Paul McAuley

2 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Paul McAuley

Three quarters of the park will remain open during the festivalLarge parts of Sefton Park will still be open to the public during BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend takeover. The three-day festival is expected to attract thousands of music lovers to South Liverpool from Friday, May 23, until Sunday, May 25. Sam Fender and Mumford & Sons are set to headline the music extravaganza, which takes place annually in different UK locations.

2 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Paul McAuley

Preparations for BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend at Sefton Park have begun. The upcoming festival will take over large parts of the South Liverpool space for three days, during which thousands are expected to descend on the area. The music extravaganza will take place from Friday, May 23, until Sunday, May 25, with an incredible line-up of stars set to grace the city over the weekend.

2 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Paul McAuley

The historic park has been transformed in time for summerA Merseyside park has undergone a beautiful transformation just in time for summer. Wavertree Playground, a historic 104-acre public space, was given to Liverpool Corporation in 1895 by an anonymous city well wisher - the reason why it is affectionately known as The Mystery. Later, it was discovered that the mystery donor was Philip H. Holt, whose family fortunes were made from the shipping trade, and who also owned the Sudley Estate.

2 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Paul McAuley

Both are to open towards the end of the weekLiverpool ONE is set to welcome two new stores this week. The shopping complex has undergone a massive transformation of late, now hosting numerous new venues. Japanese clothing giant UNIQLO, halal hotspot Wingstop, luxury watchmaker Breitling and the American chain Bath & Body Works have all welcomed the first group of customers through their doors in the last few months.

3 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Paul McAuley

The popular brand has confirmed it will open in Liverpool ONE this AutumnGlobal lifestyle brand Anthropologie has given an update on its first-ever North West store in Liverpool. The major US women’s fashion brand, which began life in Pennsylvania more than 30 years ago, previously lodged a planning application with Liverpool Council to put up signs for a store in the heart of the city centre’s shopping and leisure district.