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LATEST NEWS
Promenade in Southport reopens for Easter after Marine Lake Events Centre progress
Essential drainage diversion works on Southport’s north-bound Promenade are progressing well and will be finishing next Friday (29th March 2024). The work, which is part of preparations for the new £73 million Marine Lake Events Centre (MLEC), will be completed a week ahead of schedule and means the Promenade will be re-opened for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Phase two
Work under way on £33m Ainsdale scheme to create 130 new homes including 90 extra care apartments
Work is underway on a £33 million scheme in Ainsdale that will include 90 extra care apartments that will give residents independence and access to support when needed. Scheduled for completion in 2026, the site will see the construction of 130 new homes on the currently empty Sandbrook Road site. In a significant boost for the Borough’s affordable housing market,
100th anniversary Southport Flower Show announces Seventy Ninth Group as headline sponsor
The 100th anniversary Southport Flower Show is pleased to announce that the Seventy Ninth Group is this year’s headline sponsor. Owned and managed by the Webster family, the Seventy Ninth Group is an award-winning asset management company, headquartered in Southport. It holds a unique and advantageous position in both the Real Estate and Natural Resource sectors, specialising in the acquisition,
Pride Of Sefton Courage Awards sponsored by Capelli Hair Studio will honour acts of bravery and courage
People in Sefton who have performed remarkable acts of bravery are being sought for this year’s Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. The Sefton Courage Award, sponsored by Capelli Hair Studio in Southport, wants to honour those who have acted in a selfless way to help others in need. Organisers are inviting your nominations from Southport, Bootle, Crosby, Formby, Maghull, Aintree,
Rail passengers will soon enjoy new tap-and-go on Merseyrail network to make journeys easier
Rail passengers will soon be able to enjoy tap-and-go on the Merseyrail network. The new tap-and-go system will accept contactless payments and will give passengers the best price for their journey. It also means they don’t need to worry about buying tickets in advance or working out which is the best ticket for their journey. The move is part of
Queenscourt Hospice appeals for volunteer marshals to support Star Trekk Walk in Southport
The annual fundraising Star Trekk walk for Queenscoirt Hospice is returning in May 2024 and organisers are on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to join as Marshals. The iconic night walk starts and finishes at Southport Pleasureland with Trekkers setting off at 7.30pm on Friday 3rd May 2024. Since Star Trekk began 18 years ago, participating Trekkers have raised over
EFT Group in Southport celebrates 50th birthday as firm sponsors 2024 Star Trekk for Queenscourt Hospice
People are being invited to take part in this year’s Star Trekk walk in Southport to help raise funds for Queenscourt Hospice. This year’s event starts and finishes at Southport Pleasureland on Friday, 3rd May 2024. You can book via the Queenscourt Hospice website here. You can save £5 if you book soon with an Early Bird rate of
Over 200 talented children perform at DBA School of Dance awards event in Southport
Over 200 local children from DBA School of Dance in Southport took to the stage at Greenbank High School to present their class work and celebrate a short awards ceremony. During the day there were three performances, where the supportive audiences of parents, family and friends enjoyed watching the students perform a variety of technical exercises from the posture and
Dinosaurs bring free family fun to Wayfarers Shopping Arcade in Southport this Easter
The dinosaurs are coming to Wayfarers Shopping Arcade in Southport this Easter, with a fun, free event for families. Shoppers of all ages can enjoy a host of fun and entertainment on Good Friday and Easter Saturday, as well as the chance to meet Vera and her friendly pet velociraptor, Frankie. Gambolling Arena Theatre Company is inviting all children with
Southport Nostalgia: Bill Tidy, Mr Men and Red Triangle Cricket team
We have a collection of pictures from Southport in the 1980s for you this week, and wonder if they bring back any memories for you? The first image shows legendary cartoonist and TV personality Bill Tidy MBE, always a popular figure when he and his family lived in Southport. He is pictured presenting one of his cartoons at an event
The Engine Room in Southport releases extra launch event tickets after initial sell out
Tickets for the official launch of a new creative co-working and digital hub in Southport have sold out – so organisers have now released extra tickets due to the large demand. The Engine Room is situated in space on the first and second floors of Wayfarers Shopping Arcade on Lord Street in Southport. The launch will take place on Thursday,
What’s On at The Atkinson in Southport with Sefton Open, Tea Dance, Count Arthur Strong and more
There is lots more to enjoy at The Atkinson in Southport this week. Staff have been working exceptionally hard behind the scenes to get everything ready for the 2024 Sefton Open which visitors can enjoy from this weekend, with hundreds of works by local artists. Other attractions include Easter craft activities, a tea dance, Story & Rhyme Time, The Atkinson