Laurence Thompson
Laurence is a feature writer from Merseyside. He writes on all cultural subjects from books to boxing, and enjoys profiling interesting local figures.
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Manchester: Liverpool’s greatest creation
How the brightest lights of Merseyside made their Mancunian nemesis
HMOs: Kirkby's elephant in the room
The Merseyside town feels abandoned by Liverpool, Knowsley and Lancashire. A lack of social housing is just the latest concern
The Zanzibar, the Lomax, and how Liverpool botched its musical legacy
From the heights of Merseybeat and post-punk, the city’s long, dark decline into musical irrelevance
Birthday, la! The Post is five years old
Half a decade of investigations, deep dives and cultural hot takes. Join us for many more
Have Sefton’s children’s services really improved?
A recent Ofsted report leaves one parent "gobsmacked"
Burnham, Badgers and Blue Labour: a dispatch from the King’s Dock
For our exciting new politics edition format, we sent Laurence to muckrake around the riverside
A Tale of Two 'Sons: Is Everton's stadium move helping or hurting the city?
From Goodison to Hill Dickinson, we speak to pubs, cafes and punters about the future
Why 'Brookie' matters
The bleeding-edge Scouse soap broke hearts and set records. But can it still be relevant in 2025?
Active travel is vital for Liverpool. Are leaders taking it seriously?
The city has promised better walking, cycling, and wheeling routes. But can we catch up after a "lost decade"?
From Russia, with (Christian) love
Across Merseyside, Protestant and Catholic church attendance is down. But one tradition is growing
The Baltic station is costing £100m. Is it value for money?
Liverpool's first new central railway station in decades is a major investment, but the price tag has raised eyebrows
The Woodchurch refuses to die
The Wirral's infamous estate, wracked by gang violence, has shown real resilience. But it may not be enough
The World Boxing Championships are coming. Is Liverpool ready?
The city has a proud pugilisitic tradition. But with few stars on the horizon, has boxing taken a back step?
Outside Hoylake's migrant hotel, tensions are rising
Is the affluent seaside town a new frontier in Britain's immigration debate?