Category: Local

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

Liverpool’s music scene has been given a significant boost with the launch of Liverpoolmusiccity.com. The online platform has been designed to bring together musicians, businesses and creatives to make the most of the music scene in and around Liverpool. The website contains a comprehensive list of events, gigs, festivals and concerts taking place in and… Continue reading Sound! Liverpool’s music scene has new digital home

St. George’s Hall Market is set to showcase more than 80 of the best independent local businesses. The market will be held on Father’s Day, which is Sunday, June 16th, and visitors will be able to explore both the inside and outside of the hall where a range of goods will be sold. The visitors… Continue reading “Hall” aboard for St George’s Summer Market!

Liverpool has been awarded the “Outstanding Contribution to Tourism” prize at Visit England’s Excellence Awards 2024, making it one of the few entire cities to ever receive this award. Liverpool’s recognition for the hosting of last year’s Eurovision Song Contest is the latest in a series of national commendations. The acknowledgement of the challenging and… Continue reading City scoops tourism Oscar for Eurovision

Father’s Day will be celebrated in Liverpool at Anfield Crematorium. A commemorative service and period of reflection will be held on Sunday, June 16, between noon and 2pm, with the event delivered in partnership with Good Funeral Company. The crematorium chapel will open from 11am-noon for those who would like to take a moment of… Continue reading A Celebration of Father’s Day

The SEND Local Offer Live event is back and set to take place at The Liverpool Guild of Students on Wednesday 3 July 2024 from noon-6pm. This annual event is a partnership between Liverpool City Council and LivPAC (Liverpool Parents And Cares) to support families with children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND),… Continue reading Join Us for the SEND Local Offer Live 2024 on 3 July

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

Cunard has announced that its newest ship, Queen Anne, will have the City of Liverpool as its godparent in recognition of the long-lasting bond that exists between the company and its spiritual home. Liverpool was the birthplace of Cunard, and it had its first transatlantic crossing from there in July 1840. Additionally, the city served… Continue reading Cunard names City of Liverpool as Godparent of Queen Anne

Liverpool City Council is set to host an Early Years Recruitment Event on Wednesday, June 12, encouraging anyone aged 16 and above who is interested in the educational and childcare sectors to attend. The event, which will take place at The Liner Hotel near Lime Street Station, is targeted at unemployed and working individuals looking… Continue reading New career? Have you considered Early Years?

The Pier Head in Liverpool is getting ready to host the naming ceremony for Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne, which is expected to arrive on Monday, 3 June. The event will begin at 2.30 pm, with the ceremony commencing at 4 pm. With performances from Andrea Bocelli, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the Liverpool… Continue reading Police to help keep visitors safe during Queen Anne event