Council tax scrapped for foster carers
February 22, 2016
Merseyside foster carers working ‘in-house’ will no longer have to pay council tax, as of April this year.
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Marathon man takes on Sahara sand
February 22, 2016
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
February 22, 2016
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
February 22, 2016
Merseyside dog owners could face a £500 fine if their dog isn’t microchipped soon.
Figures show just 18 black teachers in city
February 17, 2016
Research warns of a "crisis in representation" as statistics show there are only 18 black teachers working in Liverpool.
Funding boost for Turner Prize winners
February 17, 2016
Turner Prize-winning Assemble granted almost £250,000 of funds for a new project in Toxteth.
Can cancer be detected in urine smell?
February 17, 2016
A new device developed to be able to 'smell' prostate cancer is producing positive results after work by researchers from Liverpool and...
Landlords urged to pay student council tax
February 17, 2016
Liverpool’s Assistant Mayor is calling for landlords to pay their student residents’ council tax.
Search for operator to run St Luke’s Church
February 16, 2016
A search has begun to find an operator to run St Luke’s ‘Bombed-out’ Church, following a £500,000 facelift.
Tributes to Viola Beach band killed in car crash
February 15, 2016
Fans, friends and family of Warrington band, Viola Beach, have paid tribute to the group and their manager who died in a car crash in...
Challenge over Lime Street redevelopment
February 15, 2016
A heritage charity aims to mount a legal challenge against council plans to redevelop Lime Street.
Objections to sale of Woolton Golf Club
February 15, 2016
Liverpool’s Lib Dem leader criticises members of Woolton Golf Club after a vote to sell the land to a property developer.
Thousands raised for blind busker after theft
February 15, 2016
A blind busker who had his equipment stolen has thanked the public for their generosity.
Cream legend honoured at charity gig
February 15, 2016
A club night in memory of Cream's Tony Barton will be held with all proceeds going to MacMillan nurses.
Museum to showcase Roman treasure hoards
February 15, 2016
Two collections of Roman treasure have gone on public display for the first time at the Museum of Liverpool.
Success highlighted in council ‘health check’
February 15, 2016
More than £150 million in new investment and major improvements for locals have been outlined in a report by Wirral Council.
Guest talk explores Tim Hetherington’s legacy
February 11, 2016
Students were inspired after a guest lecture from the Tim Hetherington Trust about the award-winning photojournalist.
Reds owners sorry as protest forces U-turn
February 10, 2016
Liverpool FC’s owners have reversed plans to increase ticket prices up to £77, issuing an apology to the club's fans.