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Business
How Local Businesses Handle Last-Minute Supply Issues
For local businesses, even a small supply problem can quickly affect the whole working day. A delayed ingredient order, missing packaging, broken equipment part or late retail stock delivery can disrupt customer service, staff schedules and cash flow. While larger companies may have spare stock and dedicated logistics teams, smaller businesses often need fast, practical decisions to keep trading with minimal interruption. Spot the issue before it becomes a crisis The businesses that cope best…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Flight Club Celebrates Summer Solstice With 48-Hour Happy Hour
Flight Club Liverpool is marking this year’s Summer Solstice with what it describes as Liverpool’s longest happy hour, transforming its popular Chavasse Park terrace into a weekend-long celebration of sunshine, spritzes and social darts. Taking place across 20 and 21 June, the venue’s Solstice Social will see its weekday terrace happy hour extended throughout the entire weekend, giving visitors two full days to enjoy discounted drinks on one of Liverpool ONE’s best outdoor spots. Overlooking…
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Liverpool FC
Former Team-Mate Reveals Why Liverpool Have Landed the Perfect Coach in Andoni Iraola
Andoni Iraola made his mark at Bournemouth to earn the top job at Liverpool – but his coaching career started in much different circumstances. Back in 2018, the former Athletic Bilbao fullback made the move over to Cyprus after landing his first job in the dugout with AEK Larnaca. Early during his stint in the Mediterranean, the 43-year-old lifted the Cypriot Super Cup, as well as overseeing the start of a Europa League campaign. Larnaca’s…
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Shopping In Liverpool
Trailberg Opening Store At Liverpool ONE
Liverpool ONE is set to expand its retail and lifestyle offering with the arrival of outdoor performance wear label Trailberg, opening on Saturday 6 June on Manesty’s Lane. The new store will bring Trailberg’s performance-led outdoor apparel to the heart of the city centre, offering technical clothing designed for movement across trails, mountains and urban environments. To mark the launch, Trailberg will host a free fitness event on Saturday 6th June at Paradise Place, in partnership with Liverpool gym, Shredfast. Two kettlebell classes will be led by Shredfast athletes,alongside challenges hosted by founder Luke Powell, where participants can win Trailberg products and exclusive discounts – with further…
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Music
In Conversation: Damiano
With a sound that blends cinematic pop, alternative R&B and atmospheric storytelling, emerging artist Damiano is creating music that feels both intimate and immersive. His debut single, Little White Lies, draws inspiration from a transformative trip to Los Angeles, exploring the tension between ambition, illusion and self-discovery. As he continues to carve out his own dreamlike musical world, we caught up with Damiano to discuss the song, the creative process behind it, and the experiences…
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Arts and Culture
Women’s Fund Investment Supports Dancing Queens Carnival Collective to Take Centre Stage at Africa Oyé
The Black Women’s Health Forum has announced funding from the Women’s Fund, delivered by the Community Foundation for Merseyside, to support the development of Dancing Queens, its intergenerational dance, wellbeing and carnival collective, ahead of this year’s Africa Oyé Festival. Artistically directed by Ithalia Johnson and based at the African and Caribbean Centre in Liverpool 8, Dancing Queens brings women together through African and Caribbean dance, music, creativity and cultural celebration. The collective creates opportunities…
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Music
Penny Lane Weekender Organiser’s Pleasure Island Reflect on Chaotic Growth of The Festival
In 2023 the band Pleasure Island and friends held the inaugural Penny Lane Weekender, a three day multi venue music festival, on the only lane the entire world knows by name. Now in it’s fourth year, we talk to Sean from Pleasure Island, who has continued with the festival as the programmer, with the responsibility for scouting and selecting the bands that take part each year. We catch up with for a review of the last festival and what to look forward to in 2026. So Sean how are you? I’m very good thanks, happy to…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Ring O’Bells Reveals Ultimate Summer Event Lineup and New Menus
Award-winning gastropub, Ring O’Bells, has unveiled its new summer programme, transforming the waterside venue into one of the North West’s standout seasonal destinations with a refreshed menu and calendar of family-friendly events. Located in Ormskirk alongside the Leeds and Liverpool canal, the pub offers a relaxed setting for al fresco dining, set within four acres of open countryside grounds with one of the biggest beer gardens in Lancashire. Designed to complement long summer days, the…
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Festivals
Africa Oyé 2026: Lineup, Tickets and Everything You Need To Know
Liverpool’s summer festival season wouldn’t feel complete without the return of Africa Oyé Festival, and this year’s edition promises to be one of the most significant in the event’s long history. Taking place across 20–21 June 2026 in Sefton Park, Africa Oyé returns after a fallow year in 2025, ushering in what organisers are calling “a new era” for the much-loved celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture. For more than three decades, Oyé…
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Bars in Liverpool
DGB Hospitality Group to Open The Black Horse and Rainbow in Liverpool’s Ropewalks
Liverpool hospitality operator DGB Hospitality Group has announced its latest city centre opening, confirming plans to launch The Black Horse and Rainbow in the Ropewalks following a £750,000 investment and the creation of 25 new jobs. The new venue, located at 21–23 Berry Street in the heart of the Ropewalks district in Liverpool, will open in July 2026, marking the group’s ninth site in the city. The project sees DGB take on the current Red…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Former Royal Butler Paul Burrell to Host Exclusive Lunch at Masons in Liverpool
Celebrated Number One Best Selling Author and Former Confidant to Princess Diana to Launch Paperback Edition of The Royal Insider. Guests are invited to experience an unforgettable afternoon of royal stories, elegance, and behind-the-scenes insight as former Royal Butler to Princess Diana, Paul Burrell, hosts an exclusive luncheon event in Liverpool on Friday, 10 July at Masons on Seel Street. The event celebrates the launch of the paperback edition of Burrell’s latest book, The Royal Insider: My…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Domingo’s Bar & Grill Opens To The Public This Summer At Hill Dickinson Stadium
Liverpool is set to welcome a new premium dining experience this summer, as Hill Dickinson Stadium opens Domingo’s Bar & Grill to the public on selected non-matchdays. Located within Everton’s iconic waterfront home, the restaurant will be open on Saturday evenings and Sundays throughout June and July*, boasting stunning panoramicviews across the River Mersey. Guests can enjoy a Saturday evening grill house dinner, with Sundays dedicated to a traditional lunch featuring a classic roast and…
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Liverpool News
Liverpool’s LMA Dancers Prepare For Britain’s Got Talent Final Following Golden Buzzer Success
A 66-person dance collective from LMA Liverpool is preparing to compete in the live final of Britain’s Got Talent this Saturday, following a standout semi-final performance that earned them a Golden Buzzer from Alesha Dixon. The group, made up of undergraduate and postgraduate dance students aged 19–24, represents Liverpool as well as wider parts of the UK, with performers travelling to the city from North Wales, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Scotland and the South of England…
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Health and Fitness in Liverpool
Mikkeller Running Club Brings The Classic Mile Race To Liverpool
Mikkeller Running Club Liverpool is hosting a one mile road race this summer. The event is scheduled for Thursday 20 August, and will form the twelfth fixture in the 2026 Merseyside Road Running Grand Prix. The Liverpool Mile is a brand new event taking place within Brunswick Business Park, on the banks of the River Mersey and is expected to attract around 300 runners. A chip-timed race, the marshalled course promises to be fast and…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
New Mediterranean-Inspired Cafe & Restaurant Lane & Brew Opens on Lark Lane
A brand-new cafe and restaurant has opened on Lark Lane, bringing Mediterranean-inspired food, cocktails and all-day dining to one of South Liverpool’s most popular destinations. Lane & Brew has officially opened at number 83 on the bustling street near Sefton Park, and has already become a popular spot for breakfast, brunch and evening dining just weeks after launching. The new venue serves freshly made Mediterranean-inspired dishes throughout the day, alongside coffees, cocktails, wines and beers…
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Liverpool News
National Influencer Awards Bring Star Power and Social Media Talent to Liverpool
Influencers, creators and digital personalities from across the UK gathered at the Hilton Hotel in Liverpool last Friday night (22 May) for the sold-out National Influencer Awards, celebrating the rising impact of content creators and online communities. The glamorous event welcomed some of the UK’s best-known influencers, many of whom have transformed their online platforms into full-time careers through engaging, relatable and creative content. From lifestyle and beauty to fitness, comedy and charity work, the…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
EatClub Launches In Liverpool With Exclusive Dining Deals at Panoramic 34, Albert Schloss, The London Carriage Works & More
Liverpool’s dynamic food and drink scene has just got even more exciting and accessible, with the arrival of EatClub – the fast-growing dining app backed by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White. The the app gives diners access to exclusive prices at a curated mix of the city’s best-known dining destinations, social hotspots and neighbourhood favourites. Now live across the city, Liverpool has become the latest UK location to welcome EatClub,following successful launches in London, Manchester, Bristol and…
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Things to do in Liverpool
The Panini FIFA World Cup 2026™ Sticker Collection Swap Shop Tour Is Coming To Liverpool This May
As excitement builds for this summer’s FIFA World Cup 2026™, Panini is bringing the magic of sticker collecting directly to fans with a nationwide FIFA World Cup 2026™ Swap Shop tour. From Saturday 23 May to Saturday 30 May, three custom Panini vehicles will travel across England, Scotland and Wales, popping up in towns and cities to create the ultimate swapping hub for seasoned and first-time collectors alike. The Panini tour will be landing in Liverpool on Saturday 30 May. The…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Liverpool ONE Has A Jam-Packed May Half Term Line-up
Liverpool ONE is gearing up for a fun-filled May half term, with free family activities, immersive experiences and a wide range of ‘kids eat free’ dining offers across the destination. Families can enjoy a city centre adventure featuring the popular Shaun the Sheep AR Trail, interactive attractions, themed trails, and a host of entertainment, alongside retail, dining and leisureoptions designed for all ages. Families can also soak up the sunshine in Chavasse Park, offering the perfect spot to relax, picnic or enjoy time outdoors. At the…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
The Wheelbarrow’s Stunning Sun Terrace Is the Place to Be This Bank Holiday Heatwave
Sunshine, spritzes, great food and one of Liverpool’s prettiest hidden terraces – The Wheelbarrow is shaping up to be the city’s go-to destination this bank holiday weekend and beyond. With temperatures forecast to reach 25 degrees this weekend and soar to 29 degrees next week, the much-loved venue beside Greenbank Sports Academy is inviting guests to make the most of the sunshine on its beautiful south-facing terrace, a hidden sun trap that’s quickly becoming one…
