TEXT VOTING FOR 2002 ELECTIONS

In May 2002 you may be able to vote for your chosen candidate via email or a mobile phone. A new scheme is being planned to increase voters in areas of Merseyside which will include technological ways of conveinient voting. Read more.

£40 MILLION DRUGS HAUL FOUND IN LIVERPOOL

One of the largest drug hauls to enter Britain arrived in Liverpool last week, but has been kept quiet until yesterday. Over half-a-tonne of cocaine was discovered in a vessel having arrived in the Port of Liverpool of South America. To read more click here.

PHILHARMONICS PLEA FOR FUNDING

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is asking the Arts Council for an extra £1 million pounds to save it from closure. Read more.

HUGE NAMES FOR SUMMER POPS

Paul McCartney, Paul Weller and Westlife are among some of the acts rumoured to be appearing at July's Summer Pops festival at the Kings Dock. For more information and booking details please click here.

CULTURE & COMEDY

Liverpool is aiming to have a comedy festival to rival Edinburgh. Household names and standup gigs mix in what may help Liverpool gain the European City of Culture award in 2008. Read more.

CONCERT BANNED DUE TO VIOLENCE FEARS

Chart topping group So Solid Crew have had tour dates cancelled in Liverpool due to fears of violence after a shooting at one of their concerts. Read more.

SANTA COMES TO TOWN

Last Sunday Father Christmas arrived in Liverpool amid a spectacular festive parade, his destination being the grotto at Bluecoat Chambers. The parade featured the Snow Queen, Norwegian ponies and cartoon characters, but the fun didn't stop there - it continues inside the amazing grotto - for prices, times and a un down of the entertainment please click here.