About Author: Melissa McFarlane, JMU Journalism
Posts by Melissa McFarlane, JMU Journalism
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Funnyman Alex shares TV tips with students
TV presenter, funny man and disability champion Alex Brooker returned to JMU Journalism to share his experiences with students.
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Liverpool to host flagship tourism event
Liverpool has been confirmed as the host city for Visit Britain’s flagship tourism event, ExploreGB in 2016.
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Westwood brings Green message to Liverpool
Fashion icon Dame Vivienne Westwood is coming to Liverpool as part of her universities tour in support of the Green Party.
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Plans to combat the rise of hate crime
Organisations met in Liverpool to discuss plans for a national project to help combat the rise of racial hate crime.
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Crimes protest held over ‘archaic laws’
Human rights campaigners protested outside Lime Street station against a controversial law.
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Cooking bus serves up healthy alternatives
Pupils join a national food campaign to help drive up the number of children eating healthy school dinners.
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Winter survival packs for city’s vulnerable
Volunteers have been packing laundry bags with winter essentials for Liverpool’s most vulnerable people.
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Burlesque stars raise cash for charity
A burlesque and female empowerment variety show has been held to raise funds for two Merseyside charities.
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Libraries saved as closure plan is axed
Anti-cuts campaigners can celebrate victory after Mayor Joe Anderson revealed that none of the city’s libaries will be closed.
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Local youths want political voices heard
A youth leadership charity is taking part in a nationwide scheme to encourage young people to stand up and be heard.
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Thousands sign speed bumps petition
More than 4,000 people have signed a petition calling for speed bumps on a busy road after the death of a six-year-old boy.
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Sefton Park lit up for Lantern Parade
The Sefton Park skyline was filled with bobbing illuminations as the Halloween Lantern Festival took place.
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Anfield expansion gets the green light
A £100m scheme to redevelop Liverpool FC’s Anfield stadium has been given the go-ahead by council officials.
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College students win top art prizes
Students from Liverpool Community College have won first and second prize in an anti-bullying poster competition.
