Grand total breaks our fundraising record
Fundraising activities by JMU Journalism students delivered more than £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, smashing last year’s total.
Toxteth Turner Prize joy for Assemble
Assemble’s Granby 4 Streets is the toast of the arts world after being named the winner of the prestigious Turner Prize.
Bus driver’s kindness to strangers lifts spirits
Businesses have donated gifts to an Arriva bus driver to thank him for his kindness towards the homeless in Liverpool.
Jobs lost as Aintree call centre closes
Aintree call centre bosses have announced the loss of 450 jobs after confirming redundancy plans.
Sea of Santas dashes into Liverpool again
The city centre was a festive sea of red with a splash of blue as around 7,000 turned up to take part in the 2015 Liverpool Santa Dash.
Crackdown on drink and drug driving
A new Christmas campaign against drink and drug driving in Liverpool has been launched by Merseyside Police.
New Beatles statue added to waterfront
A new bronze statue of The Beatles has been unveiled on Liverpool’s waterfront by John Lennon’s sister, Julia Baird.
Cabbies asked to listen for trafficking clues
An anti-trafficking charity in Liverpool has launched a new campaign in an attempt to make taxi drivers more aware of modern-day slavery.
Anger over more student housing plans
Disputed plans to convert the Hahnmann Building into student accommodation get the green light despite opposition.
Teachers launch strike action at Crosby school
Teachers at a Crosby school began strike action in response to what they claim is ‘excessive bureaucracy.’
Huge success at first charity Christmas Ball
Hopes and expectations were extremely high, but the JMU Journalism Christmas Ball truly lived up to its billing.
Police chief cautious over cuts reprieve
Merseyside’s most senior police officer gave a cautious welcome to the news that widely-expected budget cuts to his force did not materialise.
Marchers mobilise over climate change
Hundreds of activists marched through the centre of Liverpool on a day of global action over climate change.
Campaign to keep women’s hospital open
A group of Merseyside mothers will lobby the Liverpool Women’s Hospital board in an attempt to influence the future of the facility.
Late night buses to run over festive period
People in Liverpool embracing the party spirit can now ride home on additional bus services.
Local drivers facing long wait to take tests
Learner drivers across Merseyside are facing excessive waits to take their practical test due to a shortage of examiners.
‘Hope’ for homeless as winter descends
One of Liverpool’s organisations to help the homeless is stepping up its patrols to hand out food, clothing and hot drinks.
Mayor warns of further social care cuts
Liverpool City Council has warned that local social care services will have to be “hollowed-out” due to government budget cuts.