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Commonwealth baton heads to the city

The baton, which is carrying a special message from The Queen, is visiting Liverpool as part of a 388-day, 230,000km journey to the Gold Coast, which is hosting the 2018…

Go Wild this September with Knowsley Safari Park and The Atkinson!

Two of the most popular family friendly days out are coming together for one great family giveaway! The Atkinson and Knowsley Safari Park are giving you the chance to get…

Liverpool Comedy Festival is back for its 16th Year with massive Headliners leading a stellar Line Up

Headliners include Daily Telegraph's ‘man of the moment’ Micky Flanagan (19 – 20 Sep), Welsh wonder Rob Brydon (29 Sep), star of Cuckoo and The Inbetweeners Greg Davies (25 –…

World-class acts confirmed for the international Folk on the Dock music festival at Albert Dock Liverpool

Headlining the Dock Stage will be Brighton-based, multi-award winning band, Moulettes; fresh from their Glastonbury stint, which gained rave reviews, Anglo/Americana trio, Wildwood Kin; former Coral guitarist, Lee Southall (in association with Bido Lito!) - who…

Singing Stars of TV Talent Show The Voice Kids UK Join KidsFest Line-Up

A trio of the singing stars of tomorrow are heading to Liverpool next weekend to take part in a special family festival. Talented young singers from TV show The Voice…

Biggest Round The World Yacht Race Departs for Liverpool

Locals turned out on both sides of Portsmouth Harbour to bid the Clipper Race fleet, Skippers, and crew farewell, as they began the almost 500 nautical mile delivery to Albert…

Celebrate heritage, creators and community with The Reader and Independent Liverpool

In partnership with Independent Liverpool, The Reader is delighted to announce a bumper programme of family fun, crafts and community activity to celebrate Heritage Open Days at Calderstones Park this…

Liverpool Hope University continues to shine in National Student Survey

Liverpool Hope University is celebrating another strong performance in the National Student Survey, ranking in the top 10 nationally in eight out of nine categories.[i] With an overall student satisfaction…

Merseyside Maritime Museum reveals 500 years of Black British seafaring

The exhibition is based on the book Black Salt: Seafarers of African Descent on British Ships, by historian Ray Costello. It will combine personal stories, historic data, objects and memorabilia to chart a…

Tea at the Town Hall

Liverpool Town Hall is throwing open its magnificent doors for nearly a fortnight of open days (Monday 14 to Sunday 27 August) which will give members of the public the…

2022 Games bid boost as city ranked UK’s sporting No1

This year, Liverpool has taken top spot as the number 1 sporting city in the UK, with Commonwealth Games partner city Manchester coming second. The research project, set up in…

The British Music Experience Launches Liverpool Residents’ Pass with Mayor Joe Anderson

The British Music Experience is delighted to announce the brand new Residents’ Pass, which will allow those living within ‘L” postcodes unlimited entry for the year for just £16, the…