Tag: Local News

Merseyside is currently under a yellow weather warning due to strong winds affecting the region. In Liverpool, these gusty conditions are disrupting several services and planned activities today. As a result of worsening conditions linked to Storm Austen, the River of Light event scheduled for this evening has been cancelled to ensure public safety. Additionally,… Continue reading Service changes due to Storm Austen

Starting later this month, a significant £12 million project aimed at enhancing safety and accessibility along a major Liverpool thoroughfare will commence. The improvement works will focus on over 2 kilometers of Vauxhall Road, stretching from Tithebarn Street to Sandhills Lane, with activities scheduled to begin on Wednesday, 28 October. The initial phase involves conducting… Continue reading £12m active travel upgrade for Vauxhall Road to begin this month

National leaders recently visited Liverpool to engage directly with local residents, young people, and community organisations regarding efforts to combat racism and foster stronger community bonds. The Race Equality Engagement Group (REEG), chaired by Baroness Lawrence, alongside the Minister for Women and Equalities, Bridget Phillipson MP, arrived on Thursday, 22 October, aiming to identify collaborative… Continue reading National race equality group and minister hears from Liverpool communities on tackling racism 

Kev McManus, who leads Liverpool UNESCO City of Music, recently shared his thoughts on the announcement of a new home for The Beatles Story and its potential impact on emerging talent in the city. Apple Corps is set to launch an impressive, cutting-edge Beatles attraction in Liverpool by 2028. This development is a significant boost… Continue reading BLOG | How the new Beatles Story attraction will support future talent

Liverpool City Council has taken a significant step forward in revitalizing the historic Festival Gardens site on the city’s south waterfront by approving the legal agreements required to progress a major regeneration project. This ambitious scheme, developed in partnership with Urban Splash Development and igloo, aims to create a new residential neighbourhood comprising around 800… Continue reading Festival Gardens set for transformation as development deal agreed

The complete route for the Tour de France’s anticipated visit to Liverpool in 2027 has been officially released, heightening anticipation as the world’s premier cycling race prepares to return to the UK. Organizers from A.S.O. unveiled the specific course that cyclists will take within Liverpool and the surrounding City Region, positioning the area prominently within… Continue reading Tour de France 2027: full route for historic Liverpool leg revealed

Liverpool City Council will hold its annual Service of Remembrance on Sunday, 8 November, at the plateau in front of St George’s Hall. This year’s event coincides with the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, paying tribute to those who sacrificed their lives during conflicts. Under the theme “Liverpool Remembers,” the ceremony will… Continue reading Liverpool to come together for 2026 Remembrance Sunday

Significant enhancements are planned for County Road, one of Liverpool’s most familiar high streets, including the introduction of pocket parks, additional trees, murals, and various street improvements. These initiatives aim to revitalize the area by fostering a cleaner, greener, and more inviting atmosphere tailored for residents, visitors, and shoppers alike. This investment programme was formulated… Continue reading First step in County Road improvements

Apple Corps Ltd. has unveiled ambitious plans to relocate and greatly expand The Beatles Story, the renowned and award-winning attraction dedicated to the legendary band. Set for 2028, the attraction will move from its current location at Liverpool’s Albert Dock to a much larger site previously occupied by St Johns Market within the St Johns… Continue reading Apple Corps announces plan for a new 100,000 square foot Beatles experience in Liverpool

Liverpool is set to introduce a vast new Beatles-themed attraction covering 100,000 square feet, a development praised as “extraordinary” by Paul McCartney and lauded by Andy Burnham for its ambitious vision. Scheduled to open in 2028, this initiative represents a significant expansion from the existing Beatles Story museum, which has been located at Royal Albert… Continue reading Vast Beatles museum, hailed as ‘extraordinary’ by Paul McCartney, to open in Liverpool in 2028