Is Liverpool resting on its laurels?
The “Capital of Culture” and “City of Music” titles should be aspirations, not awards for past behaviour
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From Hoylake to St Helens, community cinema is making a comeback
Plus: Another cause for celebration at the Eldonian Village
Rent hikes, VHS tapes and a controversial screening of Jaws: Inside the fight over Toxteth TV
‘Do not gaslight us when the evidence is there that we have communicated clearly, consistently and professionally on these issues’
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