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.
‘Clare’s Law’ tackles violence issues
A scheme that allows people to check if their partners have a history of domestic violence is being rolled out in Merseyside and across the country.
Santa Dash in the running for award
Liverpool’s annual Santa Dash festive fun run has been nominated for a national award.
Women’s Day marked by protest
Women and men gathered in Liverpool to celebrate as well as protest against inequality on International Women’s Day.
Continued help for city’s homeless
A Liverpool charity benefits from a campaign urging people to bypass the homeless and donate straight to them.
Council sets budget as deep cuts hit city
Liverpool City Council has approved a budget which will see an increase in council tax and reductions in multiple services.
Protests at £156m council cuts meeting
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Liverpool Town Hall as the council met for its budget meeting.
Liverpool fronts cyber security project
Research into the future of online security is being carried out by the University of Liverpool, in partnership with Hewlett Packard.
Locals face clear-up after tunnel collapse
Residents finally get the green light to return home following the collapse of the Dingle underground tunnel more than 18 months ago.
Graham’s global record confirmed
A Liverpool globetrotter is recognised by Guinness World Records for travelling to every country without flying.
Vauxhall to hire new apprentices
The Vauxhall Merseyside plant is planning to take on approximately 100 apprentices across its manufacturing, central and retail operations
Youths warned against addiction
Liverpool youngsters are to receive warnings about addiction through a joint scheme with the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
More job cuts at Liverpool museums
A further 37 job posts look set to be lost at National Museums Liverpool due to government funding cuts.
Giants event receives giant grant
Liverpool’s giants spectacular event has received a grant of £250,000 from Arts Council England.
Greens attack higher education cuts
Green Party supporters criticised the government over higher education policy at their conference in Liverpool.
£1m project to help protect UK livestock
A project has been launched by Liverpool researchers to help control a cattle disease which costs the UK £300m annually.