Drink-related hospital visits on rise
February 25, 2019
NHS figures show around 340 locals were admitted to hospital five or more times over 2017/18.
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Headlines magazine gives graduate updates
February 25, 2019
The latest issue of our Alumni success stories magazine, Headlines, is now available.
New machines to fight litter on the beaches
February 25, 2019
Wirral’s beaches are to benefit from a £175,000 investment in new state-of-the-art machinery to keep them clean.
Work begins on £3.5m city road scheme
February 22, 2019
Commuters have been dealing with heavier traffic as construction work starts on a major route in the city.
Wirral Council’s plans for £7m cinema site
February 20, 2019
Wirral Council has decided to approve plans to buy Birkenhead's Vue Cinema for £7.1m.
Mystery as missing ‘Banksy’ work returns
February 18, 2019
A Banksy painting which went missing has mysteriously reappeared in its former city centre location.
Wavertree MP Berger quits Labour Party
February 18, 2019
Wavertree's Luciana Berger has announced she is part of a group of seven MPs leaving the Labour Party.
London calling for JMU Journalism students
February 18, 2019
JMU Journalism students went on a trip to London, visiting either The Guardian headquarters or Sky News.
Demand for peak rail fares to be axed
February 18, 2019
There are calls for an overhaul of the peak and off-peak ticketing system as Merseytravel introduces a new smart card.
Fears arise over airport solar farm plans
February 14, 2019
Worried locals claim one of Liverpool’s hidden beauty spots could disappear if new airport plans go ahead.
Royal seal of approval for Albert Dock status
February 12, 2019
HRH Prince Charles visited the Royal Albert Dock as part of a visit to Liverpool with the Duchess of Cornwall.
MP Berger battles on in party ‘bullying’ row
February 11, 2019
MP Luciana Berger said she "won't be cowed" and vowed to "keep on speaking" amid allegations she is being bullied by local party members.
New care home set to create 150 jobs
February 11, 2019
The launch of a new adult care home in Liverpool is set to create more than 150 jobs in the area.
Developer slams ‘absurd’ plans decision
February 11, 2019
A frustrated developer is pressing on with a scheme to build new homes, despite the rejection of his plans.
Strikes suspended on Northern Rail trains
February 11, 2019
Northern Rail trains will resume a full timetable from this weekend as strikes have been suspended.
Liverpool sees in Chinese New Year
February 10, 2019
Thousands made their way to Chinatown to celebrate Chinese Year of the Pig in spectacular fashion.
Council to continue efforts on homeless
February 7, 2019
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson insists the council will continue removing homeless tents to help get rough sleepers off the streets.
Millions made through Mersey Gateway fines
February 5, 2019
An astounding £2.4m was generated from Mersey Gateway Bridge fines during the last three months of 2018.