JMU Journalism news review of 2018
December 8, 2018
As the year draws to an end, we reflect on the biggest news and sporting headlines from 2018.
Latest News
Abandoned dogs warning at Christmas
December 6, 2018
More dogs across Merseyside are being found dumped and neglected due to the desire for new puppies for Christmas.
Running to give thanks for ‘miracle’ baby
December 6, 2018
A grateful auntie and uncle are running to raise money for Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
Connectivity scheme to begin in city centre
December 5, 2018
A multi-million pound scheme to make Liverpool city centre easier to navigate has been announced.
Baby-friendly honour for Arriva Buses
December 5, 2018
Arriva North West has earned a certificate for helping to remove the stigma around breastfeeding in public.
MP Leadsom delivers LJMU Roscoe Lecture
December 3, 2018
The leader of the House of Commons, Andrea Leadsom MP, visited Liverpool for a talk and met LJMU students.
Animal rights protest at city centre store
December 3, 2018
Campaigners stood outside the doors of Flannels in Liverpool One to protest over the sale of fur products.
AIDS Day event cut short after accident
December 3, 2018
A sudden accident cut short a World AIDS Day (WAD) vigil ts St George's Hall.
Rubbish ideas call to help tackle waste
December 3, 2018
Merseyside and Halton organisations could receive part of a £115,000 fund to reduce waste.
Santa Dash brings Christmas to town again
December 2, 2018
The 15th annual Liverpool Santa Dash brought out thousands of Father Christmas fans in the city centre.
Angel of Knives descends on Liverpool
November 30, 2018
A sculpture made up of thousands of confiscated weapons is at the Anglican Cathedral as part of the #NoMoreKnives campaign.
University accused over disability access
November 30, 2018
A disabled member of staff has expressed her frustrations over building refurbishment work at the University of Liverpool.
Brave Jake battling back to help others
November 30, 2018
A three-year-old boy born with a rare cardiac condition is inspiring people to help others in a similar situation.
New record total raised at Christmas Ball
November 30, 2018
The fourth annual JMU Journalism Christmas Ball proved to be another success, raising more than £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer.
Strikes begin for Cammell Laird workers
November 27, 2018
Shipyard workers at Cammell Laird have started 24-hour strikes to protest over plans to cut 291 jobs.
Christmas comes to Crosby at switch-on
November 27, 2018
The countdown to Christmas came to Crosby with the annual festive lights switch-on.
Police chief’s warning on impact of cuts
November 26, 2018
Merseyside Police Chief Constable Andy Cooke admits that cuts to the service are affecting its ability to respond to crime.
Renewed call for vital food donations
November 22, 2018
A new appeal to the generosity of Scousers has been made for donations of food and essential items.