NHS staff stage strike across city
October 13, 2014
Thousands of NHS workers walked out across Merseyside in a four-hour protest as part of an ongoing pay dispute.
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City split on fears of Ebola outbreak
October 10, 2014
Opinions are divided in JMU Journalism's street poll on public concern about the threat of Ebola reaching Liverpool.
Royal on standby for Ebola cases
October 9, 2014
The Royal in Liverpool is one of four hospitals in the UK on standby in preparation for a potential Ebola outbreak.
ISIS protest staged at Lime Street
October 8, 2014
A demonstration in support of people trapped in ISIS-besieged Kobane was held at Lime Street Station.
Council’s plan for zero hour contracts
October 8, 2014
Liverpool City Council plans to set a charter on the number of zero hour contracts in the city.
City leads way in health construction
October 8, 2014
Liverpool is one of the UK's leading areas in medical and health construction, according to a recent study.
Ricky ‘chuffed’ with freedom award
October 7, 2014
Ricky Tomlinson tells JMU Journalism he is "overwhelmed" after being awarded the 'Freedom of Liverpool'.
Wirral suicide rates rising
October 7, 2014
There has been a worrying rise in the number of suicides in Wirral, according to Birkenhead MP Frank Field.
Opposition to landmark pub plans
October 6, 2014
One of the last flat-iron pubs in Liverpool, the Mount Vernon, is set to be turned into student flats, triggering objections.
Review to halt fire station closures
October 6, 2014
Union considers seeking a judicial review in a bid to save two local fire stations which may close.
Concerns over parks building proposals
October 6, 2014
A controversial list of sites which may be earmarked for development has been drawn up by the council, including 30 parks.
Centre facelift to help boost trade
October 6, 2014
Clayton Square Shopping Centre is nearly ready for full trade once again after a £2.2m overhaul.
Clinton honoured by Liverpool Uni
October 6, 2014
Former US President Bill Clinton has received an honorary degree from the University of Liverpool.
Palestinian protests target city stores
October 6, 2014
High street stores have been the target of Pro-Palestinian protests in Liverpool over alleged links with Israel.
Bar staff trained on sex abuse risks
October 6, 2014
Liverpool city centre's bars and door staff are to receive training as part of a campaign to raise awareness about sexual abuse.
Questions raised over student flats
October 6, 2014
Former council leader Lord Mike Storey has criticised the amount of student halls being built in the city.
Scheme launched to protect children
October 6, 2014
A new scheme to ensure child victims of domestic abuse are better cared for is being introduced across Merseyside.
‘Top Gun’ Ayden secures RAF dream
October 4, 2014
JMU Journalism graduate Ayden Feeney always wanted to be an RAF officer and how he has achieved his ambition.