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Oxford Research Group remains hopeful of having a vaccine for coronavirus ready for the autumn with with initial trials showing strong antibody and T-cell immune responses. Tony McDonough reports Scientists working on a proposed…

Leading ecology expert Dr Christian Dunn speaks to members of Mersey Maritime about the importance of coastal wetlands and the threat of plastics to the ocean. Tony McDonough reports A leading ecology expert has urged Liverpool city…

Millions of office workers took their work home during the coronavirus lockdown - how many will return and what will this mean for office markets in cities such as Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports In early March the annual Office…

With the number of European flights increasing significantly from Liverpool Airport in July, here's what scientists have to say about the risks of catching coronavirus on a plane. Tony McDonough reports One of the many downsides of…

Over the past few months there have been conflicting reports about how much use face coverings are when it comes to preventing the spread of coronavirus. Tony McDonough reports People wearing face coverings or masks on the street, in…

On Saturday the lifting of coronavirus restrictions on the hospitality sector saw bars and restaurants reopen - so why do gyms remain shut? Tony McDonough reports Over the past couple of days I’ve heard a number of people ask: “How…

Tony McDonough looks at the science of coronavirus and the 'madness of crowds' and whether the chaotic scenes of Liverpool supporters on the waterfront will lead to a surge in infections In the last few weeks there has been a…

Jonathon Clark, business and technology manager for Activate at LJMU, writing on behalf of ProCreative, Professional Liverpool’s specialist group, on the dangers of over-reliance on tech in the battle against coronavirus “It’s okay,…

Cllr Richard Kemp, leader of the Liberal Democrats on Liverpool City Council says the £1.4bn submission to Government is a ‘missed opportunity to do things better and differently’ I am appalled that I can only comment on this…

According to the World Health Organisation, vaccines save up to 3m but while many will offer protection against severe illness, they don't necessarily provide a barrier to infection. Tony McDonough reports When we think about a…