Author: Sarah Latcham

Over the past few months, Liverpool City Council has closed down 15 stores that have sold illegal vapes as part of its ongoing campaign against the sale of these devices. In total, over 18,000 vapes have been seized since January 2024, which are believed to be worth around £220,000 million. The latest business that was… Continue reading Record number of stores selling illegal vapes closed since February

An exhibition by world-renowned British-Indian sculptor, Anish Kapoor, will be held at Liverpool Cathedral in 2024 to celebrate the cathedral’s 100th anniversary. This exhibition, titled “Monadic Singularity”, will showcase Kapoor’s profound artistic genius and marks his first solo show in a UK cathedral. In this spiritual context, Kapoor’s artworks aim to provide connection and inspire awe,… Continue reading Unveiling Anish Kapoor: Liverpool Cathedral’s Centenary Spectacular

Liverpool City Council’s Alcohol and Tobacco Unit, in partnership with Merseyside Police, have confiscated thousands of pounds worth of counterfeit tobacco and vaping products this week as part of Operation Delilah – a national initiative focused on combatting the supply of illicit tobacco and vaping products. The seized products amounted to £5000 worth of illicit… Continue reading Bumper seizure of counterfeit cigarettes and illegal vapes in Liverpool

Over 2,000 children have participated in the Wavertree Park junior parkrun, which has recently marked its 5th anniversary. The event, which consists of a 2km route, has taken place 182 times since it was first introduced in 2019. Participants have completed the course around 15,000 times with the aid of community volunteers who help organise… Continue reading Wavertree Junior Parkrun celebrates 5th birthday

Liverpool’s role as a global music hotspot has been demonstrated once again with this week’s announcement of a number of high-profile music events. The new Queen Anne ship’s maiden call will be celebrated with a performance by Andrea Bocelli alongside the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, while local DJ sets will be provided by Lauren Lo… Continue reading Blog: “Liverpool is a place that genuinely has music at its heart and knows its power to bring people together and create special moments.”

Taylor Swift, one of the world’s biggest pop stars, is scheduled to perform in Liverpool in June. To celebrate this event, the team behind the highly successful Eurovision Song Contest is planning to organize a special city-wide experience for the fans who are coming from around the world to see the sold-out shows at Anfield… Continue reading Welcome to Taylor Town!

The Liverpool City Region is forming a new team aimed at securing major sporting events in the area. Led by Clare Briegal, the outgoing World Netball Chief Executive, the board will be responsible for devising and delivering the region’s major sports strategy. For the next three years, the team will work with six local authorities… Continue reading Top sporting dream team aims to score big with major events

Arts Council England has granted £680,000 to The Bluecoat as part of its Government-funded Capital Investment Programme. The Grade I listed arts establishment will use the capital investment to revamp and redesign its first floor café/bar, The Bistro, into a bigger, publicly accessible space for events and performances, along with a sound and lighting system… Continue reading £680,000 awarded to the Bluecoat from Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme

Liverpool City Region is set to host its biggest Pride event ever this summer, with Katrina, the former lead singer of Katrina and the Waves, announced as headline act. Katrina, who rose to fame in 1997 after winning the Eurovision Song Contest with “Love Shine a Light”, will perform on the main stage of the… Continue reading Eurovision winner Katrina announced as Pride in Liverpool headline artist

Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse theatres have appointed Nathan Powell as their new Creative Director. Powell has a deep-rooted connection to Liverpool and a rich background in theatre making and arts leadership, bringing a wealth of experience and a commitment to diversity, inclusion and artist development. Powell has contributed to some of the theatres’ most ambitious… Continue reading New Creative Director for Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres