Funding cuts for bereaved slammed
March 19, 2014
Crime Commissioner Jane Kennedy has spoken out over funding plans for families of those murdered or killed.
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Mayor’s Hope Fund for food banks
March 18, 2014
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?
March 17, 2014
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...
Thousands march in protest against cuts
March 16, 2014
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
March 16, 2014
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
March 14, 2014
The decision to scrap bus lanes in Liverpool was “rushed”, according a leading transport agency.
Syria vigil marks conflict’s third year
March 14, 2014
A vigil was held outside Lime Street Station to mark the third anniversary of the Syria uprising.
Tributes paid after death of Tony Benn
March 14, 2014
The death of veteran politician, diarist and peace campaigner Tony Benn has generated tributes from across Merseyside.
Journalism’s gender divide debated
March 13, 2014
Female journalists and academics gathered at Redmonds to discuss the challenges facing women in the media.
Anger over Wirral Benefits Street plans
March 11, 2014
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
March 10, 2014
Wirral Council wants more government funding to help the borough recover from December’s stormy weather.
‘Clare’s Law’ tackles violence issues
March 10, 2014
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...
Santa Dash in the running for award
March 10, 2014
Liverpool’s annual Santa Dash festive fun run has been nominated for a national award.
Women’s Day marked by protest
March 9, 2014
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
March 9, 2014
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
March 6, 2014
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
March 5, 2014
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Liverpool Town Hall as the council met for its budget meeting.
Liverpool fronts cyber security project
March 5, 2014
Research into the future of online security is being carried out by the University of Liverpool, in partnership with Hewlett Packard.