Freshers welcomed in busy induction week activities
It has been a hectic but productive few days for our new Journalism and Sports Journalism students during induction week.
Freshers embark on welcome week fun
This year’s intake of JMU Journalism students experienced a memorable induction week as they started university.
Kids motor on with driving lessons
Local racecourses are making come true by offering driving lessons for children as young as five.
Cookery school for chefs with disabilities
A catering agency has set up a cookery school to offer training for people with learning and physical disabilities.
Aintree mum picks up national care award
A mother from Aintree has been given special recognition for promoting awareness of the struggles some families face.
Jobs lost as Aintree call centre closes
Aintree call centre bosses have announced the loss of 450 jobs after confirming redundancy plans.
Many Clouds wins Grand National at Aintree
Leighton Aspell triumphed with 25-1 underdog Many Clouds as he clinched back-to-back wins at Aintree.
Mersey hospitals struggle with demand
Liverpool hospitals are struggling to cope with the high demand of patients, a report has shown.
Legend McCoy talks to JMU Journalism
Horse racing superstar AP McCoy looks ahead to riding in his final Grand National as he speaks exclusively to JMU Journalism.
First outing as coma victim recovers
A brave teenager and lifelong Liverpool fan has enjoyed his first outing from hospital after being in a coma… to watch the Reds.
Doctor’s orders for Pineau National win
Pineau De Re ensured a fairytale win for part-time trainer Dr Richard Newland at Aintree’s Grand National.
Few clues from Grand National Trial
Haydock Park’s Grand National Trial failed to provide any clues towards April’s showpiece event.
Grand National attracts 115 entries
The Crabbie’s Grand National has attracted 115 entries – the highest amount since 2009.
McCoy in hot form at Aintree
Champion jockey AP McCoy moved to within touching distance of 4,000 winners, with an emphatic treble at Aintree on Old Roan Chase Day.
Hospital revamp means new jobs
As many as 1,000 jobs could be created as part of a £35 million revamp of Fazakerley Emergency Department.
Grand National glory for Auroras Encore
A 66-1 outsider, Auroras Encore, won the John Smith’s Grand National in front of a bumper 70,000 Aintree crowd.
Hat maker goes for gold in Dubai
A Liverpool milliner took her talents to the richest horse race in the world in Dubai, catching the media’s attention.
Protests at council cuts meeting
Police were called after campaigners disrupted a Sefton Council budget cuts meeting, with library closures on the agenda.