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Actress Sue Johnston has been awarded the Freedom of Liverpool at a ceremony attended by stars including Sir Paul McCartney and football manager Jurgen Klopp. Johnston, famous for her work on TV shows such as The Royle Family and Brookside, was initially nominated for the honour in July 2022 alongside Klopp. The former Liverpool boss… Continue reading Macca and Klopp lead tributes to Sue Johnston at Freedom of Liverpool ceremony

An academic conference centered around popstar Taylor Swift, fittingly named Tay Day, commenced at the University of Liverpool’s Yoko Ono Lennon Centre. Despite the topic of a single popstar, the conference covered a variety of academic studies dedicated to statistical analysis of Taylor Swift. Topics discussed at the conference included the intersectionality of sexual racism… Continue reading Swifties and academics debate Taylor Swift, from misogyny to millipedes

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

Liverpool Adult Learning Service (ALS) is holding open days later this month to showcase the courses it will offer from September. Drop-in sessions will be held at four centres across the city where the ALS team will answer questions about courses ranging from English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and IT to beauty, volunteering,… Continue reading Open up a world of skills with the Adult Learning Service

On Thursday 4 July 2024, elections will be held in several constituencies in Liverpool. These include Liverpool Garston, Liverpool Riverside, Liverpool Walton, Liverpool Wavertree, and Liverpool West Derby. Additionally, voters in the Broadgreen, Clubmoor East, and Fazakerley North wards will be voting in three ward by-elections on the same day. To be able to participate… Continue reading All you need to know about the elections on 4 July

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

Labour has come under fire for paying the Sun to advertise the policies of its party leader, Keir Starmer. The advert featured Starmer’s face and called on readers to “vote for change”, listing his “first steps.” While the exact cost of the advert remains unknown until after the election, industry sources suggest the rate for… Continue reading Labour candidate in Liverpool criticises Starmer for advert on Sun homepage

A commemorative parade was held by veterans in Liverpool City Centre on Sunday, 9 June, to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The event brought people together to pay their respects to the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Normandy on 6 June 1944. The parade began at the Royal Albert Dock, with prayers… Continue reading Liverpool marks #DDay80

Liverpool City Council’s three-year intervention by the government has concluded, and the commissioners’ final report stated that the council is “a well-governed, improving organisation, with ambitious leaders who are committed to long-term change”. This assessment led to a recommendation that commissioners conclude their role on 9 June. Senior appointments were made in January, and responsibility… Continue reading Government intervention ends at Liverpool City Council

While players and fans are enjoying the off-season in football, there is no rest for Liverpool City Council’s Building Control officers. Over the past year, the team has remained busy with the construction of the Anfield and Bramley Moore Dock stadiums. With an investment of several hundred million pounds, these world-class venues have been a… Continue reading Blog: Safety comes first for city’s new era of football stadia