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  • 6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Tom Walker |Dan Wareing

    Image caption, Musician David Dutton said the charges will make a huge differenceTraders and musicians in Liverpool have rallied against a decision to scrap free city-centre parking over concern charges would make their jobs "unviable". Liverpool City Council approved plans last week to remove free on-street parking in the evenings despite close to 90 percent of about 1200 respondents to a public consultation opposing the change.

  • 6 days ago | bbc.com | Tom Walker |Dan Wareing

    End of free parking 'unviable' say tradersTom Walker & Dan WareingBBCMusician David Dutton said the charges will make a huge differenceTraders and musicians in Liverpool have rallied against a decision to scrap free city-centre parking over concern charges would make their jobs "unviable". Liverpool City Council approved plans last week to remove free on-street parking in the evenings despite close to 90 percent of about 1200 respondents to a public consultation opposing the change.

  • 1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Dan Wareing

    Image caption, Emily Spurrell said she was "absolutely confident" in Rob Carden's abilitiesMerseyside Police only received one application for the top job of chief constable, the region's police and crime commissioner has said. Emily Spurrell has backed Cumbria's Chief Constable Rob Carden as her preferred candidate to replace Serena Kennedy, who is set to retire in August.

  • 1 week ago | bbc.com | Dan Wareing

    Merseyside Police top job draws just one applicantDan WareingBBCEmily Spurrell said she was "absolutely confident" in Rob Carden's abilitiesMerseyside Police only received one application for the top job of chief constable, the region's police and crime commissioner has said. Emily Spurrell has backed Cumbria's Chief Constable Rob Carden as her preferred candidate to replace Serena Kennedy, who is set to retire in August.

  • 1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Dan Wareing

    Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Sound City returns to Liverpool with artists performing across Saturday and SundayLiverpool Sound City is back for its annual festival celebrating independent music and artists. Emerging artists and other creatives will be showcasing their work at various independent venues across the city centre throughout the weekend. Headliners include The Royston Club, Dylan John Thomas, and Corella.