City braced for further coronavirus impact
As the number of coronavirus cases in Liverpool rises to five, the city is preparing to deal with a larger outbreak.
Wirral lands £300k for tree planting scheme
Wirral Council received a major boost after a grant from the government’s Urban Tree Challenge Fund.
MP Leadsom delivers LJMU Roscoe Lecture
The leader of the House of Commons, Andrea Leadsom MP, visited Liverpool for a talk and met LJMU students.
Bid to lower voting age set to flounder
Time is running out on a Parliamentary private member’s bill that aims to lower the minimum voting age to 16,
Anger at response to New Ferry blast
Residents of New Ferry remain furious in the aftermath of the explosion which affected many people on the Wirral earlier this year.
‘Teacher shortage’ divides opinion
A so-called ‘teacher shortage’ in England generates claims of a strain on schools, but the Government denies this.
Government paves way for accelerated degrees
The government has revealed plans which would allow universities to offer more two-year degree courses.
Everton second side to pay staff living wage
Everton FC become only the second Premier League club to pledge to pay all its staff the ‘Living Wage’.
Pupils’ prospects ‘must improve’ in Knowsley
Knowsley Council’s £1m Education Commission has been launched in response to a critical report.
Fresh food hand-outs to help homeless
A shopkeeper hands out fruit and vegetables to people living on the streets to save on waste.
Lib Dem leader positive after city conference
Local Lib Dem leader Richard Kemp is optimistic after having his party’s spring conference hosted in Liverpool.
Uncertainty goes on for Welsh Streets’ future
The future of the Welsh Streets remains uncertain after the council appealed against a block on development plans.
New body to tackle mental health issues
As many as one-in-three people experience mental health illness in Liverpool, with UK health costs rising.
‘Older’ postgrads miss out on £10,000 loan
Student loans of up to £10,000 will soon be offered to postgraduate students on condition they are under 30.
New book captures the militant 80s
A photographer released a new book of images from one of the most tumultuous periods in Liverpool’s history.
Wirral to seek storm damage funding
Wirral Council wants more government funding to help the borough recover from December’s stormy weather.
Liverpool worst hit by funding cuts
The government’s latest round of funding cuts will affect Liverpool more than any other major English city.
Wirral families feel benefit of scheme
A government scheme which aims to help families turn their lives around appears to have had a successful start on the Wirral.