A host of 2017 events have been confirmed for Albert Dock as the landmark destination reports record visitor numbers over the past 12 months. A schedule of new and returning festivals is being lined up to take place at the Grade I-listed attraction, which drew an audience of 6.3 million people in ... Read More...
2016
It’s been one of the most bizarre years in history but now 2016 is finally coming to an end, and what better way to bid it farewell than by heading to one of our top New Year’s Eve events. Here we present the parties you don’t want to miss around the ... Read More...
Student accommodation: Find your perfect pad in Liverpool Words by Hannah Fowler With its diverse culture, renowned nightlife and world class shopping complex, Liverpool promises a student experience like no other. But finding the perfect accommodation can be a daunting task, especially if you’re new to the city. With the new academic ... Read More...
Rio Paralympics 2016: Interview with Liverpool's hopefuls Interview by Mark Langshaw The 2016 Olympics may be approaching its final lap, but there are scores of athletes waiting on the starting blocks for their opportunity to shine at the Rio Paralympics. This biggest event on the disability sports calendar is guaranteed to include impossible ... Read More...
Places for the 2017 BTR Tour of Merseyside sold out in four hours after this year’s running event brought a “week of excitement” to the region. Taking place for a fourth year, the six-race tour saw 300 participants – known as tourists – take on 52 miles as races were held ... Read More...
It may only be February but 2016’s festival programme is really gathering pace. From music and art to innovation, here in Liverpool there’s a diverse range of events offering something for everyone. We look at how some of the city’s new additions, returning favourites and growing regular fixtures are taking ... Read More...
Huyton’s Bluebell Park residential scheme is in the running for top accolades at the 2016 RICS North West Awards. The over 55s apartments delivered by Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT) have been shortlisted alongside projects from across the region for the Residential category ahead of RICS’ (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) celebration ... Read More...
Festival goers at Liverpool’s Sound City will this year get to see leading musical figures in conversation alongside the live music line-up following demand from fans. The festival has previously welcomed icons including the Velvet Underground’s John Cale, Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore and the Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne to speak as ... Read More...
Tasty trends What will be hot on Liverpool’s thriving food and drink scene in 2016? Late-night nourishment Gone are the days when the only food around at midnight was a takeaway kebab. Now you can feast in Liverpool hotspots while sipping cocktails until the early hours, thanks to the emergence of late night bar ... Read More...
Fans of sci-fi to superheroes will be in for a treat this year as Writing on the Wall has unveiled its 2016 festival theme. Organisers are hoping to reach the biggest audience yet for the annual WoW Fest writing and literature festival as a programme of events across Liverpool explores graphic ... Read More...