2025 has been a huge year for Liverpool and Merseyside, with the city welcoming major stars, Liverpool FC winning the Premier League and Everton FC saying farewell to Goodison.
As we prepare to head into 2026, we have taken a look back at some of the biggest events and news stories from the last year including moments which shook the city and tragedies we’ll never forget.
Take a look at 16 of the biggest news stories that impacted Liverpool this year, from the tragic loss of Diogo Jota and the Liverpool FC parade incident, to the opening of Everton’s new stadium and Radio 1’s Big Weekend.
5. Liverpool were crowned the Champions of the Premier League
Liverpool were crowned the Champions of the Premier League for the 2024/25 season. | Getty Images
6. Woolton Picture House returned
Liverpool's oldest independent cinema opened for magical Christmas screenings for the first time five years. Long-time residents Kevin Fearon and Gillian Miller agreed to a deal to buy and refurbish the beloved Woolton Picture House on Mason Street earlier this year. | Ian Fairbrother
7. Progress for Hillsborough Law
The Public Office (Accountability) Bill - which will be known as the Hillsborough law - was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday (September 16) after decades of campaigning by bereaved families. Photo: Aaron Chown
8. The Hill Dickinson Stadium opened
The Hill Dickinson Stadium opened and Everton FC welcomed Jack Grealish. | Getty Images