News and features
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‘Covid-friendly’ e-scooters arrive in Liverpool
Liverpool has started a year-long trial of e-scooters as a socially distanced alternative to public transport.
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Coronavirus crisis halts community events
As the coronavirus crisis deepens, one community has postponed its volunteer activities until the end of May.
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Everton donate derby day food to save waste
Everton FC have donated all foodstuffs for the postponed Merseyside derby to a local food charity.
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Charity champions men’s mental health
A Liverpool-based charity is supporting men’s mental health to raise self-esteem and reduce social isolation.
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LJMU cancels face-to-face classes at uni
As fears grow over the coronavirus health crisis, LJMU has stopped all face-to-face teaching this semester.
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City braced for further coronavirus impact
As the number of coronavirus cases in Liverpool rises to five, the city is preparing to deal with a larger outbreak.
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Coronavirus case closes Wirral school
Children have been sent home from a West Kirby school after a pupil’s parent tested positive for coronavirus.
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Landslip causes local rail travel chaos
Train passengers are facing delays and disruption following a landslip on the railway line between Crewe and Liverpool.
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Global voice for free speech back at LJMU
JMU Journalism graduate Orna Herr returns to outline her work at an internationally-renowned magazine.
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Save Rimrose campaign gains further support
Campaigners aiming to stop road developments on a Merseyside country park are gaining support from national organisations.
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From homelessness to hair stylist success
An ambitious hairdresser has turned his life around by starting a hair business after being homeless.
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Birkenhead dispersal zone set up by police
A police crackdown on anti-social behaviour has begun in Birkenhead as they enforced a dispersal zone.
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Baltic Triangle urban farm plans approved
Plans for an urban farm and community hub in the Baltic Triangle have been given the go-ahead.
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Knife crime charity gets police cash award
A foundation set up in the name of a knife crime victim has been given a cash boost of over £50,000 by Merseyside Police.
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Electric tram system could come to city
Proposals are taking shape for a new ‘trackless electric tram’ centred around Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter.
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Love shown for NHS at Arrowe Park
A huge Valentine’s Day card expressing love for the NHS was delivered to Arrowe Park Hospital staff.
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Storm Dennis wreaks havoc on Merseyside
Storm Dennis caused havoc across the shores and streets of Merseyside as it struck the UK.
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Return of deadly threat for dogs on beaches
Dog-walkers are being advised to take extra care if they are visiting the coast due to palm oil which is deadly for pets.
