Fury at MacKenzie’s apology demand
Locals react angrily to Kelvin MacKenzie seeking an apology for his infamous Hillsborough ‘The Truth’ headline in The Sun.
Liverpool Waters scheme backed again
City planners have again given the go-ahead to the £5.5bn Liverpool Waters scheme, despite opposition by heritage campaigners.
Rain misery for local commuters
Merseyrail and road passengers had their plans thrown into chaos as railway lines and some roads were closed due to heavy flooding.
May backs MelloMello protest campaign
Queen’s Brian May has given his support to campaigners trying to save MelloMello from the threat of closure.
Rival fans remember Hillsborough victims
Liverpool and Manchester United honoured the 96 fans who died at Hillsborough on an emotional day at Anfield, with several tributes.
Heads concerned by GCSE revamp
Michael Gove’s controversial GCSE revamp has been met with concern, as one local head teacher brands the situation “disgraceful”.
Meteor shower witnessed over city
A meteor shower appeared over Liverpool, sending Twitter into a frenzy and sightings reported across the UK.
iPhone 5 fans flock to Liverpool One
As the latest ‘must-have’ gadget from Apple was released, hundreds queued at Liverpool One to get their hands on the new iPhone 5.
Hillsborough justice wheels in motion
The publication of the Hillsborough Independent Panel report has had widespread repercussions, with investigations underway.
PM apology after Hillsborough report
PM David Cameron says he is “profoundly sorry” to victims’ families after the release of files relating to the Hillsborough disaster.
Hillsborough families await report
The families of the 96 people who lost their lives at the Hillsborough disaster are awaiting a landmark day in their fight for justice.
Wheel of Liverpool turning again
The Wheel of Liverpool is back in business and turning again just weeks after its parent company went into administration.
Big scoops for presenter Alex
JMU Journalism graduate Alex Brooker interviewed PM David Cameron and London Mayor Boris Johnson live at the Paralympics.
Weather forces festivals off stage
Thousands of music fans were left frustrated as the Mathew Street Festival and Creamfields had to cancel events due to poor weather.
Lennon’s killer denied parole again
Mark Chapman, the man who shot and killed John Lennon, has been refused in his bid to be released from prison.
Virgin loses Liverpool to London rail deal
Virgin Rail has lost the Liverpool to London train contract, as the new 13-year franchise has been awarded to rivals FirstGroup.
Lennon tribute at closing ceremony
A moving tribute to John Lennon, featuring Liverpool choir singers, was one of the highlights of the Olympics closing ceremony.
Liverpool Pride draws record crowd
The third annual Liverpool Pride festival in support of the city’s LGBT community was declared a huge success with a record 52,000 attending.