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The latest news and insights from across the Liverpool City Region, brought to you by the Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership team
January 2026
Public to have their say on delivery of Liverpool City Region’s transport ambitions over next 15 years
Residents and businesses are being urged to help shape how transport investment will be...
14th Jan 26
Wanted: AI leaders and innovators to help ‘inform, shape and drive’ use of AI for Good in Liverpool City Region
AI thought leaders and innovators are being sought for a new taskforce that will...
14th Jan 26
Northern Powerhouse Rail upgrade welcomed
Liverpool is among the areas of the North of England that will benefit from...
14th Jan 26
21 new Southport developments we’re excited to see in 2026 as town enjoys investment boom
Southport is busy preparing for an exciting year in 2026 with some huge developments...
14th Jan 26
Southport Jazz Festival returns with biggest names in jazz and visitors from across UK
Some of the biggest names in British jazz are heading to Southport this January...
14th Jan 26
TRIPADVISOR AWARDS PUT LIVERPOOL IN THE UK’S TOP THREE PLACES TO VISIT
Liverpool has once again secured its place among the nation’s most celebrated destinations, earning...
14th Jan 26
PICK UP YOUR FREE LIVERPOOL CITY REGION VISITOR GUIDE TODAY – PERFECT FOR VISITORS AND REGIONAL VISITOR ECONOMY BUSINESSES
The FREE Liverpool City Region winter 2026 Visitor Guide is now available to pick...
8th Jan 26
Liverpool John Lennon Airport breaks all time record for passenger numbers
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) handled over 5.6 million passengers in 2025, making it...
8th Jan 26
Free Tourism Alliance webinar: Right to Work Checks & Digital eVisa System
The Government is developing a digital immigration system, replacing physical documents with a digital...
8th Jan 26
Liverpool Philharmonic Celebrates the power of music and gaming with live orchestral performance
Video Game music is coming out of the console and onto the stage on January 24th 2026 – with the full...
8th Jan 26
A Breath of Fresh Air – Exploring Stadt Moers Park with Cllr Shelley Powell
Stadt Moers Park is one of the Liverpool City Region’s most surprising green spaces,...
5th Jan 26
SO MUCH IS HAPPENING IN ST HELENS RIGHT NOW
St Helens is entering one of the most dynamic periods in its modern history....
2nd Jan 26
Capturing Wirral: How a Unique Council and College Collaboration Is Shaping the Next Generation of Photographers
A new photography collaboration between Wirral Council and Wirral Met College is giving 41...
2nd Jan 26
December 2025
LCR’s New Train Fleet Win a ‘Railway Oscar’ for Accessibility
Transport campaigner, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, tries the new Liverpool City Region 777 trains. Our...
20th Dec 25
Meet The Residents At Merseyrail Stations
A special photographic project showcasing the portraits and words of members of the Liverpool...
18th Dec 25
Get involved with Liverpool Business Improvement District’s Must See Month 2026
Whether you’re a culture lover, explorer or offer hunter, there’s something for everyone over...
17th Dec 25
Liverpool City Region visitor economy demonstrates resilience and sets sights on future growth
Liverpool City Region’s visitor economy demonstrated resilience in 2024, with visitor spending rising to £6.251...
16th Dec 25
Avanti West Coast enhances connectivity on Liverpool route in new timetable
Avanti West Coast introduces more services between Liverpool and London as part of new...
16th Dec 25
New rail stations, rapid transport links and smart ticketing: Mayor unveils city region’s £1.6bn transport investment
Mayor Steve Rotheram today revealed plans for a record-breaking £1.6bn investment in Liverpool City...
10th Dec 25
Sunnyside Guest House Honoured Among UK’s Top Small Businesses at House of Lords
A Southport business was honoured last week at a special House of Lords reception...
8th Dec 25