Lifestyle

Liverpool’s Affordable Luxury Jewellery Brand, Say It With Launches Christmas Collection

Say It With, the hugely popular jewellery brand, has officially launched its eagerly awaited Christmas collection, featuring Laura Anderson. Known for her stylish appearances, Laura has partnered with the brand to showcase their latest designs. Laura admits to previously wearing ‘costume jewellery’, but said in her recent interview with The Mirror, that the Say it With line is “better quality” and has “delicate” pieces in both gold and silver. The new collection is filled with…

Lifestyle

From Liverpool To Puglia: Celebrating The Rise of Italian Home Cooking

In recent years, Italian cuisine has experienced a remarkable surge in popularity across Liverpool. Known for its deep appreciation of food, Liverpool has embraced the flavors and traditions of Italy, with particular affection for the rustic and authentic dishes from the southern region of Puglia. This region, with its rich culinary heritage, is known for offering some of Italy’s finest, yet simplest, dishes—crafted with a few high-quality ingredients and bursting with flavor. From Liverpool’s thriving…

Music

Live Review: The Libertines At Mountford Hall

After their explosive entrance into the music scene in the early 2000’s, The Libertines continue to enthrall audiences around the globe, selling out shows with their distinctive garage rock sound. Their fourth studio album, All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade, released in April 5 this year, soared to number one on the UK album charts, a remarkable achievement that mirrors their peak in 2004. The band’s comeback has been characterised by a heartfelt rekindling of…

Music

St George’s Hall To Host Special Silent Discos

Liverpool’s historic St George’s Hall is gearing up for a December filled with music, lights, and plenty of festive fun, with two spectacular silent discos—one for families and one exclusively for adults! Disco Kids Family Silent Disco On Saturday 14 December, St George’s Hall invites families to a magical afternoon of music, lights, and laughter with Disco Kids Family Silent Disco. Designed to appeal to all ages, the event transforms the Great Hall into a…

Music

Motel Sundown’s ‘Rosie’ Captures Intimate Americana

Motel Sundown return with their latest single, Rosie, a warm, easy-listening folk track that offers a softer, more intimate side of the Liverpool-Americana trio. With the same intensity and energy that defined their recent work on the El Dorado EP, they’ve followed on from the title track and wonderful single, Waterfall, in keeping with this vulnerable instrumentation that hides nothing. Rosie is a beautifully sparse and stripped-back tune that allows the band’s lyrical storytelling and harmonies to…

Music

Ex-Easter Island Head To Play Liverpool’s Tung Auditorium

Ex-Easter Island Head will make their stage debut at The Tung Auditorium this November. The experimental band will be joined on stage by extra special guests Charles Hayward and Lola De La Mata, presenting their own wildly original music as solo artists and joining the group for open-ended explorations of material from the 2024’s Norther album.Ex-Easter Island Head are a UK-based musical collective composing and performing music for solid body electric guitar, percussion and other instruments. The group…

Food and Drink in Liverpool

Voyagers Restaurant Awarded Prestigious AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence 

Voyagers Restaurant is proud to announce that it has been awarded an AA Rosette, a prestigious recognition of culinary excellence in the UK.   This distinguished accolade honours restaurants that demonstrate outstanding cooking and a passion for high-quality food, placing Voyagers among the top dining establishments in Liverpool.  Located in the vibrant Ropewalks district in the heart of Liverpool, Voyagers Restaurant has become renowned for its innovative dishes that showcase the best of locally sourced ingredients.…

Liverpool News

Japanese Fashion Giant UNIQLO Opening Store In Liverpool ONE

UNIQLO, the internationally acclaimed fashion brand, is to make its city debut at Liverpool ONE. The Japanese retailer is set to open early next year alongside Paradise Street’s line-up of flagship stores. Uniqlo’s Paradise Street location will be the ideal home for the acclaimed retailer, with the substantial double-height unit allowing it to create a truly showcase space. The brand will join the unique street’s series of anchor stores, including BOSS, JD and Goldsmiths.  UNIQLO,…

Film & TV

In Conversation – Daniel Draper & Christie Allanson of Shut Out The Light’s ‘Liverpool Story’ Film

Liverpool Story captures a year in the life of Liverpool, exploring its unique character across every postcode. Filmed in 2023, the documentary by director Daniel Draper and producer Christie Allanson captures familiar and unexpected sides of the city, from drag nights to doggy daycare, revealing Liverpool’s rich culture beyond the backdrops seen in TV and film. In our conversation, Dan and Christie discuss how they aimed to capture the true essence of Liverpool through themes…

Fun Things to do in Liverpool

Winter Ice Rink Coming To BOXPARK Liverpool

This winter, Liverpool street food and entertainment venue, BOXPARK, will open its doors to a new intimate ice rink destination. IceBox is a six-week festive ice-skating pop-up, running from Friday 22 November to Sunday 5 January.  Nestled in the vibrant Baltic Triangle as part of the Cains Brewery estate, just opposite BOXPARK Liverpool, IceBox will be surrounded by enchanting settings, with an intimate backdrop of magical, twinkling Christmas lights. Skaters of all ages and abilities…

Music

Live Review: Skindred At Liverpool Olympia

It’s Friday night, the weekend is finally here, and what better way to start it than by heading to the Olympia. Tonight, coming all the way from Newport, South Wales, Skindred bring their SMILE Tour to Liverpool in support of their eighth album, Smile. Skindred are renowned for their unique blend of metal and reggae, as well as their exhilarating live performances, and tonight is no exception. With a host of support bands, it’s time…

Things to do in Liverpool

Liverpool ONE Christmas Events Programme Revealed

Liverpool ONE is set to transform into a magical winter wonderland, with just weeks to go until the festive season officially kicks off. A giant bauble archway, a 25-metre Christmas tree, children’s rides and, of course, the ever-popular Bar Hütte, will be in place from Friday 8 November, signaling the beginning of an exciting season of Christmas festivities at Liverpool ONE.   An extra early White Christmas will be at the heart of a bumper…

Theatre in Liverpool

Review: ‘Giselle’ At Liverpool Empire Theatre

Witnessing the English National Ballet’s revival of their 1971 Giselle was an experience to savour, one that elevated the standard for this beloved classic to new heights. The company executed each element to near perfection—Mary Skeaping’s renowned choreography and direction, the meticulous recreation of David Walker’s original set, the evocative lighting and costumes, and the orchestra’s powerful score under Gavin Sutherland’s expert direction. Together, these components coalesced into a afternoon matinee performance of extraordinary intensity…

Fun Things to do in Liverpool

Christmas Story Trail Returns To Calderstones Park 

The Christmas Story Trail around Liverpool’s historic Calderstones Park is back for a fifth year due to popular demand. Families – including their furry friends – are invited to take the lead and join thenew self-led festive trail based on children’s picture book, An Odd Dog’s Christmas, by the best-selling and award-winning author/ illustrator Rob Biddulph, as part of The Reader’s festive programme for 2024. Martyna Puciato, co-manager of The Reader’s magical playspace, The Storybarn,…

Liverpool News

Liverpool Business Owner Joins Forces With International Life Coach To Empower & Inspire Women

Liverpool designer and founder of Lola Starr activewear Kate Hill, has joined forces with Life Coach and motivational speaker Sheryl Findlay, launching a new sportswear line to celebrate strength, empowerment and overcoming adversity. Kate and Sheryl first met last summer at a wellness event in Manchester. Since then they have united on a shared mission to redefine beauty. They initially collaborated on a campaign #ConfidenceToConquer filmed in Liverpool’s very own Vessel studios. Whilst on set…

Music

Red Rum Club To Headline Aintree Racecourse In 2025

Liverpool’s rising stars, Red Rum Club, are set to make an unforgettable appearance in their hometown next year, headlining an outdoor concert at Aintree Racecourse on Friday, May 16, 2025. Presented by The Jockey Club Live, the band’s performance in the iconic Red Rum Garden will follow an evening of exhilarating races, bringing together live music and the spirit of Merseyside in one dynamic event. The Crosby-born sextet has been riding a wave of success…

Lifestyle

Mixing Metals: A Guide To Combining Gold, Silver And Rose Gold Accessories

Long gone are the days of sticking to one metal for your jewellery choices. Of course, if that is your preference then dress for yourself, but metal mixing has become a popular choice.  Trends such as dopamine dressing and maximalism have born the idea that mixing metals is actually quite cool and gives your outfits an edge. If this is something that you are considering but don’t know where to start, read on for some…

Music

In Conversation – Jon Withnall of New Retro Records

New Retro Records was born from a shared vision to support artists in an evolving music industry. Founders Jon Withnall, Mario Anastasiades, and Martin Tibbetts initially managed emerging artists Lois Levin and Bette Schindler. Recognising the benefits of creative control and cost-saving measures, the trio transformed their management company into a label. Their diverse skills meshed instantly, creating what Jon describes as a “dream team.” With a commitment to artist autonomy and a fresh approach…

Things to do in Liverpool

River of Light 2024: Map Route, Times & All You Need To Know

Get ready to be dazzled by Liverpool’s waterfront as River of Light returns for another year of stunning illuminated installations! This year’s theme is “Play,” and the twelve large-scale artworks promise an experience that’s both fun and thought-provoking. River Of Light 2024: Everything you need to know River of Light 2024 Dates & Times Friday 25 October – Tuesday 5 November 2024 5pm – 9pm nightly Free! Route Map Use the below map to guide…

Food and Drink in Liverpool

Gino D’Acampo Liverpool Launches New Seasonal Menu

Every season in Italy has its own delights when it comes to dining. Autumn is, however, perhaps one of the country’s finest, with an abundance of beautiful ingredients harvested from September onwards. From the north to the south, leading Italian chef, Gino D’Acampo, has travelled the country’s many regions to source the finest Italian and British produce, with olives, wild mushrooms, pumpkin, mussels and wild boar just some of the incredible ingredients taking pride of place…