Fracking plans shelved at Upton site
A gas company has decided not to ‘frack’ at sites in Chester after a lengthy battle to secure the ground.
Figures reveal £2m lost to bookies
Nearly £2m was lost on gambling machines in one city centre street last year.
Council campaign over domestic abuse
Wirral Council has joined a campaign against domestic abuse that aims to raise awareness about the problem.
Shakespearean theatre set to return
Meryseyside’s Elizabethan heritage is set to be revisited at a Shakespearean-style theatre planned in Knowsley.
Reds hold ‘urgent’ talks over tickets protest
Liverpool FC executives hit by high-profile supporters’ walkout protest against rising ticket prices at Anfield.
City celebrates Chinese New Year
The sun shone brightly in Chinatown as people lined the streets for the start of the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Study reveals benefits of reading for pleasure
A University of Liverpool study finds that reading improves confidence, life satisfaction and mental wellbeing.
World Cup draw sets up intriguing contests
The draw for the 2016 JMU Journalism World Cup pits Level 2 against the Alumni and the first years face Level 3.
Locals urged to fight greenbelt verdict
Locals have been urged to protest against plans to sell off part of Knowsley’s greenbelt land.
Council accused over landlord licenses
Liverpool City Council has come under fire after being accused of a failure to issue landlord licenses.
‘Healthy’ campaign to change care in city
A new campaign is aiming to be “the biggest change to healthcare for the city in a generation”.
Call for unity on World Cancer Day
People across Merseyside are being encouraged to show their support ahead of World Cancer Day.
Police lace up to back LGBT awareness
Merseyside Police officers are wearing rainbow-coloured laces to kick-start awareness for LGBT history month.
Super Scouse effort in new world record
Charity fundraisers at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital set the world record for the biggest pan of Scouse.
Everton fans support flood-hit Carlisle
A donation page set up by Everton fans to help flood-hit opponents Carlisle United has raised more than £9,000.
Dog rescue centre full in seasonal rise
A canine rescue charity has named 2016 as the ‘year of the unwanted dog’ after reaching capacity locally.
JMU Journalism’s news review of the year
We look back at the past 12 months to focus on the key events which made 2015 another huge year for news and sport.
Bishop treats students to great guest talk
Comedian John Bishop entertained Liverpool Screen School students with an engaging talk, featuring career guidance and anecdotes.