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The Reader to host giant World Book Day event
More than 1,000 youngsters are expected to attend a huge World Book Day celebration at The Reader next month. The Liverpool organisation is teaming up with the official World Book Day charity to present the event at Calderstones on March 5 as part of the National Year of Reading. It is the first time in the history of World Book Day that an event of this scale has been held in one location anywhere. A wide range of authors – including Jamie Smart, Hannah Gold, Matt Oldfield a
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Liverpool improv actor plans marathon challenge for charity
Actor and improvisor Trevor Fleming is set to raise funds for charity by embarking on a mammoth Improvathon next month – just hours after completing the Liverpool half marathon. Fleming will attempt to create more than 300 improv characters in 302 minutes at the event on Sunday, March 15. Audiences at the challenge, which takes place in Studio 3 at the Liverpool Arts Bar in Hope Street, will be asked to offer one-word suggestions which he will spin into an immediate off-the-c
St George's Hall Minton floor 2026 reveal details
St George’s Hall’s famed Minton tiled floor will be uncovered for viewing this summer for the first time in three years. The exquisite floor, which features 30,000 hand crafted tiles, will be on display to visitors from July 17 to September 2. It was last revealed in 2023 when upwards of 20,000 people came to marvel at its stunning mosaic designs which cover the sunken floor of the Great Hall at the Grade I listed Lime Street landmark and include Liver birds, sea nymphs, trid
Liverpool Year of the Horse celebrations announced
Liverpool will mark Year of the Horse with events and activities this month including performances, parades and two huge lantern installations. The Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, officially begins on February 17 for 2026, with celebrations taking place in Liverpool’s Chinatown on February 21 and 22. Ahead of that, from February 14 onwards, thousands of red lanterns will return to Liverpool streets around Chinatown, Liverpool ONE and the Royal Albert Dock, while key city
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