A historic Liverpool street is the first in the city to have a plaque installed which explains its links with slavery. The brand new addition, close to the World Museum on William Brown Street, will be unveiled on Tuesday 5 April, with the bronze plaque explaining the history behind the street name and its origins … Read more
Liverpool dramas ‘Time’ and ‘Help’ both secure a sensational six BAFTA TV nominations each. Television is quickly becoming one of Liverpool’s most acclaimed cultural exports, with both productions made in the Liverpool City Region (LCR) and investment secured from Liverpool Film Office through its LCR Production Fund. The city’s most prolific stars – Stephen Graham … Read more
More than 35 music artists and DJs will take to stages in the Baltic area of Liverpool in a show of unity against racism. Liverpool Against Racism (LAR) Music Day takes place on Sunday 24 April, taking over Camp and Furnace and District from midday to 9pm, and 24 Kitchen Street from midday to 8pm. … Read more
Back by popular demand, Taste Ramadan is returning to the Pier Head in a celebration of diversity – and everyone is invited! With the ethos ‘share food; share friendship’ the event, which takes place on Friday 8 April, promises to be an unmissable festival featuring Tez Ilyas, faith and community members and a whole host … Read more
Liverpool City Council is making it as easy as possible for residents to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with their neighbours. The special bank holiday weekend runs from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 June and it is expected that local communities will be eager to organise an outdoor get-together to mark the celebrations. To help … Read more
A BAFTA winning film-maker and historian, an ITV news anchor, a former professional boxer and a critically acclaimed American author are just some of the people coming together in Liverpool to address the issue of racism. Liverpool Against Racism takes place next month (Sunday 24-Saturday 30 April) and on Tuesday 26 April a unique conference … Read more
One of the grandest ceilings in the country is getting some much-needed TLC to futureproof its heritage for residents and visitors. For the first time in more than 70 years, the ceiling in Liverpool’s St George’s Hall’s Great Hall is being lovingly restored by a team of specialists. They are scouring every inch of the … Read more
Musicians, artists, actors, athletes, historians, media personalities, politicians and activists will unite in Liverpool in a city-wide statement of solidarity against racism and hate. A week-long series of impactful, thought-provoking, entertaining and creative events will form Liverpool Against Racism (LAR) – a unique festival which doesn’t shy away from shining a spotlight on the subject … Read more
The new LIVERPOOL sign at the heart of Liverpool ONE has received a bold artistic make-over from local artist Neil Keating. The graphic artist who has previously been commissioned by PlayStation and Dr. Martens, is renowned for his pop culture inspired creations and his design for the 15 metre long sign is a joyful twist … Read more
Joe Fraser has joined fellow Olympians Beth Tweddle MBE and Max Whitlock OBE as an official ambassador for the FIG 51st World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022. Following his Olympic debut in Tokyo, the 23-year-old is looking forward to a packed home crowd when the World Championships are staged in Liverpool this year – the first … Read more
Music fans have rejoiced at the news that the Rolling Stones will be heading to Liverpool in June as part of their European tour dates. But does the gig warrant the hype and why has it taken so long for the legendary rockers to play a stadium show in Liverpool? The city’s Head of UNESCO … Read more
Liverpool, the most filmed UK city outside of London is the star of three new major productions on the big screen and small screen. Favoured by filmmakers for doubling-up locations as New York and London, Liverpool is flexing its versatility and cinematic status as a stage to some of screen’s biggest heroes (and anti-heroes) with … Read more
Faith and civic leaders will come together with Liverpool City Region’s LGBT+ community and its allies on Saturday 14th May for a community celebration and LGBT+ affirming service to show that Liverpool Loves You. Delivered in partnership by Liverpool Parish Church, LCR Pride Foundation, Homotopia, Michael Causer Foundation, Open Table Network, YPAS Liverpool, Liverpool BID … Read more
Liverpool City Council is looking to appoint experts who can play a pivotal role in bringing major sporting events to the city. Following in the footsteps of hosting the Netball World Cup in 2019, the BISFED Boccia World Championships in 2018 and of course the World Gymnastics Championships 2022 later this year, Liverpool is on … Read more
Some of Liverpool’s much-loved cultural organisations have received a funding lifeline which will create jobs, attract visitors and boost the local economy. Today (Friday 4 March), Cabinet has given the green light to award £2.712 million to 27 cultural organisations as part of the Culture & Arts Investment Programme (CAIP). The city council funding will … Read more
Liverpool is launching a unique events programme designed to enrich the lives of those hardest hit by the pandemic. A brand new community programme will slowly reintroduce culture into the lives of clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) individuals and those who have been shielding during the pandemic, and those who have experienced mental health challenges, bereavements … Read more
The British Music Experience (BME) is looking north for the inspiration behind its new exhibition.The massive contribution to British Rock and Pop made by Scottish artists will be the focus of theDon’t You Forget About Me exhibition which launches on March 4 at the British Music Experience in Liverpool. The BME has worked in collaboration … Read more
With around 250 days to go until some of the world’s best gymnasts descend on Liverpool, Jen Falding – part of the city council team responsible for making the event happen – writes about her experience so far and looks ahead to October when Liverpool will be in the sporting spotlight once again. Monday (21 … Read more
A Liverpool builders merchants which breached health and safety standards has received a significant fine following the death of a dedicated employee. Chestnut Building Centres – located at Picton Road, Wavertree – has been fined £94,500 for not maintaining on-site health and safety standards which resulted in the death of 62-year-old Robert Ambrose. On top … Read more
Powerful ideas and practical advice to help businesses better address consumer and employee demand are central to the programme at The Good Business Festival, which has confirmed its speaker line-up today. The three-day global summit was commissioned by Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram and will be held in venues across Liverpool city centre from … Read more
