Events medley marks maritime heritage
February 13, 2013
Liverpool City Council will be holding three free events at the Albert Dock waterfront throughout May and June.
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Town Hall turns down bookies plan
February 13, 2013
Ladbrokes has been refused plans to open a betting shop opposite Liverpool Town Hall.
Archbishop’s shock as Pope resigns
February 11, 2013
The Archbishop of Liverpool speaks exclusively to JMU Journalism after the shock resignation by Pope Benedict XVI.
Bulger’s murder marked 20 years on
February 11, 2013
Painful memories will be evoked this week on the 20th anniversary of the murder of James Bulger by Jon Venables and Robert Thompson.
Housing group slams bedroom tax
February 11, 2013
A Liverpool organisation has hit out against the government's new bedroom tax, claiming the idea will not work in Merseyside.
Budget airline starts JLA route
February 11, 2013
Europe’s third largest low cost airline will soon fly to Liverpool John Lennon Airport from Copenhagen.
Chinese New Year comes to Liverpool
February 10, 2013
Not even the lashing rain could stop crowds who gathered in their thousands in Liverpool for the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Author fights to stop library closures
February 10, 2013
Liverpool award-winning children’s author Alan Gibbons is fighting plans to close half of Merseyside’s libraries.
Merseyside measles cases jump
February 10, 2013
Over a quarter of all cases of measles in England and Wales last year were recorded in the Merseyside area.
Liverpool Marathon axed in route dispute
February 8, 2013
This year’s Liverpool Marathon has been cancelled after organisers and the council failed to agree on a suitable route for the race.
Campaigners ‘win’ fight to save graves
February 7, 2013
Campaigners in a Liverpool village have for now won their battle against their local church’s extension plans in a graveyard.
LJMU sees rise in applicant numbers
February 7, 2013
Liverpool John Moores is celebrating a rise in the number of applicants wanting to study at the university.
Public has a say on waterfront plans
February 6, 2013
The public can voice their opinions on plans for a £40 million exhibition centre to be built on Liverpool’s waterfront.
Mayor’s warning as more cuts beckon
February 6, 2013
Mayor Joe Anderson has warned of pain and potential job losses to come as the council embarks on another round of cuts.
Concerns raised over new Tesco store
February 6, 2013
Tesco has announced plans for an eleventh store in Liverpool, causing some concern among shopkeepers.
Councillor hits out at tunnel toll rise
February 4, 2013
A Wirral councillor has blasted the decision to increase the Mersey Tunnel toll, describing the move as "absolutely incredible".
Body of missing teenager found
February 4, 2013
Police have confirmed that the body of missing teenager Nathan Taylor was found in Latchford Locks in Warrington, after a week-long search.
Council leaders’ row halts budget plans
February 4, 2013
City budget plans have broken down after a bitter email row between Mayor Joe Anderson and Lib Dem leader Richard Kemp.