With higher energy costs kicking in from April and another rise scheduled for October, many homeowners and tenants will be worried about what the winter holds. Increasing food costs mean hearty meals will be harder to come by, while surging clothing prices are making it costlier to wrap up warm. So how else can you keep your home toasty? It makes sense to turn your attention to your home itself and make sure it’s running…
A ten-day festival of Arab music and culture will take place across venues in Liverpool starting this Thursday evening at the Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room. Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) has put together a diverse programme of events for their 2022 edition, curated around the theme ‘A Point of Connection’ – Nuqtat Wasl in Arabic – and marking 20 years since the first festival was held in the city. Earlier this year, festival fans welcomed the news that the hugely…
Following an incredible festival this June which saw thousands descend on Sefton Park, Africa Oyé are keeping the summer party going in style with a special concert in association with LIMF at the Philharmonic Hall this month. Outside of the festival, Havana Meets Kingston is a flagship event of Oyé’s year-round 30th anniversary celebrations. This unique and captivating collaboration brings together a dream line-up from Jamaica and Cuba, exploring the musical output of these two Caribbean islands. The project – returning…
It takes a mammoth production, crucially convincing cast and a wholesomely accurate script to pull off a biopic based on one of the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll King’s, but Baz Luhrmann ticks every box and more with Elvis. Emotionally triggering with tell-all revelations of Elvis’ infamous, never ending Vegas residencies, the plot follows his short-lived 42 years, regretfully narrated and reflected on through the words and voice of his increasingly cunning promotor and manager,…
Some people, albeit many of them Everton fans, have speculated that Liverpool’s glory days could be over. This has been sparked by Liverpool’s recent defeat to Real Madrid in the 2022 Champions League Final. That result will come as a bitter blow to Liverpool. For the players to pick themselves up after just losing out on the Premier League title too will be a tough ask. Below, we’ll take a look back at the Champions…
Amalfi Coast is one of Italy’s main attractions and seeing all the popular sights while taking part in activities that provide you with the authentic Amalfi experience is one of the privileges of planning ahead. Planning means making an itinerary of all the places that intrigue you the most, making a list of the foods you want to try, and finding the best luxury holiday rental in the Amalfi Coast. Although there are plenty of…
Exuberance is what comes to mind upon reflection of Saturday night’s sensational seventh birthday party for Sonic Yootha. Becoming increasingly well renowned as an event that champions inclusivity since it began back in 2015, Sonic Yootha hosts monthly discos at 24 Kitchen Street, in the Baltic Triangle. It has been heralded in the past as saving Liverpool’s gay scene, allowing for a sharp swerve away from the cheesy pop stereotypically associated with a ‘queer night’.…
We are already halfway through the year 2022, and there is an even better and wider range of high mileage electric cars available for us to choose from today than ever before. As to what the best of all those options are, we have shortlisted them for your convenience. However, before we start discussing them, it is imperative that we discuss a few basics such as what the term “range” means exactly, in reference to…
Whether you’re looking to boost your savings, earn some extra spending money or work on your side hustle, there’s never been a better time to find ways to increase your passive income. Here we’ll guide you through 7 simple ways you can make some extra cash regularly. Sound good? Let’s get started. 1. Earn Cashback On Your Spending One really easy way to increase your passive income is by signing up to cashback apps and…
You can recall the hype and trends of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, etc. Just like many investors and crypto traders, did you buy Ethereum on Paybis or any other cryptocurrency to invest in too? Well, cryptocurrency still trends, but the time for NFTs can’t be overruled. NFTs, meaning Non-Fungible tokens, are performing tremendously, with NFT arts taking the lead. Check on Beeples, CryptoPunks, Bored Ape Yacht Clubs, Solana Monkey Business NFTs to understand…
Liverpool is more than a great night out; it is a fantastic weekend away. The city is becoming one of the most popular destinations in the country for a quick break because there is so much to see and do. With some careful planning and a curated list of places to go, you can squeeze a lot of action into your weekend in Liverpool. Sports, theatre, history, dancing, and dining; this town has it all.…
Sad Songs is the latest single from Liverpool’s Katy Alex and will form part of her upcoming debut EP, Glow, which is set to be released on 13 July. Sad Songs follows Katy’s critically acclaimed previous single, Glow, and is another collaboration with her familiar producer Alex Quinn. Katy Alex is a Liverpool based artist, recently moving past the worthy milestone of 250,000 Spotify listeners while remaining with an independent label, Immersive Records. Alex has…
Northwest based indie-rock band KEEF have been driving their sound into the world over the past year with a consistent stream of single releases. Their music, layered somewhere between psychedelic and alternative rock hints towards their working-class upbringing with lyrics touching on isolation from the real world, relationships and the commonly shared discontentment found in day-to-day life. New single She’s Like An Escalator follows the same trajectory, opening with a consistent and frantic rhythm section…
Liverpool is a city steeped in history, yet thanks to a new waterfront restaurant and bar, we’ve discovered even more about the its past. We’ll tell you more about the food and drink of course, but first, here’s the history. Quoting from the restaurant’s menu “The area now known as Mann Island, was until the early part of the 20th Century a shanty town and dock known as Nova Scotia due to its twinning with…
For fans of the massively popular tv show, Stranger Things, there’s an amazing immersive experience you won’t want to miss happening in London this year. Stranger Things: The Experience is a ‘must-do’ this Summer/Autumn. Gather your mates and head for an unforgettable trip to the capital where you can be the hero as you join Eleven, Dustin, Mike, Lucas, Max, and Will for a very special episode. Unlock your powers to save Hawkins alongside your…
As Bold Street continues to be a hugely popular destination for incoming tourists and locals looking for a different day or evening out, the team behind Pub Invest Group are pleased to announce the opening of Tops Dart Club. Located directly above Cheers Big Ears, which is based in the former premises of the Crafty Chandler, it is a unique addition to the city centre’s leisure, food and drink scene. Tops Dart Club has its…
If you’re not one for high-intensity team sports or lengthy solitary pursuits like running, golf is a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors. It’s a sport that’s enjoying a surge in popularity, with England Golf reporting a rise in golf club memberships over the past year, by almost 90,000. Taking up golf can seem like a daunting prospect; there are new techniques to learn, expensive equipment to buy and memberships for…
There is undeniably a link that holds Aston Villa and Liverpool together following the appointment of Steven Gerrard at Villa Park. The former Liverpool captain will be looking to use his links with former Reds stars to help transform the Midlands side over the summer, as the Villa have already brought in Philippe Coutinho and are reportedly interested in bringing former Reds ace Luis Suarez back to the Premier League. But, which players have graced…
Much awaited after its two-year hiatus, Africa Oyé returns to Sefton Park on 18 and 19 June. This year sees the festival celebrate its 30th anniversary, obtaining status as one of Liverpool’s most beloved annual events. Its international lineup of artists is also complemented by a whole host of local talent, with its ‘Introduces’ initiative and community programme. Read all about this year’s Africa Oyé festival, from the headliners to the Active Zone and much…
Be transported to the tropics with Liverpool’s newest nightclub and cocktail bar, Vice, which officially opened its doors on Thursday 2 June. Located on Fleet Street, Vice fuses retro neon hues with Miami’s vibrant aesthetics to deliver a night out with a difference, complete with a Ferrari for the ideal selfie spot. Delivering a brand new experience to the city, the venue takes vision from Floridian nightlife, offering a slice of South beach with an eclectic…