Merseyside Police crime rates fall again
Crime statistics for Liverpool have fallen for the sixth year in a row, with rates in Merseyside as a whole falling 5.9% from last year.
‘Wheelie bin charge’ sparks anger
Liverpool City Council’s proposed plan to introduce a £20 fine for lost, stolen or damaged wheelie bins has angered local residents.
£10m fund secured for city businesses
The Liverpool City Region group has successfully bid for £10million funding that will help growing businesses in the region.
New £40m exhibition centre expansion
Plans for a £40m expansion of the Liverpool Echo Arena and Convention Centre have been unveiled with work due to begin in 2013.
Council compensated for 11+ errors
Wirral Council has received undisclosed compensation for marking errors which affected schoolchildren.
Public consulted on library closures
Sefton Borough Council has decided to consult the public on the potential closure of seven libraries in measures to make drastic spending cuts.
Fire service protests against cuts
A Merseyside delegation has met with the Government’s fire minister in a last-ditch attempt to lobby against cuts to front-line fire services.
Marathon man honours dad’s memory
Running a marathon is an impressive feat for anyone, but 18-year-old Adam Woods managed it just two days after his father died.
New inquests for Hillsborough victims
Hillsborough families finally learnt that there will be fresh inquests into the deaths of their loved ones.
Facebook tributes to tragic Widnes teen
Tributes have been pouring in from friends and family of a Widnes teenager who was involved in a fatal accident.
Liverpool to remain at refurbished Anfield
Liverpool FC have announced plans to remain at their historic Anfield ground as part of a huge regeneration scheme by the council.
Who would be a good Prime Minister?
JMU Journalism asked people on the streets of Liverpool: “Who do you think would be a good PM?”… the result may surprise you.
Sun shines on Marathon runners
Thousands of runners were treated to perfect sunny weather on the streets of Liverpool as the city’s marathon returned.
Police crack down on scrambler crime
Merseyside Police are cracking down on crimes involving illegal scrambler bikes.
Campaigner speaks out on Hillsborough
Hillsborough Justice Campaign spokeswoman Sheila Coleman says “we need to keep the pressure up”.
Huge police probe over Hillsborough
The biggest ever investigation into police behaviour in the UK is to be carried out in the wake of the Hillsborough independent panel report.
Outrage over ‘Pimps and Hoes’ party
A controversial ‘Pimps and Hoes’ themed student party in Liverpool this weekend has come under criticism by a local councillor.
Council repays Pier Head grant
Liverpool City Council has repaid a multi-million pound grant used to make the Mersey a cruise ship terminal.