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Lifestyle
Given Up On Your New Year’s Resolutions? Here’s What To Do
If you’ve abandoned the promises you made to yourself at the start of the year, you’re not alone. Research indicates that most people giving up new habits after just seven weeks! There are so many reasons why sticking to resolutions might be so challenging. From work pressures to busy family lives, diversions appear from all angles. Perfectionism also gets in the way, with some of us quick to abandon goals after one slip-up. Don’t panic…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Work of International Artist Who Made Liverpool Her Home Spotlighted In New Exhibition
An exhibition by an artist once deemed “the wrong sex” is on display at Liverpool University’s Victoria Gallery & Museum ahead of International Women’s Day. Abstract Thinking: Fanchon Fröhlich & Her Contemporaries explores the work of Liverpool-based artist and intellectual, Fanchon Fröhlich (1927 – 2016) alongside British abstract artists of the 20th century. The free exhibition features 11 of her paintings and prints from The British Art and Design Association (BADA) archives, showing her strongly gestural and spontaneous…
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Music
Bunny Alex’s ‘Soft Spot’ Is A Melodic Manifestation of Romance
Bursting her way into 2024, Liverpool-based singer-songwriter, Bunny Alex provides a track for all of us hopeless romantics just in time for Valentine’s Day. With angelic vocals and an engagingly hopeful melody there’s something rather ethereal about this whole track. Taking us on a three-minute journey of finding and embracing those forming feelings of love, its beauty shines through so effortlessly. Sharing a similar bedroom pop style to that of Beabadoobee and MUNA it’s hard…
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Liverpool News
Weekly Noise: Week #53
Weekly Noise is a short and straightforward way of sharing Liverpool’s trending news and topics in the form of a weekly poem. Laura Chonzi will take the top trending hashtags or stories on social media and turn them into a ten-line poetic masterpiece for each week of the month, hence the name. Things are finally looking up for Chelsea,Will it last? Let’s just wait and see.Sue Gray is currently being exposed,All because her remarks were…
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Liverpool News
Is Liverpool Ready To Go Cashless?
With digital payment technologies becoming increasingly sophisticated since the turn of the century, many people believe that cash will eventually become completely redundant. Numerous industries are already well on their way to becoming cashless, despite some critics claiming the move is not universally welcomed by the general public. The gambling sector has been at the forefront of the push towards a cashless society, particularly in leading jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom and Ireland. In…
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Film & TV
Top 5 Films By Liverpool Directors
The distinctive, lively and iconic city of Liverpool is not only home to a myriad of famous filming locations, from some of the highest-grossing box office movies and TV programmes, it is also home to brilliant former and current directors, who have filmed some excellent productions. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) – Ken Hughes First on the list, is classic comedy musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which was adapted into a film and directed by…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
In Conversation – Claire Lara
In the culinary world few names shine as brightly as Claire Lara’s. From winning MasterChef: The Professionals to crafting a menu and cooking for the Queen, her journey has been incredible. We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Claire about her remarkable career, gaining insights into her experiences, challenges, and the delicious moments that have defined her path. Head of Development (and Pastry) for the LEAF Group, the award-winning independent family-run group of venues, we…
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Culture in Liverpool
Delving Into The Past: Growing Sudley Is Looking For Stories And Memories About The Greenspaces At Sudley Estate
Growing Sudley is gathering stories and memories from the local community in Liverpool to bring the past to life as part of a major heritage project to discover the hidden history of the walled garden. As well as the stories, they are looking for 12 history detectives to help delve into the history of the walled garden, changing rooms and greenspace at Sudley Estate. Growing Sudley CIC is a not-for-profit community business using nature to support…
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Liverpool News
Weekly Noise: Week #52
Weekly Noise is a short and straightforward way of sharing Liverpool’s trending news and topics in the form of a weekly poem. Laura Chonzi will take the top trending hashtags or stories on social media and turn them into a ten-line poetic masterpiece for each week of the month, hence the name. The King has been diagnosed with cancer,Let’s pray that his treatment is the answer.Everyone is opting for a safer internet,Is society even ready…
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Business
How To Keep Diners Coming Back To Your Liverpool Restaurant
In the competitive restaurant industry, it can be tough to retain loyal customers who keep coming back to your Liverpool establishment. However, with some strategic efforts, you can foster an environment and culture that encourages repeat business. This article outlines several tips for keeping diners returning again and again to sample your scrumptious food. Offer a Consistently Excellent Dining Experience One of the most fundamental ways to maintain returning patrons is to offer a stellar…
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Liverpool News
Make CIC Announces Make Hamilton 2.0, Transforming Argyle Street Building into Vibrant Maker Space
Social business Make CIC is starting the new year with an exciting new vision, having bought the former Riverside Housing HQ on Argyle Street to create a permanent home for its creative community in Birkenhead. Make helps people “turn their passions into prosperity” by providing studio space for people who might otherwise be working from home, alongside a programme of workshops, exhibitions and support. The vision for the new site includes creative, cultural and community…
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Liverpool News
Paul Curtis Reveals Red Rum Club Mural At New Bootle Music Venue
Paul Curtis has unveiled his latest mural ahead of his exhibition at The Royal Liver building. The mural, featuring Liverpool band Red Rum Club, is located at Salt and Tar, the new 3000 seater venue in Bootle. Paul is delighted to be a part of the Salt and Tar venture, which hopes to expand the city’s thriving and vibrant music scene. The artist commented, “Music has always been a part of my life and I’m…
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Liverpool News
Weekly Noise: Week #51
Weekly Noise is a short and straightforward way of sharing Liverpool’s trending news and topics in the form of a weekly poem. Laura Chonzi will take the top trending hashtags or stories on social media and turn them into a ten-line poetic masterpiece for each week of the month, hence the name. An Arctic blast is said to bring us snow,This weather is more daring than we know.The Royals are on the road to recovery,Whilst…
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Music
Sound City Announce More Acts, New-Look Conference & Sponsors For 2024 Festival
Sound City is set to land in force this May with another essential weekend pointing towards the future of new music into 2024 and beyond. With even more unmissable artists confirmed across the weekend and news of a new-look and industry-leading conference programme there’s plenty to get excited about. Sound City Forum Sound City Forum is a fresh new voice in the music industry landscape bringing together those working across the music industry, artists, entrepreneurs…
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Music
Milap Announce Spring 2024 Programme of Indian Music
Whilst Autumn saw the return of the renowned Indika Festival, a New Year offers an opportunity to embrace fresh starts with Milap’s thoughtfully crafted Spring season. Immerse yourself in a harmonious blend of Milap favourites, innovative East-meets-West compositions, and a headline performance by “India’s leading sitar player” – appearing for the first time ever in Liverpool. The Spring Season will begin with Milap’s annual return to the Liverpool International Jazz Festival, on Saturday 24 February, with The Attuned Quartet. The…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Things To Do On Valentine’s Day In Liverpool
Hey lovebirds! Wondering how to turn Valentine’s Day into a memorable affair in Liverpool? Look no further! We’ve got the inside scoop on the most charming spots and delightful experiences that will make your day extra special. From swoon-worthy dinners at Botanico to quirky adventures at Golf Fang, Liverpool’s got the perfect recipe for romance. Whether you’re into artsy vibes at The Nest or fancy a cheeky Drag Bottomless Brunch at Revolucion de Cuba, we’ve…
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Liverpool News
Weekly Noise: Week #50
Weekly Noise is a short and straightforward way of sharing Liverpool’s trending news and topics in the form of a weekly poem. Laura Chonzi will take the top trending hashtags or stories on social media and turn them into a ten-line poetic masterpiece for each week of the month, hence the name. Another week, another storm,Sounds like a very unpleasant norm.Parents are uniting against the Labour Party,Looks like that meeting isn’t going to be hearty.Sarah…
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Places to stay in Liverpool
Hope Street Hotel Celebrates 20 Years
Welcoming its first guests in 2004, Hope Street Hotel marked the beginning of a new era for hotels in Liverpool – the city centre’s first independent, privately-owned, boutique hotel. Located in the Georgian Quarter, in the street famous for being bookended by the two cathedrals, Hope Street Hotel immediately established itself as the place to stay, and, 20 years on, remains very much a hotel of choice in a local and regional market that has…
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
Nish Kumar Coming To Liverpool As Part of UK Tour
Nish Kumar – host of The Mash Report and Pod Save the UK – has announced a brand-new live tour of the UK and Ireland for 2024. Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe is the latest offering from one of the UK’s most thrilling political comedians – the tour will call at Liverpool’s Playhouse Theatre on 4 October 2024. In this election year, with the country in turmoil, there’s only one comedian who can kill the mood even further… Nish Kumar – named as…
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Theatre in Liverpool
‘Boys From the Blackstuff’ Returns To Liverpool’s Royal Court This Spring
Following its acclaimed run at Liverpool’s Royal Court last year, James Graham’s powerful new adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s seminal TV show Boys from the Blackstuff is back for 2024. The show, which wowed audiences and critics alike, will return to Liverpool’s Royal Court for three weeks, before transferring to the National Theatre for a two-week run. The production is directed by Kate Wasserberg, with original cast members George Caple, Dominic Carter, Helen Carter, Aron Julius, Nathan McMullen,…
