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Arts and Culture
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival Appoints Sioned Jones as New CEO and Artistic Director
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) has announced the appointment of Sioned Jones as its new Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director, as the organisation prepares to celebrate 25 years since its first festival. Jones brings almost 30 years of senior-level experience in the not-for-profit sector to the role, having previously served as CEO of women’s rights organisation The Circle, founded by Annie Lennox, Director at the Tax Justice Network and Deputy Director at Oxfam GB.…
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Music
Pleasure Island on Sleaze, Festivals and Choosing MILF
Pleasure Island are back with a new EP, a suitably outrageous launch show and merch that probably won’t be appearing in your average band shop. Ahead of the release of Now That’s What I Call Sleaze 26, we caught up with Francine – Sean when the day job calls – to talk Penny Lane Weekender, making music about the things you’re not supposed to discuss in polite society, and why a Nier: Automata cosplay is…
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Arts and Culture
New Open Eye Gallery Exhibition Explores Journeys, Identity and Home Across Liverpool City Region
A major new touring exhibition exploring stories of journeys, identity and home through photography, art and museum collections will open at Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool this September. New Faces, New Focus: Stories We Share brings together artists, local communities and museums from across the UK, placing personal experiences at the heart of the exhibition. Opening at Open Eye Gallery on 18 September 2026, the exhibition will run until 20 December, with related displays also…
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Lifestyle
How Family Structures In The UK Have Changed Over The Last 30 Years
Over the past three decades, family life in the UK has evolved significantly. Although the traditional image of a two-parent household remains common, today’s families are more diverse than ever before. Changing lifestyles and economic pressures have all played a part in reshaping how people live, work and raise children. In Liverpool, a city known for its strong sense of community and family values, these changes are reflected in the many different ways households are…
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Music
Future Yard Reveals Launch Series for New 600-Capacity Birkenhead Venue
Future Yard has revealed the first wave of artists set to perform as part of the launch series for its new 600-capacity live music venue in Birkenhead, with Squid, Holly Humberstone, Irvine Welsh, Xzibit, BODEGA and And So I Watch You From Afar among the names announced. The new crowdfunded venue is currently nearing completion at Future Yard’s home on Argyle Street and is expected to open its doors before the end of the year.…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Newsham Scream Park Reveals The Bus Yard Courtyard Takeover With Four New Horror Experiences Announced
Liverpool’s Newsham Scream Park is returning for Halloween 2026 with four new horror experiences and a transformed food and entertainment courtyard created in partnership with The Bus Yard. The popular scare attraction returns to Newsham Park from 9 October, promising its biggest and most immersive Halloween event to date. This year, The Bus Yard will become Newsham Scream Park’s official courtyard partner, bringing its popular street food, drinks and live entertainment to the heart of…
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Liverpool News
Taskers Set To Return To Formby With New 8,000 Sq Ft Home Store
Taskers is set to return to Formby after eight years next week with the opening of a major new 8,000 sq ft home store, and shoppers will be able to celebrate its arrival with an exclusive 10% Bank Holiday discount of every item. Opening its doors on Thursday 27 August, the new Taskers store on Altcar Road will offer a carefully selected range of the retailer’s best-selling furniture, lighting, pictures and mirrors, rugs and home…
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Lifestyle
Top 6 Car Repair Centres in Liverpool
Car trouble is frustrating enough without having to worry about finding a garage you can trust. If something has gone wrong with your car in Liverpool, you want to know it’s in good hands and that you’re not going to be hit with work or costs you weren’t expecting. It’s worth looking for a garage with experienced technicians, good customer reviews and the right equipment to find out what’s actually wrong. You may also want…
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Music
BBC Introducing LIVE Returns to Liverpool with Music Masterclasses and Industry Q&As
BBC Introducing LIVE will return to Liverpool this November with a special evening designed to support emerging musicians and music creators in the city. Taking place on Tuesday 10 November, the invite-only event will feature production masterclasses, an industry panel offering advice to new musicians and Q&A sessions hosted by BBC Introducing in Merseyside presenter Dave Monks. The Liverpool event forms part of the legacy of BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, which was held at…
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Business
Liverpool’s Quirky Digital Secures National SEO Partnership with Hallmark Cards
Quirky Digital, one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent SEO agencies, has been appointed as the official SEO partner for iconic heritage brand Hallmark Cards UK.The partnership will see the Liverpool-based agency lead Hallmark’s national SEO strategy, with a focus on strengthening organic search visibility and supporting the brand’s continued growth across an increasingly competitive online retail landscape. Quirky Digital will provide specialist support across technical SEO, content strategy and Digital PR, helping Hallmark increase its…
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Liverpool News
BOXPARK Liverpool Event to Celebrate Major Night-Time Safety Milestones
More than 1,500 hospitality workers have received life-saving training as part of a series of initiatives designed to make Liverpool city centre safer. The achievement will be among those celebrated at This City Is Ours, a special event bringing together hospitality leaders, local businesses, volunteers and emergency service partners at BOXPARK Liverpool on Wednesday 2 September. Organised by Nightlife CIC and its partners, the event will recognise the people and organisations working behind the scenes…
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Liverpool News
Liverpool Entrepreneur Kate Stewart Raises £7,400 to Help Struggling Families with School Costs
Liverpool entrepreneur Kate Stewart has raised more than £7,000 to help families struggling with the cost of school uniforms and other essentials. Kate launched her annual school uniform appeal last week, reaching its initial £5,000 target in less than three hours. A further £2,400 has since been donated, bringing the total raised to an incredible £7,400 in under a week. The money will be used to purchase school uniforms, accessories and other essentials for hundreds…
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Lifestyle
Can I Get a Mortgage in Liverpool with a Bad Credit History?
If you’re thinking about buying a home but have missed payments, defaults or a CCJ on your credit history, you might be wondering if getting a mortgage is still possible. Bad credit doesn’t necessarily stop you from getting a mortgage, but it can affect which lenders will consider you, how much deposit you need and the rates available. Your income, existing debts and overall affordability will matter too. If you’re looking to buy in Liverpool,…
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Sports
Top Scorers in Newcastle v Liverpool Premier League Games
Mohamed Salah has scored more Premier League goals against Newcastle United than any other Liverpool player of the modern era, and remarkably, Newcastle have never actually beaten a Salah inclusive Liverpool side in the fixture. It’s a remarkable record given how competitive both clubs have been across different periods of the Premier League era, and one that shows no immediate sign of ending. Anyone checking Newcastle vs Liverpool odds for this weekend’s game is backing…
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Liverpool News
Work Begins on Great Britain’s First Floating Padel Courts at Liverpool Waters
Construction has officially begun on Vibora Liverpool Waters, a landmark new destination at Liverpool Waters that will become Great Britain’s first floating padel destination when it opens this autumn. While floating courts have appeared elsewhere in Europe, Vibora Liverpool Waters will be the first destination of its kind anywhere in Great Britain, giving players the chance to experience one of the world’s fastest-growing sports from a completely new perspective. Located within the Princes Dock neighbourhood…
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Travel
3 Accessible European Holiday Destinations For An Easy Escape
Planning a holiday should feel exciting, but choosing where to go can become difficult when you have competing priorities. An accessible destination can make the whole experience simpler, from finding convenient flights to choosing accommodation that suits your needs. Across Europe, many destinations combine strong travel infrastructure and a wide range of experiences, so you can focus on enjoying your time away rather than managing complicated arrangements. Here are a few destinations that can make…
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Sports
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool Offers 600+ Free Kids Sports Sessions This Summer
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool is inviting young people to make the most of the summer holidays with the launch of Summer Pass, a programme of more than 600 free sports activity sessions taking place on weekdays from 17th to 28th August. Designed for 12–16-year-olds, Summer Pass offers a range of one-hour sessions, including paddleboarding, supersized paddleboarding and kayaking on the dock’s historic waters, alongside a multi-skills sports zone at Dukes Dock on Gower Street featuring…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Docktoberfest Liverpool 2026: Huge Oktoberfest Celebration Coming to Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium
Beer, bratwurst and brass bands are coming to Liverpool this October as Docktoberfest takes over Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday 3 October 2026. The nine-hour waterfront festival will bring a taste of Munich to Merseyside, transforming Village Street into a huge Bavarian-inspired celebration featuring live music, German-style food, beer tasting, DJs, karaoke and entertainment across five interconnected venues. Running from 1pm until 10pm, Docktoberfest will operate with a free-to-roam format, allowing festival-goers to move between…
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Sports
Meatball Molly on Liverpool, the ‘Meatball’ Mentality and Proving People Wrong
Liverpool’s own ‘Meatball Molly’, aka Molly McCann has never been shy about representing her city, both inside and outside the cage. We recently caught up with Molly to talk about growing up in Liverpool, the barriers she faced getting into boxing, the importance of the city’s grassroots sports scene and the close-knit family she found through MMA. She also opened up about the difference between Molly and her fighting alter ego ‘Meatball’, the famous Scouse…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Why The Wheelbarrow Is Becoming a Go-To Spot for Summer Dining in Liverpool
With summer in full swing, Liverpool’s beer gardens, terraces and outdoor dining spots are enjoying their moment – and one South Liverpool venue is proving particularly popular. Just moments from Sefton Park on Greenbank Lane, The Wheelbarrow has become a go-to destination for everything from breakfast in the sunshine and leisurely lunches to afternoon tea and private celebrations. Formerly known primarily as a neighbourhood café, The Wheelbarrow has evolved into a versatile all-day venue, with…
