Jamie McLoughlin explores how the song contest has been a support to the community for decades.
The Austrian duo are among this year's favourites, with a song about being possessed by a dead poet.
Fans give their views on this year's host city as they join locals for the 2023 song contest.
Australian journalist Cheng Lei's partner tells the BBC he hopes for an end to her "awful situation".
The controversial comedian, who had his show pulled in 2022, has dubbed his gigs "Last Year's Show".
Host Alesha Dixon performs a rap on the contest's history - bringing back memories of her time in band Mis-Teeq.
The first semi-final is over in Liverpool - here's what you might have missed in 60 seconds.
Ireland's Wild Youth and Latvia's Sudden Lights are among the acts going home after the first semi-final.
The 11:43 train from Euston to Liverpool became the Eurovision Express as fans travelled up for the contest.
Rita Lee was one of Brazil's best-known rock singers, known for her independent spirit and creativity.