Something with a little spice. Tonight, I witnessed a very empowering and powerful evening of burlesque. I was warned before the evening starts that once you go to one show you will be hooked and I have to completely agree. I will definitely be going back. The evening was compared by the fun and fantastic Tilly Mint; who is co-producer of The Spare Rib Burlesque & Cabaret. Tilly kept the evening moving and had a…
Are you interested in knowing how some of your favourite theatre shows come together? Are you interested in history? Ever wondered where stars like Bill Nighy, Julie Walters and Eddie Redmayne started? Get yourself down to the Everyman theatre in Liverpool for a fascinating and educational tour all about the building, the beginnings, the culture and the amazing features which on everyday glance may be missed. Greeted by the wonderful Alan and Kathy who were…
Love, Waiting, and New Beginnings: Hope Savage’s Intimate Celebration of Adoption. Hope Savage’s poem Introductions (1) is a quiet, heart-stopping glimpse into the first meeting between her and her daughter before she came to live with them. It’s the kind of moment that lingers long after it passes — full of anticipation, tenderness, and the strange, electric weight of new beginnings. Savage writes with a clarity that feels immediate and unpolished, but that’s the point. Her poetry doesn’t need heavy…
Birkenhead live music venue, Future Yard, will launch a new crowdfunder this month to support the venue’s expansion and strengthen its future. BUILD OUR FUTURE will support the construction of a 600 capacity indoor venue on the Future Yard site, alongside 12 flexible studio spaces. Future Yard has already secured 97% of the £3m project which will begin this Spring. The campaign is looking to raise £150k, of which 50% will support construction costs and…
Liverpool restaurant NORD has announced that Executive Chef Daniel Heffy will appear in the upcoming series of Great British Menu, representing North West England in the opening regional heat of the competition. The new series begins on Tuesday 24 February at 7pm on BBC Two, with all three episodes from the North West heat also available to stream on BBC iPlayer from the same morning. This year’s competition celebrates British movies and film-makers from each chef’s…
The Access Manifesto – From Lived Experience to Sector-Wide Action Change in the arts rarely arrives by accident. It comes from lived experience, from frustration, from conversations that refuse to be ignored — and from people prepared to turn those conversations into action. For Maisy Gordon, The Access Manifesto began with precisely that urgency. “As a disabled person myself, I have first-hand experience of the barriers disabled people face within the arts,” she says. But…
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Picante is turning up the heat once again as the Mexican-inspired cantina returns to Liverpool for its highly anticipated second season. After capturing the city’s imagination in 2025 with its vibrant colours, fiery flavours and next-level margaritas, Picante is heading back to Cains Brewery Village, launching on Friday 13th March with an even bigger programme of tequila tastings, daytime parties, new dishes, cocktails and the return of its much-loved Margarita Masterclasses. Bringing a fun and…
Dear Somebody, With the current inflation crisis, affording a befitting prom dress can prove to be quite the challenge. A Wavertree charity shop is determined to ensure that cost isn’t a barrier. Re-loved on Picton Road is currently in its fourth year of offering free prom dresses to year 11 school pupils. The shop is part of a wider community project, Love Wavertree, a CIC that offers support to struggling families in L15. Lorraine Scanlon…
A far cry from his X-Factor beginnings, James Arthur packed the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Valentine’s Day with a sold-out show full of thousands of adoring fans. The energy from the crowd was consistently high, helped along by the nostalgic tunes and remixes of DJ Imbo – sporting some Arthur merch – with classics such as Call Me Maybe and Timber. There was even a little extra entertainment from some enthusiastic members of…
Royal Albert Dock is inviting families to celebrate the Chinese New Year from 16 to 20 February with free, child-friendly arts and crafts workshops in collaboration with Culture Liverpool. The three workshops, hosted across PANAM, Fab4 Cafe, and Revolution, let children explore traditional Chinese New Year themes, colours, and creative techniques. Fab4 Cafe, 16th, 18th, 20th (10am–2:30pm): Children can create and hand-decorate a mobile horse puppet to celebrate the Year of the Horse with Unusual…
Tom Clarke states The Enemy have fallen in love with music again after turning their backs on the industry completely at one stage. The Coventry band enjoyed success in the 00s on the back of the release of their debut record We’ll Live and Die In These Towns, but struggles behind-the-scenes ultimately took its toll. A year after their fourth studio album It’s Automatic in 2015, the three-piece called time on their journey. Over the…
Jade Morgan, 36, from Liverpool, is warning others against travelling abroad for cosmetic dental treatment after experiencing her own nightmare following a trip to Dubai. The mum of three had planned to travel to Dubai in March 2025 to visit a friend and after admitting that she was ‘easily influenced’, she decided to explore having porcelain veneers fitted at a well-known dental clinic there. Influenced by social media and the promise of a quick transformation…
Under the Mersey Moon is more than just a musical; it’s a celebration of Liverpool’s unique cultural heartbeat, wrapped in the warm embrace of country music’s storytelling tradition. The production’s return to the Floral Pavilion this Valentine’s weekend feels like a homecoming, not just for the cast and crew, but for the audience who find themselves swept up in its infectious charm. The play follows the story of Danny an aspiring country singer trapped in…
Liverpool’s Albert’s Schenke will enter a new chapter this spring, reopening as Schiller’s Hall, on Wednesday 11 March, following a refresh of the space, menu and overall concept. Located at 16 Hanover Street, the venue has traded as Albert’s Schenke since 2020 and will close its doors after service on Saturday 28 February to prepare for its transformation. Reopening as Schiller’s Hall, the venue is a relaxed neighbourhood bar serving Continental food, blending Alpine warmth and…
The UK’s biggest thrift market is heading to the Liverpool — and it’s bringing serious style with it. On Sunday 8 March 2026 (11am – 5pm), ClothesCycle takes over Liverpool’s Camp and Furnace for a one-day-only pop-up that promises to be anything but your average market. If you love vintage, streetwear, Y2K gems or digging for a £2 bargain that feels like striking gold, clear your diary now. 70+ Sellers. 15,000 Square Feet. Endless Rails.…
The Liverpool property market has always been one of interest due to the multiple developments and investment opportunities the city presents. Areas of interest still remain to be North Liverpool in and around Anfield in particular, South Liverpool suburbs and the City centre. This month Sutton Kersh held their first auction of the year which saw them sell just over £5 million pounds worth of property. A lot of properties sold for well above their…
If you haven’t experienced it yet, here’s your sign: Cineworld Speke is officially home to Liverpool’s first-ever 4DX screen — and it’s transforming the way the city watches blockbuster films. Launched in December, the immersive format has brought Cineworld’s “extreme cinema” experience to Merseyside, adding a full-body, multi-sensory dimension to the big screen. So, What Is 4DX? 4DX isn’t just watching a film — it’s riding it. The auditorium features motion-synchronised seats that move in…
A new Liverpool-born lifestyle brand is already making serious waves across the city — and beyond. Launched just a few months ago, NISHKI has quickly become a firm favourite among Scouse women thanks to its curated mix of lifestyle, beauty and wellness products designed to inspire confidence and self-care. Founded by visionary sisters Shez and Nikki, both born and raised in Liverpool, the brand is rooted in empowerment, community and wellbeing. What started as a…
A Liverpool mum is making serious waves in the fashion world after turning her passion into one of the UK’s fastest-rising trend-led brands. 32-year-old Grace Howarth, founder of Reverie, launched the label just over a year ago — and in the last six months alone it has become a national and celebrity favourite. The brand shot to prominence over the summer when Love Island star Lucy Quinn made the Monroe Bustier and Capri Hot Pants…