Ian Martin – A poet reflects on the city’s split allegiances and shared passion. Football in Liverpool has a habit of shaping more than matchdays. It settles into families, histories, and the small rituals that last far longer than any 90 minutes. Ian Martin’s contribution to the 52 for 26 Poetry Project explores exactly that: the split loyalties, the banter, and the unspoken understanding that comes from being a family divided between red and blue. Martin writes from a…
Dear Somebody, Young people (aged 18-21) who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) are invited to the next Liverpool Youth Trailblazer (LYT) drop-in event on Thursday 30 April 2026. To be held at PINS Social Club, Duke Street, from 11.30am-2pm, the event is a great opportunity for young people, as well as their parents or carers, to learn about employment support options and career opportunities alongside ten-pin bowling and a tasty pizza lunch. …
On Thursday May 21st, some of the UK’s leading chefs and The Art School team in Liverpool are uniting to raise money in honour of chef Matt Davies, whose dominant left arm was amputated after an accident working in hospitality over seven years ago. The evening will feature 5 courses and 5 paired wines, entertainment and an auction, curated by a brigade of the UK’s leading chefs including Tom Shepherd, Ellis Barrie, Simon Rimmer, Steven…
Visitors will get the chance to play golf inside Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium this summer in an exclusive first for the Club’s waterfront home. Upper Deck Golf is set to take over the stadium across Thursday 16 July to Sunday 19 July, transforming it into an interactive golf experience with teeboxes placed high in the stands and custom greens laid out on the pitch below. It marks the first time Upper Deck Golf has hosted at a stadium outside North America. …
Liverpool John Moore’s MA Short Film Festival has come to a close, and there was a fantastic display of talent here from a whole host of films all over the world. However, only a select few were chosen by both the jury and the audience for the coveted Paper Bird Award. From animations to documentaries, there was a wide selection of short films shown at the film festival, and below are the winners from each…
If you find yourself reaching for your phone during a quiet moment at the bus stop or while the kettle boils, you are part of something that defines the era we currently live in. Our daily lives feature a series of quick pings and brief updates. This constant switching creates fragmented focus. We once spent a full hour on an activity. But now, many of us break it up with a quick glance at our…
Wyld Sauna has announced that work is now underway on a major expansion at Princes Dock, as the UK’s first floating sauna continues its commitment to community, accessibility and connection. Since launching in November 2024, Wyld Sauna has quickly established itself as one of the city’s most unique destinations, welcoming thousands of guests to experience hot and cold therapy on the waterfront. Now Wyld is growing, and this next phase comes directly from listening to the…
Families will be given a unique chance to clown around, stilt walk and juggle alongside world-class circuit acts when Southport hosts a spectacular two-day Big Top Festival this May Bank Holiday. Suitable for all ages and completely free, the festival on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 will see the town centre transformed like never before. Visitors can expect breathtaking acrobatics and daring aerial displays at the event which will comprise five performance stages…
For most people, driving feels familiar and controlled. Yet confidence behind the wheel can shift depending on your experience and the situation in front of you. While 82% of drivers say they feel generally safe on UK roads, that sense of ease doesn’t always hold in more demanding moments. When you look closer, your confidence often depends on factors such as age and the conditions you face on any given journey. Does Our Age Impact…
Liverpool’s Gran Caffè is celebrating a remarkable achievement after securing both Gold and Silver awards at the renowned International Salon Culinaire, one of the world’s most respected culinary competitions that recently took place at Excel in London. Held annually, the International Salon Culinaire brings together elite chefs in a live and static competition environment, where dishes are judged to exacting professional standards. Winning at this level is widely regarded as a mark of excellence within…
The next wave of artists for Africa Oyé’s 2026 festival have been announced. The first Black British female reggae artist to have a number one in the UK; a feminist trio from Togo with a transcendent live show; and an Afrofuturist singer-songwriter will play the iconic Liverpool festival this June. Janet Kay, Nana Benz Du Togo, and Kizaba join the three artists already announced for Africa Oyé ’26 – eco-punks Fulu Miziki, Afrobeats heavyweight Patoranking, and the Afrofuturist…
Alia Boquash – A poet shaped by heritage, community, and Liverpool’s creative undercurrents. Alia Boquash – known to many as Alia Breeze – writes with an instinct that comes straight from lived experience. Her work is shaped by realism, by the grit of south Liverpool streets, and by emotions that don’t soften themselves before arriving on the page. She describes herself as “emotionally charged, heartfelt, and slightly hard faced,” and her poetry carries that same unfiltered energy. For Alia,…
Liverpool-based Irish singer-songwriter Naomi Campbell continues her steady rise with her latest single The Cottage. Serving as the lead track from her upcoming debut EP, The Cottage showcases Campbell’s evolving sound, which has gradually expanded from her folk and Americana roots into something more expansive, drawing subtle influence from soul and R&B. The result is a track that feels both intimate and cinematic, anchored by her dynamic and evocative vocal performance. Recorded at Whitewood Studio…
Formed in Liverpool, The Tusks have been strong contenders on the North West’s emerging artists scene for some time, and their new single, When It Ends, looks set to propel them even further. Drawing on influences such as Arctic Monkeys and Catfish and the Bottlemen, their sound blends gritty guitar riffs with thought-provoking lyricism, and When It Ends is a perfect showcase of this balance. Despite a gentle introduction, the track quickly takes a heavier…
Metquarter has welcomed a unique and educational pop-up museum to the centre in partnership with Merseyside Police. The Merseyside Police Museum will open to the public on the ground floor of the centre from Tuesday 7 April 2026 for a six-week period. The museum will be open Monday – Wednesday, from 10am to 4pm, offering visitors an immersive insight into the history of policing over the years. The free museum will showcase the evolution of…
The end of the financial year and the start of Spring always sees Sutton Kersh have an action packed auction. This year the team sold £6 million pounds worth of property and considering the current climate, is a pretty impressive result. This brings their year to date figure to just under £12 million pounds worth of sales.A mixture of vacant residential properties stole the show, especially these two in South Liverpool. 7 Manvers Road in…
Dear Somebody, Community groups and grassroots organisations are being invited to apply for a share of £600,000 as the Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES Fund) officially reopens for 2026. The YES Fund offers funding for projects focused on preventing serious violence by creating brighter futures for young people across Merseyside. Jointly delivered by Merseyside Police Commissioner, Emily Spurrell, and the Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership (MVRP), the YES Fund provides grants of £5,000–£25,000 for initiatives that give…
Across the UK, many people face small but significant barriers to healthcare. These limitations don’t just shape the speed with which people are seen – they can prevent people seeking help at all. Ensuring everyone has equal access to services is therefore essential in minimising the risk of serious issues. Discover how accessibility issues in healthcare can cause harm and how they’re being addressed to improve the system and the nation’s wellbeing as a whole. …
Kicking off the 2026 UK festival season was So Long, Good Friday, a highly anticipated showcase of genre-bending music located in Liverpool’s own Baltic Triangle. With headliners such as Fat Dog and Brigitte Calls Me Baby, the newcomer festival was sure to be one to remember. Sprawled across multiple venue spaces (Camp and Furnace, District, Hangar 34 and Lost Art), So Long, Good Friday gave voice to upcoming artists predominantly from the Northwest. Faced with a decline in grassroots venues, artists from the North especially need opportunities like So Long, Good Friday…
Leap Dance Festival returns to Liverpool City Region venues next month promising an unmissable fortnight of brilliant performances, workshops and fantastic free events for all the family. The annual festival of dance will take place at theatres, cultural venues and in public spaces between Friday 24 April and Saturday 9 May 2026. Audiences can enjoy stunning new performances from some of the UK’s most exciting contemporary dance companies along with a must-see programme of work from talented dancers from…