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Amy L

Amy is a contributor to L1Local, covering Liverpool life, local culture and stories with a strong local angle.

Her work looks beyond announcements and headlines to focus on what a story actually means for people living in the city.

Topics can range from neighbourhood changes and independent businesses to events, culture and some of Liverpool's stranger stories.

Amy's writing aims to be clear, observant and entertaining without losing sight of the facts.

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Liverpool lifeCultureNeighbourhoodsIndependent businessesEventsUnusual local stories

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Articles by Amy L

35 articles

City Centre

What's On in Liverpool: 5 to 11 September 2026

What's on in Liverpool from 5 to 11 September 2026: Waitress, Stewart Lee, Jane McDonald, Everton v Man Utd, Baltic Triangle day parties and ticketed gigs.

31 Aug 2026 · 9 min read

City Centre

Domestic Abuse Support in Liverpool and Across Merseyside

Liverpool and Merseyside domestic abuse services, including local charities, council housing help, specialist support and national helplines.

30 Aug 2026 · 14 min read

Waterfront

River of Light Liverpool 2026: Dates, Trail and City Centre Guide

River of Light Liverpool returns 23 October to 1 November 2026. Confirmed so far: the dates, the theme, the first artworks and the move into the city centre.

28 Aug 2026 · 9 min read

City Centre

Create and Name Your Own Perfume in Liverpool

The Perfume Studio runs a two-hour fragrance blending experience in Liverpool where you mix and name your own scent. Prices start at £49, with up to 20% off.

27 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

City Centre

What's On in Liverpool in September 2026

What's on in Liverpool in September 2026: musicals at the Empire, Andre Rieu and Jane McDonald at the arena, the Philharmonic season opener and Anfield.

21 Aug 2026 · 10 min read

Ropewalks

Kiku Liverpool: The Hi-Fi Listening Bar on Gradwell Street

Kiku Hifi opened on Gradwell Street in July 2026. Coffee by day, listening bar by night, built around vintage hi-fi and records. Hours, location and the story.

19 Aug 2026 · 8 min read

City Centre

Liverpool University Term Dates 2026/27: All Four Compared

The University of Liverpool starts teaching on 28 September 2026, a week after LJMU, Hope and LIPA. Term dates, halls move-in days and Christmas breaks.

19 Aug 2026 · 9 min read

City Centre

What's On in Liverpool This Weekend: 22 and 23 August 2026

Checked picks for Liverpool this weekend: Southport Flower Show, free racehorses at Liverpool ONE, the Slavery Remembrance Day walk, YAWN Fest and more.

18 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

City Centre

International Beatleweek 2026: What You Can Still Get Into

Beatleweek runs 26 August to 1 September 2026. Most Cavern advance tickets have gone, so here is what is still on sale, what it costs and how to do it cheaply.

16 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

Sefton Park

Three Things to Do in Liverpool This Weekend: 15 and 16 August 2026

Three checked picks for Liverpool this weekend: Lewis Capaldi at Sefton Park, the last days of three FACT exhibitions, and a free family day at the Bluecoat.

13 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

City Centre

FACT Summer Exhibitions 2026: AI, Identity and Ghost Worlds

See Rachel Maclean and Sahjan Kooner at FACT Liverpool until 16 August, with free entry, opening times, family events, access and travel details.

31 Jul 2026 · 12 min read

City Centre

What's On in Liverpool in August 2026

A checked guide to Liverpool events in August 2026, covering free family days, exhibitions, theatre, football and International Beatleweek dates.

29 Jul 2026 · 7 min read

City Centre

New Bars, Craft Beer and Cafés in Liverpool: 2025 and 2026 Openings

New bars, craft beer venues, cafés and restaurants confirmed open in Liverpool across 2025 and 2026, with the street, the opening date and a source for each.

25 Jul 2026 · 10 min read

City Centre

What's On in Liverpool This Weekend

Liverpool's guide to the weekend of 24 to 26 July 2026: the Pride march and opening party, a free dock party, live music, comedy and the Minton Tiles reveal.

24 Jul 2026 · 7 min read

City Centre

Duke Street Dining in 2026: What's Open and What's New

What is open on Duke Street in 2026: the landmark restaurants, the market updates, and the nearby city-centre changes that decide where you end up eating.

1 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

City Centre

What's On in Liverpool in July 2026

Liverpool events in July 2026 with dates, times, prices and how to get there. Still to come: the Philharmonic summer series and the free Liverpool Art Fair.

1 Jul 2026 · 7 min read

Waterfront

Liverpool's Overhead Railway: The Dockers' Umbrella

Liverpool's Overhead Railway carried dock workers above the waterfront from 1893 to 1956. What it changed, why it closed and what survives today.

30 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Waterfront

Pier Head Visitor Guide: What to See and Check

Plan a practical visit to Liverpool Pier Head, including the Three Graces, Museum of Liverpool, Mersey Ferry, access advice and current checks.

30 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

City Centre

Liverpool in Half a Day: Four Simple Plans

Four Liverpool half-day plans for the waterfront, Sefton Park, the Baltic Triangle and Woolton, with the trains, buses and closing days that decide each one.

24 Apr 2026 · 6 min read

Guide

Liverpool in Summer

Plan a Liverpool summer day around the waterfront, parks and neighbourhood stops, with current links, rain cover and simple evening options.

25 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

Guide

Moving to Liverpool: What to Sort in Your First Week

Sort your first week in Liverpool with clear steps for GP registration, council tax, United Utilities, transport, bins, libraries and local services.

25 Mar 2026 · 6 min read

News

Liverpool Mysteries: Tunnels, Legends and Strange Stories

The Williamson Tunnels under Edge Hill, a cemetery in a quarry below the cathedral, and the Bold Street time-slip stories: what is documented and what is not.

24 Mar 2026 · 6 min read

Waterfront

Liverpool in Spring: A Practical Local Guide

A practical Liverpool spring guide to the waterfront, Sefton Park, Hope Street and Otterspool, with compact routes and wet-weather backup stops.

22 Mar 2026 · 6 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Brunch Spots for a Slow Saturday

Choose a Liverpool brunch stop for a slow Saturday, with current options near Bold Street, Hope Street, Lark Lane, Greenbank Park and the Baltic.

20 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

City Centre

Rainy Day Liverpool: Practical Indoor Ideas

Practical indoor things to do in Liverpool when it rains, including free museums, galleries, cinema, family attractions and current waterfront closures.

20 Mar 2026 · 9 min read

City Centre

Liverpool City Centre Lunch Hour Is Spilling Outside Again

As mid-day footfall returns to Liverpool's commercial core, navigating the lunch rush requires precise timing and knowing where to find the quiet spots.

19 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

Allerton

Allerton and Woolton: Coffee, Lunch and Everyday Stops

Plan a practical Allerton and Woolton day with Calderstones Park, The Reader Café, Reynolds Park, local errands, bus checks and current cinema advice.

19 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

Baltic Triangle

Liverpool Food and Drink Around the Baltic Triangle

Plan food and drinks in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle by venue type, opening time and group needs, with current links and practical walking advice.

19 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

City Centre

Getting Around Liverpool Without a Car

Get around Liverpool without a car using city-centre walks, Merseyrail and buses, with practical advice for the waterfront and South Liverpool.

19 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

Aigburth

Liverpool's Lark Lane and Aigburth: A Local Food Guide

Plan food around Lark Lane and Aigburth, with current venue links, Sefton Park stops, transport advice and a simple route that avoids backtracking.

19 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

Toxteth

Toxteth Food Route: Lodge Lane, Granby and Windsor Street

Follow a practical Toxteth food route through Lodge Lane, Granby and Windsor Street, with current venue links, market dates and a Princes Park finish.

19 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

Wavertree

Wavertree and Smithdown: Coffee and Places to Work

A practical guide to coffee, short laptop sessions and free study space around Wavertree and Smithdown, with current official links before you go.

19 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

Anfield

Where to Eat Before or After a Match at Anfield

A practical Anfield matchday food guide covering Homebaked, stadium options, pubs, timing and transport, with official links to check before you travel.

19 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

City Centre

Where to Work Remotely in Liverpool by Area

Find reliable places to work remotely in Liverpool, from free library study space to paid coworking desks, with current official links and practical checks.

19 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

Baltic Triangle

Liverpool Markets and Street Food: A Local Guide

A practical guide to Liverpool's regular markets, farmers' markets and Baltic street food, with current council links and clear planning advice.

16 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

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