Miss England bid despite cancer battle
A Liverpool student is hoping to reach the Miss England semi-finals despite battling an aggressive form of cancer.
Tributes paid as legend Kendall dies
Warm and affectionate tributes have been paid after the death of Everton Football Club’s greatest ever manager, Howard Kendall.
Medication rates high for ADHD sufferers
Medication for ADHD is being heavily prescribed locally, as figures show Wirral ranking second highest in the UK.
Balloons released to remember infant losses
The skies of Liverpool were filled with balloons to mark the importance of infant mortality.
Famous poppies coming to Liverpool
A sea of red poppies that captured the public’s imagination in London last autumn will be displayed in Liverpool.
Welfare cuts ‘force thousands into poverty’
Plans to slash welfare benefits will force thousands of Liverpool children into poverty, according to two new reports.
Awareness target as hate crimes rise
New statistics released by the Home Office have shown an 18% rise in hate crime across England and Wales.
Hetherington honour for graduate Josie
JMU Journalism graduate Josie Timms has been presented with the first Tim Hetherington Fellowship.
Marathon effort for PC Phillips fund
A Wirral man will run three marathons in three days to raise funds after the death of PC David Phillips.
Number of low-wage jobs on the rise
The number of workers being paid less than the recommended living wage is rising, according to new statistics.
Toxteth building blaze ‘started deliberately’
A devastating fire in Toxteth over the weekend was probably started deliberately, according to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service.
Sainsbury’s downsizes city centre store plan
Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has scaled back its planned store on Great Homer Street in Liverpool city centre meaning a proposed health centre has now become uncertain.
Klopp takes over as Liverpool manager
Liverpool appoint German Jurgen Klopp as their new boss, following the dismissal of Brendan Rodgers.
Made in Chelsea star coming to town
Reality TV star, Stephanie Pratt, is set to visit Liverpool, despite being hospitalised recently after a spider bite.
Students warned over loan binge spending
The academic calendar has only just begun but some students may already be well on the way to spending their whole university loan.
Fans react as Liverpool search for new boss
We talk to Reds fans for responses to Brendan Rodgers being sacked, and the news that Jurgen Klopp or Carlo Ancelotti may replace him.
Carrier bag charge change for shoppers
Large stores and supermarkets locally and across England have begun charging customers 5p for every plastic carrier bag given out.
Reds sack Rodgers after derby draw
Brendan Rodgers was sacked by Liverpool in the aftermath of a tense 1-1 draw with neighbours Everton at Goodison Park.