Family & Kids

'World's first' ice cream drive-in opens not far from Liverpool

Liverpool Family

Visitors can now enjoy ice cream from the comfort of their car

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UK's biggest travelling indoor funfair returns to Liverpool next week with new rides

Things to do Liverpool

Visitors can enjoy new rides as well as traditional fairground favourites like the Dodgems, Ferris Wheel, Carousel and more

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Is the internet becoming too harmful for children and young people?

ECHO columnist Sarah Sandison looks at how social media could be negatively influencing children

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Ninja Warrior UK adventure park with climbing wall and inflatables opening in Liverpool

Things to do Liverpool

"We are proud to be bringing a Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park to Liverpool"

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Huge interactive dinosaur show coming to Merseyside this summer

things to do kids

Families will be able to immerse themselves in the Jurassic zoo, on the hunt for a missing dinosaur

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I visited Nicholls of Parkgate ice cream parlour and discovered why it's so legendary

The retro ice cream parlour has been loved by generations and now I know why

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Liverpool Lifestyles centres offering free swimming to kids this summer to help with cost of living

Summer holidays

Free swimming in Liverpool to help children stay active and have fun this summer

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Things to do Liverpool 57 free things to do with kids in Liverpool

Liverpool families are spoilt for choice for things to do

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Christmas events Get your ticket to a magical Christmas with Merseyrail From shopping and Christmas markets to party nights and pantomimes, discover great ideas for days and nights out this Christmas

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Put a visit to Wayfarers at the top of your list this Christmas

Things to do Liverpool

Enjoy a new and improved Santa's Grotto, pantomime shows and workshops, and a choice of interesting, independent shops

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I returned to the scene of a minor childhood trauma and had a wholesome afternoon in nature

things to do kids

Martin Mere in Burscough is a wonderful resource on our doorstep but I've avoided it for years

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All treats and no tricks - family Halloween activities are just a short train ride away with Merseyrail

There’s plenty of spooky October events taking place - but one thing that won’t give you a fright is the price of Merseyrail tickets

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Blackpool Pleasure Beach hosting fireworks display for Bonfire Night weekend

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Guests are invited to look up at the park's dazzling display of pyrotechnics

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Christmas events Nine dazzling venues for a memorable Christmas party These Liverpool-based venues promise to bring the festive cheer this Christmas

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When you wish upon a star - help Disney celebrate its 100th anniversary

Disney100: The Exhibition is the largest exhibition the Walt Disney Archives has ever created

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Most common 100 surnames in Merseyside and how many people share yours

Tens of thousands of people share the most popular names

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Man confronts date after 'off putting' incident during meal

The woman posted about her date on Reddit to ask for others' opinions

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Exciting family-friendly things to do this Easter holiday - all easily accessible by train

With low-cost fares and reliable travel to unmissable Easter family events across the Liverpool City Region, Merseyrail invites families to ‘get your spring moving’

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Rail travel Schoolboy, 15, dragged off train by conductor who 'asked him politely'Mum said her daughter rang her in tears after her son was hurled off the train

Graffiti brands Ian Fitzgibbon a 'grass' after evidence to Ashley Dale trial

28-year-old was cleared of council worker's murder as four others were found guilty by jury

Man City know what their punishment will be as Liverpool and Premier League approach point of no return

Gary Neville may have gone a little too far with his thoughts on the Premier League but the competition is quickly approaching a point of no return after Everton points deduction and Man City controversy

Emmerdale viewers in disbelief as Chloe Harris' explicit remark slips through uncensored

Fans were taken aback by the explosive scene

Couple 'exhausted' after spending eight years opening front door to Boots deliveries

The couple feel like "unpaid workers" given how much time they have spent taking the boxes over to their local Boots store

Liverpool FC Andre Trindade transfer 'imminent' after Liverpool rumours Liverpool were interested in Fluminense midfielder Andre Trindade but club sources have played down a move in January

77 weapons seized and 35 arrests made in stop and searches across Merseyside

Merseyside Police

Knives, swords and other dangerous weapons were seized while others were handed in voluntarily

Everton will find it tough to avoid relegation - but I am scared for Man United this weekend

Former Premier League forward Louis Saha is expecting a difficult afternoon for Manchester United at Goodison Park on Sunday

Amazon Echo Buds price cut to £36 in flash deal

"I've had some expensive headphones that don't sound or fit as good as these"

Get Clinique moisturiser gift set for £37 on LOOKFANTASTIC

Some customers say they have been using the product for decades