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LATEST NEWS
Southport New Business Of The Year The Plant Room has a blooming brilliant first birthday
By Sophie Swain Stand Up For Southport The Plant Room in Southport is turning one year old this week! This brilliant local business has already been honoured twice this year in the Southport BID Your Southport Stars Awards, including the New Business of The Year Award. The unique and independent plant shop, at 18 Market Street, opened down the side
Sensational new food menu unveiled at Harry’s rooftop bar and terrace at The Grand Southport
Sponsored feature by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport The sensational new food menu has been unveiled at Harry’s rooftop bar and terrace at The Grand Southport with an Asian twist that is perfect for sharing with friends and loved ones. The Grand Head Chef Callum King and his team have created a mouth-watering menu of platters, small plates and
Sefton Virtual School summer school helps unaccompanied asylum seeker children adapt to life in the UK
Following the success of last year’s project, Sefton Virtual School have once again teamed up with Hugh Baird College in Bootle to provide a summer school for unaccompanied asylum seeker children to support them into education and life in the UK. The programme is aimed at improving participants’ English language skills and setting them up for success in education, post-16
NHS in Southport, Formby and West Lancashire wants your views on changes to emergency services
The NHS in Southport, Formby and West Lancashire has today started a public conversation about local urgent and emergency services. People are being asked to share their views as part of the Shaping Care Together programme, which aims to deliver the care people need, today and in the future. No decisions about services have yet been made. Today’s announcement marks
Gigantic Garden to bloom in Southport town centre to celebrate Southport Flower Show’s 100th birthday
Sponsored feature by Southport BID Giant inflatable flowers are set to bring a splash of colour to Southport town centre this August. The ‘Gigantic Garden’ display will celebrate the centenary of Southport Flower Show, the largest independent flower show in the UK. Visitors to the town centre will be able to enjoy three towering sunflowers, an impressive wildflower, and a
Southport residents can enjoy huge £11 discount on 100th Southport Flower Show tickets – here’s how
Sponsored feature by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport Excitement is building ahead of the 100th anniversary Southport Flower Show this August – and Southport residents can save a huge £11 per ticket off the gate price with a special discount for local residents. Southport Flower Show – the largest independent flower show in the UK – is organised each
Southport MP backs Youth Pledge to give young people more say on policy decisions
Patrick Hurley MP has committed to giving young people a meaningful say on policy decisions that affect them, after backing a Youth Pledge following the launch of major new research from The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award charity. The Southport MP heard from young DofE Award holders at a special event in the House of Commons on Tuesday 23 July, bringing
New zebra crossing due near Aldi and Tesco supermarkets in Birkdale to keep shoppers safe
A new zebra crossing will be installed near the Aldi and Tesco express supermarkets in Birkdale in Southport in a bid to keep shoppers safe. The site will be one of five in Sefton where new safety measures will be installed over the next few months, using funds from the 2024/25 Transportation Capital Programme. A total of 22 requested locations
Volunteer Centre Sefton offers volunteer roles to enjoy in Southport and Formby this summer
Guest Blog by Volunteer Centre Sefton This summer, Volunteer Centre Sefton has plenty of volunteer roles for you to get involved in. We are working with Stand Up for Southport to provide a monthly update on volunteering across the Southport and Formby area. You can help yourself get fit by becoming a volunteer walk leader, help kids gain confidence by
Wayfarers Shopping Arcade in Southport hosts three free shows of BFG by Roald Dahl
Looking for some fun for all the family this school summer holidays? Come and see the Big Friendly Giant at Wayfarers Shopping Arcade in Southport! Based on Roald Dahl’s incredible book, you can enjoy three free shows by Gambolling Arena this Friday (26th July 2024). The performances will take place at 11am, 1pm and 3pm, all welcome. The show sees
Urgent appeal for blood donors as Amber Alert issued after cyber attack leads to severe shortages
A perfect storm of increased demand of O type blood from hospitals following the recent cyber attack which has impacted London hospitals and reduced collections due to high levels of unfilled appointments at donor centres in town and city centres including Liverpool, has caused stocks of blood to drop to unprecedentedly low levels. NHS Blood and Transplant has written to
Blue Peter star, magician and TikTok sensation Joel M to star in Sleeping Beauty at The Atkinson in Southport
Blue Peter presenter, magician and TikTok sensation, Joel M has been announced to star in this year’s KD Theatre Productions pantomime at The Atkinson in Southport. Joel and fellow cast members will star in Sleeping Beauty, a spellbinding Christmas adventure, from Friday 6 December 2024 – Tuesday 31 December 2024. Step into a winter wonderland and let the magic unfold
