Explorer, adventurer, and former British Army officer, Levison Wood sat down with Mick Coyle to talk about his forthcoming Echo Arena Auditorium show, 'Journeys through the Badlands and Beyond'.

Catch Levison at the Echo Arena Auditorium, Nov. 3rd.

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Originally broadcast 25th October 2018.

Produced by Lizzi Doyle & John Fogarty.

Ahead of her debate in Westminster Hall on the state of poverty in Liverpool, Wavertree MP Luciana Berger joins Mick Coyle, as she sets out how bad just how bad things have gotten, particular for society's most vulnerable members.

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Luciana Berger can be found @lucianaberger.

Produced by John Fogarty.

Originally broadcast 24th October, 2018.

Mick Coyle is joined by the team from Claire House to hear about their new hospice in Liverpool.

The #EveryDyingChild campaign is hoping to raise £14m for their new centre in West Derby. Find all the details on www.clairehouse.org.uk.

Hannah Shannon, Lesley Fellows and Hayley Smallman spoke to Mick live in the Radio City Talk studios. Follow @clairehouse and @mrmickcoyle on Twitter.

Head of Welfare for City of Liverpool FC, Mike Caulfied, was alongside Owen Cotterell from State of Mind sport, to talk about their upcoming mental health event at the Purps home game vs Ashton this weekend.

Chasing the Stigma and State of Mind are the two dedicated charities for the day and will be holding a bucket collection to support both organisations.

The players will wear warm up t-shirts which will carry a positive message "It's OK not to be OK" and they are also planning to hold a balloon release immediately prior to kick off of 50 purple balloons each carrying a card with a positive message and also resources that could be used by anyone who feels that they need support with their mental health.

There will also be a safe space provided for anyone who may want to talk in more depth about their mental health.

Chief Executive of The Women's Organisation, Maggie O'Carroll, was alongside Mick Coyle to talk about the roll out of Universal Credit in  Merseyside.

Maggie was involved in a study looking at the impacts of Universal Credit on the region and who it will affect the most. 

She also reacted to the question by Frank Field in parliament in regards to women turning to sex work as they can't afford to live.

Bob Eaton, Royal Court favourite and writer & Director of Lennon, has written a brand new musical about one of Liverpool’s most legendary characters.

Maggie May – The Musical is set in Liverpool before the outbreak of the second world war. It tells the story of the girl from the traditional Liverpool folk song about the girl who used her looks and charm to prey on sailors and empty their pockets.

Cheryl Fergison, best known for her role in Eastenders as Heather Trott, is one of its stars, she came in to talk about the production taking place in the Royal Court from 12th October - 10th November.

Mick was joined by the British Legion on Liverpool Live to talk about their play "Unspoken".

The production, presented by "Bravo 22 Company" which is a recovery through the arts programme, is performed by military veterans and is currently touring the UK.

One of the case members, "Griff", told Mick about his time in the military and why he has decided to be involved in the production. He was alongside Bill Martin from the Royal British Legion who also spoke about the importance of projects like this and the upcoming fundraisers they have for the charity.

Mick Coyle was joined by Everton centre half on the show to talk about the blues start to the season, competition for first place in the back four and his relationship with former Director of Football, Steve Walsh.

The team at Teenage Cancer Trust joined Mick Coyle on Liverpool Live to talk about raising awareness of leukaemia after the death of 23 year old Liverpool mum, Kirsten Hawksey.

Kirsten's family have set up "Kirsten's Wish" to tell her story and how to spot the signs of Leukaemia early on and the work Teenage Cancer Trust have done to help Kirsten and her family since her death on Christmas Day 2017.

Kirsten's Auntie, Kellie, and her best friend, Lydia, were alongside Miriam Goodall from Teenage Cancer Trust to talk about the charity and how young people can get involved today.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:

If you know of anyone that knows of a local secondary school that could be interested in receiving a free education talk from Teenage Cancer Trust to register their interest via the website. www.teenagecancertrust.org/education

 They are also looking to raise awareness in the region and get fundraising support from individuals and companies. You can contact them via the website (www.teenagecancertrust.org/supportus) or email them [email protected] with any questions or queries.

The family of a Merseyside teenager killed in the Manchester Arena attack have launched a charity in her memory. 

15 year old Megan Hurley was among the 22 people who lost their lives in the terror attack last year .

Megan's brother Bradley told our reporter, Adam Phillips, about "The Megan Hurley Foundation" and how it aims to provide support for self employed families who have lost a loved one.