Local talent urged to step into spotlight
The Liverpool Film Office has encouraged up and coming actors to look out for local film and TV opportunities.
Chester Zoo most popular outside London
Chester Zoo is the most popular paid-for attraction in England outside of London for the fourth year running.
Statistics show rise in city’s knife crime
Figures have revealed that knife crime in Liverpool has increased by 13% in the last year despite initiatives to tackle the issue.
Knowsley facing councillor reduction
Knowsley Council could be facing significant councillor reductions to produce more financial savings for the area.
Transport chief challenges bus fares
A Merseyside transport chief has said he is disappointed about what he says is the unfair fare structure of bus companies across Liverpool.
Old school hall transformed on Wirral
A disused school hall in Birkenhead is being transformed by a women’s charity.
Book documents amateur team’s history
A former player for a 103-year-old amateur football team in Liverpool has written a book exploring the unheralded history of the club.
Albert Dock gets set for rum festival
Liverpool’s Albert Dock will play host to an inaugural two-day rum festival this weekend.
Campaign to help ex-offenders find work
Women are being asked to donate work clothes to help female ex-offenders back into employment.
Merseyside prisons in overcrowding crisis
Prisons across Merseyside are in crisis as many of them are above capacity, according to new Ministry of Justice figures.
Learning difficulties disco shut by pub
A popular disco event for people with learning difficulties in a city centre bar has been closed.
Student halls named in honour of Ablett
A new student accommodation in the city is to be named after the late former Liverpool and Everton star, Gary Ablett.
Campaign to highlight effects of sugary drinks
A new campaign has been launched to tackle the lack of awareness that surrounds sugary drinks and health conditions.
Police shut third bar after drugs raid
Merseyside Police drugs raid squads have continued their crackdown with three city centre bars shut by the force.
Mersey tunnels toll price rise blocked
Travel bosses vote to freeze Mersey tunnel toll prices, blocking proposals to increase the fee.
Fostering campaign targets local carers
More than a thousand foster families are needed across the North West this year.
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.
Mersey tunnels could see new price rise
Mersey tunnels could see a further increase in toll prices this week – potentially the third rise in as many years.