News and features
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LJMU introduces a degree of change
LJMU has added ‘climate change studies’ to its 250-course curriculum, making it the only university to offer the degree.
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Threat level raised in hospital quarantine row
A demand by a quarantined patient to leave Wirral’s Arrowe Park Hospital led to the coronavirus warning being raised.
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Merseyside stays red as Tories win majority
Merseyside voters stayed loyal to Labour as the Conservatives won a large majority in the 2019 General Election.
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Youths stage protest for climate justice
More than 200 protesters marched through Liverpool city centre demanding government action over the climate emergency.
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Sleep-out raises money for those in need
Wirral locals swapped warm beds for a cold night outside to raise money for the Charles Thompson Mission.
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Students on high alert preparing for disaster
A house fire and a dead body on the train tracks were just some of the scenarios during ‘Disaster Day’ training.
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Uni staff go on strike in pay and pensions row
Staff at four Merseyside universities have gone on strike this week over a dispute about pay and pensions.
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City shows solidarity for UN campaign
Liverpool showed its solidarity with a United Nations campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence.
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Helping the homeless get chance to vote
A bar and recording studio is offering help for the homeless and those without an address in registering to vote.
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Teachers discuss eating disorders issues
Teachers and medical professionals from across Liverpool met to improve their awareness of eating disorders.
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Independence issue in focus of top cop’s talk
Merseyside Police Chief Constable, Andy Cooke, delivered his annual LJMU lecture about policing in the city.
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Young people urged to vote as election looms
First-time voters were given a crash course in politics to urge them to register in time for the General Election.
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Speed cameras call for Mersey bridge
Calls are being made to introduce speed cameras on the controversial Mersey Gateway Bridge.
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Merseyrail stubs out smoking with ban
Local train line Merseyrail has announced a smoking ban on its platforms.
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Festive feast for homeless at burger bar
A Liverpool restaurant will be opening its doors on Christmas Day to help feed those in need.
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Rehab centre’s future in doubt as cuts loom
A veterans’ rehab centre in Anfield faces an uncertain future over potential cuts to its funding.
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Talk shines light on church group
A woman who was at the heart of controversy over a notorious US religious group gave a talk in Liverpool.
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UK Police Memorial finally gets the go-ahead
Campaigners are celebrating after securing funding for a long-awaited lasting tribute to police officers.
