Lawrence Saunders

For someone who didn’t really want to become a fashion designer, having your clothes worn by the likes of Rihanna, Stormzy and Kylie Minogue is pretty impressive. London-based creator Christopher Shannon, who grew up in Mossley Hill, talks to YM Liverpool about his star customers and feeling like a ‘northern oddity’.

Siren receives a visit from Lawrence Saunders, sampling the Baltic Triangle venue’s new evening menu of small plates and cocktails.

With summer in full swing, it’s time to make plans for a family getaway. But before you load up that flight comparison website, first consider these beautiful coastlines and seaside resorts which you can reach from Liverpool in less than two and a half hours.

From Shakespeare at the Playhouse to shooting in Sardinia, via Benidorm and Yorkshire, Josh Bolt’s acting career is taking him places. As ‘Catch-22’ screens on Channel 4, the rising Liverpool-born star tells us about his love of Bond movies, downing vodka Fanta Lemon and getting a pushbike from George Clooney.

Cycling legend Bradley Wiggins on his proudest moment in the saddle, the musical heroes who inspired him, and where is football allegiances really lie.

James Richardson talks ’90s nostalgia, life in Italy, models trains and analysing the beautiful game ahead of ‘The Totally Football Show’ live in Liverpool.

Lawrence Saunders checks out the new evening food menu at The Watering Can in Greenbank Park.

Lawrence Saunders checks out the menu at Lu Ban - a new authentic Chinese restaurant in Liverpool’s Cains Brewery Village.

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Director Joe Stephenson on the joys and challenges of making a film about the most famous manager in pop music history.