Liverpool’s national and international reputation continues to be influenced by its 2008 European Capital of Culture status according to new research. Findings by the Institute of Cultural Capital (ICC) highlight changes including a “growth in national confidence and stronger appreciation of Liverpool as a desirable cultural centre”. Dr Beatriz Garcia and her ... Read More...
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Runcorn railway bridge’s newly restored Navigation Fog Bell will be unveiled in a new permanent home this week. Network Rail removed and repaired the bell, which used to warn approaching ships on the Manchester Ship Canal of the viaduct’s location during fog, as part of its £6 million bridge refurbishment scheme. The ... Read More...
A new plastic and packaging-free shopping service is being launched in Liverpool with the help of a Crowdfunder campaign. Going by the name Refill, the initiative aims to help tackle environmental issues with packaging by selling produce via a ‘weigh and save’ method, whilst also helping residents to cut back on ... Read More...
A vintage market, café and creative workshop could transform a vacant warehouse in Liverpool’s Ten Streets area if plans are approved. The proposed venue in the emerging district would also have space outside for occasional street food units and seating. Liverpool City Council’s planning committee will consider the plans for the Cotton ... Read More...
Details of the Giants’ first appearance in the Liverpool City Region next week have been revealed. Making his UK debut, the Little Boy Giant will be the first to emerge in a static showcase on Thursday (4 October). Members of the public are being invited to welcome the 20ft-tall new arrival in ... Read More...
Plans to open a new bar on Aigburth Road have gone down well with local residents - atrracting more than 70 letters of support. Maria Parkes wants to turn a former hair salon at 331 Aigburth Road into a ‘café bar eatery’ called Tipsy Cow. Liverpool City Council’s licensing and gambling sub-committee will ... Read More...
Residents and businesses can find out more about a proposed four star hotel for Liverpool’s new cruise terminal facility this week. Members of the project team will be on hand during a two-day information event, taking place from 2-7pm on Thursday (27 September) and 12-5pm on Friday (28 September). A 200-bedroom accommodation ... Read More...
‘Great British Menu’ finalist Ellis Barrie has revealed plans to open a new restaurant in his home city of Liverpool. The 28-year-old chef and his older brother Liam have already achieved Good Food Guide recognition with their Anglesey restaurant Maram Grass, located on their parents’ North Wales caravan park. The duo have ... Read More...
River of Light will return in November, lighting up both sides of the Mersey with a specially commissioned musical display. Entitled ‘The Elements’, the spectacle will act as the finale for the Liverpool 2018 programme’s ‘China Dream’ season as well as the area’s bonfire celebration. Taking place on 4 November, the display ... Read More...
Liverpool Football Club first team manager Jürgen Klopp helped celebrate the start of work on a new Kirkby training campus. A ‘breaking ground’ ceremony was held today (20 September) at the club’s existing academy site, which is being redeveloped to provide a state-of-the-art facility for both the Reds’ first team and ... Read More...