Crackdown on drink and drug driving
A new Christmas campaign against drink and drug driving in Liverpool has been launched by Merseyside Police.
Police chief cautious over cuts reprieve
Merseyside’s most senior police officer gave a cautious welcome to the news that widely-expected budget cuts to his force did not materialise.
Sponsors considered to keep mounted police
Merseyside Police chiefs are considering asking businesses for sponsors to keep their mounted force running.
Concern over growing issue of ‘booze abuse’
Britain’s ‘boozing cities’, including Liverpool and the Wirral, were named and shamed in Westminster.
Huge send-off at PC Dave Phillips funeral
Around 2,000 mourners, including up to a thousand UK policemen and women, paid tribute to PC Dave Phillips at his cathedral funeral.
Police apologise for ‘rape joke’ tweets
Merseyside Police officials were forced to apologise after tweets were published over ‘joke’ references to rape.
Efforts to avoid further police cuts
Liverpool’s streets could go unpatrolled as the government demands savings from Merseyside Police.
Republik shut for three months after drugs raid
Republik nightclub has been forced to close for the next three months following a court order.
Police powers to tackle drug-driving
Merseyside Police officers have new powers to test people they believe to be driving under the influence of drugs.
Lomax shut for three months after drugs raid
Lomax has become the second Liverpool club to be shut for three months following a police drugs raid.
Young cyclist’s charity trek comes to city
Football fans showed their support for a 13-year-old boy doing an 800-mile challenge cycling ride.
Knife crime rise prompts education call
Local organisations have stressed the importance of educating young people after a rise in serious knife offences.
Protest in vain as Garlands stays shut
Nightclub Garlands has been forced to stay shut for three months following drug dealing allegations, despite a vocal and colourful protest.
Garlands shut after huge police drugs raid
Popular student nightspot Garlands remains closed following a midnight drugs raid by 140 officers from Merseyside Police.
New road safety operation for Wirral
A new road safety operation has been launched, backed by a mother who lost her daughter in an accident.
Plans to combat the rise of hate crime
Organisations met in Liverpool to discuss plans for a national project to help combat the rise of racial hate crime.
Smithdown Road re-opens after shooting
Police have re-opened Smithdown Road having earlier warned it could be shut until Wednesday following a fatal shooting at the weekend.
Gun surrender produces 126 weapons
Merseyside Police have been handed more than 100 weapons following a “Firearms Surrender” campaign.