Forget the tinsel — welcome to Taylor Town

Once again Liverpool will be the centre of attention for a giddy pop phenomenon. But does Taylor Swift’s colossal tour promise more substance and staying power?

Dear members — like every pop icon, Taylor Swift has her fans and well, haters, if you will. But when news broke that she'd be taking to Anfield Road as part of her European tour this summer, the reception was overwhelmingly positive. Of course, the singer making Liverpool the only other English stop on her tour outside London is a huge deal, regardless of if you’re a Folklore fan or not. But does her presence in Liverpool signal a new Era for the city (excuse the pun…) after events like Eurovision heralded such success? That’s today’s piece, written by David Lloyd. 

But first, your Post briefing — including a chance to appear on the small screen and a row over telegraph poles in Southport.