What’s on in Liverpool Event listings for 21 April – 4 May 2017 April 21 April - 20 May The Lonesome West Royal Court ‘In Bruges’ filmmaker Martin McDonagh brings his darkly comic play about the shocking and murderous goings-on in the Western Ireland town of Leenane to Liverpool. 22 April Night of Championship Boxing Echo Arena Liverpool St Helens fighter ... Read More...
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New residential developments within Peel's Liverpool Waters regeneration zone will boost Liverpool's Commonwealth Games bid, according to Mayor Joe Anderson. The council leader believes regeneration initiatives in the north docklands, which also include projects like Everton Football Club's proposed new stadium, will make the city a prime candidate to host the multi-sports ... Read More...
Interview: Maghull’s rugby league star James Graham Ahead of the much-anticipated Four Nations tournament which will see Australia, England, New Zealand and Scotland battle it out to be crowned champions, Your Move talks to local rugby league star, England international James Graham about his impressive career, the team’s preparations and the ... Read More...
Top 7 things to do in Liverpool this autumn Festival | Liverpool Music Week 26 October - 4 November, various venues Now in its 12th year Liverpool Music Week has become a highlight of the city’s events calendar and if this year’s stellar line-up is anything to go by, organisers are not taking that for ... Read More...
Liverpool Commonwealth bid: Can the city stage the 2026 games? This summer the Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and Liverpool City Council confirmed the city is planning a bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Although the competition is still more than a decade away, the council thinks an official proposal could ... Read More...
Update: This event has been postponed due to forecast bad weather. A spokesperson for Liverpool City Council says: “The latest forecast shows there will be heavy rain and blustery conditions at the Pier Head on Saturday afternoon, so rather than risk a complete washout we have decided to postpone the mini Commonwealth ... Read More...
Wavertree Cricket Club could use part of the nearby Sandown Park Recreation Area to enhance its training facilities. The proposal, which would see the club lease the open space from Liverpool City Council for a 30-year peppercorn rent, is to be discussed by the local authority’s cabinet on Friday (2 September). If ... Read More...
Former Royal Marine Jamie Burdekin was paralysed from the waist down following a car crash in Liverpool in 2000 aged 21, but has since found great success as a wheelchair tennis player and is about to represent Great Britain at the Rio 2016 Paralympics. A veteran of the sport, Bootle-born Jamie ... 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...
Budding young athletes in Liverpool are being encouraged to apply for funding to help them achieve their sporting goals. Liverpool Sports Forum is offering bursaries of £300 to three successful applicants to help cover event travel costs and entry fees. Entrants have to be between nine and 18 years old to be ... Read More...