Giants event receives giant grant
March 3, 2014
Liverpool’s giants spectacular event has received a grant of £250,000 from Arts Council England.
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Greens attack higher education cuts
March 3, 2014
Green Party supporters criticised the government over higher education policy at their conference in Liverpool.
£1m project to help protect UK livestock
March 3, 2014
A project has been launched by Liverpool researchers to help control a cattle disease which costs the UK £300m annually.
Merseyside children face online bullying
March 3, 2014
Merseyside children as young as nine are being subjected to cyber bullying. A leading charity explains the problems it faces.
Record-breaking mission for ex-Marine
February 28, 2014
A former marine from Liverpool hopes to beat the world record for the fastest 10k run by a single-leg amputee.
Hillsborough charity match announced
February 28, 2014
A charity match between former Liverpool legends will take place at Anfield, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.
Countdown on for big business festival
February 28, 2014
A multi-million pound international business festival is coming to Liverpool for six weeks in June, bringing over 250,000 visitors.
New sports and PE funding for schools
February 27, 2014
New funding is available for schools across the country, including Merseyside, to help create space for sport activities and PE lessons.
Residents hit by murky water supply
February 27, 2014
Residents across several areas of Liverpool have experienced problems in recent days with brown, dirty water coming from their taps.
Alice returns to uni with job advice
February 26, 2014
JMU Journalism graduate and Index On Censorship intern, Alice Kirkland, returned to her old stomping ground to talk about her experiences.
More seeking help with anxiety issues
February 26, 2014
Figures show a 40% increase in 16 to 25-year-olds visiting the health charity Anxiety UK looking for help this year.
Police warn students over party drug
February 24, 2014
Students in Liverpool have been warned over the latest party drug, GEEBS, which has seen seven people hospitalised.
Storms cause steep sand dunes decline
February 24, 2014
Sand dunes in Merseyside are set to decline at more than three times the average this year, following winter storms.
Talks aim to stop uni marking boycott
February 24, 2014
Fresh negotiations will take place between unions and their employers in a bid to avert a possible marking boycott by lecturers.
Nobel nomination for Liverpool doctor
February 24, 2014
A Liverpool doctor has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for her charity work in Africa.
Pregnancy drinking ban bid slammed
February 24, 2014
Making drinking whilst pregnant illegal would be ‘absurd’ and ‘criminalising’, according to a leading charity.
McGann launches LJMU WWI project
February 24, 2014
Actor Paul McGann has urged people to come forward with their World War I family memorabilia.
Crane firm sponsors return of the giants
February 24, 2014
The first official sponsor has been revealed for the return of the giant puppets to the city this summer.