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Reason Travelodge has named a floor after every Beatle except Ringo

The ECHO contacted the hotel chain for an explanation

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool celebrities pay their respects after death of Queen Elizabeth II

Millions have taken to social media to pay tribute to The Queen - among them are famous faces from Liverpool

Liverpool Echo

'The day I found Beatles manager Brian Epstein dead in bed 55 years ago'

Personal assistant to Beatles manager Brian, Joanne Petersen opens up about how discovering his body when he was just 32-years-old still haunts her today

Daily Mirror

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A look back at Liverpool's Eurovision story as city makes 2023 shortlist

Scouse legend Sonia came second place in the 1993 competition

Liverpool Echo

Paul O'Grady’s life – Husband to secret daughter and adorable pets as he leaves Radio 2

Paul O'Grady has lived an interesting life since he was born in Birkenhead in 1955, from near-death experiences to his final days as a presenter on BBC Radio 2

Daily Mirror

Jimmy Tarbuck says comic legend's advice kickstarted 60 year career in comedy

Jimmy Tarbuck has said taking Eric Morecambe's advice helped him reach the comedy heights she has enjoyed over his 60 years on stage and TV

Daily Mirror

Line of Duty's Daniel Mays says Stephen Graham is his 'Cilla Black'

Stephen set co-star Daniel up with his now wife, Louise Burton

Liverpool Echo

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Jess Conrad still 'vainest man in showbiz' at 86 - 'my wife and I love the same man!'

The actor and singer has been on stage and screen since 1955 - but you think he was a mixture of Elvis Presley and Brad Pitt rolled into one the way he talks

Daily Mirror

Midas Man: release date, cast, plot, trailer, first looks, interview and everything you need to know about the Brian Epstein biopic

Midas Man on Prime Video brings the 1960s music scene to life in a movie about the influential Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein played by Jacob Fortune-Lloyd.

WhatToWatch

Graham Skidmore obituary

Actor and singer best known as the voice of ‘our Graham’, the announcer on ITV’s Blind Date

The Guardian - UK

Factory Records legend Tony Wilson is still turning heads and raising money for good causes

The Hacienda nightclub boss introduced Joy Division, New Order and Happy Mondays

Manchester Evening News

The moment Cilla Black exposed an undercover journalist on Blind Date

Cilla Black demanded answers from the journalist after she pulled the wool over everyone's eyes

Liverpool Echo

Mattel's new David Bowie doll 'looks like Cilla Black'

A Barbie doll released in homage of the late David Bowie has been likened to Cilla Black

Liverpool Echo

This Morning viewers in hysterics as David Bowie doll looks more like Cilla Black

Mattel released a new Barbie-as-Bowie doll earlier this week and has caused quite the stir online and in the This Morning studio on Friday, thanks to the well-meaning tribute bearing more of a resemblance to Cilla Black

Daily Mirror

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BGT to Love Island: Voices behind TV's biggest shows after Blind Date Graham's death

Following the sad death of Graham Skidmore, the iconic voice behind Cilla Black's show Blind Date, we have taken a look at fellow legends with instantly recognisable TV tones

The Guardian - UK

Blind Date’s ‘Our Graham’ dies aged 90

Graham Skidmore was the announcer on Cilla Black’s dating show for 17 years

Liverpool Echo

Graham Skidmore dead: Blind Date's Our Graham's death confirmed

He was heard (but not seen) on the show for 17 years, between 1985 and 2002

The Independent UK

Graham Skidmore: Blind Date voiceover star dies aged 90

Long-running game show was presented by Cilla Black

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Dionne Warwick says she's 'almost forgiven' Cilla Black for 'copying' one of her songs

Dionne Warwick has spoken about her career ahead of her new tour, with her teasing that she's 'almost forgiven' the late Cilla Black for being involved in the 'copying' of one of her vocal performances

Liverpool Echo

Unearthed photos of baby faced Merseyside celebs before they were famous

Youthful pics of some of the city's most famous faces including Jodie Comer, Daniel Craig, Abbey Clancy, Paul O'Grady, John Bishop and Stephen Graham before they hit the big time

Daily Mirror

'Mick Jagger was majestic as he dedicated Rolling Stones Anfield gig to late Charlie Watts'

FIVE STARS: The Rolling Stones' show paid tribute to late drummer Charlie Watts with an emotional gesture as they took to the stage in Anfield - the first time the band have played on UK soil since his death

Daily Mirror

Singer playing Sir Paul McCartney in new biopic admits he lies he is his grandson

Blake Richardson thinks he has such a convincing resemblance to Beatles icon Sir Paul that he tells taxi drivers that he is actually related to the music legend

Daily Record

Cilla Black's £15m fortune and last wishes as star would have turned 79

Before her presenting career, she rose to fame as a singer with hits like Anyone Who Had A Heart and You’re My World reaching the top of the charts in the 1960s.

Daily Mirror

Inside Cilla Black's £15m fortune and last wishes as she would have turned 79

Legendary singer and TV host Cilla Black captured the hearts of the nation with her quick wit, Liverpool accent and catchphrases like 'a lorra lorra laughs'

Liverpool Echo

Famous people buried in Liverpool and where you can find their graves

From Cilla Black to Sir Ken Dodd, these are some of the notable graves you can visit across the city

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