Liverpool Capital of Culture 2008

New Superlambanana for city Feb 04 2009

LIVERPOOL is getting a new, permanent Superlambanana.Read

Culture judge back in town Jan 29 2009

THE man who said “yes” to Liverpool’s Capital of Culture bid came back to the city to help put the final touches to a new £6.5m university building.Read

Stunning new Museum of Liverpool taking shape Jan 24 2009

THESE stunning pictures show how the new £72m Museum of Liverpool is set to become the latest jewel on the city’s stunning waterfront.Read

All together now.. So what did you think of 2008? Jan 21 2009

ECHO chief feature writer Paddy Shennan explains why some of the city’s best-known figures are joining together for a special day looking at Liverpool’s working life and cultureRead

Living the dream down at FACT centre Jan 17 2009

TO sleep, perchance to dream . . .Read

City film-makers are up for a BAFTA Jan 16 2009

TWO Liverpool film-makers were celebrating today after they were shortlisted for a BAFTA award.Read

Spotlight on Culture legacy Jan 13 2009

THE legacy of Capital of Culture year will be discussed at a one-day conference next week.Read

Drink to 08 with a cocktail Jan 10 2009

CAPITAL of Culture revellers can enjoy a cultural cocktail after tonight’s Pier Head Transition party.Read

Writing on wall for 08 Jan 08 2009

THE huge task of taking down hundreds of signs proclaiming Liverpool’s Capital of Culture status has begun.Read

Bob Prattey: My year living the ECHO arena dream Jan 06 2009

What a venue – what a year. ECHO arena boss Bob Prattey reflects on its magical first 12 months with chief feature writer Paddy ShennanRead

We’re wreathed in smiles for 09! Jan 06 2009

THE first official handover from one European Capital of Culture to the next takes place during the giant Transition party on Saturday.Read

ECHO Arena’s £200m year of success Jan 05 2009

THE Liverpool ECHO arena celebrates its first birthday today.Read

Eastern promise at Tate show Jan 05 2009

PUPPET performers from the Far East entertained visitors to the Tate Liverpool’s latest exhibition The Fifth Floor.Read

New vision for mosque Jan 02 2009

A £3m project to refurbish England’s first mosque is due to start this month.Read

ECHO readers give verdict on the city’s Capital of Culture year Jan 01 2009

HAPPY New Year to all ECHO readers.Read

2008 - A year to remember! Part Two Dec 30 2008

In Part 2 of our 2008 review, ECHO writer Greg O’Keeffe looks back at some of the main events from July to DecemberRead

Liverpool movie boom is legacy of 2008 Dec 27 2008

MOVIE and TV crews spent more than 580 days filming in Liverpool during Capital of Culture year.Read

Have yourself a very cultured Christmas Dec 23 2008

ECHO chief feature writer Paddy Shennan explains how you can make the most of the one and only Christmas Liverpool will spend as European Capital of CultureRead

Farewell to 2008: The last Capital of Culture party Dec 22 2008

THE people of Liverpool were today invited to take part in the final Capital of Culture celebration.Read

KIND Christmas toy appeal to help thousands of children Dec 22 2008

Chief feature writer Paddy Shennan unwraps a heartwarming Christmas story which will have a happy ending for thousands of Merseyside childrenRead

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New Superlambanana for city Feb 04 2009

Culture judge back in town Jan 29 2009

Stunning new Museum of Liverpool taking shape Jan 24 2009

All together now.. So what did you think of 2008? Jan 21 2009

Living the dream down at FACT centre Jan 17 2009

City film-makers are up for a BAFTA Jan 16 2009

Spotlight on Culture legacy Jan 13 2009

Drink to 08 with a cocktail Jan 10 2009

Writing on wall for 08 Jan 08 2009

Bob Prattey: My year living the ECHO arena dream Jan 06 2009

We’re wreathed in smiles for 09! Jan 06 2009

ECHO Arena’s £200m year of success Jan 05 2009

Eastern promise at Tate show Jan 05 2009

New vision for mosque Jan 02 2009

ECHO readers give verdict on the city’s Capital of Culture year Jan 01 2009

2008 - A year to remember! Part Two Dec 30 2008

Liverpool movie boom is legacy of 2008 Dec 27 2008

Have yourself a very cultured Christmas Dec 23 2008

Farewell to 2008: The last Capital of Culture party Dec 22 2008