Santa Dash in the running for award
Liverpool’s annual Santa Dash festive fun run has been nominated for a national award.
Smokers urged to kick the habit
People all over the city will be urged to ‘Stub it Out’ as the nation is encouraged to take part in a no-smoking day.
Healthy eating placed on the menu
A new initiative has been launched to encourage people to cook on a low budget and take interest in their food.
Liverpool named one of top cities to live in
A new report by a price comparison website has named Liverpool as one of the best places to live in the UK.
New exhibitions at Tate Liverpool
Two new exhibitions have opened at Liverpool’s Tate art gallery as part of its new 2014 spring season.
Continued help for city’s homeless
A Liverpool charity benefits from a campaign urging people to bypass the homeless and donate straight to them.
Hayleigh wins top apprentice award
Hoylake legal trainee Hayleigh John has won this year’s ‘Apprentice of the Year’ title at the Liverpool Chamber awards.
Wirral visit by BBC’s Flog It team
The Wirral will welcome the popular BBC One Show,’ Flog it’, and its host Paul Martin to Merseyside this weekend.
Liverpool fronts cyber security project
Research into the future of online security is being carried out by the University of Liverpool, in partnership with Hewlett Packard.
Digital accolade for LJMU graduate
A graduate from LJMU is celebrating after having his company named as one of the top 20 digital agencies in the North.
Hundreds visit Titanic hotel opening
Hundreds of people visited Liverpool’s Titanic-themed hotel as it opened its doors to the public.
Sporting chance for the disabled
A council-led initiative is encouraging disabled people in Liverpool to get involved in physical activity.
Giants event receives giant grant
Liverpool’s giants spectacular event has received a grant of £250,000 from Arts Council England.
New £5m Kirkby Centre opens
Locals can now access a range of key public services under one roof at the newly completed £5m Kirkby Centre.
Scheme to attract city entrepreneurs
The Spark Up programme is underway in a drive to create 500 ‘super businesses’ in Merseyside over the next five years.
New railcard for travelling couples
A new national railcard allowing two passengers to save a third on their ticket costs has gone on sale.
Derelict building gets £6m makeover
A £6 million refurbishment has begun on a derelict building in Liverpool city centre.
Lime Street to house WWI memorial
The Liverpool Pals Memorial Fund has successfully campaigned for a World War I memorial to be built in Liverpool.