The foreign exchange (Forex) market is one of the most liquid and accessible financial markets in the world, attracting traders from all walks of life. However, navigating the complexities of Forex trading can be daunting, especially for newcomers. MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is a powerful trading platform widely used by Forex traders, offering a comprehensive suite of tools and features. In this article, we will explore five crucial tips that will help new Forex traders navigate…
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…
Acoustic form, visual thinking and collaborative continuity shape a new double album release from Liverpool’s world-class guitarist. Neil Campbell’s Diagonals: An Anthology (2020–2026) arrives as a quietly assured statement of intent — a double album that resists the pull of immediacy in favour of patience, form and long-view listening. Released Friday 6 March 2026, Diagonals gathers together four short-form releases issued between 2020 and 2026 and presents them, for the first time, as a unified…
Matthew Bourne’s Dark Fairytale of Obsession, Sacrifice and the Dangerous Allure of Applause. Few contemporary choreographers have reshaped the landscape of British dance theatre quite like Matthew Bourne. Over the past three decades, he has taken familiar stories and turned them inside out, revealing their darker undercurrents while making them thrillingly accessible to modern audiences. Among his most striking achievements is The Red Shoes, a production that returns to the Liverpool Empire stage as part of a major UK tour from…
Warm, loud and full of heart, Meet the Deans at the Brindley Theatre is the kind of local theatre night that leaves you grinning on the walk home. Writer, Producer and Director Kerry Williams’ brilliant play is about a dysfunctional Scouse family trying to rub along together now they’re all back in the family home. The production blends broad Scouse humour with unexpectedly tender family moments, delivering a show that feels both familiar and freshly…
Liverpool is one of the UK’s most vibrant nightlife cities, known for its musical heritage, waterfront views, and diverse party scene. Whether you are looking for upscale cocktails, underground DJ sets, or historic pubs, the city offers something for every type of night owl. Here is a guide to some of the best nightlife venues in Liverpool, along with the background and atmosphere that make each one stand out. Cavern Club No nightlife list in…
Outfits rarely remain static for an entire day. Layers are added or removed, footwear changes, and the context surrounding clothing shifts as plans evolve. In this constant state of adjustment, certain garments take on a stabilising role. Rather than responding to change, they remain consistent, allowing everything else to move around them. Tailoring, when used in this way, becomes a fixed point in an otherwise changing outfit. This approach reframes how traditional suits are understood.…
Paul Pike finds the everyday magic in the lost objects and the poetry of Merseyside streets. In the swirl of everyday London—or Merseyside, or perhaps somewhere between wherever poetry lives—Paul Pyke finds wonder. His submitted poem Dance Battle came to life not from grand inspiration, but from something as small and concrete as an abandoned bangle beside a pigeon flock. That quiet moment, waiting for trains and sausage rolls, sparked a poem about collision, imagination, and possibility. As Pyke…