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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Liverpool Restaurant Week Returns In Spring 2026
Liverpool Restaurant Week returns this Spring, celebrating the city’s characterful hospitality offer. Now in its third year, it will run from 18-26 April. Organised and funded by Liverpool Business Improvement District, Liverpool Restaurant Week launched as an opportunity to cast a spotlight on the restaurants and eateries of Liverpool city centre. Each venue creates a culinary or drink offer to take part in the week, ranging from £5 to £35. With an urge to explore…
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Arts and Culture
New Brighton Bids To Become UK’s First Town of Culture
New Brighton has officially confirmed its bid to become the UK’s first Town of Culture, setting out a bold coastal vision for 2028 and inviting residents, businesses and visitors to help shape the programme. The bid forms part of a landmark moment for Wirral, with two towns entering the national competition. Birkenhead will bid in the large town category, while New Brighton will compete in the small town category, reflecting the strength and ambition of…
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Liverpool News
Krol Corlett Appointed to Build New Little Lights Hospice for Liverpool Zoe’s Place
Zoe’s Place has announced the appointment of leading local construction firm Krol Corlett as the principal contractor for the new Little Lights hospice in Liverpool. The appointment marks a significant milestone in the journey to create a purpose-built, state-of-the-art children’s hospice that will provide specialist care and support to babies and young children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as vital support for their families. Work will get underway on site at Hayman’s Green…
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Arts and Culture
Liverpool Olympia Unveils Community-Led Future After Becoming CIC
One of the city’s most iconic entertainment venues is entering a bold new era as Liverpool Olympia officially becomes a Community Interest Company (CIC), placing community benefit at the heart of its future plans. The landmark venue on West Derby Road has adopted CIC status to strengthen its commitment to delivering cultural, educational and training opportunities for local people. As a CIC, the organisation will reinvest profits back into the community it serves — a…
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Liverpool News
Sefton Park Hotel Targets Record-Breaking Year Following Major Investment
Liverpool’s historic hidden gem, Sefton Park Hotel, is entering an exciting new chapter as it unveils a series of strategic leadership appointments and significant venue enhancements, positioning the boutique property for its most successful year to date. Overlooking the picturesque boating lake in Sefton Park, the much-loved Victorian villa has announced the appointment of Megan Hanson as its new Hotel Manager. Bringing more than 15 years of hospitality experience and an extensive hotel background, Megan…
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Music
Cael Oak Wears His Heart on His Sleeve With ‘Precious To Me’
Liverpool’s thriving grassroots scene continues to produce artists unafraid of wearing their hearts on their sleeves — and with his new single Precious To Me, Cael Oak steps confidently into that space. The track is one of his most personal to date. Blending pop accessibility with acoustic warmth, subtle rock dynamics and a thread of country-inspired honesty, Precious To Me captures a moment many will recognise but few articulate so openly: falling in love with…
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Travel
Places You Should Visit in 2026
Getting the most out of your travel in any given year often means planning early. This is another way of saying that the best time to set your holidays for the coming year into motion is right now. This year, the data suggests that UK-based travellers are looking for a combination of meaningful ‘slow’ experiences, more traditional sunshine-chasing, and cultural wow-factor. But exactly where might these kinds of trips be enjoyed? Let’s consider a number…
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Lifestyle
Ultimate Transition Outfits from Winter to Spring
As the frost begins to melt away across the UK, you likely find yourself staring at a wardrobe full of heavy wools while the afternoon sun suggests a different story. The transition between seasons often presents a sartorial challenge, yet the spring 2026 collections prove that you don’t need a total overhaul to stay current. This year, fashion editors celebrate the clever interplay between winter warmth and spring lightness. While focusing on smart silhouettes and…
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Liverpool Nightlife
Vegas-Inspired DeLuca’s Open In Liverpool
The much-anticipated Vegas-inspired, three-floor venue opened in Concert Square on Friday. DeLuca’s has officially opened in Concert Square, introducing a 700-capacity venue that brings sport, competitive socialising and late-night entertainment together at scale. Inspired by the spectacle and confidence of Las Vegas after dark, DeLuca’s complex spans three floors and has been carefully designed to move seamlessly from daytime drinks and live sport into full celebration. The interiors combine mid-century modern design with 70s and 80s…
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Arts and Culture
Future Yard Launches BUILD OUR FUTURE Campaign
Birkenhead live music venue, Future Yard, will launch a new crowdfunder this month to support the venue’s expansion and strengthen its future. BUILD OUR FUTURE will support the construction of a 600 capacity indoor venue on the Future Yard site, alongside 12 flexible studio spaces. Future Yard has already secured 97% of the £3m project which will begin this Spring. The campaign is looking to raise £150k, of which 50% will support construction costs and…
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Liverpool News
NORD Executive Chef Daniel Heffy to Represent North West England on Great British Menu
Liverpool restaurant NORD has announced that Executive Chef Daniel Heffy will appear in the upcoming series of Great British Menu, representing North West England in the opening regional heat of the competition. The new series begins on Tuesday 24 February at 7pm on BBC Two, with all three episodes from the North West heat also available to stream on BBC iPlayer from the same morning. This year’s competition celebrates British movies and film-makers from each chef’s…
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Liverpool News
Autism Initiatives Charity Starts 2026 On Cloud Nine With Ninth Walk for Autism
Registration for Walk for Autism 2026 is now open! Autism Initiatives welcomes participants to join the challenge and fundraise for autism projects and services across Liverpool and the wider UK. Autism Initiatives charity has started the year on cloud nine, as the team gets set for the ninth year of Walk for Autism. The charity’s annual fundraising challenge will step into action on 26 March and come to a finish on World Autism Acceptance Day,…
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Business
5 Essential MT5 Tips for Beginner Forex Traders
The foreign exchange (Forex) market is one of the most liquid and accessible financial markets in the world, attracting traders from all walks of life. However, navigating the complexities of Forex trading can be daunting, especially for newcomers. MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is a powerful trading platform widely used by Forex traders, offering a comprehensive suite of tools and features. In this article, we will explore five crucial tips that will help new Forex traders navigate…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Picante Is Back: The Mexican Cantina Reopens at Cains Brewery Village This March
Picante is turning up the heat once again as the Mexican-inspired cantina returns to Liverpool for its highly anticipated second season. After capturing the city’s imagination in 2025 with its vibrant colours, fiery flavours and next-level margaritas, Picante is heading back to Cains Brewery Village, launching on Friday 13th March with an even bigger programme of tequila tastings, daytime parties, new dishes, cocktails and the return of its much-loved Margarita Masterclasses. Bringing a fun and…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Royal Albert Dock Celebrates Chinese New Year With Creative Half-Term Workshops
Royal Albert Dock is inviting families to celebrate the Chinese New Year from 16 to 20 February with free, child-friendly arts and crafts workshops in collaboration with Culture Liverpool. The three workshops, hosted across PANAM, Fab4 Cafe, and Revolution, let children explore traditional Chinese New Year themes, colours, and creative techniques. Fab4 Cafe, 16th, 18th, 20th (10am–2:30pm): Children can create and hand-decorate a mobile horse puppet to celebrate the Year of the Horse with Unusual…
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Lifestyle
Liverpool Mum Warns Others To Avoid Dental Treatment Abroad After Dubai Veneers Nightmare
Jade Morgan, 36, from Liverpool, is warning others against travelling abroad for cosmetic dental treatment after experiencing her own nightmare following a trip to Dubai. The mum of three had planned to travel to Dubai in March 2025 to visit a friend and after admitting that she was ‘easily influenced’, she decided to explore having porcelain veneers fitted at a well-known dental clinic there. Influenced by social media and the promise of a quick transformation…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Albert’s Schenke To Relaunch as Schiller’s Hall This March
Liverpool’s Albert’s Schenke will enter a new chapter this spring, reopening as Schiller’s Hall, on Wednesday 11 March, following a refresh of the space, menu and overall concept. Located at 16 Hanover Street, the venue has traded as Albert’s Schenke since 2020 and will close its doors after service on Saturday 28 February to prepare for its transformation. Reopening as Schiller’s Hall, the venue is a relaxed neighbourhood bar serving Continental food, blending Alpine warmth and…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Thrift Lovers, This One’s for You: ClothesCycle Lands in Liverpool This March
The UK’s biggest thrift market is heading to the Liverpool — and it’s bringing serious style with it. On Sunday 8 March 2026 (11am – 5pm), ClothesCycle takes over Liverpool’s Camp and Furnace for a one-day-only pop-up that promises to be anything but your average market. If you love vintage, streetwear, Y2K gems or digging for a £2 bargain that feels like striking gold, clear your diary now. 70+ Sellers. 15,000 Square Feet. Endless Rails.…
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Business
Sutton Kersh Auction Smashes £5 Million at First Sale of the Year
The Liverpool property market has always been one of interest due to the multiple developments and investment opportunities the city presents. Areas of interest still remain to be North Liverpool in and around Anfield in particular, South Liverpool suburbs and the City centre. This month Sutton Kersh held their first auction of the year which saw them sell just over £5 million pounds worth of property. A lot of properties sold for well above their…
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Film & TV
Cineworld Speke Is Home to Liverpool’s First 4DX Cinema Screen
If you haven’t experienced it yet, here’s your sign: Cineworld Speke is officially home to Liverpool’s first-ever 4DX screen — and it’s transforming the way the city watches blockbuster films. Launched in December, the immersive format has brought Cineworld’s “extreme cinema” experience to Merseyside, adding a full-body, multi-sensory dimension to the big screen. So, What Is 4DX? 4DX isn’t just watching a film — it’s riding it. The auditorium features motion-synchronised seats that move in…
