Liverpool News
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Liverpool Citybikes To Be Replaced With New Fleet of E-Bikes This August
Liverpool’s Citybike scheme is set to be replaced with a brand new fleet of e-bikes from the same operator who run the city’s e-scooters, Voi. The change is part of a decision by the Department of Transport which will allow Voi to expand its e-scooter trial in the city until May 2024. The new Voi e-bikes are expected to launch in mid-August, starting with 50 and eventually rising to 500 e-bikes in operation throughout the…
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Free Everton VS Dynamo Kyiv Tickets For Ukrainians Across Merseyside
Everton FC is liaising with councils across the Merseyside region to distribute free tickets to Ukrainian refugees for the upcoming ‘Match for Peace’ against Dynamo Kyiv. The Club is working with the six councils; Wirral, St Helens, Sefton, Knowsley, Halton and Liverpool, to ensure families who have been housed across the city region as part of the Government’s ‘Home For Ukraine’ scheme have the opportunity to attend the game. The charity fundraising game at Goodison…
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Acclaimed Liverpool Poet & Upholsterer Give City Storage Hub A New Look
New self-storage hub StoreAway has enlisted the help of an acclaimed Liverpool poet and upholsterer to unveil its brand identity. The team behind the Peter’s Square space have called upon Levi Tafari and Vincent Snowball to create wall art and bespoke reclaimed furniture for their Liverpool HQ, using their 85 years of combined experience in honing their crafts in the local area. StoreAway’s reception area now showcases a four-lined poem written by Levi that captures…
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‘Scouse Fizz’ Inventor Joins Lucky Penny Group
A leading Liverpool-based hospitality group has appointed a new General Manager for one of its popular city centre bars. Tom Norris, who invented the delicious Scouse Fizz cocktail, has joined Lucky Penny Group to lead the team at Abditory on quirky Queen Avenue between Castle and Dale streets, as well as assist with the development of the group’s forthcoming venues across the North West. Tom leaves his role as assistant manager at GPO Liverpool in the Met…
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Internationally Renowned Street Artwork ‘RedBall’ Is Coming To Liverpool, 15 – 24 July
One of the world’s longest running street artworks is bouncing into Liverpool later this week. The RedBall Project – already showcased in global locations such as Sydney, Paris and California – will take over the city from Friday 15 to Sunday 24 July. Across ten days, the 15ft-diameter RedBall Liverpool will appear in different areas around the city – some will be tourist hotspots, others more local or undiscovered locations meeting the audience on their…
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Liverpool Cathedral Announces New Collaboration With Internationally Renowned Artist
A new exhibition, which is made up of four installations by acclaimed sculptor and artist, Peter Walker, is set to be unveiled at Liverpool Cathedral this month. ‘Being Human’, which is free to attend, launches on 27 July and runs until 30 August. As part of a two-year programme of events, exhibitions and artworks leading up to the iconic building’s 100th anniversary, which falls in 2024, the latest collaboration between Liverpool Cathedral and the renowned artist explores…
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YMCA Together Launch New Podcast To Bring Hope To Those Experiencing Challenging Times
Service users at one of Liverpool’s longest running charity organisations YMCA Together are launching a new podcast in a bid to give hope to those who may be struggling. ‘Who’s On YMCA’ will feature stories from a number of individuals who are now on the road to recovery, having lived with homelessness or substance misuse. Special guests from local providers that offer support in the Liverpool City Region will also be on hand to offer insight and advice…
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Tate Liverpool Joins UK’s Largest Ever Showcase of Disabled Artists
On 2 July, Tate Liverpool will join 29 museums and galleries across the UK to host We Are Invisible We Are Visible (WAIWAV), presented by DASH, the disabled-led visual arts organisation. Alistair Gentry will be creating work in the galleries modifying reproductions of pictures in the Tate collection to highlight the absence of representation of the disabled population within art. Titled 25% Rectification, Gentry’s intervention references the fact that nearly a quarter of people in…
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The Best 2022 Summer Plans In Liverpool
Summer 2022 has arrived, and Liverpool will be hosting many outdoor and indoor activities for you to enjoy the weather and the free time while you enjoy your holidays. Whether you’re looking to dance to the rhythm of electronic music, take a walking tour around the city or get to know the cultural activities in town, keep this guide on your browser favourites so you don’t miss any key dates. Music Festivals Liverpool is one…
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Pop-up Artist Exhibition: Make Thread Collaborates With Liverpool’s Most Iconic Artists
Make Thread has recently collaborated with Liverpool’s most iconic artists such as Neil Keating, John Culshaw, Jazz Stan, and May Illustrates to make their art into sustainable fashion. So, to celebrate this collaboration, they have launched an exclusive pop-up shop and art exhibition in 92 Degrees cafe where the designs will be available to buy. ARTISTS! Neil Keating, Jazz Stan, John Culshaw & May Illustrates. The iconic artists have provided us with art across our…
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How To Make The Most Out Of A Weekend In Liverpool
Liverpool is more than a great night out; it is a fantastic weekend away. The city is becoming one of the most popular destinations in the country for a quick break because there is so much to see and do. With some careful planning and a curated list of places to go, you can squeeze a lot of action into your weekend in Liverpool. Sports, theatre, history, dancing, and dining; this town has it all.…
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Opening Your Own Bicycle Repair Shop: 13 Tips For Success
Opening a business of any kind can be a daunting task, and it is critical to be prepared to have the greatest chance of success. When opening a bike repair shop, you’ll need to have all the right skills to do the job well, along with the business knowledge and sense to run your business profitably. Even once your business is up and running, it can be a long road to profitability. The first…
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Laros Announces Mossley Hill Expansion
Providing Liverpool and Manchester with authentic Greek cuisine, Laros has announced its expansion into Mossley Hill. Opening this summer, in the heart of South Liverpool, Laros’ Mossley Hill venue will be open everyday from 10am serving pastries and coffee, with its authentic Greek menu including popular gyros, souvlaki and fresh Greek salads being served and delivered from 11.30am until 10pm. Renowned for being the first of its kind, Laros is a hybrid between a restaurant and takeaway, with beautiful interiors…
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Delifonseca Encourages Younger Generation To Work In Hospitality As The Industry Hits Record Staffing Shortage
The proprietor of Delifonseca Dockside is calling on the city’s young people to consider a career in hospitality as the industry continues to struggle to recruit following the pandemic. Candice Fonseca, who opened the award-winning Brunswick restaurant and deli back in 2010, said it has never been more difficult to find new staff and that venues like hers are in desperate need of options to overcome a noticeable lack of potential candidates. It’s been reported…
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‘Little Amal’ Giant Puppet Set To Visit Liverpool During World Refugee Week
Little Amal is set to journey through England, visiting Liverpool along the way, during World Refugee Week, from 19 – 27 June 2022, to meet new friends and share a message of hope. Following her now celebrated 8,000km journey from the border of Syria and Turkey, Little Amal, a 3.5 metre puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian girl refugee, has become an international symbol of human rights. She has come to represent the millions of refugee children…
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The Brink Welcomes New Café Manager As City Shows Its Continued Support Since Reopening
Liverpool’s trailblazing dry bar The Brink has appointed a new café manager following its reopening. Lucy McLachlan joins the Parr Street venue following 15 years within the city’s hospitality industry, as well as assisting in theatre set designs across Europe and art departments of BBC dramas. In her new role, she will now oversee the day to day running of the much-loved café, which closed its doors in 2020 due to the financial impact of…
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Celebrate The Queens Jubilee & Half Term With Mersey Ferries
Mersey Ferries has announced a fun packed week of activity to celebrate Half Term and the Platinum Jubilee weekend in honour of The Queen’s historic 70-year reign. In 1977, The Queen and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visited Mersey Ferries as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations. The royal couple, pictured with Captain James McWilliam, took a cruise along the River Mersey on the ferry and were treated to breath-taking views of the Liverpool and…
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Behind The Scenes At YMCA’s Dutch Farm – The Project Bringing Hope To Merseyside
From the moment you walk through the gates of Dutch Farm, you get an overwhelming sense of community, pride and belonging. Established by YMCA Together in 2011 in the South Liverpool suburbs, the project uses the power of nature to engage people experiencing homelessness, domestic abuse, problematic substance use and challenging mental health issues. It’s a place of tranquillity, reflection, creativity, and somewhere for individuals to enhance their skill set while creating friendships and supporting mental health and…
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Pizza Punks Is Set To Open In Liverpool Later This Year
The unlimited-topping, San Franciscan sourdough pizza brand, Pizza Punks has confirmed it will open its seventh UK restaurant in Liverpool this September. Opening in the heart of the city on Bold Street, Pizza Punks Liverpool will join the brand’s other restaurant locations across the UK, including Glasgow, Belfast, Leicester and the latest opening Durham. The new 170-cover restaurant will be the largest Pizza Punks site in the UK, with a new grab and go kiosk…
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The Latest Developments That Are Set to Transform Liverpool
Liverpool is a city that looks unrecognisable compared to two decades ago. With several regeneration projects, many of which were fuelled by the city’s European Capital of Culture status, this is a place that has become a powerhouse. Developments like Liverpool ONE have transformed the city into what it is today. Our wonderful hometown is on the up and continues to be a fantastic place to live, work, study and have fun. More work is…
