MP welcomes economic proposals
A leading think tank has unveiled proposals to transform the economy in the north of England, including an ambitious rail link.
Police chief defends surveillance measures
Merseyside Police Chief Constable Sir Jon Murphy has defended surveillance measures that some may find may intrusive.
Cattrall & Mayor in Sefton Park plans row
Actress Kim Cattrall has been in a war of words with Mayor Joe Anderson over Sefton Park Meadows development plans.
Girls as young as 10 seeking contraception
New figures reveal that nearly 200 local girls aged 10-15 have sought the morning-after pill in the past year.
NHS staff stage second strike across city
Merseyside NHS workers joined thousands across the UK as they staged a second four-hour strike in a pay protest.
Merseyside staff help African Ebola victims
NHS workers from Merseyside leave the UK for Sierra Leone to help fight against the deadly Ebola virus.
Hope students offered meningitis jab
Students at Liverpool Hope University are being offered vaccinations against meningitis after a second case of the infection.
Premature birth research in £1m grant
The University of Liverpool and Liverpool Women’s Hospital have been given £1m for research into premature birth.
Head ‘proud’ of school’s high ranking
Three Merseyside schools have been named among some of the best performing secondaries in the region.
Rise in young people living in hardship
Around 25% of young people in Liverpool are unemployed, according to one city councillor.
Bellew claims revenge in win over Cleverly
Liverpool’s Tony Bellew beat arch rival Nathan Cleverly with a split-decision points victory at cruiserweight in their Echo Arena rematch.
Liverpool teenager makes Parliament plea
A Liverpudlian teen spoke in the House of Commons on the Living Wage as part of the UK Youth Parliament.
Boxer Bellew talks to JMU Journalism
Liverpool boxer Tony Bellew tells JMU Journalism he is going to knock Nathan Cleverly “spark out” at the Echo Arena on Saturday.
Charles leaves jungle after brother’s death
Liverpool-born Coronation Street star Craig Charles has left ITV hit show ‘I’m a Celebrity’ after the death of his elder brother.
Ex-Liverpool rabbi killed in massacre
A former Liverpool rabbi described as “the best of the British” has been killed in an Israeli synagogue terror attack.
Clubs saved after council compromise
Popular nightclubs The Kazimier and Nation have been saved from closure, despite a redevelopment getting the go-ahead.
Uni staff face pay cut over strike action
University of Liverpool staff planning to go on strike are being threatened with having their pay withheld.
City ranked high for workless households
Liverpool was one of the top five places in the UK for ‘workless’ households in 2013, according to new figures.