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04 Nov 2024

LIVERPOOL TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT DEVELOP:NORTH 2024 – SHAPING THE FUTURE OF UK GAMES INDUSTRY WITH INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION

Region leads national debate on future of UK games industry at Develop:North 2024. Public and private sectors unite to welcome delegates, support the conference and deliver fringe events programme. City set to showcase top regional gaming talent at leading industry event. Liverpool is gearing up to be at the heart of the UK games industry this November as it proudly hosts Develop:North 2024 on November 14th at The Spine. Bringing together game developers, creative minds, and industry leaders from across […]

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01 Nov 2024

Strengthening Musical Ties: Exploring Opportunities Between Liverpool and New York

‘NEW YORK BLOG’ By Kevin McManus, Head of UNESCO City of Music, Culture Liverpool You can make a strong argument that the two greatest music cities in the world are Liverpool and New York. (Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans may try to force themselves into the reckoning as well, but let’s ignore them for now.) I was fortunate enough to spend a couple of days in New York recently as part of a Combined Authority mission to the US and […]

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28 Oct 2024

Liverpool City Region Mayor lays floral tribute at New York’s John Lennon memorial during trade mission to US

Poignant moment two days after ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60th anniversary reissue  Tribute comes amid packed schedule of meetings aimed at driving trade, innovation, investment and tourism  The delegation will explore shared history with the USA to build closer cultural links Talks with New York music leaders in Central Park, a park inspired by Wirral’s Birkenhead Park, in the Liverpool City Region  Mayor Steve Rotheram made a poignant visit to the scene of John Lennon’s murder before laying a floral tribute […]

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25 Oct 2024

Liverpool City Region’s Maghull Station triumphs as Britain’s best in the World Cup of Stations 2024 

Merseyrail have today announced that they are are delighted to tell everyone that Liverpool City Region’s Maghull station has won the national grand final of the World Cup of Stations 2024, securing the title of Britain’s best railway station. The win was announced today following last Friday’s final vote, which saw the station beat out strong finalists King’s Lynn and Dorridge, to claim the top spot. This year’s contest celebrated the diverse businesses found in train stations across Great Britain, […]

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23 Oct 2024

Two Liverpool attractions win at UK’s Remarkable Venue Awards 

Last night, the very best of our nation’s tourism industry was celebrated at a prestigious event held at the London Transport Museum in London. The Remarkable Venue Awards 2024 (RVAs) crowned the most impressive museums, attractions and experiences of the year. During this exciting evening, Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium was awarded Best UK Landmark and The Beatles Story was crowned Best UK Museum. The Beatles Story, located on the historic Royal Albert Dock, takes visitors on an immersive journey through the […]

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23 Oct 2024

Spread the Christmas Cheer: Submit Your Liverpool City Region Christmas 2024 Events for Maximum Exposure!

Liverpool City Region is gearing up for a festive season like no other! As we approach the most wonderful time of the year, we’re inviting all of the region’s Visitor Economy businesses to submit their Christmas events for consideration to be featured on VisitLiverpool’s forthcoming dedicated Christmas listings. Gemma Sparkes, Digital Marketing Executive encourages businesses to complete the short survey, stating: “Whether you’re hosting a festive market, a seasonal concert, or a family-friendly activity during the Christmas season, this is […]

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21 Oct 2024

Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards Shortlist Announced!

Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards shortlist revealed following record number of entries The Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards shortlist was officially announced today setting the stage for an exciting celebration of the region’s thriving tourism and hospitality sector. An expert judging panel whittled down a record number of entries across 19 categories into the shortlist revealed today. The number and quality of entries reflects the continued growth of the city region’s tourism industry. The finalists will now go forward to […]

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18 Oct 2024

Maghull Station needs your votes today to be named best in UK!

Maghull station yesterday won it’s semi-final in the World Cup of Stations, beating strong competition in the form of the best stations in Wales and Scotland. The station will now compete against Kings Lynn and Dorridge stations in today’s national grand finale. The station beat Pitlochry, Llandudno and Shawford, receiving 60 % of the vote in yesterday’s semi-final organised by the Rail Delivery group. In 2024, the competition is focused on celebrating the variety of businesses found in train stations, […]

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16 Oct 2024

Liverpool leads healthy cities conversation

Liverpool is hosting an international conference looking at how to create healthier places for people to live. The ‘Healthy City Design International Congress’ is taking place at the northern headquarters of the Royal College of Physicians in The Spine at Paddington Village – rated as one of the healthiest buildings in the world – on 15 and 16 October. It features a range of keynote contributors from the UK and abroad, including academics and speakers from sectors including public health, local government […]

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16 Oct 2024

Mayor leads high-level Liverpool City Region mission to US aimed at driving trade, investment and tourism

Mayor Steve Rotheram recently led a high-level mission to the United States, aimed at driving tens of millions of pounds of long-term investment, trade, and tourism to the Liverpool City Region. During the trip, the Mayor followed a packed schedule of meetings with civic and business leaders in Boston and New York, promoting the city region as an innovation powerhouse ready for investment and as a must-visit cultural, sports, and events destination, visited by more than 60 million people each […]

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