Author: Sarah Latcham

Liverpool will honor eight remarkable individuals with the prestigious Citizen of Honour award in a special ceremony at Liverpool Town Hall. Among the recipients are sisters Natasha Jonas and Nikita Parris, marking a historic moment for the city. The awards will be presented on Wednesday, March 26, to acknowledge the significant contributions made by each… Continue reading Liverpool Honours Eight Outstanding Citizens

tre. The new leaseholders of the Epstein Theatre are Theatrical Times Ltd, who have taken on a 25-year lease of the building from the council with an option to extend. Theatrical Times Ltd have brought in experienced general manager Anthony Proctor to lead the team and oversee the reopening of the theatre. Book tickets for… Continue reading Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre to reopen its doors

The recent BBC drama, titled This City Is Ours, has had a significant impact on the economy of the Liverpool City Region. Reports indicate that the production has boosted the local economy by a staggering £9 million. Set to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday, the show received funding from the Liverpool… Continue reading Film Office backed BBC drama gives multi-million pound boost to local economy

Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 is set to be a star-studded event, with Aitch, AJ Tracey, Inhaler, Wolf Alice, and more joining the lineup for performances on Saturday, May 24th. This year’s headliner for the Main Stage is BRIT winner Sam Fender, with Myles Smith and Blossoms also taking the stage. The festival, taking place… Continue reading Acts taking to the stage on day 2 of Big Weekend announced

Liverpool’s head of UNESCO City of Music, Kevin McManus, sheds light on the significance of the upcoming Big Weekend festival and the platform it provides for local talent. With less than three months to go, anticipation is mounting as the full line-up for the three-day event is unveiled. While the spotlight naturally gravitates towards the… Continue reading BLOG: Big Weekend supports Liverpool’s emerging artists

The BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 is set to be a three-day music extravaganza filled with top-tier talent, including the likes of Tom Grennan, Katy B, Biffy Clyro, Nia Archives, and The Wombats. The event will kick off with an electrifying opening day on Friday 23 May, with Tom Grennan headlining the Main Stage.… Continue reading Radio 1 Announces Friday’s Big Weekend lineup

A recent study has unveiled the continued positive impact of hosting Eurovision 2023 on the Liverpool City Region. Repeat visitors have contributed an additional £11.1m to the local economy over the past year, complementing the £54.8m generated during the event itself. This has solidified Liverpool’s position as a major global destination, with the city’s visitor… Continue reading Eurovision legacy lives on in Liverpool

The coordination and preparation for a range of upcoming events in the Merseyside region is well underway, with the Merseyside Police taking the lead in ensuring the safety and security of attendees. From the Aintree Races to Liverpool Pride, the police force’s planning teams are experienced in managing policing operations for major events. This includes… Continue reading Merseyside Police prepares for packed events schedule

The community of Liverpool is coming together to commemorate the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. Members of the Liverpool branch of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain will join in solidarity for this important event. The service will be held at Liverpool Parish Church of St Nicholas on Monday, February 24th at… Continue reading Liverpool marks the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia

Liverpool’s iconic St George’s Hall is set to become the central location for reflecting on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In honor of the fifth anniversary of the pandemic, a national Covid-19 Day of Reflection will be observed on Sunday, 9 March. The Great Hall in St George’s Hall will be reimagined as a… Continue reading Liverpool Remembers as Hall Hosts Covid-19 Reflection Event