Council drops busking restrictions
The city council has performed a U-turn by scrapping busking restrictions which entertainers said would drive them out of town.
Lions blinded on World Sight Day
The lions on St George’s Plateau received a make-over after being blindfolded for World Sight Day.
Cancer widow to keep on fundraising
A Liverpool widow has vowed to carry on fundraising to help beat cancer as three generations of her family have been struck by the disease.
Liverpool Marathon road closures
Many roads will be shut as thousands of runners take part in the 2012 Liverpool Marathon.
Halloween lanterns on parade
The annual Halloween Lantern Carnival will return to Sefton Park this month.
City to welcome five-star cruise ship
Plans for a five star cruise liner to come to Liverpool in 2013 are under way.
Rail boss to manage Merseyrail millions
Merseyrail has appointed a new project director who will manage hundreds of millions of pounds for developing Merseyside’s rail network.
£1m revamp for Liverpool media wall
The giant advertising screen on St John’s shopping centre is to become a permanent fixture, costing £1m.
Pink make-over for yellow Duckmarine
One of Liverpool’s famous yellow Duckmarine boats has gone pink for breast cancer awareness.
Liverpool voted Best UK city again
Liverpool has been voted Best UK City for the second year running by a leisure magazine.
Liverpool marks World Homeless Day
A Liverpool charity held the ‘Time to Shine’ event this week to recognise World Homeless Day.
Mersey fleet cut as ferry service is axed
One of the famous Mersey ferries is to be taken out of service in a drastic move to curb a £1million deficit.
Zoo celebrates rare new arrivals
Staff at Chester Zoo have been celebrating after two endangered animals were born only days apart.
Redmonds Building evacuated in drill
LJMU’s new £37.6m Redmonds Building was evacuated on Monday as emergency drill procedures were tested.
Merseyside writers get chance to shine
Young writers and story-tellers have an opportunity to make a name for themselves in a local writing contest.
Mental health awareness raised
Mental Health Week aims to raise awareness about the issues in a series of events across the city.
Heritage campaigner lands city honour
Liverpool heritage campaigner Gabriel Muies is to become a Citizen of Honour of Liverpool.
Student takeover at Liverpool One
Students took over Liverpool One for a week in an event that saw live DJs and bands on the streets.