Advent calendar: December 4
Calum and Vanessa celebrate right royal good news on day 4 of JMU Journalism’s advent calendar.
Royal Hospital rebuilding in question
Health minister Dan Poulter will meet local MPs amid fears that the Royal Liverpool Hospital rebuilding may be cancelled.
Maloney defies critics to make final
Liverpool’s Christopher Maloney – backed by loyal nana Pat – becomes the third Scouser in three years to reach the X Factor final.
Police warn Xmas drink-drivers
Merseyside Police will be naming and shaming people who are arrested for indulging in drink and drugs before they get behind the wheel.
Soldiers earn homecoming parade
Soldiers from the 1st Royal Tank Regiment marched through Liverpool to mark their return from Afghanistan.
Petition after rise in guide dog attacks
Anfield guide dog owner Roger Debman has set up a petition to raise awareness following a surge in guide dog attacks.
Cash-in-transit crime crackdown
Merseyside Police has launched an operation to crackdown cash-in-transit robberies in the lead up to Christmas.
College lacks funds for surge in students
Liverpool Community College has seen a significant increase in students, but is unable to obtain the funding required for so many new intakes.
Food banks in plea after stock shortage
As winter sets in, the pressure put on food banks in the Merseyside area is higher than ever.
Advent calendar: December 3
David Bowie makes an appearance in JMU Journalism’s advent calendar as Sophie Grundy strikes an iconic pose.
Thousands out in force for Santa Dash
Around 8,000 people dressed as Father Christmas descended on Liverpool for the annual Santa Dash.
Boxing club honours teen’s memory
A local boxing club is giving amateurs the chance to step into the ring to raise money in memory of a tragic teenager.
Highest rates of domestic violence
Merseyside has the highest rates of domestic violence calls to the police, it has been revealed.
Advent calendar: December 2
Day two of JMU Journalism’s advent calendar photo special… and it’s time to meet Birkenhead’s very own Kray twins.
City shows support for World AIDS Day
Hundreds of events are taking place across the UK in support of the 24th World AIDS Day.
Advent calendar: December 1
Joe Barnes sees his worst nightmare come true as we kick off day one of JMU Journalism’s special festive advent calendar.
Leveson report has implications for PM
Head of Journalism at LJMU, Professor Chris Frost, gives his verdict on what may develop in the wake of the Leveson report.
Globetrotter sets new world record
A Liverpool man has become the first person ever to visit all 201 countries in the world – without using a plane.