Plaque unveiled at Epstein’s birthplace
A plaque has been unveiled outside the birthplace of The Beatles manager Brian Epstein.
Star line-up for Beatles festival in city
A star-line up has officially been announced for the International Beatleweek, which takes place this summer.
Sir Peter Blake to ‘Dazzle’ Mersey ferry
Renowned artist Sir Peter Blake is set to give one of Liverpool’s Mersey Ferries a drastic redesign.
Lennon’s historic guitar up for auction
A guitar owned by Beatles legend John Lennon is expected to raise up to £600,000 at auction.
Strawberry Field gates to return
The Strawberry Field gates at the site of the old Salvation Army home made famous by The Beatles are set to return.
Beatles jackets go under the hammer
The jackets worn by Ringo Starr and George Harrison during the making of The Beatles’ film ‘Help’ will go up for sale.
‘Beatlemania’ 50th anniversary in NY
New York is gearing-up to honour The Beatles ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Fab Four’s landmark visit.
Beatles boffin hits back at Boris jibe
A Beatles expert has challenged London Mayor Boris Johnson over claims that the Fab Four have stronger links with London.
Lennon’s first home sells for £480,000
John Lennon’s childhood home has been sold at auction for £480,000 – double the guide price.
Eleanor Rigby made up as £1m sculpture
A sculpture of famous Beatles icon Eleanor Rigby has been made using £1m worth of old pound notes.
Beatles memorabilia probe over £2m sale
An investigation has been launched into how £2m was used to buy Beatles’ memorabilia later valued at just £300,000.
Historic Cavern Club up for auction
The Cavern Club and Cavern Walks shopping centre on Mathew Street are set to be auctioned off next month.
Review: ‘Lennon’ at the Royal Court
How do you act out the part of a genuine icon – with no training as an actor? John Power takes on ‘Lennon’.
Lennon legacy at LJMU arts building
LJMU is renaming its Art and Design Academy in honour of Beatles legend John Lennon, marking his links with the institution.
Mathew Street Festival axed
The Mathew Street Festival has been scrapped and will be replaced by a smaller Liverpool International Music Festival in August.
Giant radios making waves on Mersey
Giant radios will be taking over radio frequencies in Merseyside this week as young people broadcast their research on Liverpool’s history.
Bid to keep Jacaranda memories alive
Two university students are attempting to keep the memory of the famous Liverpool Jacaranda bar alive, despite its closure.
Liverpool on CNN ‘travel wish list’
Liverpool has been named by news network CNN as one of ‘Europe’s 10 hottest destinations for 2013’.