A mum-of-two from Birmingham has introduced the popular Piri Fino brand to Liverpool, bringing the fresh, flavour-led concept to the city’s thriving food scene. Located on Seel Street, the restaurant is owned and operated by Sharon Kaur, 42, from Oldbury, who has made the move into hospitality after a successful career in accountancy. After many years working in finance, Sharon made the decision to step away from the profession to pursue a long-standing ambition of building a…
As the curtain falls on another Premier League season, Dicey Reilly’s, Liverpool’s favourite Irish bar in Wolstenholme Square, is set to host an unforgettable matchday experience as fans gatherto bid farewell to one of football’s modern greats, Mohamed Salah. While this season may not have met expectations for the reigning Premier League champions, the final home fixture against Brentford promises to be a day filled with pride, passion, and celebration. Dicey Reilly’s will be at the…
Something close to our hearts here at Liverpool Noise, is giving children equal opportunities and breaking down stigma and workplace barriers so our children can confidently thrive in a career that makes them happy, without the societal, gender within society. Today we meet Krystina Pearson-Rampeearee also known on Instagram as AviateHer to talk all things STEM and her proactive approach to breaking down the barriers associated within a STEM career. Aerospace engineer Krystina is an…
Liverpool ONE is set to further strengthen its retail offering with the arrival of global fashion jewellery brand Lovisa, as it continues its rapid UK expansion with the launch of a brand-newflagship store. The new location will introduce Lovisa’s Series 5 flagship concept to the city – a premium retail format currently only available in select flagship stores. Liverpool ONE will be one of the few sites inthe North to showcase this elevated layout. Designed to enhance the customer experience, the new Liverpool ONE store will…
Liverpool Football Club is offering supporters extraordinary opportunities to get even closer to the magic of Anfield, with the return of the Walk on the Pitch Tour and the launch of the brand-new Score on the Kop experience. Available on May 30-31 and June 3-4, the exclusive Walk on the Pitch Tour gives fans the rare chance to step beyond the ropes and onto the hallowed Anfield turf. Guests will enjoy the breathtaking 360-degree view from the centre circle of one of the most iconicstadiums in world football. This 80-minute guided experience includes 15–20 minutes…
Looking for the best places to watch the World Cup in Liverpool? From lively city centre pubs to big-screen venues and fan-friendly bars, there are plenty of spots across the city showing every match. Here’s our guide to where to watch the World Cup in Liverpool and soak up the atmosphere with fellow fans. The Dome at Grand Central Hall For one of the biggest World Cup screenings in Liverpool, The Dome on Renshaw Street…
White Tiger has officially opened on Liverpool’s Kings Dock, unveiling a striking new dining destination that blends authentic Indian flavours with a modern, elevated approach. Created by Merseyside-based doctors and long-time friends Meenal Abhyankar and Dhanya Kalathil, the restaurant opened to the public on Tuesday 19 May, bringing a fresh perspective on Indian dining to the city’s waterfront. Designed to feel immersive yet welcoming, White Tiger’s interiors combine rich textures, ambient lighting and contemporary styling…
Tickets are now officially on sale for the return of Santa’s Secret Forest, with organisers promising an even bigger and more magical festive experience for Christmas 2026. Returning to Orrell Hill Woods from Saturday 21 November to Thursday 24 December 2026, the immersive Christmas attraction has quickly become one of the North West’s most talked-about festive events after a hugely successful debut season. Rated the number one traveller-ranked attraction in Liverpool on TripAdvisor with a…
A new grassroots music festival is set to make its debut in Liverpool this May bank holiday as Noisy Weekender takes over ARC:HIVE in the Baltic Triangle for three days of live music, DIY culture and emerging talent. Running from 23–25 May, the festival promises a packed programme of indie, alternative and rock acts from across the UK and beyond, with organisers describing it as a celebration of grassroots music and independent culture. Created by…
Nicola Hardman – Power, Performance and the Cost of Staying Quiet Nicola Hardman’s These Pandas Want You to Die arrives like a pressure valve finally giving way. Furious, funny, confrontational and painfully recognisable, the poem channels the exhaustion of existing within systems that continually demand more whilst offering less in return. Written originally as a journal entry, the piece grows out of Hardman’s frustrations around the misuse of power — particularly within the creative industries, where conversations around fairness, opportunity…
Dear Somebody, Now is the time to be a voice for the voiceless. Liverpool City Region residents will have the opportunity to put their questions directly to Mayor Steve Rotheram as part of a new series of live public Question Time events. The first Mayor’s Question Time will take place on Wednesday 3 June in Sefton, with former Granada Reports presenter Lucy Meacock hosting the discussion in front of a live audience of local residents.…
Where Sound Becomes Structure — Kenneth Hesketh on architecture, atmosphere and the strange emotional power of composition. For Kenneth Hesketh, music was never simply something he did — it was an environment he inhabited. Born in Liverpool in 1968, his earliest formative experiences came as a chorister at Liverpool Cathedral, where sound itself became something physical, architectural and psychologically charged. Reflecting on those years, Hesketh says becoming a chorister at nine placed him inside “an…
A new wellness concept, Attis Bathing Club, is preparing to open its doors in Liverpool this August, bringing a fresh take on social wellbeing to the city centre. Based on David Lewis Street inside The Prestige building, the new venue aims to offer a premium alternative to the traditional night out, combining wellness experiences with opportunities for social connection. Facilities will include a 30-person Finnish sauna, filtered ice baths and dedicated red-light therapy spaces. Attis…
Liverpool FC has today revealed images of the new permanent memorial at Anfield in tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, following their tragic passing last July. Titled “Forever 20”, it celebrates their lives, their bond, and the love and respect felt by family, teammates and supporters across the world. At its centre is a flowing heart sculpture, in acknowledgement of Diogo’s iconic goal celebration, while viewed from different angles it also reveals…
Liverpool Sound City returned in May 2026 for its 19th year with returning acts, Keo and Jalen Ngonda as their weekend headliners. The Liverpool-born festival is renowned for showcasing artists before their big break with the likes of The 1975, Florence + the Machine and, Catfish and the Bottlemen, having graced its stages. The footprint of Sound City centred itself across a tight cluster of city venues—Grand Central Dome, Arts Club Theatre and Loft, The…
Here’s our guide to the best bookshops in Liverpool. This list contains the best independent bookshops with reference to chain bookshops at the bottom. We always recommend and encourage you to support your local, independent bookshop! News From Nowhere Liverpool’s radical and community bookshop, News From Nowhere is a strong favourite among locals. Established in 1974 and run collectively by a women workers’ co-operative, they stock a great range of all kinds of books. You’ll…
Two major exhibitions exploring identity, memory and belonging are set to open at Walker Art Gallery this summer, bringing internationally acclaimed contemporary art and deeply personal stories to the heart of Liverpool. Opening on 16 May 2026, Listening All Night To The Rain by Sir John Akomfrah and Gender Stories will run side-by-side until 31 August, transforming the gallery into a space for reflection, conversation and cultural dialogue. Originally commissioned by the British Council for…
Announcing their highly anticipated return, The Heavy North are making their most daring move yet with brand new single, Heavy, released on the 1 May. Made up of Kenny Stuart, Jose Ibanez, Jack Birch, George Favager, Mark Rice, and Ste Penn, The Heavy North are one of Merseyside’s more distinctive rising bands. A Blues Rock band, formed in late 2018, the group gained recognition for their eclectic blend of influences, combining rock, blues and soul. Their…
A family-run restaurant that has been part of Lark Lane life for more than four decades has reopened its doors, marking the start of a new chapter. Maranto’s has unveiled a refreshed look alongside a brand-new upstairs bar, The Gathering Place, following a period of closure to update the much-loved venue. Since opening in 1983, Maranto’s has become more than just a place to eat. For many, it is where birthdays have been celebrated, where…
North West hospitality group GSG Hospitality has been named Bar Business of the Year at the prestigious CLASS Bar Awards 2026, recognising the group’s outstanding contribution to the UK bar industry and its continued success in a challenging trading landscape. Held at Battersea Arts Centre in London on Tuesday 6 May, the CLASS Bar Awards are regarded as one of the UK hospitality industry’s most respected accolades, celebrating excellence, innovationand talent across the country’s bar…