Beatles boffin hits back at Boris jibe
A Beatles expert has challenged London Mayor Boris Johnson over claims that the Fab Four have stronger links with London.
Liverpool mourns death of Mandela
The city pays its respects to the great South African leader Nelson Mandela, who has died at the age of 95.
Councillor slams ‘executive fire escape’
A councillor has slammed Wirral’s ruling Labour party over a costly fire escape staircase.
Mayor launches poverty relief appeal
Joe Anderson has launched ‘The Mayor’s Hope Fund’ to help relieve poverty in Liverpool and to raise money for food banks.
JFK memories relived 50 years on
Where were you when JFK was shot? One man’s memories should strike a chord with our trainee reporters.
Cherie Blair talks to JMU Journalism
Cherie Blair speaks of her love of Liverpool and her thoughts on tuition fees in an exclusive interview with JMU Journalism.
Council asks locals to make budget cuts
An online budget simulator has been launched by Liverpool Council encouraging locals to help set the city’s 2014/15 budget.
Lecturers hold one-day strike
University staff hold a one-day strike over pay, with lectures and classes cancelled.
CND conference comes to LJMU
Nuclear issues were on the agenda as CND held its annual conference at John Moores University.
‘City lacks Chinese investment’ claim
Not enough is being done to attract Chinese investment in Liverpool, a local councillor has claimed.
Councillors’ anger at bus lane trial
Bus lane restrictions have been lifted in Liverpool as part of a nine-month trial, but the scheme has attracted fierce opposition from critics.
Anderson names team of deputies
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson has appointed an all-female team to help him with his civic duties.
Anti-fascism march attracts thousands
Thousands gathered in Liverpool for a ‘march against fascism’.
Mayor urges restraint as cuts hit city hard
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson tells JMU Journalism he is doing everything he can to stop the city going bankrupt.
Anger over bin collection changes
A Twitter storm has erupted over the council’s decision to cut bin collections at the end of the month.
Thousands tell council budget concerns
Wirral Council is asking the public to help tackle the funding gap of £27.5m in the next financial year.
Councillors slam benefits proposals
Long-term benefit claimants will be required to do 30 hours of community service a week in order to continue to receive them.
Berger tops Twitter Index for local MPs
Labour MP for Wavertree, Luciana Berger, has seen her Twitter followers soar by over 7,500 in the last year.