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.
City tops UK tourism growth table
Liverpool has topped the table to become the UK’s most successful tourism destination during the recession, according to a report.
Missing man found dead in woods
Police have confirmed that a body found in woods near Arrowe Park Hospital is that of John Ankers, who had been missing since Sunday.
Fast food chain to create 140 jobs
Billion pound fast food chain McDonald’s is set to create 140 jobs in Merseyside this year.
Weekly bin collections axed in Liverpool
Weekly bin collections are to be scrapped after a decision taken by Liverpool City Council.
Police appeal over missing Birkenhead man
Merseyside Police are appealing for help in tracing missing Wirral man John Ankers amid growing concerns for his safety.
Schools close amid snow disruption
As the snowy weather continues to hit Merseyside, many schools were forced to close leaving thousands of children with another day off.
Snow brings travel chaos to Liverpool
Liverpool has been hit by snow as temperatures dropped below freezing and brought local travel difficulties.
Jobs risk for stores in administration
Three major high street stores have gone into administration in the space of a week, leaving jobs at risk for workers on Merseyside.
Welsh Streets £15m development backed
Locals have backed £15m plans to refurbish and redevelop the derelict ‘Welsh Streets’ in the Princes Park area.
Scheme to change rental standards
Consultations are to begin for an official landlord licensing scheme in Liverpool.
Bid to ban alcohol on Merseyrail trains
Merseyrail is clamping down on public drinking in a bid to ban completely all of drinking of alcohol on their trains
Hillsborough families shop opens
A shop to raise money for Hillsborough families has opened with the help of a number of Liverpool celebrities.
Funds offer lifeline for local charity
A crisis-hit Liverpool-based charity that was on the brink of collapse has been handed a last-minute lifeline.
Finding fame with one foggy photo
Ida Husøy blogs about the “surreal” week where her foggy Liverpool photo went viral around the internet.
Liverpool’s cultural budget faces cuts
Liverpool council has announced that cuts to the city’s cultural programme may take effect this year.