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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  

As Reverend Canon Dr Crispin Pailing prepares to step down from his role as Rector of Liverpool, he reflects on the changes he has seen in the city during his tenure. Pailing’s first visit to Liverpool was more than twenty years ago, but upon returning as Rector, he found the city to be completely transformed.… Continue reading BLOG: The Rector of Liverpool reflects on his time in the city

The city of Liverpool is gearing up for the upcoming General Election on July 4th, with an estimated 340,000 eligible voters. There are five parliamentary seats being contested including Liverpool Garston, Liverpool Riverside, Liverpool Walton, Liverpool Wavertree, and Liverpool West Derby. Additionally, there will be three council by-elections for the Broadgreen, Clubmoor East, and Fazakerley… Continue reading BLOG: Be prepared for the General Election!

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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