Liverpool is set for a lasting economic boom after hosting the Eurovision Song Contest.
Last night was the Eurovision Insignia Handover, which saw the keys of the contest arrive in Liverpool along with the semi-final allocation draw. Every year a representative from the previous host nations makes the journey to the next to physically hand over the keys.
The ceremony took place in Liverpool's St George's Hall where the Mayor of Turin, Stefano Lo Russo, personally saw to this year's exchange which was welcomed by Liverpool's mayor, Joanne Anderson.
