Mayor backed over call to ban far-right protests
An emergency motion supporting the mayor’s plea for increased powers over far-right protests in Liverpool was passed by the council.
Music festival slammed by angry locals
Plans to hold one of the UK’s biggest pop music festivals in Liverpool have sparked outrage amongst locals.
Call for more school places to meet demand
A new report suggests councils need powers to expand school places as applications exceed the amount on offer.
Allerton football ‘hub’ plan criticised
Council proposals to build a football ‘hub’ in Allerton have been blasted by a city councillor.
Mayor seeks powers to end far-right demos
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson has demanded new powers to ban ‘far-right’ rallies in the city, following violent scenes at the weekend.
Wembley shoot-out despair for Liverpool
Liverpool lost the Capital One Cup Final as they missed three penalties in a shoot-out after a 1-1 draw against Manchester City at Wembley.
Teenage girls impacted by smoking ban
A Liverpool charity has welcomed new research showing the amount of teenage girls taking up smoking has decreased.
City centre far-right protest turns violent
A demonstration in Liverpool city centre turned ugly as violence erupted and a number of arrests were made.
Reds’ Euro dream alive as Wembley beckons
Liverpool warmed up for the Capital One Cup Final with a nervy but morale-boosting Europa League win over FC Augsburg.
Students warned not to miss out on EU poll
Thousands of students across Merseyside could miss out on the chance to vote in the crucial European Union referendum this year.
Plans unveiled to transform Birkenhead
Developers announce ambitious plans to transform Birkenhead town centre into a modern shopping and leisure centre.
Review of policies restricting new bars
A public consultation has started on policies restricting new bars and clubs opening up in Liverpool.
Restaurants reopen after hygiene scare
Two restaurants in Liverpool One have reopened after concerns over hygiene were raised with the council.
Council tax scrapped for foster carers
Merseyside foster carers working ‘in-house’ will no longer have to pay council tax, as of April this year.
Marathon man takes on Sahara sand
A West Kirby man has vowed to conquer the heat of the Sahara as he sets his sights on a gruelling charity run.
Backing for sugar tax to beat obesity crisis
A Liverpool professor favours a proposed sugar tax that could “save the NHS £10 million a year by 2025”.
Dog owners must ‘chip in’ or face fine
Merseyside dog owners could face a £500 fine if their dog isn’t microchipped soon.
Figures show just 18 black teachers in city
Research warns of a “crisis in representation” as statistics show there are only 18 black teachers working in Liverpool.