The Ivy Asia Liverpool has officially opened its doors on Castle Street in the Grade-1 listed former Bank of England building. The amazing Asian-inspired restaurant unveiled its opulent interiors, spectacular dishes and stunning drinks as it welcomed its first guests to enjoy the signature Ivy Asia experience in the city for the first time. Liverpool’s most anticipated new restaurant, tables at The Ivy Asia have been highly sought after with thousands of bookings being made during…
The festive season is just around the corner, and the Christmas Lights Switch On in Liverpool is one of the most anticipated events of the year. From Liverpool city centre to Southport and St Helens, towns across Merseyside are preparing to shine bright with their own festive celebrations. Here’s your full guide to where and when you can catch the Christmas Lights Switch On events across Liverpool and Merseyside this November. Liverpool City Centre The…
Liverpool’s only women’s-only gym, Belly/37+, is expanding with a brand-new site opening in Wavertree this November, following huge demand for its empowering, community-led approach to women’s fitness. The new location, based in Wavertree Technology Park, will open on Sunday 10 November, marking the next chapter for the fast-growing business that has transformed the city’s fitness landscape since launching its first site, Belly The Studio, in Garston in April 2024. Founded on the belief that fitness…
Liverpool’s legendary dance night Save The Rave is making a spectacular return this December — bringing its first-ever Christmas special to the city’s iconic 051 Club. The high-energy event, set for Saturday 6 December, promises seven hours of 90s and 00s dance anthems, epic DJ sets, and live PAs from some of the era’s biggest names. Festival favourites P*rn Kings, Rachel McFarlane, and 2Funky2 headline the night alongside Liverpool legends Lee Butler, Ian Longo, Rob…
Birkenhead-born newcomer Ty Freeman has released Better Man, which he describes as his “most personal and powerful single yet“. Released on 17 October, the track was recorded in Real Sound Recording Studio in Milan and mastered by Graeme Lynch at Liverpool’s Kempston Street Studios. Written during a period of deep emotional collapse and awakening, Better Man finds Freeman confronting trauma, abandonment and the lingering ghosts of a relationship that pushed him to a breaking point. “It’s not a heartbreak song”, Ty…
If there’s one thing about Liverpool, it’s that you’ll never be short of things to do. A city steeped in culture, creativity and a bustling energy, Liverpool boasts a diverse range of exciting places and activities suitable for any type of date. Whether you’re off on a first date, catching up with mates, or celebrating a special occasion with a loved one, we’ve got you covered. Looking for a romantic spot, thrill-seeking activity, or something…
After a groundbreaking debut in 2025, Outer Waves Festival is set to return to Liverpool for its second edition on 23–24 May 2026, bringing a weekend of boundary-pushing sound, performance, and art to Invisible Wind Factory and Make North Docks. Described as a gathering for the curious and sonically adventurous, the festival’s 2026 programme will once again unite an international lineup of artists exploring ritual, rhythm, and raw emotion through experimental sound and performance. This…
UK house prices have been the subject of much speculation ahead of next month’s budget. There is always uncertainty at this time but this didn’t put buyers off at the October Sutton Kersh Auctions live streamed property sale. The Liverpool based auction house saw sales of just under £7 million worth of property. Much of the demand was around vacant residential Lots with investment potential, such as these examples. Agar Road in L11 Sold for…
Sorrell Kerrison — Threading Colour, Chaos and Compassion In the vast and vibrant landscape of contemporary textile art, few voices hum with as much honesty, energy, and defiant colour as Sorrell Kerrison’s. A self-taught embroiderer, musician, and multidisciplinary artist now based in Liverpool, Kerrison’s practice is a deeply personal dialogue between sound, texture, and emotion — a visual symphony where needle and thread replace strings and frets. Once a touring musician and frontwoman, she has…
There’s nothing quite like a hearty Sunday roast to round off the weekend, and if you’re looking for the best Sunday roasts in Liverpool, you’re in luck. The city is packed with incredible spots serving up this beloved British tradition, from classic pubs with cosy atmospheres to stylish restaurants offering a modern twist on the roast dinner. Whether you’re craving crispy roast potatoes, perfectly cooked meats, or a rich, velvety gravy that brings it all…
As a part of its national tour Something About Productions brings this heart warming tale to The Brindley Theatre. There’s something truly special about Something About George – The George Harrison Story. This heartfelt stage show is a moving tribute to one of Liverpool’s most quietly influential sons – a man whose music continues to speak to millions around the world. With timeless songs like My Sweet Lord, Something, and Handle With Care, the show…
There’s something irresistibly bittersweet about Thunder and the Giants’ latest single, Neighbourhood Ghosts. When the chorus hits Frontman Josh Hughes sings — “I guess we’re not meant to be, you’re not good at Monopoly” — it perfectly captures the song’s balance of humour and heartbreak. It’s a playful jab at a situationship that never quite took off, masking the deeper regret of something left unfinished. As the band explain, “Neighbourhood Ghosts is about the reminiscence…
Sound City has revealed that contemporary soul sensation Jalen Ngonda will headline its 2026 edition, marking an emotional homecoming for the acclaimed artist who once called Liverpool home. The UK’s definitive inner-city festival for new music discovery returns to Liverpool City Centre from Saturday 2 to Sunday 3 May 2026, with the Sound City+ Conference kicking off the weekend on Friday 1 May 2026. Weekend and day tickets are now on sale at soundcity.uk.com, following…
Rhythm, light and colour – Ken Horton steps back into the spotlight… Ken Horton’s upcoming exhibition at The Cornerstone Gallery, A Life in Colour, offers Liverpool audiences the chance to step inside the creative world of one of the city’s most quietly influential artists. Running from 6 November to 18 December 2025, this retrospective gathers together paintings spanning more than forty years – from figurative beginnings to luminous geometric abstractions that pulse with life and…
Last night, Thursday 30 October 2025, The Ivy Asia Liverpool celebrated its highly anticipated arrival in the city with an exclusive launch party in the magnificent Bank of England building on Castle Street. The amazing Asian-inspired restaurant opened its doors for guests including celebrities and prominent figures from across Liverpool’s business community, hospitality scene and blogger and influencer communities. Celebrities included Helen Flanagan, Jamie and Nicola Carragher, Tony Bellew, Coronation Street Lucy Fallon, former footballer John Barnes,…
A superbly haunting tale that whispers beyond the stage and into the Liverpool night. In the candlelit hush of the Unity Theatre, Weeping Bank’s Way Marker unfolded like a folktale rediscovered: something ancient, unearthed from the soil of England’s darker, sodden corners. The company’s UK tour arrived in Liverpool tonight, the eve of Halloween. The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in, and the city itself feels that familiar tilt toward the mysterious…
Being an actor, Andrew Gower has no problems sticking to the script. He’s played Bonnie Prince Charles in Outlander and a vampire solicitor in BBC3’s Being Human, as well as appearing in Black Mirror and You. But when it comes to music, the opposite is true: he’s searching for spontaneity, instinct and whatever the moment might bring. With new single Dance to the Algorithm, his band Gustaffson explore the perils of modern music consumption, something…
A brand-new state-of-the-art padel centre is set to open in Speke this December, marking the third site from Liverpool-based company Ignite Padel. The new venue will feature championship-level facilities, including six indoor and four outdoor covered courts, designed to host both elite competitions and community-focused activities. Ignite Padel, which opened its first site on Queens Drive in April 2025 and its second at Cheshire Oaks in September, continues its rapid expansion across the North West.…
Liverpool’s popular country pub, Ring O’Bells, is celebrating two years since it reopened its doors as its new, reimagined concept and to mark the special occasion, is giving guests 25% off the new Autumn menu. Based on Lathom Lane in Ormskirk, Ring O’Bells has become a favourite for its award-winning Sunday Roasts, being hailed as the Country Pub of the Year by LUXLife last year. After undergoing extensive renovations, Ring O’Bells opened its doors in 2023…
Liverpool indie-folk singer Grace Ella Phillips has spoken to Liverpool Noise about the release of her new single Forget It All. Featuring dreamy guitar, angelic vocals and emotionally charged lyrics, the fully acoustic song has a raw and authentic feel that is typical of Grace’s sound. Following the release of her debut single In The End last year and Strawberry Lip Balm earlier this year, Forget It All is an exciting addition to the singer…