‘Covid-friendly’ e-scooters arrive in Liverpool
Liverpool has started a year-long trial of e-scooters as a socially distanced alternative to public transport.
Kate Heathman
Kate has worked in newspapers, including the Liverpool Daily Post, where she was a sub-editor and columnist. She freelances as a journalist, and is a media consultant and media trainer.
Study Journalism at LJMU
Journalism lecturer Polly Sharpe gives an overview of what we have to offer on our courses.
Coronavirus crisis halts community events
As the coronavirus crisis deepens, one community has postponed its volunteer activities until the end of May.
Everton donate derby day food to save waste
Everton FC have donated all foodstuffs for the postponed Merseyside derby to a local food charity.
Charity champions men’s mental health
A Liverpool-based charity is supporting men’s mental health to raise self-esteem and reduce social isolation.
LJMU cancels face-to-face classes at uni
As fears grow over the coronavirus health crisis, LJMU has stopped all face-to-face teaching this semester.
City braced for further coronavirus impact
As the number of coronavirus cases in Liverpool rises to five, the city is preparing to deal with a larger outbreak.
Coronavirus case closes Wirral school
Children have been sent home from a West Kirby school after a pupil’s parent tested positive for coronavirus.
Landslip causes local rail travel chaos
Train passengers are facing delays and disruption following a landslip on the railway line between Crewe and Liverpool.
HMS Prince of Wales sails in on Mersey visit
Crowds gathered at Liverpool’s waterfront to greet the new £3.1 billion warship, the HMS Prince of Wales.
Global voice for free speech back at LJMU
JMU Journalism graduate Orna Herr returns to outline her work at an internationally-renowned magazine.
Save Rimrose campaign gains further support
Campaigners aiming to stop road developments on a Merseyside country park are gaining support from national organisations.
From homelessness to hair stylist success
An ambitious hairdresser has turned his life around by starting a hair business after being homeless.
Rallying call to get ex-soldiers back to work
A call to arms has been given to ex-servicemen in a bid to get them back into the workforce on building sites.
Birkenhead dispersal zone set up by police
A police crackdown on anti-social behaviour has begun in Birkenhead as they enforced a dispersal zone.
Baltic Triangle urban farm plans approved
Plans for an urban farm and community hub in the Baltic Triangle have been given the go-ahead.
Knife crime charity gets police cash award
A foundation set up in the name of a knife crime victim has been given a cash boost of over £50,000 by Merseyside Police.