Join the arrival of ‘ARC Gloria’ with a show full of color and music at 18:15hrs on Friday, August 30th when she sails into Liverpool and docks at the Cruise Terminal. She will be welcomed by the Ambassador of Colombia to the UK, HE Mr. Antonio José Ardila. ‘ARC Gloria’ will be open to the public … Read more
An unlicensed landlord has been fined £12,422 for renting out properties that posed a risk to the health of his tenants. Yesterday (Tuesday 20 August), Barry Matthews from Moss Nook in Burscough, pleaded guilty to operating seven unlicensed properties. As part of an investigation by the Landlord Licensing Team, one of the properties, located in … Read more
History will be made in Liverpool’s St George’s Hall next week (19 August) when, for the first time ever, there will be a marriage on the Minton tiles. Jennifer McPartland and Stephen Gough are set to tie the knot on Monday, with the ceremony taking place on the priceless Minton floor which consists of 30,000 … Read more
The new Lord Mayor of Liverpool has revealed she wants to be a role model for the black community and encourage people to strive to achieve their goals, regardless of their background. Councillor Anna Rothery will be sworn in at a ceremony at the Town Hall on Wednesday 4 September – making history as the … Read more
One of Britain’s most beautiful hidden gems is set to go on public display in Liverpool in August. St George’s Hall’s exquisite Minton floor will be uncovered for one month in the Grade I listed venue – considered one of Europe’s greatest neo-classical buildings. Opening to the public from Thursday 1 until Monday 26 August, … Read more
With just days to go until the whistle blows to start the Vitality Netball World Cup, plans have been unveiled for an official fan zone at Chavasse Park, Liverpool ONE. The green space will be the home of the Fan Park, and throughout the competition (12-21 July), it will be a hive of activity and a … Read more
A new exhibition celebrating the life and impact of one of the world’s transgender pioneers opens to the public in Liverpool this week. As part of the city’s RISE programme which celebrates extraordinary women, Uncovering April Ashley’s Archive and Exploring Liverpool’s Trans Lives will launch at Liverpool’s Central Library on Thursday 4 July. It focuses … Read more
The Vitality Netball World Cup’s opening ceremony is set to be a celebration of the world in one city – with its distinct Liverpool twist being beamed to a global audience. Due to its reputation for staging major, crowd-pulling events, the Vitality Netball World Cup 2019 organisers agreed that Culture Liverpool, Liverpool City Council’s events … Read more
Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) with Liverpool Gin has announced multiple Grammy-winning composer, producer, arranger and guitarist Nile Rodgers as its Saturday headliner, along with his pioneering band CHIC. They join the already confirmed De La Soul, SIGMA and Disco Classical with special guest Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge, who close the festival on the … Read more
Nelson Mandela’s daughter is calling on the people of Liverpool to mark next month’s Mandela Day by spending 67minutes improving the lives of others. Supported by Liverpool City Council, the My67 campaign has been established by charity Mandela8 in partnership with Dr Makaziwe ‘Maki’. It wants to mark the 67 years Nelson Mandela fought for … Read more
Make Music Day is heading to Liverpool Cental Library on Friday 21 June. Make Music Day is the world’s largest annual music festival with FREE events in more than 800 cities across 120 countries. As part of the celebrations, Liverpool Central Library will be hosting and organising a variety of musical events and performances on … Read more
A brand new exhibition celebrating some of the most seminal bands of the 90s is going on display in Liverpool’s British Music Experience this week.
Plans are in place for a victory parades if Liverpool Football Club wins the UEFA Champions League Final.
The first female Director General of MI5, and the alleged inspiration behind James Bond’s ‘M’, is heading to Liverpool in June. Dame Stella Rimington DCB MA, the former boss of one of the most legendary security services in the world, will take part in a special event – How to be a Spy at St … Read more
Liverpool City Council’s culture team has been named the UK’s TOP event organiser – and 15th in the world overall.
Visitors to Liverpool’s River Festival will have a ‘whale’ of a time thanks to a stunning water and light projection show.
Award-winning authors are heading to two of Liverpool’s libraries in a celebration of writers from the north of England.
One of Liverpool’s architectural gems is marking St George’s Day (Tuesday 23 April) by opening up an off-limits area to visitors.
Liverpool is gearing up for a ‘corking’ weekend as the city prepares for the return of the award-winning Bordeaux Wine Festival Liverpool.
One of Liverpool’s biggest employers is carrying out life-changing diabetes health checks on its staff.