Liverpool will mark the 33rd anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster on Friday (15 April). Flags will be flown at half-mast from civic buildings (St George’s Hall, Cunard Building and Liverpool Town Hall) and bells will toll 97 times at 3.06pm from the Town Hall to remember those who lost their lives ... Read More...
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People involved in Liverpool’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic will be honoured at a civic thank you event at the Town Hall tomorrow (Wednesday 13 October). Around 100 guests will be at the ceremony, from hospital staff and care home workers, through to those who delivered food parcels and took to ... Read More...
Fundraiser Michael Cullen – AKA Speedo Mick - is set to be honoured by his home city of Liverpool. Fresh from his 78 day, 1,000-mile trek from John O’Groats to Lands’ End, he is one of a number of people and organisations being nominated for civic awards. Despite having to battle through ... Read More...
The full programme for next month’s LightNight Liverpool arts festival has been revealed. With more than 100 free events taking place from the Baltic Triangle across to St George’s Quarter, we’ve picked out five must-see attractions on Friday 17 May. Living Room Liverpool Town Hall, 17:30 — 22:00 Liverpool Arab Arts Festival and Liverpool ... Read More...
Christmas countdown: Festive family fun in Liverpool Get out and about in Liverpool to enjoy the countdown to Christmas – there’s something for everyone. Words by Natasha Young Super-sized Santa Where? Museum of Liverpool What’s happening? Christmas 2018 marks the return of the famous Blackler’s giant Santa to the museum. The statue was formerly in the old ... Read More...
Plaques will be unveiled in Liverpool today (21 November) commemorating 100 years since women were given the right to vote. They’ll feature a quote written by Liverpool Schools’ Parliament pupils, which says: “A vote is not a cross in a box. It is a tool to empower a population and change ... Read More...
Review: New Liverpool tour explores Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter locations Review by Matthew Smith Whether you’re a fan of British independent cinema or Hollywood blockbusters, there’s no shortage of famous filming locations in Liverpool. Reel Tours, led by stand-up comedian and film fanatic Gary Lunt, has launched the only walking tour of ... Read More...
Pete Price will be named a Citizen of Honour next week in recognition of his showbusiness and charity contributions. The 71-year-old entertainer will be presented with the award at Liverpool Town Hall to mark his 50-year career. Pete - a comedian, actor, panto star and broadcaster who won the ITV talent programme ... Read More...
Liverpool’s City Historian has retired after over 25 years of service. Steve Binns, who has been blind since birth, has run guided tours of the town hall and St George’s Hall since 1990. Steve was presented with a unique 3D model of the town hall at a special retirement presentation yesterday (31 ... Read More...
UNESCO representatives are to give their perspective on Liverpool’s World Heritage Site amid ongoing concerns the city could lose the status. Residents are being invited to register for a series of seminars featuring heritage officials including UNESCO’s chief of the Europe and North America unit, Isabelle Anatole-Gabriel. Organised by social enterprise Engage ... Read More...