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19 May 2025

“Imagine Liverpool” New regeneration board established

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram (L) and Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson (R), with the city’s new Imagine Liverpool regeneration board. A new team of experts tasked with supercharging a multi-billion pound regeneration drive in Liverpool, has been announced. Called Imagine Liverpool, the partnership – to be chaired by Patrick Nolan, former Vice Chairman, HSBC Global Banking & Markets – has been appointed to accelerate development within the city over the coming decade. Imagine Liverpool will consist of 13 board members […]

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15 May 2025

Loss of Liverpool ship MV Atlantic Conveyor to be Remembered at Re-dedication of Pier Head War Memorial

The first British Merchant Navy loss since World War 2 is to be remembered for ever following the Re-dedication of a war memorial at Liverpool Waterfront. Liverpool-registered MV Atlantic Conveyor was attacked and sank off the Falkland Islands in spring 1982. Twelve lives, including 6 Cunard crew members led by Captain Ian North, died in the attack. At the time the ship was requisitioned to join the South Atlantic Task Force, Cunard was part of a consortium operating the ACL […]

13 May 2025

Five reasons you won’t want to miss Southport Beer Week

The first ever Southport Beer Week is bursting into life this May with four days of real ale trails, unique events, live music, and lots of reasons to explore Southport. The town-wide beer festival is here from Thursday 22nd May 2025 to Sunday 25th May 2025 as a superb celebration of real ale and great beer hosted by 20 different pubs and bars around Southport town centre. Here are FIVE reasons you won’t want to miss Southport Beer Week: […]

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13 May 2025

Major Events Summit 2025: Connecting the Golden Thread Set to Celebrate 40 Years Since Capital of Culture with Bold New Vision for the UK

A landmark moment in Europe’s cultural calendar will be marked in style as the ‘Major Events Summit 2025: Connecting the Golden Thread’ event takes place in Liverpool on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at St George’s Hall. – shining a spotlight on the transformative power of events and celebrating 40 years since the very first European Capital of Culture. Timed to coincide with the anniversary of Liverpool’s selection as the 2008 European Capital of Culture – a title first awarded to Athens […]

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09 May 2025

Liverpool Welcomes Europe

Liverpool has welcomed dozens of EU ambassadors, state consul-generals and other dignitaries in a drive to become the most Europe-facing city in the UK. It follows an invitation to the EU27 Ambassadors by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Richard Kemp, supported by Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to mark Europe Day in the city. Europe Day is celebrated across Europe on 9 May each year to commemorate the Schuman Declaration, which is […]

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09 May 2025

Board Member Opportunity: Workforce Skills and Destination Development

We are recruiting for a board member for the Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership (LCR DP) Board to represent to represent Workforce Skills and Destination Development for the sector The recently published LCR Destination Management Plan 2025-30 identifies a core pillar of focus for the board around skills and careers development and how best to support businesses. The addition of a board member to represent this area will be a welcome addition to the membership. The person specification can be […]

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08 May 2025

Delectable dishes on offer for Liverpool Restaurant Week Offers will run from 10-18 May

Liverpool Restaurant Week starts on 10 May and there are hundreds of offers available at eateries across the city centre, ranging from £5-£35. Organised and funded by Liverpool BID Company, this year, 500 £10 offers will be given away at giveaway sites in the city centre on Thursday, 8th May. The top offers have now been revealed by restaurants and bars. In the £35 offers there are plenty for diners to choose from, including Three Course A La Carte at […]

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07 May 2025

Liverpool to host Cunard’s 185th anniversary celebrations with royal visit and stunning new exhibition

Liverpool will proudly host a major maritime moment this month as Cunard marks its 185th anniversary in the city where it all began — with a royal visit, a triumphant return for Queen Anne, and the unveiling of a glamorous new exhibition at the Royal Liver Building. On 27 May, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will visit Liverpool to lead the anniversary celebrations, including a landmark tour of Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, and the official opening of the […]

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06 May 2025

MEET ELLA MCNEILL: YOUNG, LOCAL AND STARTING AN EXCITING CAREER IN DESTINATION MARKETING

At just 18 years old, for the last month, Ella McNeill has been playing a key role in shaping how people experience one of the UK’s most vibrant destinations. As the newest member of the Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership (LCRDP) team, Ella joins us as our new Communications Assistant, bringing a fresh perspective, creativity, and undeniable passion for her home city. Raised in Liverpool’s Speke district and previously working with the Liverpool City Council Communications team, Ella jumped at […]

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06 May 2025

Liverpool communities unite to celebrate Europe’s rich cultures at 2025 European Festival

Communities across Liverpool will come together this spring to celebrate the rich diversity, traditions and stories of Europe as the Liverpool European Festival returns bigger and bolder for 2025. The festival will shine a spotlight on the many European communities who have made Liverpool their home, showcasing the vibrant cultures that have helped shape the city’s identity for generations. Running from 8 May to 28 June, the festival offers a packed programme of events celebrating music, dance, food and storytelling. […]

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