Police target cash-in-transit gangs
December 7, 2016
Merseyside Police detectives join a regional campaign to crack down on gangs targeting cash-in-transit vans.
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St Helens libraries swap fines for food
December 7, 2016
St Helens Council has launched a scheme which allows people to pay their late book fines in food donations.
Pyjama party to help homeless children
December 5, 2016
Pyjama Party Liverpool was set up in response to the growing number who are left homeless this Christmas.
Backing for bid to shut shops on Boxing Day
December 5, 2016
A petition to close stores on Boxing Day has 200,000 signatures, with local workers among those backing it.
Eyes down as Bongo’s Bingo proves a hit
December 5, 2016
Liverpool’s fastest-growing nightlife event, Bongo’s Bingo, has announced four more dates over the festive period.
Liverpool’s Santa Dash sets world record again
December 4, 2016
The title of the biggest Santa Dash worldwide has returned to Liverpool as BTR’s 13th annual event returned to town.
Queen of beauty hits back at haters
December 2, 2016
A Wirral woman has got the best revenge on the people who bullied her by winning Miss Natural Beauty UK.
Taxi drivers trained to spot exploitation
December 1, 2016
Taxi drivers operating in Liverpool will be trained to identify situations of sexual violence, in an effort to safeguard young people.
Wizard of Oz theme lights up town
November 29, 2016
Liverpool’s LGBT quarter has undergone a complete revamp inspired by the iconic Wizard of Oz movie.
Hamper help for Halewood pensioners
November 29, 2016
A man does his bit to help pensioners in tHalewood by accepting donations to make Christmas hampers.
‘Anti-homeless’ slope dismantled after outcry
November 28, 2016
The controversial 'anti-homeless' slope put up on the former Bank of England steps has been partially removed.
Enthusiasts bid to restore Royal Daffodil
November 28, 2016
Boat lovers are appealing to the public to help restore an old Mersey Ferry.
Basic essentials for female rough sleepers
November 28, 2016
The Homeless Period Liverpool is campaigning to provide vulnerable women with sanitary items.
UKIP elects Bootle’s Nuttall as new leader
November 28, 2016
Liverpool-born politician Paul Nuttall has been elected as the new leader of UKIP, replacing Nigel Farage.
Police crackdown on local cannabis farms
November 24, 2016
Merseyside Police has launched a major bid to remove cannabis farms across the region.
Black Friday surge to affect independents
November 24, 2016
Liverpool’s independent businesses are bracing themselves to either suffer a slump in sales or capitalise on increased trade.
Fire stops Mersey Ferries soon after return
November 23, 2016
Commuters were frustrated as ferries returned to the River Mersey after a six-week absence, only to be stopped again.
Hungry rat filmed on city shop counter
November 22, 2016
Shocking footage of a rat eating chocolate in a Liverpool off-licence is being investigated by the council.