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Liverpool-based indie band, the Night Cafe, have revealed the tragic news of the sudden death of their lead singer, Sean Martin. The group announced the news on Instagram, stating they are “devastated to share the sudden passing of our best friend Sean.” The band asked for respect for Martin’s family and friends, adding, “His memory… Continue reading Indie band the Night Cafe ‘devastated’ by sudden death of lead singer Sean Martin

Fans of The Beatles in Liverpool have queued outside HMV to buy the band’s new single, Now and Then, which went on sale at midnight. Even more incredible is that the person who took the coveted first spot in the queue was a man called John Lennon – his real name, and he even had… Continue reading ‘It’s an emotional day for Liverpool’: fans gather to buy new Beatles single Now and Then

Bill Kenwright, a man who successfully combined his love for football and theatre, passed away at the age of 78 after a long battle with illness. Kenwright was known as the chairman of Everton FC, the football team he supported since childhood, and as a prolific producer of numerous West End and touring shows that… Continue reading Bill Kenwright obituary

Liverpool-born Bill Kenwright, a successful theatre producer and Everton FC chairman for the past 19 years, has died aged 78. Kenwright was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 and recently underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his liver. His death is a great loss to the football club as he had long been regarded as… Continue reading Bill Kenwright: Everton chairman and theatre impresario dies aged 78

During a recent trip to Liverpool, the author visited the Victoria Gallery & Museum to attend a literary festival featuring novelist Jonathan Coe. She then made her way to the Walker Art Gallery to admire Benjamin Robert Haydon’s Christ Blessing the Little Children. As she explored the city, she bemoaned the sight of a Hooters… Continue reading Liverpool is spectacular and sometimes strange to walk around, but how it can make the heart ache | Rachel Cooke

The acclaimed filmmaker Terence Davies passed away at the age of 77 after battling a brief illness. Davies was known for his poetic and evocative films that delved into his difficult upbringing in Liverpool. Despite the often-brutal subject matter, his films were interspersed with moments of beauty and joy. Davies himself struggled with self-loathing and… Continue reading Terence Davies obituary

Geoff Davies, a prominent figure in the Liverpool music scene during the 1970s and 80s, passed away at 80 years old. Davies was known for being an owner of Probe Records, a record shop and label, and also for his talents as a promoter. Together with his first wife, Annie, Davies opened Probe Records in… Continue reading Geoff Davies obituary

The Liverpool region has announced plans to bring its buses back under public control. The decision comes after mayor Steve Rotheram introduced franchising that will enable the region to set its own routes and fares. Liverpool is set to become the second area in England to overturn decades of bus deregulation after Greater Manchester did… Continue reading Liverpool announces it will bring buses back under public control

The detonation of a homemade bomb outside a hospital in Liverpool was the result of a personal grievance against the British state, according to an investigation by police. Emad al-Swealmeen, aged 32, made the device himself and detonated it in a taxi outside the hospital on 14 November 2021. The taxi driver, David Perry, managed… Continue reading Liverpool hospital bomber had asylum claim grievance, police inquiry finds

Liverpool saw thousands of people take to the streets as it hosted KyivPride, on behalf of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, in a march that reinforced the cities’ friendship. The relationship was first built when Liverpool hosted the Eurovision song contest on behalf of the war-torn Ukraine earlier this year. Edward Reese, a spokesperson from KyivPride,… Continue reading Thousands march in Liverpool as city hosts Kyiv Pride