Liverpool LIFE: Recent Episodes
Liverpool LIFE
Kerry Norman reports from Westminster as Home Secretary Sajid Javid speaks of the important work of the new UK Police Memorial, which pays tribute to the dedication, courage and sacrifice of its members.
Ross Mcauley presents the Police Brief. This week our expert panel tackles the impact of cutbacks on the Merseyside Police force and the people it serves.
Holly McEvoy presents the Police Brief, where our expert panel takes on the policing issues that impact on us . This week we tackle the rise in the illegal use of prescription drugs on Merseyside .
Liam Keen and Marcie Rick present the latest Liverpool Life Podcast including a touch of Valentine's Day romance and a round-up the news from the broadcast team .
Bronwen Jones and Holly McEvoy present the last Liverpool Life Podcast of 2017 a round up of news from the broadcast team .
Jess Grieveson Smith and Liam Keen bring you the best of this week's news from the Jmu journalism broadcast team.
The JMU Journalism team bring you its weekly round up of news including how Merseyside's Chief Constable Andy Cooke intends to tackle gun and gang crime and would be police officers get a realistic taste of life on the beat.
This week Zak Bamford and Lucy Winter bring you the latest round up of news and views from Merseyside. The former head of the Mersyside Police Major crime unit , Richard Carr, appeals to people to hand over guns and ammunition as the first week of a fortnight long firearms amnesty draws to a close. We hear from the a Kensington Café owner doing his bit for the community --- and Liverpool remembers #Remembrance Sunday. Podcast Theme music composed by Liverpool Life's Charlie Burgess
Listen to the weekly news round-up in audio on the JMU Journalism Radio podcast from Liverpool.
It's the final one of this academic year, folks! And what a packed pod it is - all the news, sport, entertainment we've been covering, PLUS a 'best bits' section! #Liverpool #EFC #MartinMcguinness #potholes #Grandnational #thehomelessperiod #GrandNational
Join Savannah and the team for the low-down on the town and surround! Could Liverpool host the 2022 Commonwealth Games - and should it? We've been taking the temperature. Plus, comic characters, cyber security, Wirral golf, British Music Exhibition, local sport and what's ons. #Liverpoollifenews, #Liverpool, #Wirral, #comicon, #CYBERUK2017,, #BME, #MarineAFC
In this special edition of the pod' we look at some of the big changes that are already under way and on the horizon. From the new Liverpool City Region, to Brexit, to business to automation. Is the city region ready? Will the area be able to capitalise on the changes...is it ready? Kallem and the team try to find out. #Liverpool #Brexit #regeneration #automation Music: published by Bitter Sweet Karaoke. Full version available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSzdqibVagQ
A truly packed pod' with Sarah and the team - from trains, to boxing, to Sir Doddy!...#Liverpool #LiverpoolLimeStreet #KenDodd #RMT #LiverpoolFC #EvertonFC #HayeBellew #Runcorn #Widnes
Broadcasting is the big theme for this week's podcast - we've had exclusive access to the star-studded BBC Worldwide Showcase in Liverpool and we find out how TV and radio could be in the verge of a revolution. Plus, a round-up of the other news, sport, and what's on. #Liverpool #rugby #efcu23 #LJMU #StokeByElection *Please note - this podcast was recorded before the result of the Stoke-On-Trent Central by-election was known. (Opening and closing music - 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb. Used on a Creative Commons licence.)
Join Christella and the team for all you need to know in another packed pod' . #LiverpoolLifenews #Liverpool #Bootle_FC #CroxtethHall
Join Rebecca and the team for the big stories of the week in the Liverpool City Region. #Liverpool #lostliverpool #homeless #mensmentalhealth
'Regeneration for a New Generation - or Liverpool Left Behind?' #Liverpool #regeneration #refugees #soundcity #Everton
It's our final one of the year from @jmujournalism #LiverpoolLifeNews, including an exclusive interview with the Governor of the Bank of England #MarkCarney plus festive fun with the #Liverpool #SantaDash and more. And we have a right festive send-off!
Another packed pod' with Cieran Simpson (pictured left) and the team from @jmujournalism #LiverpoolLifeNews on what's been happening in #Liverpool City Region - and what to look forward to over the next week or so.
Another packed pod' with the only weekly round-up of audio news, sport and features for #Liverpool and #Wirral - presented by @MissDCochrane, produced by @ThomasBegbie1 - including news of former @jmujournalism team member who has won a top #BJTC award. You can follow the news-hounds in real time every Tuesday #LiverpoolLifeNews
Join @amyhendrieJMUJ for another packed pod from @jmujournalism and #Liverpoollifenews about all that matters in #Liverpool City Region, with sport including #rugbyleague #fournations Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb. (Used under a Creative Commons licence - thank you!)
Lucy Fegan (RIGHT) hosts the pod this week, with the big news, features, sports and entertainment on #Liverpool and #Wirral from #jmujournalism #LiverpoolLifeNews
Join Arun (pictured right) and the rest of the team #jmujournalism as they bring you this week's packed audio digest of what's been happening in Liverpool over the last few weeks in #Liverpool and #Wirral - and some top tips on what to do in the next few days.
Your only weekly audio round-up of news, events and comment from #Liverpool City Region.
We're back with a new team bringing you the big stories - and helping you find things to go and see - in #Liverpool and #Wirral
The second in a series of four features from Alex Gorton about the changing face of Liverpool - and whether its world heritage status is holding up much needed change.
thebudget2016 #Shakepeare #theatre #Knowsley #homeless #liverpool #southport
It's a packed and varied final weekly podcast from the team. Thanks to everyone who has helped and contributed over the last few months - we very much appreciate your time! (Music - 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb. Used on a Creative Commons Licence)
SundayTrading #LiverpoolWomensHospital #Speke #LFC #Liverpool #jobs #boxing #grassrootsheroes
AntiFascist #Liverpool #Everton #NHS #LJMU #RCN #Nonleague #MagicianImpossible #Southport #HS2
EUreferendum #newdaynewspaper #liverpool #wirral #ViolaBeach #nationalscouseday #BoldStreet #lightnightliverpool @jmujournalism
After their month's work experience the team is back for your weekly round-up. #Liverpool, #LGBT, #LiverpoolFC, #WorldCancerDay, #sugar, #tax, #followalice
It's the final podcast of the year - and what a corker it is! Liverpool's Granby Streets project is the talk of the country after the group behind it won the prestigious Turner Prize on Monday. This weeks' presenter, Matt Crosby, went to find out how a renovation project won the country's most prestigious modern art competition - and how LJMU is connecting with the award-winning group. To understand just why the renaissance of this part of Liverpool was so badly needed, you need to go back to the Toxteth riots of 1981. Now, this week saw the 50th anniversary of the coming into effect of the country's first Race Relations Act. So, we wanted to know: are we still a racist country? And what better place to ask the question than the city's top tourist attraction - the International Slavery Museum. Of course, the Fab Four still bring in the tourist 'dollar' and this week not only saw the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' last performance in their home town, but the unveiling of new statues along the waterfront, the auctioning by Ringo of some of hs most precious memorabilia for charity, AND the 35th anniversary of the murder of John Lennon. We bring it all together in a special report. Two places that are - for rather different reasons - in need of a renewed attention are Birkenhead and Southport: we get the story on both. But the whole of Merseyside is languishing behind most of the rest of the country for Internet access - in fact, we're on a par with some very poor countries. We find out why and what could be done to get the whole of the area in the fast lane of the superhighway. In a football-mad city like Liverpool, David Beckham's comments about the state of the beautiful game's fandom has had, at best, a mixed response. We've been getting reaction from the street. All this and more inside a packed pod that's begging to be unwrapped ...in your ears! (Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb.). #Liverpool #TurnerPrize #Southport #Birkenhead
Yes, this week we have a slightly longer and special 'themed' content for our podcast. Two major changes are set to transform the way the Liverpool region is governed - and how much money it is going to have to deliver services and how we live, work and play; our job opportunities and our education and training - and how we are protected on the streets and, especially, support for the young, old and vulnerable people. The devolution deal for Liverpool City Region was announced just days before the Comprehensive Spending Review by central government. The team talks to Merseyside's Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner about how they see the way forward, plus a campaigner for the SureStart children's centres, an enterprise leader, a college chief, council leader, a local government journalist, and asking the people of Liverpool what THEY would cut. We're crunching the numbers, and doing the heavy lifting, to get the inside story on what all these changes mean. (Music" 'The Wold Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb). #Liverpool #spendingreview #Surestart
It's been a big week for news on soooo many fronts. The team is tackling the big issues on defence and how to respond to the so-called Islamic State and asking how, in the wake of the Paris attacks, YOU fee about Syrian refugees coming to Liverpool. Meanwhile, national politics is also going to have a major impact on the city and its citizens. The Chancellor's public spending review on Wednesday, which, combined with devolution to the Liverpool City Region, many say will lead to the biggest shake-up in local governance and services since...well, ever! Ahead of our podcast special on all this next week, we get the reaction from a Labour stalwart. Another policy that's affecting many people is the so-called 'bedroom tax' - we talk to the head of a local company on how to beat it! The disability assessment is being accused by a research group headed by a Liverpool academic of being responsible for hundreds of deaths of mentally fragile people. We investigate the claims. Plus, we've been down to one of the most unusual venues for a musical competition - Moorfields Station! Still on the arts, we've the latest on what's going on at the world-class Liverpool Tate. All that, plus the sports' news, wrapping up the week in the Liverpool Life podcast. Thanks for stopping by! (Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb. Used under a Creative Commons licence). #Liverpool, #Liverpoo FC, #TranmereFC, #EvertonFC, #ImaginedMuseum, #bedroomtax, #merseyrail, #mentalhealth, #disability, #mentalhealth.
A sombre start to the week, as Liverpool joined millions across Europe with a minute's silence to remember the victims of the previous Friday night's atrocities in Paris. St. George's Hall - scene of the annual Remembrance event only a week before and still bedecked by the 'Weeping Windows' poppies - was the centre for the civic events, with Mayor Joe Anderson leading the tributes. Hundreds of citizens from near and far came to pay their respects and our reporter Adam Lawrance was there, and later moved to the Town Hall, where a book of condolence was opened and heard the thoughts of the city's Lord Mayor. Mental health problems and bullying - two aspects of modern life that are sometimes linked - both come under the spotlight this week, and on a more cheerful note we have news of a Film Night, showcasing the best of the city's talents in the medium, and of a major and ground-breaking art exhibition next summer. Southport's footie team is in the news this week - and for the wrong reasons. We have a full sports' round-up. Some of our journalism graduates walked off with the gongs at a major media awards' ceremony - we scan the pages of our Liverpool Life magazine for details. That's all with (no doubt!) our future award-winning team of radio journalists, this week fronted by Noor Ali. Thanks for lending us your ears...(Music: 'The Wild dogs of Nauru' by The Womb, used under a Creative Commons licence). #Liverpool, #ParisAttacks, #liverpoolfilmnight, #southportfc
This week, Adam is in the chair, with some hot topics and cool audio. It looks like Liverpool is on the brink of the biggest shift in power for decades. They call it devolution to the 'city region' - but, with further huge cuts in public spending expected to be announced in a couple of weeks, is it just passing on the blame and pain to our Town Halls? Other cuts are affecting our right to be represented by an experienced lawyer, and a new charge which, it's claimed, is leading to people innocent of a crime to pleading 'guilty' to avoid an even heftier payment. Some 50 magistrates have resigned over this and we talk to the head of their organisation to find out what's going on - and why. Doping in the athletics' world has dominated much of the news this week - but should Russia be banned from further international competitions? We get the view of an expert from LJMU's internationally-acclaimed Sports Science department. Few teenagers like to get up early and one school is experimenting with starting the school day at lunch-time: but what about the knock-on effects to parents? We hit the streets to get your views. Liverpool's nationally renowned Everyman Theatre got 'the half hour on peak-time telly' treatment this week - we find out just why it has played such an important role in theatrical arts and to the city. Staying with theatre, and the team have been to see a Beatles' tribute musical and talking to the audience who were saying 'Please Please Me' - but should our reporters have said 'Let It Be', rather than hear some impromptu street singing?! With Liverpool FC's fans it's more a case of 'Hello, Goodbye' rather too quickly for comfort. The team's new manager says he can 'Carry That Weight' but he hopes his team will 'Come Together' soon. We have a sports' round-up, and the What's On guide ranges from commemorating the Fallen to enjoying Stand Up. It's all wrapped up wherever you go in less than 30 minutes. (Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb - used under a Creative Commons licence.) #Liverpool, #RemembranceDay #theatre, #poppiestour, #Review, #theroyalcourt, #TheBeatles
The week began with a desperately sad and moving event: the funeral of PC David (Dave) Phillips – the Merseyside police constable who was killed in the line of duty last month. Several thousand mourners – including police officers from all over England and Wales – attended the service at Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral. Live TV coverage was beamed across the country – and our reporters were there… On a happier note, we’ve also been a bit further afield than usual this week, even to 'that London'! This week's podcast presenter, James Knowles, was invited into the sanctum of the Inner Temple law buildings, no less, to hear about exciting plans about LJMU. Talking of notes…the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra has teamed up with Cast (or should that be the other way round?!), for a 20th anniversary gig. We were invited to the rehearsals in Everton and have an exclusive preview of this combination of pop and classical musicians and cultures. Switching to a different art... and young film-makers in the area had their own set of awards this week. Our Steven Carson was on the red carpet (but still managed to conduct some interviews!). Plus, we’ve discussion on health and medical issues for mind and body, including a report from walk in the city aimed at giving young men confidence in saying "I need to talk", plus your thoughts on NHS cut-backs for couples desperate to have a baby. Also, we find out which local schools have been sent home with a 'must do better' report card. There's a local sports’ round-up and what’s on in the city, including details of the Remembrance Sunday events. It's your favourite download of the week – all inside. Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Naurau' by the Womb. Used under a Creative Commons licence. #Liverpool, #nhs, #mentalhealth, #clapperboard, #rlpo, #cast
This week's podcast from the final year students on our BA (Hons) Journalism and International Journalism courses is chokka full of news, controversy, interviews, action and reaction. We find out why Christmas could be cancelled...how Northern Irelands' troubled history is being brought alive in a truly colourful way...why what's being called the biggest constitutional crisis for a century is good news for many Liverpool families....big new plans for Liverpool's abandoned Irish centre...we hear about a radical film festival comes in the city...fun time for disadvantaged kids in Birkenhead...and what our Fresher students found out when they pounded the streets getting opinions on the UK and the EU. There's a full sports' round-up, and a what's on for Hallowe'en and beyond in one of the world's most exciting cities. All this and more in Liverpool's only weekly news podcast. (Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb. Used under a Creative Commons licence). #Liverpool #LFC, #EvertonFC, #LiverpoolBuildings, #Halloween, #mentalhealth
In this week's packed pod', full of news, views and info' on the stuff you need to know, we're at Goodison Park to get opinions on renaming one of the stands there in memory of Everton's much-loved and most successful manager, Howard Kendall, who died last week. A counter-terrorism expert tells us why he thinks the government may be getting it wrong in its new 'anti-radicalisation' strategy. Should legal highs be banned? We hit the streets to get your views. Plus, Alex gets the lowdown on the high life to be had on the high seas, we find out what's happening with part of the International Garden Festival site and there's good news on jobs in Liverpool. Plus, we have a full sports' round-up, and what's on guide to some of the best upcoming events in this amazing city.
It’s Cammell Laird, cannabis, a passion for fashion, Harry Potter in Liverpool, a spruced-up and rejuvenated Philharmonic Hall, and all the blarney from the Liverpool Irish Festival. All this and more with the first of our new season of Liverpool Life podcasts.
lufc #itsliverpool #FantasticBeasts #rlpo #cannabis #Wirral #Birkenhead #polar
Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb - used under a Creative Commons licence.
What happened when five former journalism students answered questions at the Journalism Alumni Question Time 2015 at Liverpool John Moores University. Pictured front, from left: Sam Fleet, Angie Brooks, Ellen Kelly, Katie Upton second row, left: Stephen Kelly; and others pictured are members of the LJMU Journalism lecturing team. Your host is Richard 'Dimbleby' Rudin. @richardrudin, @MissAngieBrooks, @tsamfleet, @ellenmkelly, @ stephenPkelly, @KatieUpton89, @JMUjournalism
Not a dry eye in the studio as we present our final weekly news podcast for this year. And our reporter Ruby Molyneux only JUST kept dry when she ventured to Sefton Park in search of bread and ducks. No, wait! There’s a serious issue here, so naturally we are all over it.
Perhaps more serious though were the latest stat’s on fans of our local football teams who have banned from the stands, but is the problem getting worse – we’re o the case. Less controversial are the booming tourism figures: OK - Liverpool didn’t quite get into the national top 10 attractions but the city is no slouch when it comes to visitors. We find out more.
We probably don’t have to tell you it’s been St. Patrick’s Day this week – but there’s more to the culture and history of Liverpool’s Irish communities than a party; Luke Holliday has been talking to those who follow the trends and the influences of both parts of Ireland in the city.
Plus, we have a full round-up of local sports’ news and one or two ideas of where to go and what to do in this great, thriving, buzzing city of ours.
Thanks very much from the team for stopping by and listening in – this week and any other weeks you’ve popped on the ONLY weekly audio round-up of news, views, interviews, and features on life in Liverpool.
Thanks to all our contributors over the last six months or so who have given their time in helping our students gain experience in audio news-gathering and presenting. MUCH appreciated!
Liverpool #LiverpoolFC #EvertonFC #TranmereFC #liverpoolirish #tourism
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It’s been a dramatic and traumatic few weeks for a number of Liverpool’s nightclubs following a series of police raids. This week, the licensing authorities made decisions on whether to permanently close two of them – we have the full story, including reaction from club-goers, club owners and the council. Back in the day, the most club-goers had to worry about in Liverpool was the body heat and odour from hundreds of youngsters crammed sooo close together in basement venues like The Cavern. This week, tickets went on sale for a homecoming concert from (Sir) Paul McCartney in the air-conditioned Echo Arena – we talk to fans who queued through a very cold night to ensure they are at the gig in May. Within a week, two political parties who may be king-makers at the general election had their final conference before the big day in Liverpool. Our political editor gives us the low-down on each of the parties’ national and local prospects. Last week we heard about businesses unhappy at the skills of school-leavers; in this week’s pod’ we hear about the good stories on how local enterprises are benefiting from apprenticeships. Plus. There’s a full round-up of local sports’ news and a few tips on what to do and where to go around the city in the coming days. What are you waiting for? It’s all here for your hear.
Liverpool #LiverpoolFC #EvertonFC #apprenticeships #NAW2015 #Garlands #Lomax #PaulMcCartney (Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Naurau', by The Womb).
Professor the Lord Peter Hennessy - academic, journalist, broadcaster and constitutional expert - talked about 'watching prime ministers' in the second LJMU Roscoe Lecture of 2015, at the fabulous St.George's Hall in Liverpool. Before he gave the lecture, Lord Hennessy sat down with jmu-journalism's Luke Holliday and talked about - amongst other things - the most outstanding post-war prime ministers, the forthcoming general election, the TV leaders' debates, and the great unknowns! (Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb). Here's a link to an article about the talk http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/NewsUpdate/viewarticle/2025/ ...and the direct link to the Roscoe lectures audio podcasts' page, from which you can download an mp3 of the lecture, is here: http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/roscoe/101110.htm
Another packed pod in which we take you to the splendour of Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall, and talk to world-renowned composer and conductor Carl Davis and find out he put the sound into the silent…movies. It was crunch week for Liverpool Council’s budget – and there was high drama in the chamber as the local politicos battle over the city’s purse-strings. We were there and we bring you reaction from the Town Hall. New figures say a local jail is one of the most overcrowded in the country. What can be done and are the figures what they seem? Our Jake Cottrill is on the case. Businesses are complaining that young people don’t have the skills needed to make it in commerce today – we hear what the plan is to get them jobs’-ready. Our kids are getting fatter – should the TV ads that push junk food be pushed past their bedtime? We hear from campaigners and the good folk of Liverpool. Meanwhile – and how ironic! – the number of people using food banks on Merseyside is still on the up. What’s going on? The NHS is cherished by most – but it’s under strain. A campaign says we should spend more and is putting pressure on the political parties to commit to greater spending. But where would the money come from?
Plus all the sports’ news, including the very different fortunes of our two Premiership sides.
TressellTrust #Foodbanks #Prison #Junkfood #Liverpool #Philharmonic #LiverpoolFC #EvertonFC
(Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru', by The Womb. Used under a Creative Commons licence.)
Mama Mia! Here we go again, from the radio team of jmu journalism. Take a chance on us as our entertainment reporter (when did that promotion happen??) Bethan Tolley talks to two members of the Abba show, which is hitting all the right notes in Liverpool. It's been a nail-biting time for the users and campaigners for Liverpool's Surestart centres, with many of the city's centres marked with closure. On Monday, Mayor Joe Anderson delivered some good news about their immediate future at a tense meeting in the city's ornate St George's Hall. Our reporter Luke Holliday was there and is here to tell us how the council has found the money - and getting reaction on what seems to have been a sudden change of mind. Motormouth Jeremy Clarkson ruffled Scouse feathers, after his column in a Sunday 'paper described Liverpool as dirt poor and full of unsophisticated folk. But did he? His remarks then caused a spot of bother with the local 'paper, with Clarkson saying he'd been taken out of context in their report on it all and he urged people to read the original piece. We took him up on the challenge - you can hear the results. There's red faces in the vestry after the Church of England - which has lambasted the government over its policies towards the poorly paid - was found to be advertising posts that pay less than the living wage. Our reporter Hannah Caine talks to a political prof' and a TUC leader about the damage to the state church's credibility. Plus, we hear about the battle by a local couple who have staked everything on keeping a landmark Liverpool musical venue going. That's the name of the game - oh yes, there's sports' news, too. So after this blurb, you surely MUST say 'I Do, I Do I, I Do, I Do'...want to listen to this week's pod - and to all our contributors: thank you for the muses. (Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb).
MamaMiaMusical #Liverpool #LiverpoolFC #EvertonFC #surestart #JeremyClarkson #LivingWage
In another packed edition: it’s been a memorable week for all the wrong reasons for Liverpool nightclubs; we get the latest on the raids, the closures and the campaigns. Plus, new figures reveal Merseyside has the third highest gun crime in the country – yet the rate is dropping; our Jake Cottrill has been doing the number-crunching and explains all. One of Liverpool’s best-known landmarks and most unusual music and meditation venue, the ‘bombed out church’, is loved by many but could do with a face lift: we here from the man with a plan. Hospital car parking charges are a sore point for some – a new investigation says private companies are pocketing big profits from folks visiting the sick: our Jonny Coupe is on the case. Plus: fizzy, sugary drinks. They rot your teeth, make you put on weight but we seem to be addicted to them. We hear about a new campaign to help us kick the Coke trip. After Hillsborough, standing at football stadia could never come back…could it? Well, yes it could: Hannah Cain has been finding out more and hit the streets to get your views; she’ll also have a round-up of the rest of the week’s sports’ news. So pop the pod on and give your ears and your brain a treat! (Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb. Used under a Creative Commons licence). #liverpool #Savethelomax #NHS @Bombedoutchurch #LiverpoolFC #EvertonFC
The gang are back after their month-long work experience, with a pod' crammed with top stories from Liverpool and beyond. Tension is still high in Smithdown Road after last week-end's fatal shooting of a teenager; anti-Semitism appears to be on the rise: we ask what can be done; Labour's idea for more parental pay leave hasn't gone down well with some local businesses; Mayor Anderson is unhappy about the level of policing at last week's 'derby' football match; it's been a week of rows over tax avoidance, and we hear about a new campaign to combat domestic abuse. There's a full sports' round up, and ideas of where to go this Valentine's Day if you're in the mood for luurve - and another Valentine called Shirley is back on the local stage. It's all inside! (Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb. Used under a Creative Commons licence). #ValentinesDay, #Liverpool, #Everton, #HSBCLeaks, #Panorama
In this week’s podcast: Liverpool already has one of the lowest voter turn-outs in the country – but it could be even lower at next year’s general election: we find out why. Plus, there’s more good news about Liverpool’s economic about-turn – will all roads lead to the city? As Merseyside police’s anti drink-drive/drugs campaign gets underway we ask if we should we follow Scotland’s lead in cutting the legal alcohol limit by half; Liverpool’s cabbies aren’t happy – we find out why; one of Liverpool centre’s remaining derelict eye-sores is set to be transformed to a vogueish apart-hotel: but is there demand for it? Liverpool’s new local TV channel launched this week – but will it succeed when previous stations have failed? We grill the boss of Bay TV. Ricky Tomlinson admits he talks a load of a*** when he claims he’s done the housework – there’s more secrets revealed in the name of charity. Liverpool fans protest about ticket prices – we have the details on that in a full sports’ round up. The ‘what’s on’ round up includes a Christmas show featuring a Scouser in the Antarctic! It’s all in our last podcast of the year and before the students go on a month’s work experience. On behalf of the whole ‘Liverpool Life’ radio/podcast team – thanks for listening this year, have a great festive season and a brilliant 2015. Catch you back on the pod in the new year! (Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb. Used under a Creative Commons licence). #Liverpool #LSU #LFC #EFC #Ricky #Tomlinson
On this week’s Podcast, Merseyside’s Chief Constable talks to our Bethan Tolley before a major public lecture at LJMU and makes the case for powers of surveillance on us - but admits the public is not convinced about some of the measures that the police would like in order to combat terrorism and other serious crimes. All this in a week when Merseyside’s shopping centres, football stadia and cathedrals have been put on heightened alert against terrorist attacks. An expert in counter-terrorism gives us his views on the balance between safety and privacy. Plus, there’s been a dramatic increase on Merseyside with those using food banks – we tell you how YOU can get involved in helping those forced to seek help with the basic essentials of life; it looks like a long hard winter for NHS staff, fighting for a pay increase; divorce is worse for kids than had previously been thought – we find out how parents can lessen the impact if they split. Also, a Liverpool-born movie star locks horns with Liverpool’s Mayor over plans to sell off part of a local park for housing; four of Liverpool’s bus and taxi lanes are closed again to normal traffic, and we track the impact of the demon shrimp! It’s been a grim week for the world of cricket but joy for British Formula One, and Liverpool FC’s knuckle-biting season continues – we have a sports’ news round-up. And there’s plenty of seasonal fun on offer in Liverpool – we have all the gen. #liverpoolfc, #MeadowNOTRedrow (Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb. Used under a Creative Commons licence).
This week a Liverpool street gets a new name - for two weeks; we find out why. Plus, a Liverpool councillor is steaming over new taps at the council's Cunard offices; we find out the Liverpool connection with Hollywood blockbusters; what Liverpool's new Anglican Bishop thinks about women heading Diocese; about the increase in cyber-bullying and what a Liverpool group is doing about it; plus the new Band Aid single and an archive interview with the ever-campaigning Bob Geldof. There's also your local sports' news and what's on in the city. If it's happening in Liverpool, it's in the 'Liverpool Life' podcast!
(Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb. Used under a Creative Commons licence).
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This week: Liverpool’s Executive Mayor Joe Anderson on how he found the money to save Liverpool’s libraries – and how they are likely to change, and we hear from campaigners who are still anxious about the libraries’ future. Plus: UKIP’s deputy leader tells us why he thinks Liverpool hasn’t been so enthused about his party as much of the rest of the country; how e-cigarettes may take us back to the future in TV advertising; how you can get involved in saving Christmas for hundreds of Liverpool kids; a Liverpool man is heading to the top of the Roman Catholic Church, and hundreds of jobs and apprenticeships could be coming to Merseyside. In sport, Warrington Town FC are a step closer to a tie to a Premiership side – we hear from the club’s Chairman, and there’s more success for Liverpool Basketball Club. Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb. (Used under a Creative Commons licence - thank you!)
Our weekly round -up has latest news and reaction on the fire strike in Liverpool; controversial new 'micro-flats' in Liverpool; how local Kurds are helping their people combat ISIS; we get opinions on whether Liverpool is safe for cyclists; would-be child adopters are asked to take on siblings; how Liverpool people feel about parents being fined for taking their kids on holiday in term-time, and we ask whether Liverpool will miss out now Manchester is to get 'home rule'. Plus the latest sports' news and special events for this first Remembrance Sunday marking the centenary since World War I.
Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb. (Used under a Creative Commons licence - thank you!)
The weekly podcast from journalism students at Liverpool John Moores University. This week: Liverpool gives its reaction to the pull-out of UK troops from Afghanistan; there's a row over a 'mis-sent' email to Liverpool council employees; fire station cuts on The Wirral; an attempt by Liverpool clubs to stop 'front-loading'; money for Liverpool Cathedral as part of centenary of World War I; the bedroom tax causes more controversy...plus your sports' news round-up - and there's spooky goings-on in the 'pool. It's all an absolute scream!
Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb. (Used under a Creative Commons licence - thank you!)
This week presented by @lewismellor24, reporting on and discussing, amongst other things, #LFC, @giantsliverpool, #hurricane, #merseytravel, #poverty Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb. (Used under a Creative Commons licence - thank you!)
Recorded at The Lowry, Salford, 13 October 2014. The piece begins with the gang saying what they're looking forward to, then there is some audio of the actual session, then sum up what they got out of the day (a lot, it seems!). #radfest2014 Music: 'The Wild Dogs of Nauru' by The Womb. (Used under a Creative Commons licence - thank you!).
This was a session at the end of our induction week for 'freshers' in September 2014. Five of our former students - now working in a variety of jobs and who graduated in different years - came back to the university to share with us their experiences and advice.