News and features
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Wirral Council’s plans for £7m cinema site
Wirral Council has decided to approve plans to buy Birkenhead’s Vue Cinema for £7.1m.
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Mystery as missing ‘Banksy’ work returns
A Banksy painting which went missing has mysteriously reappeared in its former city centre location.
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London calling for JMU Journalism students
JMU Journalism students went on a trip to London, visiting either The Guardian headquarters or Sky News.
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Demand for peak rail fares to be axed
There are calls for an overhaul of the peak and off-peak ticketing system as Merseytravel introduces a new smart card.
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Fears arise over airport solar farm plans
Worried locals claim one of Liverpool’s hidden beauty spots could disappear if new airport plans go ahead.
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Royal seal of approval for Albert Dock status
HRH Prince Charles visited the Royal Albert Dock as part of a visit to Liverpool with the Duchess of Cornwall.
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MP Berger battles on in party ‘bullying’ row
MP Luciana Berger said she “won’t be cowed” and vowed to “keep on speaking” amid allegations she is being bullied by local party members.
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New care home set to create 150 jobs
The launch of a new adult care home in Liverpool is set to create more than 150 jobs in the area.
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Developer slams ‘absurd’ plans decision
A frustrated developer is pressing on with a scheme to build new homes, despite the rejection of his plans.
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Strikes suspended on Northern Rail trains
Northern Rail trains will resume a full timetable from this weekend as strikes have been suspended.
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Liverpool sees in Chinese New Year
Thousands made their way to Chinatown to celebrate Chinese Year of the Pig in spectacular fashion.
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Council to continue efforts on homeless
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson insists the council will continue removing homeless tents to help get rough sleepers off the streets.
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Millions made through Mersey Gateway fines
An astounding £2.4m was generated from Mersey Gateway Bridge fines during the last three months of 2018.
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Green light for city centre office plans
Controversial plans to clear land for office development have been approved for the city’s commercial district.
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Pub conversion to addicts’ refuge goes on
Plans to restore a pub to house recovering addicts are still going ahead, despite mounting local opposition.
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Lime Street sleepout spotlights kids at risk
Up to 30 people braved freezing temperatures by taking part in a sleepout event at Liverpool Lime Street Station.
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New Ferry locals react to housing ‘masterplan’
Residents in New Ferry have been responding to an ambitious housing masterplan for the devastated area.
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Kids’ shoes leave big impression in display
More than 200 pairs of children’s shoes were left at St George’s Hall to mark young people who commit suicide.
