Student homes plans on hold for church
October 26, 2015
Controversial plans to convert a church into student accommodation have been postponed.
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Student death prompts depression campaign
October 26, 2015
A campaign to fight depression and mental health issues has been launched by friends of LJMU student, Liam Fletcher.
Warning over railway crossing dangers
October 26, 2015
A stark warning has been issued to Merseyside rail users to highlight the dangers of playing on train tracks.
Council introduces ban on hoodies
October 26, 2015
A ban on hoodies covering faces has been introduced in parts of Sefton in an attempt to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.
UK’s EU membership backed in exclusive poll
October 25, 2015
JMU Journalism asks people for their verdict over the referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union in our street survey.
Miss England bid despite cancer battle
October 23, 2015
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
October 19, 2015
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
October 19, 2015
Medication for ADHD is being heavily prescribed locally, as figures show Wirral ranking second highest in the UK.
Balloons released to remember infant losses
October 19, 2015
The skies of Liverpool were filled with balloons to mark the importance of infant mortality.
Famous poppies coming to Liverpool
October 19, 2015
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’
October 19, 2015
Plans to slash welfare benefits will force thousands of Liverpool children into poverty, according to two new reports.
Awareness target as hate crimes rise
October 15, 2015
New statistics released by the Home Office have shown an 18% rise in hate crime across England and Wales.
Hetherington honour for graduate Josie
October 15, 2015
JMU Journalism graduate Josie Timms has been presented with the first Tim Hetherington Fellowship.
Marathon effort for PC Phillips fund
October 14, 2015
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
October 14, 2015
The number of workers being paid less than the recommended living wage is rising, according to new statistics.
Toxteth building blaze ‘started deliberately’
October 12, 2015
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
October 12, 2015
Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has scaled back its planned store on Great Homer Street in Liverpool city centre meaning a proposed health...
Klopp takes over as Liverpool manager
October 8, 2015
Liverpool appoint German Jurgen Klopp as their new boss, following the dismissal of Brendan Rodgers.