Scouse Santas win back world title
December 7, 2014
Santa Claus came to town early and en masse as thousands took part in the 10th anniversary BTR Liverpool Santa Dash.
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Fire stations to the rescue as safe havens
December 7, 2014
A new safe haven scheme has been launched to protect victims of violence with refuges at Merseyside fire stations.
Osborne says no to science park in city
December 5, 2014
Liverpool has lost out in its bid to be the location for the £42m Alan Turing Institute of Computer Science Park.
Drug service scrapped after public uproar
December 5, 2014
Plans to open a drug counselling service next to a Wirral school have been scrapped after an outcry from local residents.
Central Library scoops architecture award
December 5, 2014
Liverpool’s newly-renovated Central Library has won a top award for its design and architecture.
Walton campaigners oppose Everton move
December 3, 2014
Locals remain defiant against Everton's proposed move to the area as a new report reveals development details.
Festive fun raises funds for Macmillan
December 2, 2014
JMU Journalism embraced the spirit of Christmas as students and staff held a charity fundraising event for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Police in drink & drugs driving crackdown
December 1, 2014
Merseyside Police launch their annual drink and drug driving campaign to warn drivers of the risks to themselves and the public.
Gun surrender produces 126 weapons
December 1, 2014
Merseyside Police have been handed more than 100 weapons following a “Firearms Surrender” campaign.
Docks motorway link in £15bn roads upgrade
December 1, 2014
Liverpool's container docks are set to get a new motorway link as part of the government’s £15 billion ‘road revolution’.
Problem gambling on the rise locally
December 1, 2014
Problematic gambling is on the increase after figures show around 12,000 people suffering in Merseyside.
MP welcomes economic proposals
November 26, 2014
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
November 26, 2014
Merseyside Police Chief Constable Sir Jon Murphy has defended surveillance measures that some may find may intrusive.
Cattrall & Mayor in Sefton Park plans row
November 24, 2014
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
November 24, 2014
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
November 24, 2014
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
November 24, 2014
NHS workers from Merseyside leave the UK for Sierra Leone to help fight against the deadly Ebola virus.
Hope students offered meningitis jab
November 24, 2014
Students at Liverpool Hope University are being offered vaccinations against meningitis after a second case of the infection.