UKIP officials quit over Hillsborough row
The chairmen of the Liverpool and Merseyside UKIP branches have resigned over Hillsborough comments made by party leader, Paul Nuttall.
Museum of Liverpool reopens its doors
The Museum of Liverpool reopens after two months of essential repairs and maintenance work.
The penny has dropped for dancefloor idea
An Everton venue is undergoing renovations which include an unusual money-themed dancefloor scheme.
City cycle for bowel cancer awareness
A Merseyside man is organising a city bike ride to raise awareness of the symptoms and treatments of bowel cancer.
Conference highlights problems of hate crime
Liverpool played host to a Stand Up To Racism conference to discuss how to tackle rising levels of hate crime.
Nuttall apologises for Hillsborough claims
UKIP leader Paul Nuttall has apologised after admitting claims that he lost “close friends” in the Hillsborough disaster were false.
Anger as housing plan near park is passed
Controversial plans were approved by the council for the construction of 51 homes near Calderstones Park after a day of protests.
Historic Beatles disc goes on show
The original record that launched career of The Beatles has been unveiled and put on display in Liverpool.
Local GP backs campaign on antibiotics
An officer for the Liverpool Local Medical Committee wants to reduce inappropriate prescriptions for antibiotics.
Weekly waste collections to boost recycling
Liverpool City Council will be increasing fortnightly recycling services to weekly for thousands of people.
Appeal launched to find family of WWI soldier
An appeal has been launched to find the family of a World War I soldier to return a memento of his service.
Rail disruption to continue after repairs
The return of Merseyrail’s Wirral Line following essential repairs may present challenges for commuters at James Street station.
Gala night to bring in Alder Hey donations
A prolific fundraiser is generating yet more money for Alder Hey Children’s charity by holding a gala night.
Famous Royal Liver Building sold for £48m
Liverpool’s iconic waterfront landmark, the Royal Liver Building, has been sold in a deal worth £48m.
Community spirit helps those in need
A group helps hundreds of adults with learning difficulties pick up work experience skills and enjoy social activities.
Councillors fight for law change on recycling
Liverpool councillors are pushing for new legislation over recycling after a dispute with a private firm.
Rescue horses help ex-soliders recover
Rescue horses from a sanctuary in Liverpool are helping military veterans overcome their drug and alcohol addictions.
Funds crisis may shut animal rescue centre
Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre may be forced to close its doors as it faces a huge financial crisis.