Author: Sarah Latcham

Fans of John Lennon are invited to take part in a treasure hunt across his home town of Liverpool to celebrate the upcoming release of John Lennon Mind Games (The Ultimate Collection). The family-friendly event will take place on July 6th beginning at 9am at Liverpool Town Hall and will offer fans a unique experience… Continue reading Join the John Lennon Treasure Hunt in Liverpool

A trio of UK reggae legends have been cast in a 20-minute film that explores their successful musical careers. The three icons, who are the children of the Windrush generation, have taken their music worldwide. The documentary style film, which was created by Liverpool’s Whispered Tales, shares their interesting stories with audiences. Macka B has… Continue reading Echoes from the Islands

Liverpool’s St George’s Hall is hosting a series of events this summer to celebrate its 170th anniversary. The Grade I-listed building is launching an event series named “It’s Yours!”. The program pays homage to the cultural heritage of Liverpool and features a range of music and comedy performances, as well as new commissions. It also… Continue reading Liverpool’s “civic heart” to celebrate milestonewith special events programme  

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