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LIMF festival (c) Mollie Hankin

Open Sauce: An evening of live music at Liverpool’s LIMF academy

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This weekend LIMF Academy, a well-established musical organisation, hosted a two-day show based in the Baltic Triangle at District, to celebrate their success over the past decade. It was also an opportunity to showcase the talents that have been produced...

Liverpool music venues struggle to stay afloat amid economic squeeze

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As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, music venues across the UK are facing increasing financial pressure with many struggling to stay open.  Following the impact of COVID 19, these live music spaces are juggling rising operational costs, fewer gig goers and...
BOXPark Liverpool Baltic Triangle

Mental Health in young people at worrying figures

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It was World Mental Health Day this month so it is important to recognise the amount of young people who are struggling and dealing with mental health issues including stress, anxiety and depression. The NHS published that among 17–19-year-olds...
Customer inspecting a fancy dress costume (c) Amelia Hampson

Fabulous and sustainable way to look frightful on a budget

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Why spend so much money on a Halloween costume that you’re never going to wear again? Instead, you can just re-use the clothes you already have and make it just as fabulous. The average person spends £31.30 on an outfit...
Sharon Dooley outside of Co-op Funeralcare, Allerton. (c) WPR agency

From farewells to faith – a journey to the priesthood

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A Liverpool funeral arranger has answered an unexpected calling - transforming her life from final farewells to Sunday services. Sharon Dooley has always been a pillar of her community in Allerton, taking on roles such as a trade union official,...
Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse

Everyman youth programme puts fresh theatrical talent centre stage

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The Middle, as part of the YEP (Young Everyman Playhouse) programme, took to the Everyman stage on October 8. Director Olivia Byrne spoke about her experience in the programme and how she feels after directing her first on stage performance. "I'd...
Scare actors at Farmageddon (c) Amelia Hampson

Farmaggedon’s frightfully good makeup breaks down gender barriers

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Legendary scare-fest Farmaggedon opened its doors at the weekend to test-run all the actors in their full makeup and prosthetics. The event's purpose is to scare visitors and leave them suitably shaken after gingerly stepping into the four scare houses...
Irish House, Liverpool

Liverpool crowned second most Irish city in the world

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Liverpool has been crowned the second most Irish location in the world, following Boston in the U.S. Factors such as the number of Irish pubs in each city, the percentage of Irish cuisine offered in restaurants and how much of...

Looming Heatwave: Is the UK ready for another scorcher in 2024?

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The MET office is warning of the potential hottest year on record in 2024, with ‘supercell’ storms and 40 degree days. What should the UK expect from the elements this summer, and how should you prepare?  The Upward Trend The numbers...

Cost of tipping crisis? Service staff feel the gratuity squeeze

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A 2024 survey has revealed that nearly half of Brits (42%) would like to abolish service charge, amidst a growing gratuity lull in the UK service industry, sparking conversations around a 'cost of tipping crisis'. The survey, commissioned by Mojo...

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