Chewing gum fines introduced
Litter louts who drop their chewing gum on the streets of Liverpool could be fined up to £80 as part of a new campaign.
Pitches may be replaced with ‘3G turf’
New surfaces could be installed at the Liverpool Soccer Centre in Walton and the Liverpool Aquatics Centre in Wavertree.
Film focuses on city’s funny roots
Liverpool’s Comedy Festival this year stages the premiere of a film on how it has earned its Capital of Comedy title.
£6m Wirral skate park gets green light
A multi-million pound indoor skate park has been given the green light by Wirral Council.
Bold Street Festival attracts thousands
The people of Liverpool turned up in their thousands to watch and take part in the Bold Street Festival.
First Splash Dash held at Sefton Park
Sefton Park held a ‘Splash Dash’ fundraising event on Saturday in order to raise money for Liverpool’s Claire House Children’s Hospice.
Thinking pink for breast cancer funds
The Royal Liverpool Hospital is urging people to hold ‘pink parties’ in October to raise money for breast cancer services.
Irish Festival returns to Liverpool
The Liverpool Irish Festival is returning to the city again for its 11th year.
Wirral Toy Library saved from closure
Wirral Toy Library has been saved from closure by the family support organisation Home Start Wirral.
First ever fire safety week to be held
Merseyside Fire and Rescue service will be visiting communities across the region in order to raise awareness of fire safety.
Coffee for cash as charity benefits
Two Wirral libraries help to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support at what was dubbed their ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’.
Day promotes mental health issues
Mental Health Awareness Day aims to fight the stigma sufferers face and Liverpool will have events taking place all over the city.
Memorial for ship casualties unveiled
A memorial for the victims of a World War II shipping disaster was unveiled at the Pier Head.
City gears up to become cycling hub
Liverpool plans to become a leading cycling city, aiming for one in 10 of all trips to be made by bike by 2025.
Festival celebrates 125th anniversary
The Port Sunlight Village Festival celebrated its 125th anniversary with two fun-filled days of live music, dog shows and funfairs.
Medieval dig starts at Norton Priory
Runcorn’s Norton Priory has let archaeological novices help out at a medieval dig which has reopened for the first time in almost 30 years.
John Lennon Airport is most punctual
Liverpool John Lennon Airport topped the Civil Aviation Authority charts, with 93% of flights operating on time.
Liverpool Comedy Festival is back
The Liverpool Comedy Festival is returning to Liverpool this week with 70 shows, including Bill Bailey.