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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Botanico Celebrates Its 1st Birthday With Free Brunch And Dinner For Guests
Botanico, the popular all-day eatery in the heart of Woolton Village, is celebrating its 1st birthday on Friday 18 October. After an incredible first year in South Liverpool, Botanico wants to give back to its loyal guests. Renowned for its popular breakfast and brunch menu, all day wood-fired pizzas and pasta, evening bistro menu, exquisite Afternoon Tea and its sell-out Botanico Bakery that includes an array of freshly baked pastries and cakes each day and…
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Film Events In Liverpool
BBC Radio 1 Film Critic Ali Plumb Brings his ‘Untitled Film Quiz Project’ to Liverpool’s Picturehouse Cinema at FACT
Movie buffs and trivia enthusiasts, arm yourselves with your best and most obscure film knowledge! After an incredibly successful run at other Picturehouse cinemas, Ali Plumb, BBC Radio 1’s best-loved film critic, is taking his delightfully nerdy Untitled Film Quiz Project on the road, with exciting live events scheduled at three iconic Picturehouse venues: Cambridge Arts Picturehouse, Chester Picturehouse and Picturehouse at FACT, Liverpool. Designed to test the knowledge of both casual cinema-goers and hardcore…
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Music
In Conversation – Dr Orange
Liverpool musician Dr Orange is set to release his debut album Late Night with Dr Orange on 25 October, following the success of his lead single I Found You. Originally planned as an EP, the project evolved into a full album, blending introspective lyrics with a late-night talk show vibe. In this interview, Dr Orange shares insights into the creative process behind the album, his collaborations with notable artists like Jon Withnall and The Sukis,…
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Theatre in Liverpool
Review: ‘Birdsong’ At The Liverpool Playhouse
As familiar as most of us are with the word ‘war’, it still – rightly – has the power to shock. The terrible events unfolding across the world, daily beamed into our homes are tragic testimony to that and never should we become inured. Birdsong, Sebastian Faulks’ best-selling epic romance set against the horrors of trench warfare in the First World War’s battlefields of France is now more than 30 years old and remains his…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Flight Club Launches New Food And Drinks Menu With FREE Drink Offer
Flight Club, the lively and fairground-inspired bar known for its craft cocktails, sharing plates, and Social Darts combo, is launching a reimagined menu: delectable new dishes, upgrades to the favourites and a fresh selection of gorgeous drinks. Launching on 14 October, the revamped food menu is geared towards dishes that can be enjoyed by groups of friends (and can be eaten with a dart in hand!). The drinks list has had a makeover too, featuring…
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Liverpool News
Nip Tuck Podcast Duo Join Influencer Powerhouse
The North West’s premier influencer agency, We Are Social Nation, has just added two of the hottest names to their line-up: Ashley Stobart and Lauren Harris, stars of the much loved Nip Tuck podcast, which has over 4 million listeners! Their refreshingly honest, fun and completely unfiltered conversations have captivated the nation, with their sense of humour, honesty, relatable and sometimes controversial topics striking a chord with so many. Their partnership comes at a perfect time…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
The Watering Can’s Roast Is Back This Weekend With Free Wine or Beer For First 100 Diners
Liverpool’s most loved Sunday Roast is back on the menu at The Watering Can from Sunday 13 October through to Spring 2025. To celebrate the ‘Return of the Roast’ the team at the Watering Can will welcome the first 100 guests with either a complimentary glass of wine or a chilled beer! Booking lines are now open for the much anticipated ‘Return of the Roast’ with tables filling fast. The roasting trays are out, the home-made gravy recipe has been tweaked to…
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
Paddington Bear Statue Unveiled In Liverpool
Fans of all ages can take a pew next to Paddington Bear as StudioCanal unveiled a statue of the marmalade loving bear at Liverpool ONE. Launched as part of Paddington Visits, a trail of Paddington Bear statues across the UK and Ireland to celebrate the forthcoming release of Paddington In Peru, arriving in cinemas on 8 November, Paddington took a seat on a bench at Liverpool ONE and was immediately embraced by the local community. …
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Crust Wins Best Pizza In The UK At The Italian Awards
Liverpool restaurant, Crust, has scooped the award for Best Pizza in the UK at the Italian Awards for a third time. Going head to head with venues across England, Wales and Ireland, the Bold Street based restaurant was recognised for its delicious, authentic wood-fired pizzas. Owned by Italian brothers Paolo and Donato Cillo, who are also behind the city’s Italian Quarter in Williamson Square, Italian fine dining restaurant Il Forno, all-day eatery Botanico in Woolton Village…
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Business
A Builder’s Guide To Creating Moisture-Resistant Basements
Basements are an incredibly valuable part of any home, offering additional living space, storage, or even a place to install essential systems. However, due to their location below ground, basements are especially prone to moisture issues. Water infiltration can cause serious structural damage, mould growth, and unpleasant odours if not addressed properly. For builders, creating a moisture-resistant basement is key to ensuring a home’s longevity and safety. Here’s a guide to help you achieve a…
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Theatre in Liverpool
Sebastian Faulks’s Birdsong Is Coming To The Playhouse
Sebastian Faulks’s epic story of love and loss, Birdsong, returns to the stage in a brand-new production for 2024 at the Liverpool Playhouse from Tuesday 8 to Saturday 12 October. Featuring award-winning actor Max Bowden (EastEnders), this production marks the 30th anniversary of the international best-selling novel. The critically acclaimed show, adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and directed by Original Theatre’s Artistic Director, Alastair Whatley, tells the story of one man’s journey through an all-consuming love…
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Theatre in Liverpool
Review: ‘Girls Don’t Play Guitars’ At The Royal Court
“Girls, do play guitars! And bass. And drums.” This brilliant show proves it. Girls Don’t Play Guitars, which first played at the Royal Court in 2019, is based on the lives and careers of the relatively unknown four-piece female band, The Liverbirds, who were inspired to take on the boys during the pop boom of the early Sixties, not least because they were at its epicentre. In so doing, they became known in some quarters…
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
Lapland Liverpool: Step into a Magical Winter Wonderland This Christmas
This festive season, Liverpool is set to transform into a winter wonderland with Lapland Liverpool, a 3-hour immersive experience perfect for the whole family. From the enchanted woodland entrance to Santa’s cosy cabin, this magical journey will whisk you away to the heart of the North Pole! Join the Elf Academy, help save the day in the Elf Workshop, and bake delicious gingerbread in Mrs. Claus’ kitchen. Your adventure continues as you glide across the…
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
Step Into Spooky Fun at Ottersghoul – Tricks, Treats, and Thrills Await
This Halloween, Otterspool Adventure Centre transforms into Ottersghoul, a world of spooky fun, tricks, and treats for the whole family! Running from Saturday 26 to Thursday 31 October 2024, this event promises a frightfully fun experience for all ages. Ottersghoul 2024: Beetle Boogie – A 30-minute live-action show! This all-singing, all-dancing Halloween party will have the whole family moving and grooving. Featuring the most infamous villains of all time, get ready to dance, dance, dance…
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Things to do in Liverpool
The Whitechapel Centre’s Open Door Fill A Bag Event Returns For The Autumn
Get ready to rummage, re-imagine, and revel in fashion for a fantastic cause! Open Door, The Whitechapel Centre’s charity shops, announces the return of its hugely popular Fill A Bag event. Calling all rummage enthusiasts, vintage and sustainable fashionistas! Dive into a sea of donated clothes from 3-5pm or 6-8pm (or both!). For just £12 per person, you’ll get a bag and two hours to score amazing finds among fantastic brands, wardrobe staples, items that…
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Liverpool News
DaDa Marks 40 Years of Cutting-Edge Disability Arts Action With DaDa International 40
Liverpool-based pioneering disability and Deaf arts-led organisation DaDa is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The award-winning, cutting-edge multi artform charity was founded in 1984 and since then has become an integral part of the campaign for greater equality and access for disabled artists across the arts and cultural sector. It develops and presents excellent disability and Deaf arts through an artistic programme that includes high quality festivals and events, fed in to by a year-round programme of engagement…
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Places to stay in Liverpool
Hope Street Hotel Named Best Spa In Northwest By The Times And Sunday Times 50 Best UK Spas Guide
The Times and Sunday Times have revealed their first definitive list of the 50 Best UK Spas, showcasing the finest spa destinations across the country. Liverpool’s own Hope Street Hotel has been named the best spa in the northwest. Nestled in the city’s Georgian Quarter, this chic boutique spa offers a pampering retreat in an unexpected setting—within the reclaimed cells of a 1970s police station. Dave Brewitt (CEO) of Hope Street Hotel and Spa says: “It is a fantastic…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
New Exhibition At FACT, Cosmotechnics, Redefines Technology With Installations From Latin American Artists
From Friday 8 November 2024 to Sunday 26 January 2025, FACT presents Cosmotechnics, a group exhibition curated by FACT’s 2024 Curator-in-Residence Beatrice Zaidenberg. Cosmotechnics showcases a series of transformative installations featuring video, sound, sculpture, and digital media. Using plants as a guide, the exhibition invites audiences to explore the relationship between culture and technology through the works of three Latin American artists. Cosmotechnics includes existing works by Atractor Studio, alongside new works by Patricia Domínguez…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Laces Out! Trainer Festival Returns To Camp And Furnace For 10-Year Anniversary
Laces Out! Liverpool’s largest celebration of trainer culture returns to its original home for a special 10-year anniversary event. Laces Out! is marking its official 10th anniversary this October, and to celebrate the milestone, it’s heading back to where it all started – Camp and Furnace, Liverpool. Taking place on Sunday 13 October, this is a nostalgic return to the event’s original venue, where the very first event was held a decade ago. After over two years away from the…
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Health
Hobbies To Enhance Your Mental Wellbeing
Finding ways to unwind and maintain mental well-being in our fast-paced, stress-filled lives is crucial. While many people turn to meditation or exercise, engaging in hobbies is an often-overlooked yet powerful way to boost your mental wellbeing, reduce stress, and foster a sense of fulfillment. The best part? There’s a hobby for everyone, whether you enjoy being outdoors, getting creative, or losing yourself in the pages of a book. Here’s a look at several hobbies…
