West Kirby named ‘happiest place to live’
A survey has labelled West Kirby as the “happiest place to live in Merseyside”.
Birkenhead dispersal zone set up by police
A police crackdown on anti-social behaviour has begun in Birkenhead as they enforced a dispersal zone.
Magic shows to support police families
Magic shows are being put on in support of a charity supporting families of fallen police officers.
Police chief’s warning on impact of cuts
Merseyside Police Chief Constable Andy Cooke admits that cuts to the service are affecting its ability to respond to crime.
Home Secretary backs UK Police Memorial
Exclusive: Home Secretary Sajid Javid talks to JMU Journalism about the new UK Police Memorial project.
Mother searching for late son’s artwork
A mother is searching for her late son’s artwork which is thought to be in storage in South Liverpool.
Police target ‘Mischief Night’ trouble makers
Shops on Merseyside are being encouraged to not sell eggs and flour to teenagers in the build-up to Halloween.
Police numbers to go up after council tax rise
Merseyside Police announces 200 new constables are set to patrol the streets following the recent rise in Liverpool’s council tax charges.
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.
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.
Technology allows evidence breakthrough
A court in Bootle has used ground-breaking technology to allow a police officer to give evidence without attending.
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.
Police in drink & drugs driving crackdown
Merseyside Police launch their annual drink and drug driving campaign to warn drivers of the risks to themselves and the public.
Gun surrender produces 126 weapons
Merseyside Police have been handed more than 100 weapons following a “Firearms Surrender” campaign.
Breathalyser scheme serves up mixed views
There have been mixed reviews for breathalysers introduced in a number of Liverpool pubs and clubs.
Clampdown on illegal fireworks
Merseyside Fire Service is cracking down on dangerous illegal firework sales ahead of bonfire night.
Domestic abuse rates rise locally
Merseyside has seen an increase in domestic violence yet the rate of convictions for such crimes has fallen.
Tributes to James as body is found in dock
Hundreds have paid tribute to missing 20-year-old James Bennion, after a police diving team found a body in the Albert Dock.