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Published June 3, 2026 Size 2560 × 1706 in Liverpool creatives, charities and business leaders sweep British LGBT Awards



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Open Restaurant Group has acquired Wreck Bistro in Open Restaurant Group has acquired Wreck Bistro in the Ropewalks from chef Gary Usher 🍽️ Wreck will continue trading until its final service on Sunday 4 October, before closing for a short period while the site is prepared for its next chapter. All existing Wreck staff will be retained as part of the takeover, with no job losses planned. The deal follows Open Restaurant Group’s acquisition of Hispi in Manchester and adds to its existing Liverpool City Region presence, which includes 8 on Cook Street and Daise in Oxton. Liverpool-born Andrew Sheridan, chef and co-founder of Open Restaurant Group, says: “Wreck is a brilliant site in one of the best parts of Liverpool, and there’s a huge amount to work with. “Gary and the team have built something that people really care about, so we want to respect that while giving the space a new direction. "It’s an exciting challenge for us and we’re looking forward to showing people what we’ve got planned.”
⭐ September’s YM Liverpool is here! ⭐ This ⭐ September’s YM Liverpool is here! ⭐ This month, we sit down with Liverpool comedy legend Alexei Sayle as he releases his latest memoir, 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥: 𝘉𝘺 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 📚 Alexei reflects on growing up in a communist household just a stone’s throw from Anfield, a lifetime shaped by politics and protest, and a career built on doing things differently 🎭 Elsewhere, we look ahead to the Liverpool Literary Festival, returning to the Victoria Gallery & Museum next month with a packed programme of conversations, readings and screenings 📖 Plus, we share some clever ideas from IKEA for making the most of that awkward space under the stairs 🏡 Annie S handpicks the sharpest transitional jackets hitting the high street right now 🧥 Robin Brown heads to Dishoom Permit Room on Dale Street to sample its Ruby Murray lunch menu 🍽️ and Heather Marsh takes us inside this year’s @southportflowershow 🌸 Finally, our wine expert @onefootinthegrapes explores why New Zealand is such a natural home for Pinot Noir, recommends a handful of bottles to seek out and raises a glass to South Africa’s Cap Classique 🥂 Pick up your free copy around the city or read the issue online now - link in bio 🗞️
🎸 A major new exhibition celebrating 70 years o 🎸 A major new exhibition celebrating 70 years of The Cavern Club is coming to @museumofliverpool Launching on Saturday 16 January 2027 - exactly 70 years to the day since the famous Mathew Street venue first opened its doors - '70 Years of The Cavern Club' will chart its journey from a post-war jazz cellar to one of the world’s most iconic live music venues. Created in collaboration with The Cavern Club, the exhibition will feature rare photographs, instruments, personal objects and memorabilia connected to the performers, fans and figures who have shaped its story. Highlights include a contract for 15-year-old Stevie Wonder to perform at the Cavern in 1966, Paul McCartney’s dressing table and a brown suede jacket worn by John Lennon during The Beatles’ rise to global fame. A recreation of the Cavern’s famous stage will sit at the heart of the exhibition, which also explores the venue’s continuing role in supporting new music and Liverpool’s status as a world-renowned music city. The exhibition runs until Sunday 31 October 2027. 🎟️ General tickets go on sale from 14 September. 📸 Image credits: Slide 1: © The Cavern Club Slide 2: © Graham Spencer Slides 3-4: © National Museums Liverpool
A new competitive socialising venue is set to open A new competitive socialising venue is set to open in the Baltic Triangle this autumn. Superlekka, created by former Golf Fang co-founder Kip Piper, is being launched with a £2m investment and is co-funded alongside Daniel Gillbanks and David Scowcroft, the founders of @pinssocialclub. The venue will combine interactive games, quizzes and challenges in a retro sports stadium-style setting, with players using RFID wristbands to take part and scores recorded automatically on live leaderboards. Games will range from giant beer pong and quiz-show challenges to a ‘Supermarket Sweep’-style event, with different activities designed to test everything from hand-eye coordination to general knowledge. Superlekka will initially open as an over-18s venue, before introducing dedicated ‘Superlekka Juniors’ daytime sessions for players aged 13 and over from Christmas.
⭐ August’s YM Liverpool has landed! ⭐ This ⭐ August’s YM Liverpool has landed! ⭐ This month, we sit down with the wonderful Julia Baird as International Beatleweek prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary 🎶 As a director of the company behind the festival, Julia reflects on its incredible journey, the decision she made that helped secure the Cavern’s future and her memories of family life with her brother John ❤️ On the property front, we visit @persimmon_homes’ Summerhill Park development to explore a flexible three-storey home complete with a private top-floor master suite 🏡 Plus, we preview the Liverpool Comedy Festival, coming to @blackstockmarketlpool next month 🎭 Elsewhere, Annie S selects her standout high-street pieces inspired by this summer’s surprise style trend 👗 Robin Brown samples @eatdrinknord’s new prix fixe menu 🍽️ and Heather Marsh explores the drought-resistant plants that can help our gardens thrive through rising temperatures and prolonged dry spells 🌿 Finally, YM’s wine expert @onefootinthegrapes heads to the hills of Veneto to discover what sets DOCG Prosecco apart - and recommends two supermarket bottles worth seeking out 🥂 Pick up your free copy around the city or read the issue online - link in bio 🗞️
A look back at some of the winners from the YM Liv A look back at some of the winners from the YM Liverpool Property & Business Awards 2025 ✨🏆 Could it be your turn this year? 👀 Entries for the YM Liverpool Property & Business Awards 2026 close on 1 September ⏳ The awards celebrate excellence across the region’s property and business sectors, with categories recognising standout developments, agencies, business leaders, suppliers, law firms, contractors, innovators and much more. This year’s ceremony will take place at @titanichotelliverpool on Wednesday 25 November 2026. Think you, your team or your business should be among this year’s winners? Head to the link in our bio to view the full list of categories and submit your entry before the deadline 👆 Closing date: 1 September 2026 For table bookings or sponsorship opportunities, email awards@ymliverpool.com
🏗️ Plans have been approved for a new mixed-u 🏗️ Plans have been approved for a new mixed-use development on Rose Lane in Mossley Hill. Roseville Place will replace the existing buildings at 70 and 72 Rose Lane with nine one and two-bedroom apartments and commercial space at ground-floor level. Designed by Falconer Chester Hall in partnership with Roman Summer Associates Ltd, the development will feature frontages onto both Rose Lane and Pitville Avenue. A spokesperson for Falconer Chester Hall said the plans would bring new homes to the area, support local businesses and "transform a prominent but underused corner of Rose Lane". Read more at ymliverpool.com #Liverpool #MossleyHill #RoseLane #LiverpoolNews #PropertyNews #Development
🎸 A new exhibition celebrating 70 years of Live 🎸 A new exhibition celebrating 70 years of Liverpool’s world-famous Cavern Club is set to open at the Museum of Liverpool in 2027. Created in collaboration with The Cavern Club, the exhibition will trace its journey from a post-war jazz venue in a Mathew Street cellar to a global music landmark. It will feature stories from across seven decades, including The Beatles’ early years at the club, legendary performances and the venue’s closures, revival and lasting impact on Liverpool’s music culture. 📷 @cavernliverpool #Liverpool #TheCavernClub #TheBeatles #MuseumOfLiverpool #LiverpoolMusic
🌳 Eight Liverpool parks and green spaces have s 🌳 Eight Liverpool parks and green spaces have secured prestigious Green Flag awards Sefton Park has retained its status for an impressive 19th consecutive year, while Springfield Park has received the award for the first time 👏 The awards have been won following a mystery shop-style visit to assess numerous aspects of the parks, including cleanliness, overall condition, flower beds and litter management. This year’s successful sites are: 🌿 Sefton Park 🌿 Croxteth Park 🌿 Otterspool Park 🌿 Reynolds Park 🌿 Springfield Park 🌿 Everton Park Nature Garden 🌿 Chavasse Park 🌿 Friends of Norris Green Park (which has been awarded a Green Flag Community Award)
🔥 July’s YM Liverpool has landed! 🔥 This 🔥 July’s YM Liverpool has landed! 🔥 This month, we sit down with rising Liverpool actress Mia Carragher 🎭 From early classes at @rareliverpool to intensive training at New York’s prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, Mia reveals how she landed her first major role as Katniss Everdeen in @thehungergamesonstage 🏹 She also discusses the pressure of making such an iconic character her own and the physical and emotional demands of performing eight action-packed shows a week. Elsewhere, we visit @davidwilsonhomes_' new Queens Reach development in Daresbury Garden Village 🏡 and discover the roarsome Dino Takeover coming to @worldmuseum_ this summer 🦖 Plus, Annie S shares her resort-ready summer style picks 👗 Robin Brown samples the new menu at @queens_liverpool 🍽️ and Heather Marsh celebrates a garden favourite that truly comes into its own when the heat is on 💜🌿 Finally, @onefootinthegrapes heads to Portugal’s stunning Douro Valley, where dramatic vineyard views, an award-winning red and a hands-on blending challenge make for a wine trip to remember 🍷 Pick up your copy around the city or read online now - link in bio 🗞️
A moment to remember from the YM Liverpool Propert A moment to remember from the YM Liverpool Property & Business Awards 2025 ✨🏆 Could it be your turn this year? 👀🎉 Entries are now open for the YM Liverpool Property & Business Awards 2026, celebrating the people, projects and businesses helping to shape the Liverpool City Region. Taking place at @titanichotelliverpool on Wednesday 25 November, this year’s ceremony will once again shine a spotlight on excellence across the region’s property and business sectors - from standout developments and agencies to business leaders, suppliers, law firms, contractors, innovators and more. Think you, your team or your business should be recognised? Head to the link in our bio to view the full list of categories and enter now 👆 Closing date: 1 September 2026 For table bookings or sponsorship opportunities, email awards@ymliverpool.com
Smithdown Road favourite The Tavern Co is heading Smithdown Road favourite The Tavern Co is heading to Liverpool city centre 🍳 The team behind the long-running independent venue will open Tavern Social at New Zealand House on Water Street this September, taking over the former Hooters site. Known for its award-winning breakfasts and more than three decades on Smithdown Road, The Tavern Co’s new city centre venue will offer breakfast and brunch by day before shifting into a more social evening setting, with food, drinks and live sport part of the offer.
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