City to welcome big literary names
Acclaimed writers Irvine Welsh and Owen Jones are coming to Liverpool to take part in the Writing on the Wall festival.
Councils to tackle social exclusion
Knowsley Council has joined forces with borough councils across the country in a bid to tackle social inequality.
Businesses booming on Bold Street
Bold Street has marked its most successful financial year ever with the opening of 11 new businesses since last April.
Homes to be built on site of school
Liverpool City Council is set to dispose of the site of a former school in Toxteth, paving the way for nearly 40 homes in the area.
New diner launches in Liverpool One
The American-themed restaurant, Ed’s Easy Diner, has expanded its chain by opening a new branch in Liverpool One this week.
Waterfront to get drive-in cinema
A drive-in cinema is coming to the Liverpool waterfront next month, with the promise of the biggest digital, open-air screen in the UK.
City’s football pitches to remain free
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson has pledged that the council will continue to support local football by not charging pitch fees.
Charity granted freedom of the city
The legacy of the late founder of a charity was honoured as the organisation he established was given the freedom of the city.
Hospice hit with minibus bill
A Wirral hospice has been left with a £1,200 repair bill after a vital piece of its minibus was stolen.
City votes on bike hire scheme name
The people of Liverpool have opted to name the new council bicycle hire-scheme ‘City Bike’ following a vote.
Vulnerable to receive heating help
Local charity Dying to Keep Warm has paired up with Liverpool City Council to provide items for homes in crisis.
Dance-athon to benefit Rare Studio
A 24-hour dance-athon is to be held in aid of a growing theatre and dance group which aims to help the less well-off in the city.
New Cilla drama coming to screens
A new three-part drama portraying the life of Liverpool entertainer Cilla Black is being filmed in the city.
Barrow boys beat charity target
A group of friends who are taking on a wheelbarrow race for charity have beaten their fundraising target.
Rock ‘n’ Roll races coming to town
BT has become the title sponsor of Liverpool’s Rock n’ Roll marathon and half marathon event.
Rovers fans playing for Thompson
Fans group ‘Totally Tranmere’ will play a charity match to raise funds following the cancer diagnosis of Rovers player Joe Thompson.
St Patrick’s Day parties hit Liverpool
Spirits were high in Liverpool this weekend as crowds gathered to celebrate the St Patrick’s Day.
Liverpool to become a ‘City of Readers’
A new project to get Liverpool reading has been launched, backed by the mayor and the Echo newspaper.