Episodes
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United In Grief : A mum’s journey to ban old tyres
Radio City News take Liverpool mum Frances Molloy to meet Pauline Mitchell in Bristol. Both mums have lost a child because of old unsafe tyres.
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6: Hillsborough Trial - Police officer recalls "bedlam on the pitch"
A retired police officer who was on duty during Hillsborough has told a court he had to work on his own initiative after being told to respond to a pitch invasion Radio City's Adam Phillips has the details from Day 9 from Preston Crown Court
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5: Hillsborough Trial - Day 8 - Former Sheffield Wednesday Secretary 'too busy with corporate clients to be safety officer'
The Hillsborough trial has heard the former club secretary of Sheffield Wednesday said he would be too busy entertaining corporate clients to carry out the duties of a safety officer at the Stadium. Radio City's Adam Phillips has the roundup from what's been said today at Preston Crown Court
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4: Hillsborough Trial - Stadium capacity 'overestimated by 25%' on safety certificate
The trial of Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield has heard the capacity of the terraces at the ground was seriously over-estimated Our reporter Adam Phillips has a roundup of today's evidence at Preston Crown Court
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3: Hillsborough Trial Day 6 - "Police promised to divert fans to avoid overcrowding"
The Hillsborough Trial continued on Day 6 today Our reporter Adam Phillips has the roundup from Preston Crown Court
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2: Hillsborough Trial - Day 2 - Stadium safety certifcate was 'very out of date'
The Hillsborough trial has heard claims the safety certifcate for the stadium was 'very out of date' by the time of the disaster The prosecution were continuing to open their case against David Duckenfield and Graham Mackrell on Wednesday The two men deny all the charges against them. Our…
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1: Hillsborough Trial - Fans 'failed by Police Chief' - Day 1
The "extraordinarily bad'' failings of Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield caused the deaths of 96 "wholly innocent'' Liverpool fans, his trial has heard. The 74 year old denies the manslaughter by gross neglience of 95 people. Former Sheffield Wednesday Club Secretary Graham Mackrell,...
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In a heartbreaking interview the parents of Violet-Grace Youens urge the government to impose stiffer sentences on dangerous drivers
4 year old Violet was killed by a speeding stolen car in St Helens in 2017. Her parents are speaking with Radio City ahead of their appearance on Judge Rinder's Crime Stories on TV as they continue their campaign to get stiffer sentences for dangerous drivers.
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Mum of Samantha Gosney pays tribute to her daughter
The family of a mum found stabbed to death on Merseyside say they're overwhelmed by the support they've had as they try to come to terms with her murder 29 year old Samantha Gosney was found at her home in St Helens on Saturday Fundraising to help support her two young sons and pay for her…
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Gangs, Guns & Grassing
Layla Wright investigates the "no grass" culture in Liverpool & how the fear of being a snitch is allowing killers to walk the streets.
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"It gives us hope" Father of Alfie Evans speaks about meeting the Pope
The father of Alfie Evans has told Radio City News his meeting with the Pope today has given him fresh hope. He's been speaking to the leader of the Catholic Church today in the Vatican, and has asked for his son to be given asylum in Rome Tom Evans spoke to our reporter Adam Phillips on the…
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Gamers to Gamblers
You may have heard in our news this week, pieces from people talking about their experiences of Loot Boxes - items in computer games where you can buy in-game products that you would hope would enhance your place and enjoyment in the game. But Loot Boxes are currently a source of controversy due…
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Need For Needles
A Radio City News investigation by David Sanderson into steroid use on Merseyside. First broadcast on Radio City Talk on 08.12.2017
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Young Everton fan, Alfie, on his letter to the club
A young boy from Liverpool has told our reporter Adam Phillips how he's making it his mission to help other people, after the death of his dad. 8 year old Alfie from Wavertree wrote a heatbreaking letter to Everton, after a tough year for himself and his family. He said he wanted to turn his...
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Small steps project to help teach kids in Liverpool about tolerance
A groundbreaking project is taking place in Liverpool classrooms to teach children more about respect and tolerance The Small Steps for Peace run by the Tim Parry and Jonathan Ball Foundation and is part of the Prevent Strategy from the Home Office Our reporter Adam Phillips went along to…
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Rhys Jones; 10 Years On
Tuesday marked 10 years since the murder of Rhys Jones in Croxteth. The 11-year-old was hit by a bullet outside the Fir Tree Pub as he cycled home from football practice. Radio City News has been looking back on the events of that day in 2007, the impact it had on the city and how those impacted...
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Rhys Jones 10 years on - Steve Geoghagen
Rhys Jones' football coach has told Radio City News - the day he was murdered is still crystal clear to him. Steve Geoghagen rushed to help the 11 year old - after he was shot in Croxteth Park walking home from football practice. Yesterday marked ten years since his murder - at the hands of...
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Rhys Jones 10 years on - Steve Jones
Ten years on from the death of Rhys Jones on Merseyside....his dad admits he'll never forgive his son's killer. 11 year old Rhys was shot by gang member Sean Mercer as he cycled home from football practice in Croxteth. Already this year on Merseyside - we've had more than 60 shootings - 3 of them...
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Rhys Jones 10 years on - Dave Kelly
Ten years on since the death of Rhys Jones, the former Detective who caught his killer has told us little has changed on the streets of Liverpool. 11-year old Rhys was caught in the crossfire of a gang feud in Croxteth. Detective Superintendent Dave Kelly led the team of officers who brought...
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Diane Cannon on World Melanoma Day
Today is World Melanoma Day. Over the last 25 years, rates of malignant melanoma in Britain have risen faster than any other common cancer and it is now the second most common type among people aged 15-34. The number of cases in Liverpool have more than doubled since 2001 – up from 47 to 99 – and...
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Everton pre-Hull Press Conference
Koeman talks to press following Lukaku's comments about the club lacking ambition.
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Liverpool student, Larna speaks about mental health in university
Our reporter Layla Wright spoke to Larna a student who dropped out twice due to anxiety
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Schneiderlin on joining Everton, leaving United, Koeman and Ross Barkley
Hear the full interview with Morgan Schneidlerin after joining the Blues
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Everton Chief Executive Robert Elstone on plans for new Stadium
The Blue's Chief Executive spoke to Radio City News after the club's General Meeting - and talks Moshiri and how their search for a new stadium is ramping up
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Mum's heartbreak after Katie's treatment costs look set to treble
A Liverpool mum trying to get her daughter to America for leukaemia treatment has revealed her heartbreak - after being told the the cost to send her to the States has trebled.
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Dying On The Streets Of Birkenhead - Our homeless documentary
Our reporter Matt Jones spent a night with Birkenhead boxer Sean Dodd as he did a sponsored sleep out in aid of the Charles Thompson Mission. He spoke to some people who will be spending their Christmas on the streets. Hear their stories here
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Merseyside Police released ridiculous 999 calls
Merseyside Police have revealed they get around two thousand 999 calls every day - that aren't genuine emergencies - Hear some of the examples here! The force have released the stats this morning...
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Terrorism expert David Lowe
Professor David Lowe from Liverpool JMU speaks to us about the terrorism attacks in Nice
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Joe Anderson gives his reaction to resignation of Nigel Farage
Hear Joe Anderson give his reaction to the news that Nigel Farage is stepping down as the leader of UKIP following the EU referendum result
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Battle Of The Mersey - Dodd v Dodson
Sean Dodd and Tony Dodson return for Battle of the Mersey
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Finn McEwen celebrates 1st transplant birthday
It's been a year since Finn McEwen from Bootle had a life saving stem cell transplant. Since then 84,000 people have signed up as potential donors!
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Ronald Koeman's first press conference as Everton manager
New Everton manager Ronald Koeman addresses the media for the first time since taking over from Southampton. #EFC