Andoni Iraola made his mark at Bournemouth to earn the top job at Liverpool – but his coaching career started in much different circumstances. Back in 2018, the former Athletic Bilbao fullback made the move over to Cyprus after landing his first job in the dugout with AEK Larnaca. Early during his stint in the Mediterranean, the 43-year-old lifted the Cypriot Super Cup, as well as overseeing the start of a Europa League campaign. Larnaca’s…
Milap are back with a brand new summer season showcasing some of the finest Indian Classical music and Indo-Jazz across Liverpool’s city region. To launch this special programme, one of the leading Carnatic flautists of his generation will return to Liverpool Philharmonic’s Music Room on Thursday 25 June, offering an immersive journey through Indian Classical Music. J.A.Jayant is not only a flautist, but a collaborator, educator, and composer who’s been popularising the art of flute playing on a global scale…
Liverpool ONE is set to expand its retail and lifestyle offering with the arrival of outdoor performance wear label Trailberg, opening on Saturday 6 June on Manesty’s Lane. The new store will bring Trailberg’s performance-led outdoor apparel to the heart of the city centre, offering technical clothing designed for movement across trails, mountains and urban environments. To mark the launch, Trailberg will host a free fitness event on Saturday 6th June at Paradise Place, in partnership with Liverpool gym, Shredfast. Two kettlebell classes will be led by Shredfast athletes,alongside challenges hosted by founder Luke Powell, where participants can win Trailberg products and exclusive discounts – with further…
A Sonnet for the Flock: Voice, Community and the Call to Gather Poetry that’s meant to be heard carries a different kind of charge, and Ali Harwood’s We Bards are Birds arrives with its voice already tuned to the room. Written for performance at Liver Bards – the regular spoken-word gathering Harwood has hosted for over a hundred months in the basement of Ma Boyle’s Alehouse – this English sonnet is rooted in Liverpool’s live poetry…
With a sound that blends cinematic pop, alternative R&B and atmospheric storytelling, emerging artist Damiano is creating music that feels both intimate and immersive. His debut single, Little White Lies, draws inspiration from a transformative trip to Los Angeles, exploring the tension between ambition, illusion and self-discovery. As he continues to carve out his own dreamlike musical world, we caught up with Damiano to discuss the song, the creative process behind it, and the experiences…
The Black Women’s Health Forum has announced funding from the Women’s Fund, delivered by the Community Foundation for Merseyside, to support the development of Dancing Queens, its intergenerational dance, wellbeing and carnival collective, ahead of this year’s Africa Oyé Festival. Artistically directed by Ithalia Johnson and based at the African and Caribbean Centre in Liverpool 8, Dancing Queens brings women together through African and Caribbean dance, music, creativity and cultural celebration. The collective creates opportunities…
Liverpool sensation Jamie Webster is back and better than ever with his new single Just Begun. Released on the 20 May, the track has already garnered significant attention across major streaming platforms, hitting over 60,000 listens on Spotify. Announced on the same day, Jamie is taking on an intimate UK tour later this year, playing iconic venues including London’s Electric Ballroom and Manchester Academy. He’ll even be heading across the world to perform in Australia,…
In 2023 the band Pleasure Island and friends held the inaugural Penny Lane Weekender, a three day multi venue music festival, on the only lane the entire world knows by name. Now in it’s fourth year, we talk to Sean from Pleasure Island, who has continued with the festival as the programmer, with the responsibility for scouting and selecting the bands that take part each year. We catch up with for a review of the last festival and what to look forward to in 2026. So Sean how are you? I’m very good thanks, happy to…
Award-winning gastropub, Ring O’Bells, has unveiled its new summer programme, transforming the waterside venue into one of the North West’s standout seasonal destinations with a refreshed menu and calendar of family-friendly events. Located in Ormskirk alongside the Leeds and Liverpool canal, the pub offers a relaxed setting for al fresco dining, set within four acres of open countryside grounds with one of the biggest beer gardens in Lancashire. Designed to complement long summer days, the…
Liverpool’s summer festival season wouldn’t feel complete without the return of Africa Oyé Festival, and this year’s edition promises to be one of the most significant in the event’s long history. Taking place across 20–21 June 2026 in Sefton Park, Africa Oyé returns after a fallow year in 2025, ushering in what organisers are calling “a new era” for the much-loved celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture. For more than three decades, Oyé…
Angie Woolfall – words as refuge, resilience, and reclamation Angie Woolfall — known to some as “Ange (Woolf)” — arrives in the 52 for 26 Poetry Project carrying the weight and brightness of a life lived on her own terms. A Liverpool native, Angie once studied philosophy at Sandown College, where the question “why” found its lifelong home. Words have always been her havens and weapons — not just on the page, but in the world beyond it. Her…
Liverpool hospitality operator DGB Hospitality Group has announced its latest city centre opening, confirming plans to launch The Black Horse and Rainbow in the Ropewalks following a £750,000 investment and the creation of 25 new jobs. The new venue, located at 21–23 Berry Street in the heart of the Ropewalks district in Liverpool, will open in July 2026, marking the group’s ninth site in the city. The project sees DGB take on the current Red…
Whenever anyone mentions the word “love”, it does not necessarily mean the ensuing conversation will suddenly turn into a five-minute melodramatic monologue about someone who has recently fallen in head over heels. In all seriousness, whenever visiting Liverpool, it is incredibly difficult to escape the embrace of love. A city known not only for its unique friendliness but also as a place where you can observe the street artist LOVE’s creative works floating around the…
Celebrated Number One Best Selling Author and Former Confidant to Princess Diana to Launch Paperback Edition of The Royal Insider. Guests are invited to experience an unforgettable afternoon of royal stories, elegance, and behind-the-scenes insight as former Royal Butler to Princess Diana, Paul Burrell, hosts an exclusive luncheon event in Liverpool on Friday, 10 July at Masons on Seel Street. The event celebrates the launch of the paperback edition of Burrell’s latest book, The Royal Insider: My…
Liverpool is set to welcome a new premium dining experience this summer, as Hill Dickinson Stadium opens Domingo’s Bar & Grill to the public on selected non-matchdays. Located within Everton’s iconic waterfront home, the restaurant will be open on Saturday evenings and Sundays throughout June and July*, boasting stunning panoramicviews across the River Mersey. Guests can enjoy a Saturday evening grill house dinner, with Sundays dedicated to a traditional lunch featuring a classic roast and…
A 66-person dance collective from LMA Liverpool is preparing to compete in the live final of Britain’s Got Talent this Saturday, following a standout semi-final performance that earned them a Golden Buzzer from Alesha Dixon. The group, made up of undergraduate and postgraduate dance students aged 19–24, represents Liverpool as well as wider parts of the UK, with performers travelling to the city from North Wales, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Scotland and the South of England…
Mikkeller Running Club Liverpool is hosting a one mile road race this summer. The event is scheduled for Thursday 20 August, and will form the twelfth fixture in the 2026 Merseyside Road Running Grand Prix. The Liverpool Mile is a brand new event taking place within Brunswick Business Park, on the banks of the River Mersey and is expected to attract around 300 runners. A chip-timed race, the marshalled course promises to be fast and…
A brand-new cafe and restaurant has opened on Lark Lane, bringing Mediterranean-inspired food, cocktails and all-day dining to one of South Liverpool’s most popular destinations. Lane & Brew has officially opened at number 83 on the bustling street near Sefton Park, and has already become a popular spot for breakfast, brunch and evening dining just weeks after launching. The new venue serves freshly made Mediterranean-inspired dishes throughout the day, alongside coffees, cocktails, wines and beers…
Influencers, creators and digital personalities from across the UK gathered at the Hilton Hotel in Liverpool last Friday night (22 May) for the sold-out National Influencer Awards, celebrating the rising impact of content creators and online communities. The glamorous event welcomed some of the UK’s best-known influencers, many of whom have transformed their online platforms into full-time careers through engaging, relatable and creative content. From lifestyle and beauty to fitness, comedy and charity work, the…
Liverpool’s dynamic food and drink scene has just got even more exciting and accessible, with the arrival of EatClub – the fast-growing dining app backed by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White. The the app gives diners access to exclusive prices at a curated mix of the city’s best-known dining destinations, social hotspots and neighbourhood favourites. Now live across the city, Liverpool has become the latest UK location to welcome EatClub,following successful launches in London, Manchester, Bristol and…