The Hill Dickinson Stadium Transport Working Group – chaired by Everton and including representatives from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, Liverpool City Council, Sefton Council, transport providers, and traffic and travel consultants – met again on Monday 10 November as part of its ongoing work to refine and improve matchday travel around Hill Dickinson Stadium. The latest meeting followed a dedicated session with supporter groups – including the Fan Advisory Board, Fans’ Forum, Everton…
The Lake House has revealed its Winter Wonder-Lawn, a cosy lakeside retreat in the heart of Crosby. Complete with magical Christmas decorations, a warming fire pit with marshmallow toasting, a crumble hut with a range of delicious flavours, decadent hot chocolates and mulled wine, The Lake House’s Winter Wonder-Lawn overlooks the picturesque Crosby Marine Lake and beyond. Festive street food is also available to order both outside on Winter Wonder-Lawn and inside at The Lake…
Liverpool’s Pier Head will take centre stage this winter as a major new Christmas festival brings ice skating, live entertainment, rides, markets and festive attractions to the waterfront. The Liverpool Winter Festival will run from Friday, November 21 until Sunday, January 4, transforming one of the city’s most famous landmarks into a free-to-enter festive village. Visitors can enjoy the lights, markets and atmosphere at no cost, with skating sessions and grotto visits available to book…
After a packed Autumn season of brilliant shows, Liverpool’s thriving combined arts venue – Unity Theatre – forges ahead with its ever-popular Christmas programme. Serving as a counterpoint to the mainstream, Unity exist to champion diverse arts and platform underrepresented voices – and this year’s festive shows do just that! Kicking things off on 3 & 4 December, a bold new voice in feminist theatre comes to the Unity; Rotten Apple is a raw, poetic exploration of…
The home of Everton Football Club is to host five matches at UEFA EURO 2028 UK & Ireland – four group stage matches and one Round of 16 clash. The match schedule for the tournament was revealed on Wednesday evening, alongside the official tournament, host city and host venue logos as the countdown to the summer 2028 competition began.Everton’s Chief Real Estate and Regeneration Officer Colin Chong and Director of New Stadium Development Alix Waldron joined…
Maranto’s, the family-run restaurant that has been part of Lark Lane life since 1983, is preparing for its biggest refurbishment to date. The venue will close in January 2026 for a few weeks and reopen in time for Valentine’s Day with a refreshed look. The work will keep everything people love about Maranto’s while introducing new features that make it ready for the years ahead. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Steve and Ruth Maranto, the restaurant…
Liverpool transforms into a winter wonderland every Christmas — from twinkling lights and magical parades to indulgent festive feasts and cosy hideaways. Whether you’re planning a family day out, festive drinks with friends, or a special meal to celebrate the season, here’s your guide to what’s on in Liverpool this Christmas. Bongo’s Bingo – Christmas Cracker & Big Fat Bingo of the Year Liverpool’s most chaotic and fun-filled bingo experience returns for the festive season…
Liverpool four-piece Keyside return with one of their most emotionally charged and musically uplifting singles yet. Rock My Love is a track rooted in hardship, told through the lens of redemption, and wrapped in contagious melodies that belie the darkness at its core. It’s a beautiful contradiction — one Keyside have fast become masters of — and it cements their rise as one of Merseyside’s most powerful new storytelling bands. Drawing on deeply personal experiences,…
With their new single What Do I Know, Liverpool trio Motel Sundown return with a track that feels like a deep breath you didn’t realise you were holding. Recorded at Coastal Sound Studio in Liverpool and mixed by acclaimed producer Sean Reid (Iggy Pop, The Pretenders, The Charlatans), the song is the latest glimpse into their forthcoming EP, due in spring 2026. Described by the band as capturing those fleeting moments where life suddenly feels…
The streets of St Helens are being paved with entertainment gold this Christmas thanks to a fantastic cast which is ready to enchant Theatre Royal family audiences. Regal Entertainments Ltd will present Dick Whittington – the first time in the company’s 25-year history. The thrilling tale, which is packed with larger-than-life characters, dazzling costumes and scenery and a superb soundtrack, will run from Friday 28 November to Sunday 11 January 2026. Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has already been announced…
AR darts venue HotShots is redefining midweek plans with the launch of its brand-new ‘Thursday Night Social’ Bottomless Brunch. Designed to bring the energy of the weekend into the working week, the new weekly event promises a vibrant mix of bottomless drinks, hearty food, AR darts and karaoke — all inside the buzzing Cains Brewery Village. Running every Thursday from 4pm until late, the ‘Thursday Night Social’ invites guests to unwind after work or gather…
Mega-hyped London alt-rock quartet Keo have been unveiled as the latest headliners for Sound City 2026, marking a meteoric rise from their packed 200-capacity showcase at last year’s festival to a prime slot on the main stage at Liverpool’s historic Grand Central Hall. The announcement comes amid surging excitement around the band, whose critically acclaimed summertime EP Siren saw them tipped as “about to be a very big deal indeed,” according to DORK. Comparisons to…
Liverpool singer-songwriter Robyn Alexandra has made a powerful entrance with her debut single Toxic Love, a soulful pop ballad guaranteed to get stuck in your head. Featuring powerhouse vocals, witty storytelling, and brutally honest lyrics, the track fearlessly tackles the conundrum of whether to follow the head or heart in relationships with a playful and flirtatious attitude. Her humour and candour are equally evident in her songwriting style. She said, “I like to create honest music,…
Liverpool’s favourite jewellery brand, Say It With, has launched its highly anticipated Christmas collection—and this year’s campaign stars The Only Way Is Essex icons and real-life best friends Cara Kilbey and Billi Mucklow. Co-founder Charlotte Donoghue says the duo perfectly embody everything the brand stands for.“Cara and Billi were perfect for this year’s campaign because they really do show what the brand’s about—longevity, friendships, fun and timeless elegance.” The pair’s decade-long friendship mirrors the spirit…
Liverpool’s much-loved online fashion brand Glamify has officially opened its doors to customers six days a week, marking a major milestone for the fast-growing business. After years of operating exclusively online, the brand now welcomes shoppers Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm, and Saturdays from 11am to 3pm. What began as a series of small sample sales over the last six weeks quickly evolved into something much bigger. The Glamify team were able to…
Liverpool has seen an exciting wellness movement and product brand NISHKI launched this week, sending local ladies into a shopping frenzy. NISHKI is the UK’s rising star in lifestyle, beauty and wellness. A brand born from sisterhood, fuelled by purpose and driven by a mission to empower women from the inside out. Founded by two visionary sisters, Shez and Nikki, both born and raised in Liverpool, they wanted to create a community of empowerment and…
Liverpools favourite kids and adult playground Gravity Max has just announced the appointment of their new Business Development Manager, Nathan Gaynor. Nathan, congratulations on your new role, what was it that attracted you to Gravity Max? I’ve worked in leisure for many years and enjoy the buzz of seeing guests enjoying their experience! I like working in a fast paced environment and wanted a new challenge and that’s when I found Gravity Max. I’ve spent…
Liverpool’s literary and broadcasting worlds are set to converge later this month for a distinctive evening of poetry, conversation, and sound. On Friday 21 November, acclaimed poet, writer and broadcaster Professor Seán Street will appear at the Liverpool Friends Meeting House for a reading and discussion hosted by Liverpool Poetry Space. Tickets are free, and the evening promises not just a sharing of poems, but an exploration of how words and sound create meaning, connection,…
Tate Liverpool has announced a major new display dedicated to influential American artist Ed Ruscha, opening next spring. ARTIST ROOMS: Ed Ruscha will be presented across Tate Liverpool + RIBA North from 12 February to 14 June 2026, showcasing a rich selection of the artist’s books, photographs, paintings, drawings, and lithographs. Focusing on the driving culture of mid-century America and the evolving architecture of Los Angeles, the display explores how Ruscha captured the look, feel,…
Flight Club, the energetic cocktail and Social Darts bar, has announced the launch of a brand-new game inspired by the classic party favourite, Limbo. The new addition — the venue’s seventh game — will be available to play across all 29 Flight Club venues worldwide from Friday 14 November. The game was born from a creative competition earlier this year, where Flight Club invited fans to pitch ideas for its next big hit as part…