Category: Entertainment & Media
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Anfield Road: Chris Shepherd’s Bold Graphic Novel About Growing Up in 1980s Liverpool
Chris Shepherd’s Anfield Road is a striking graphic novel that captures what it meant to grow up in 1980s Liverpool — a city of humour, hardship, and heart. Far from football glory, Shepherd’s story follows Conor, a teenager navigating love, loss, and identity in the shadow of Anfield. Drawn in black and white with flashes…
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Emma Jane Unsworth Opens Liverpool Literary Festival 2025 with “Slags” – A Bold, Bittersweet Dive into Sisterhood and Self-Discovery
Award-winning novelist Emma Jane Unsworth opened the Liverpool Literary Festival 2025 with a lively discussion of her new book Slags — a darkly funny, deeply moving story of sisterhood, growing up in 1990s Manchester, and rediscovering yourself at forty. Inspired by Unsworth’s own teenage diaries and Take That fandom, Slags blends humour and heartbreak across…
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Fancy Dress on a Budget: How to Look Fabulous Without Spending a Fortune
Looking for fancy dress ideas that won’t break the bank? Discover how to create fun, affordable, and unforgettable costumes for any themed event — all for under £20! From DIY hacks and charity shop finds to clever reuse ideas and classic themes like the 80s or fairy tales, this guide is packed with inspiration for…
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Discover Manchester Craft & Design Centre in the Northern Quarter
Discover the creative heart of Manchester at the Craft & Design Centre in the Northern Quarter. Home to over 30 independent makers, this hidden gem is filled with handmade ceramics, jewellery, textiles, and art you won’t find anywhere else. Explore studios, meet the artists, and shop unique pieces that make perfect gifts or future heirlooms.…
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Alison: A Name, a Story, and a Wardrobe of Vintage T-Shirts
Ever wondered about the meaning of the name Alison? My story blends 60s TV, family inspiration, childhood nicknames, and even a love of vintage T-shirts, showing how names evolve with identity and style.
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30 Things That Make Me Smile
Life’s little joys shape our happiness more than we realise. From coastal holidays in Cornwall and morning coffee rituals to finishing marathons, making art, and walking Formby Beach, this personal list is a reminder that the small, everyday moments matter just as much as the big milestones. Discover the simple pleasures — books, films, nature,…
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ARMA Proposal: Abstract Bunny Rabbits Workshop Series at Bluecoat Gallery Courtyard, 2015
Artist Alison Little’s 2015 ARMA proposal for the Bluecoat Gallery Courtyard explored the theme of “Bunny Rabbits” through a series of abstract, hands-on art workshops. Each week introduced a new creative focus — from vinyl fabric bunny forms to feet painting, burrowing installations, and comic strip storytelling. Blending art, movement, and environmental awareness, the project…
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