Tributes from the music world and beyond are pouring it for Beatles producer Sir George Martin, who has died at the age of 90.
We look back at the past 12 months to focus on the key events which made 2015 another huge year for news and sport.
A new single and bronze statue are planned to help raise the profile of Beatles manager Brian Epstein.
A new three-part drama portraying the life of Liverpool entertainer Cilla Black is being filmed in the city.