River Festival 2019: Art & entertainment along Liverpool's waterfront - Gallery Words by Natasha Young | Images courtesy of Liverpool City Council Liverpool’s popular River Festival returned with a vibrant schedule of art and entertainment along the city’s waterfront. The 1-2 June event, which also ran alongside the Changing Tides programme bringing ‘Gaia’ ... Read More...
Gallery: Huge weekend to mark Liverpool FC victory Words by Natasha Young Liverpool Football Club and an army of fans may have jetted out to Madrid for this year’s UEFA Champions League final on 1 June, but there was plenty of action right here in the city. Supporters packed into venues across Liverpool ... Read More...
20 Years of YM Liverpool: Homegrown sports stars and high profile visitors Since YM Liverpool launched in 1999, some of the most popular sports stars from the city and high profile visitors have taken time out from their training and commitments to grace our pages. Curated by Natasha Young Jamie Carragher A 2008 catch-up ... Read More...
'Gaia' at Liverpool Cathedral: interview with artist behind giant Earth installation Visitors to Liverpool Cathedral can currently witness the world under one roof, following the launch of a month-long display of ‘Gaia’. Internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram is behind the 23ft replica of our planet, and also created the popular ‘Museum of ... Read More...
A critically acclaimed North West tapas restaurant is heading for Liverpool’s former Vincent Café and Cocktail Bar later this year. Simon Shaw, chef patron and creative director of El Gato Negro on Manchester’s King Street, has confirmed plans to open a second branch of the award-winning eatery. Serving seasonally influenced tapas dishes, ... Read More...
New rail links along the reopened Halton Curve are expected to “create further business and tourism opportunities” for the Liverpool City Region. Services between Liverpool Lime Street and Wrexham in North Wales got underway this morning (19 May), with the first service calling at Chester, Helsby, Frodsham, Runcorn and Liverpool South ... Read More...
The Liverpool City Region’s best tourism events, attractions and venues were celebrated last night (16 May) at a prestigious awards ceremony. A total of 19 accolades were handed out at Liverpool Cathedral as the landmark played host to the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2019. Television presenter, 'Great British Menu' judge and ... Read More...
Bar, restaurant and music venue operator Mission Mars has revealed plans for a new food and drink concept on Hanover Street. The firm purchased The Hub Alehouse & Kitchen restaurant, in the street’s Grade II-listed Casartelli Building earlier this year and is lining up Bavarian-style Albert’s Schenke for the site. Scheduled to ... Read More...
An exclusive Formby house has been named the ‘Best Individual New Home’ at a prestigious regional awards ceremony. Firwood Hall took the title at the LABC (Local Authority Building Control) North West Building Excellence Awards at the Emirates, Old Traffordin Manchester. The awards showcase buildings and designed teams that have faced complex ... Read More...
Potential home buyers can explore new Wirral apartments and their panoramic River Mersey views as a special event takes place. An open day will be held at Mersey View Residence on 11 May to showcase the one and two-bedroom properties that remain available at the development. A £5.2 million project to transform ... Read More...