Budget airline starts JLA route
Europe’s third largest low cost airline will soon fly to Liverpool John Lennon Airport from Copenhagen.
Chinese New Year comes to Liverpool
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
Liverpool award-winning children’s author Alan Gibbons is fighting plans to close half of Merseyside’s libraries.
Merseyside measles cases jump
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tesco has announced plans for an eleventh store in Liverpool, causing some concern among shopkeepers.
Councillor hits out at tunnel toll rise
A Wirral councillor has blasted the decision to increase the Mersey Tunnel toll, describing the move as “absolutely incredible”.
Body of missing teenager found
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
City budget plans have broken down after a bitter email row between Mayor Joe Anderson and Lib Dem leader Richard Kemp.
Search for missing teenager continues
Police are searching for a Warrington man who went missing after failing to return home from a party.
Petition surge hits campaign target
Backers of the Oliver King campaign are jubilant after obtaining the 100,000 signatures required for Parliament to debate the issue.
Homes ‘go green’ with new funding
Residents across the Liverpool City Region will reap benefits of government funding this winter.
Flats approved despite protests
Flats for up to 700 students in the city have been approved by planners, despite objections from residents.
Crime drops for sixth year in a row
The Home Office’s annual crime statistics have revealed a significant reduction in Merseyside.