‘Bombed Out Church’ sale uproar
More than 25,000 people have signed a petition to save St Luke’s Church from being sold by the council to a private company.
Reporting live sets students new goals
Students swapped the comfort of the newsroom for the stands of Chester FC for live match reporting.
Alumni boys storm into World Cup Final
The Alumni side booked their place in the JMU Journalism World Cup Final with a 3-0 victory against Level 2.
Huge support for Sophie campaign
A petition calling for cervical cancer screening after the death of Merseyside teenager Sophie Jones has received massive backing.
Reds create scarf scheme to unify fans
Liverpool have launched a campaign to bring together fans from around the world to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.
Jobseeker’s total drops in Liverpool
The number of people claiming jobseeker’s allowance in Liverpool has fallen.
Domestic abuse rates rise locally
Merseyside has seen an increase in domestic violence yet the rate of convictions for such crimes has fallen.
Funding cuts for bereaved slammed
Crime Commissioner Jane Kennedy has spoken out over funding plans for families of those murdered or killed.
Mayor’s Hope Fund for food banks
A share of £32,000 from The Mayor’s Hope Fund has been given to 15 Liverpool organisations in a bid to tackle food poverty.
Will Liverpool win the title at last?
Liverpool fans are dreaming that the 24-year wait to win the title may soon be over… but do they believe the Reds are actually going to do it?
Thousands march in protest against cuts
Thousands of trade unionists and protesters gathered in Liverpool to fight against austerity and public sector cuts in the city.
Charity aids House of Lords report
The House of Lords has published a report on the failings of The Mental Capacity Act after evidence by a Liverpool charity.
Bus lanes decision ‘was rushed’ claim
The decision to scrap bus lanes in Liverpool was “rushed”, according a leading transport agency.
Syria vigil marks conflict’s third year
A vigil was held outside Lime Street Station to mark the third anniversary of the Syria uprising.
Tributes paid after death of Tony Benn
The death of veteran politician, diarist and peace campaigner Tony Benn has generated tributes from across Merseyside.
Journalism’s gender divide debated
Female journalists and academics gathered at Redmonds to discuss the challenges facing women in the media.
Anger over Wirral Benefits Street plans
The controversial Channel 4 show Benefits Street has targeted a Wirral location as producers seek a new setting for their second series.
Wirral to seek storm damage funding
Wirral Council wants more government funding to help the borough recover from December’s stormy weather.