Author: Paul Johnston

Kev McManus, who leads Liverpool UNESCO City of Music, recently shared his thoughts on the announcement of a new home for The Beatles Story and its potential impact on emerging talent in the city. Apple Corps is set to launch an impressive, cutting-edge Beatles attraction in Liverpool by 2028. This development is a significant boost… Continue reading BLOG | How the new Beatles Story attraction will support future talent

Liverpool City Council has taken a significant step forward in revitalizing the historic Festival Gardens site on the city’s south waterfront by approving the legal agreements required to progress a major regeneration project. This ambitious scheme, developed in partnership with Urban Splash Development and igloo, aims to create a new residential neighbourhood comprising around 800… Continue reading Festival Gardens set for transformation as development deal agreed

Significant enhancements are planned for County Road, one of Liverpool’s most familiar high streets, including the introduction of pocket parks, additional trees, murals, and various street improvements. These initiatives aim to revitalize the area by fostering a cleaner, greener, and more inviting atmosphere tailored for residents, visitors, and shoppers alike. This investment programme was formulated… Continue reading First step in County Road improvements

Apple Corps Ltd. has unveiled ambitious plans to relocate and greatly expand The Beatles Story, the renowned and award-winning attraction dedicated to the legendary band. Set for 2028, the attraction will move from its current location at Liverpool’s Albert Dock to a much larger site previously occupied by St Johns Market within the St Johns… Continue reading Apple Corps announces plan for a new 100,000 square foot Beatles experience in Liverpool

Last week, a significant delegation from Liverpool traveled to India to bolster international cooperation and develop new partnerships across sectors such as government, healthcare, innovation, and enterprise. The initiative began with Liverpool City Council leading a programme in Hyderabad from 12 to 14 October, followed by a visit to Bengaluru on 15 October, where the… Continue reading Liverpool delegation forges landmark health, innovation and enterprise partnerships in India

This year’s River of Light festival will feature a special market hosted within the Cunard Building. Building on the event’s popularity from last year’s successful three-night run, the market will be extended to operate for eight nights, from Friday 23 October to Friday 30 October. Each day, it will be open from 4pm until 9pm,… Continue reading Market at Cunard Building during River of Light

The United Nations World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has awarded Liverpool the distinction of being one of the inaugural recipients of its ‘City of Innovation’ title. Liverpool shares this honor with its sister city Shanghai and Charleroi in Belgium, after impressing an independent international jury of nine members with a bold and inclusive vision focused… Continue reading Liverpool crowned global ‘City of Innovation’

Liverpool’s premier music talent development initiative, LIMF Academy, is gearing up to expand on over ten years of achievements with the launch of its 2026-27 programme. This new phase introduces fresh opportunities tailored for emerging artists alongside a special celebration marking the Academy’s tenth anniversary. Since its inception in 2014, the LIMF Academy has become… Continue reading LIMF Academy launches 2026-27 programme marking a decade of success

This weekend marks the opening of a new exhibition at Liverpool Central Library to commemorate the 200th anniversary of John James Audubon’s visit to the city. Audubon, the renowned author of *The Birds of America*, came to Liverpool in 1826 with the goal of securing funding through subscriptions for his groundbreaking publication. Completed in 1828,… Continue reading New exhibition to mark ‘Birds of America’ anniversary

Liverpool’s Cabinet is set to review a proposal aimed at establishing the city’s first permanent Care Leavers Hub. Currently, around 800 young people with care experience, up to the age of 25, receive support from the council. However, there is no dedicated full-time facility for these services at present. The existing setup operates out of… Continue reading Care Leavers Hub set for approval