BLOG | ‘I Didn’t Just Find a Home, I Found a Family’: Liuda’s Story

When war broke out in Ukraine, Liuda’s life changed overnight. Forced to leave behind her home, career, and loved ones, she arrived in the UK uncertain about what lay ahead. But in Liverpool, something unexpected happened. A local family welcomed her into their home with open arms. Liuda came to Liverpool through the Homes for … Read more

New Liverpool exhibition shares untold stories of Ukrainian refugees

A new exhibition opening at Liverpool Central Library will give voice to Ukrainian refugees who sought sanctuary in Merseyside following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. ‘Ukrainian Stories and the Merseyside Connection’ is a free public exhibition running from Tuesday 17 to Wednesday 25 June, capturing the lived experiences of Ukrainians who fled the … Read more

Liverpool to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023

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The Eurovision spotlight is set to shine on Liverpool after it was announced the city will be the UK host city for the world-famous competition. The European Broadcast Union (EBU) and the BBC have whittled the competition down from 20 cities, and today announced that Liverpool will host the event on behalf of Ukraine in … Read more

Liverpool remains in the Eurovision 2023 race

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Liverpool is today a massive step closer to being awarded the ultimate “douze points” of being the host city for Eurovision 2023 – as the BBC get closer to making their mind up. Following official presentations by shortlisted host cities last week, the BBC has today confirmed that Liverpool and Glasgow have now made it … Read more

Eurovision: It’s almost decision time!

EUROVISION IN LIVERPOOL. IMAGINE.

Liverpool has officially submitted its final bid document to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023. The detailed document has been sent to the BBC and the European Broadcasting Union who will have the final say on which UK city will stage the event next year in solidarity with Ukraine. Liverpool is in the running … Read more