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Liverpool News
Liverpool ONE Brightens Blue Monday With Hundreds Of Blooms
Flowers filled Liverpool ONE this morning to help put a smile on visitors’ faces on Blue Monday. Dubbed as the ‘most depressing day of the year’ following the festivities of Christmas, together with failed New Year’s resolutions and financial struggles, Blue Monday has become known for prompting ‘January blues’. But, in a bid to inject a spot of cheer today, fresh flowers were placed across Liverpool ONE, encouraging visitors to pick one up and take…
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Liverpool News
Confidence Boosting Organisation, Loud Speaker, Gives Top Tips For Blue Monday
Loud Speaker, an organisation from Liverpool that offers confidence boosting workshops to young people, has provided their top tips on fighting the doom and gloom during Blue Monday. The third Monday in January is known as Blue Monday and is said to be the most depressing day of the year. But Loud Speaker Directors Calvin Eden and Oba Akinwale want to change that. Taking resilience as the key trait to work on, they’ve provided easy tips to…
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Things to do in Liverpool
LEAF Announce ‘All About Music’ In January
January includes the return of LEAF’s open mic nights, live gigs, a pop-up vinyl shop, Pudding Club specials, special themed cocktails and more. The idea for LEAF’s All About Music month is inspired by the signed tea tins from the legends who have taken the stage at Bold Street’s first floor or performed at LEAF’s venues over the years. Music is a big part of LEAF, from supporting local acts to hosting big stars, and…
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Music
Double Bill of Latin American Concerts Kick Off The Year At The Philharmonic Hall
Liverpool’s own LUMA Creations is hitting the ground running in 2023, with the arts and cultural organisation bringing two exciting music shows to the city’s Philharmonic Hall. GRUPO LUMA return to the iconic venue’s music room on Friday 3 February with their six piece musical ensemble to take you on a magical journey of Latin America through a wondrous array of music and song. Focusing on some of the emblemic songs from the Latin American popular song movement, Grupo Luma creates a backdrop…
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Music
Pleasure Island Announce ‘Shallow Grave’ Single Release
Liverpool post punk duo Pleasure Island have announced the release of their first single of 2023, Shallow Grave. Following the release of Priory during the lockdowns, the band have been extensively touring the UK in preparation for the release. The band have cited lack of funds as the chief cause of the 18 month delay between singles, with members of the band subject to periods of time without work and not eligible for furlough. Guitarist…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Indulge In Exclusive January Offers At Metquarter
January is the month we take some time to refresh and recover from the indulgence of the festive season. It’s back to work, the cold weather is at its peak and the splurge from the festive season has made a real dent in the piggy bank. To ease you into the year ahead and get endorphins flowing, we’ve rounded up our exclusive shopping, dining and entertainment offers at Metquarter. It’s time to renew at Urban…
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Music
Ahmed Fakroun To Play First Ever UK Show In Liverpool
Libyan pioneer Ahmed Fakroun will play his first UK concert at Liverpool Philharmonic’s Music Room in 2023. Presented in partnership with Liverpool Arab Arts Festival, the star has seen a revival over recent years as his music has been rediscovered and sampled by artists including David Byrne and Bat for Lashes. A ground-breaking artist, Ahmed Fakroun is a purveyor of Arab melodies and western electronic music. In the 1980s, a promising career looked set to…
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5 Steps To Take After Purchasing A Home In Liverpool
Firstly, congratulations on purchasing a home in Liverpool! If you are new to this area, know that you will be joining a vibrant and exciting community of people. Scousers look after their own, and you now join this list. If you lived in Liverpool previously, you would already know this! Now that you own your own home here, you will need to take a few essential steps. Firstly, you need to deal with selling your…
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Renovation Tips To Consider
Are you looking to renovate your home? You have probably already found that there are a number of things to consider. From materials to design, budgeting, and planning for the future, there are many elements to consider before you begin. For example, it is important to consider the size of your present furniture and how it will fit in your space. You want to keep practicality in mind. But any renovations you do should also…
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Liverpool News
‘Nike Membership At JD’ To Host Free Sturdy Off Dance Workshop At JD Gym South Liverpool
JD and Nike continue the celebration of Air Force 1, bringing you the ultimate TikTok trending dance workshop on Saturday 21 January. JD the leading retailer for youth fashion and sports brands, connect with Nike this January to bring the ultimate dance workshop to JD GYM Liverpool South by teaming up with the world’s biggest sturdy dance platform – Sturdy Off. JD consumers who sign up to Nike Membership at JD will be given the…
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Music
Milap To Showcase The Best of UK Indo-Jazz At Liverpool International Jazz Festival 2023
This February, Milap are teaming up with Liverpool International Jazz Festival to present the best of the UK Indo-Jazz scene. Across two nights, they’ll be showcasing the brilliant and newly created Milap Indo-Jazz Club, as well as British Asian bass sensation Shez Raja. Bringing together six of the UK’s top musicians across Jazz and Indian music genres, the Milap Indo-Jazz Club will come together to present a completely new sound and vibe, as they kick-off the…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
The Art School No 33 In Harden’s 100 Best UK Restaurants 2023
Liverpool’s The Art School is the city region’s only restaurant to make the prestigious Harden’s 100 Best UK Restaurants 2023. The annual guide features the best of the best, with over 3000 further entries in total and it is the most comprehensive and detailed look into the UK’s dining scene, from major cities and towns to tiny hideaways. Chef Patron Paul Askew and the team are immensely proud of reaching no.33 this year after what…
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Theatre in Liverpool
Varna International Ballet And Orchestra Heading To Liverpool Empire Theatre This Month
Raymond Gubbay Limited will present Varna International Ballet and Orchestra visiting the UK for the very first time in their 75-year history with classical performances of THE NUTCRACKER, SWAN LAKE, and GISELLE. Varna Ballet will visit Liverpool Empire Theatre 23-25 January. Renowned for its award-winning soloists and magnificent corps de ballet, the company has been delighting audiences for decades at home in Bulgaria and abroad with its performances of the highest quality. Artistic Director…
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Health
5 Ways To Reduce Stress In Your Life
Everyone deals with stress at some point in their life. Unfortunately, stress rates are on the rise. More people are reporting experiencing anxiety than ever before. There are easy ways to treat anxiety and stress. Most of these methods don’t involve medication. Lifestyle changes can make a huge difference. Here are five easy ways you can reduce stress. 1. Meditation Take time to focus on yourself and your body. You don’t need any equipment or…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Duke Street Restaurants and Bars Guide
Duke Street Restaurants and Bars Duke Street is home to some amazing restaurants from fine dining to casual eats and laid back bars. You’ll also find one of the most stylish food markets and a high end bowling alley and gaming venue. Here’s our guide to Duke Street restaurants and bars. Down The Hatch One of the city’s most popular vegan and veggie restaurants, Down The Hatch specialise in vegan junk food. As a meat…
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Health
How Do You Recognise Water Imbalance In The Body? How Do I Combat It?
A correct water balance is necessary for our body to function properly. It is the ratio between the amount of water we consume by eating and drinking during the day and the amount we lose through the kidneys, intestines, lungs and skin at the same time. In the following article, we will explain what the symptoms of this imbalance in the body are and how we can combat it. Symptoms of water imbalance in the…
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Health
10 Things To Know About Cannabis Edibles
A growing number of places around the world are legalising cannabis. This has led to more people trying cannabis – either medicinally or recreationally. One way of administering cannabis is to eat it. While cannabis can be eaten in its raw form, it does not taste great on its own and will not produce the high unless heat has been applied. As a result, it’s more popular for cannabis to be mixed into other foods…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Chinese New Year In Liverpool 2023: Discover What’s On
Celebrate Chinese New Year in Liverpool as we welcome the Year of the Rabbit. The city will come alive for the occasion, with music, dance, workshops, food and much more on Sunday 22 January. Many of the city’s celebrations will focus around Chinatown and the Chinese Ceremonial Archway. The popular tourist attraction is a beacon of fortune and the focal point for people to gather to celebrate the annual Chinese New Year Festival. The streets…
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Music
Don’t Miss The Songwriting Challenge Showcase Final on 14 January
Ten talented songwriters have won a coverted spot at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2022 Showcase Final taking place at LEAF on Bold Street on Saturday 14 January 2023. The finalists will perform their songs with the works of art that inspired them projected onto the screen for all to see. After each song the audience will have the chance to ask the songwriter questions about the songwriting process, the song, and the inspiration behind it. The night will also…
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Best Management Practices For The Oil Industry
The oil industry faces several challenges. In addition, it’s an important sector in many countries. In the United States, the oil industry employs millions of Americans. The United States Energy Department also acknowledges that the industry keeps American energy independent, secure, and costs low for consumers. Challenges that the industry sees include: Pushback from environmental groups Cyberattacks on infrastructure Investment Government regulations Overcoming these challenges requires decision-makers to implement the best management practice for their…
