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Snorkelling with sharks in Blackpool (yes, really!)

Harley Young gets up close and personal with the jurassic creatures at SEA LIFE Blackpool

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The biggest night in grassroots music moves from London to Liverpool

The 2026 Youth Music Awards will be held at St George’s Hall in Liverpool next...

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Barnacle to host exclusive showcase event to introduce their autumn menu

Guests can expect an exceptional evening hosted by Chef Paul Askew, Harry Askew and Head...

Latest
Features

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The Art School & Barnacle join forces to celebrate Bordeaux Liverpool

The two-day event celebrates the best flavours and produce from the region

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Liverpool favourite The Bus Yard is bringing frightfully good food to Newsham Scream Park

The scare attraction has announced Liverpool favourite The Bus Yard is the official courtyard partner

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The Hot 20: the most popular Liverpool restaurants & bars

Which restaurants were our readers visiting last month?

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DeeDee’s Den & Dive is bringing whisky, live country and rock to Liverpool

The new multi-floor venue comes from the team behind Diego’s Demise

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Halloween Gift Guide 2026

Prepare to be spooked with these hauntingly good gifts 👻

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Taskers returns to Formby with new 8,000 sq ft home store

Liverpool’s family-run home and garden retailer returns to the town after eight years

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Work has started on Britain’s first floating padel destination

The revolutionary courts are expected to open at Liverpool Waters this autumn

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1 in 4 young people have never seen live entertainment

It’s time to squash that stat and open up events to everyone

Restaurant
Reviews

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‘A Michelin listing must surely follow’: Barnacle, Liverpool, reviewed

From banging roast beef to a magnificent Cape-Malay duck, Gordo thinks Barnacle is bringing the...

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‘This kitchen isn’t here to whisper’: The Art School, Liverpool, reviewed

Gordo finds Paul Askew on formidable form at this old-school Liverpool fine dining institution

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'Floating food fun in the dock': Daffodil, Canning Dock, reviewed

Jonathan Schofield finds decent food in an unusual location

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‘Crispy, crunchy and carb-loaded’: Pattersons, Liverpool, reviewed

Harley Young tackles the Patt’s platter with a pal

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‘Onto a winner’: May’s Thai, Childwall, reviewed

David Adamson sees what the footballers are fussing about

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‘Lauded with good reason’: Yuet Ben, Upper Duke Street, reviewed

David Adamson checks out the old favourite for himself

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‘Charming in every way’: Belzan, Smithdown Road, reviewed

Harley Young enjoys an early evening meal at the neighbourhood bistro and wine bar

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'Almost perfect': Nord, Liverpool city centre, reviewed

Jonathan Schofield is calling all foodies to visit Nord

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'More than golf club grub': The Old Stables, Allerton Manor Golf Club, reviewed

David Adamson takes a swing at the lunch menu in very pleasant surroundings

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'Sings to a sonorous Piaf pitch': Bistrot Vérité, Birkdale, reviewed

David Adamson goes all Gallic en Southport

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'Could be king of the castle': Bacaro, Castle Street, reviewed

David Adamson eats like a Venetian at the small plates bar

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'Wraps you in classic cashmere': San Carlo, Liverpool, reviewed

Gordo is transported to a trattoria via the Castle Street restaurant

Travel

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Mollies to Middle Earth and Narnia – our quest for quirky Oxford fantasy

An American style Scandi influenced motel makes a brilliant base to explore the 'City of...

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It’s a fair cop – why the Great Scotland Yard Hotel is such an arresting site

Neil Sowerby unleashes his inner Sherlock in a playful London bolthole

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‘Affordable overnight stays in the heart of the city’: Aloft by Marriott Manchester City Centre

Harley Young spends a night at Manchester’s newest city centre hotel

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‘Castles, cathedrals and contemporary boutiques’: How to spend 24 hours in Lincoln

Harley Young enjoys a stay fit for a king at the historic White Hart Hotel