on 21st March to signify the uniqueness of triplication of the 21st chromosome that causes Down syndrome.

Whether it’s selling their gingerbread sock biscuits, rising to their Tri21 challenge, or wearing different, brightly coloured socks (and then filling them with spare pennies), Down Syndrome Cheshire have a number of ways for people t
MerseyNewsLive •

Living with IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease): Lauren’s Story

It is estimated that over half a million people are affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) across the UK, yet the condition is still rarely spoken about and is hugely misunderstood.

Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are the two main forms of IBD.

Crohn’s Disease is described as a condition that causes inflammation of the digestive system.

Ulcerative Colitis is a condition that causes inflammation and ulceration of the inner lining of the colon and rectum (the large bowel).

Lauren
MerseyNewsLive •

10 inspirational women from Merseyside

Events have been taking place all week to celebrate women around the world for International Women’s Day.

Merseynewslive looks at some of the inspiring women here in Merseyside.

Jodie, born in Liverpool in 1983, has won an Emmy and British Academy Television award for her career as an actress. Most well known for her role as Villanelle in the spy thriller Killing Eve, Jodie has played a number of memorable roles that have graced our screens and has made an incredibly successful life for hersel
MerseyNewsLive •

International Women's Day: Celebrating women in journalism

Today is International Women’s Day, meaning a celebration of women and a fight for a gender equal world.

Fighting for a world free of stereotypes and discrimination, the day brings all women together to #BreakTheBias.

The journalism industry has continuously faced issues such as gender inequality, unequal pay and bias in the newsroom.

To celebrate the day, Merseynewslive spoke to three powerful female journalists who have made an impact in the industry for a number of different reasons.

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MerseyNewsLive •

Teacher shortages continue across Merseyside after impact of Covid

Schools across Merseyside are continuing to struggle to fill permanent teaching posts as the teacher shortage crisis continues.

In December 2021, the Department of Education made an urgent appeal for teachers across the UK as there was a sharp rise in Omicron covid cases.

The DOfE’s 2020-2021 statistics revealed that across Merseyside’s state-funded schools all areas have more than 15% of staff who are part-time.

Peter Barnett, NEU assistant secretary for Liverpool, told Merseynewslive: “More
Liverpool Echo •

Inside the lives of Liverpool's Nail Bar Boys

From the outset, I must confess that I’ve been going to get my nails done at L1 Nails for a few years and I was ecstatic to find out the BBC was making a show about the boys who run it.

Astro, Little Kenny, Brandon, Bruno, Dragon and Big Tony have worked as nail technicians in Liverpool for years.

The staff have become local celebrities working at the popular L1 Nails, and are beloved by their customers for their quirky and comedic personalities.

READ MORE: Nick Knowles replaced on DIY SOS af
The UnderSCENE •

The Evolution of Michael Myers (’78-’21)

Many have widely watched the Halloween franchise and has been on our screens since its first release in 1978. The horror icon Michael Myers has evolved over time with each movie. Viewers have been hooked for years as the famous villain sets out to cause brutal revenge in memorable but terrifying scenes of death and destruction in the little town of Haddonfield.

In the 1978 movie Halloween, Michael Myers wears the iconic navy-blue jumpsuit along with the famous white face mask. Michael, only 21