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Lancashire County Cricket play Hampshire at S&B in Southport as fans enjoy ‘the best show in town’
Lancashire County Cricket Club are looking forward to playing Hampshire in Southport, in what is going to be “the best show in town”. The match is taking place at Southport and Birkdale Sports Club on Trafalgar Road in Southport from this Sunday (11th June 2023) to Wednesday (14th June 2023). Visitors can enjoy four days of top class cricket in
Live at the Apollo star Jen Brister brings her sell out show to Southport Comedy Festival
Critically acclaimed comedian and writer Jen Brister is bringing her sell out show ‘The Optimist’ to this year’s Southport Comedy Festival in Association with Halliwell Jones BMW. Due to phenomenal demand and with 76 sold out shows under her belt Jen is extending her tour and taking in a festival date on Wednesday 4th October 2023. Jen is no stranger
One of Southport’s oldest shops says farewell after 66 years trading
One of Southport’s oldest shops is closing after more than six decades of trading. Kelly’s Electrical will say farewell later this month, having served generations of families since it first opened in 1957. It was established by Jack Kelly, who ran the iconic electrical goods shop for over 50 years, gaining a fine reputation for his incredible knowledge and his
New Southport Sainsbury’s abandons plans for petrol station in favour of Electric Vehicle Charging Hub
Sainsbury’s is abandoning plans to build a new petrol filling station at its new superstore in Southport – and will instead build an Electric Vehicle Charging Hub instead. The supermarket giant is currently constructing a 81,330 sq ft flagship foodstore at Meols Cop retail park in Blowick. Planning permission has been granted for a petrol filling station as part of
Father’s Day Competition launched by Wayfarers Arcade in Southport with great prizes to win
Father’s Day is the time of year when we can show how much our fathers mean to us and how highly they are valued. Wayfarers Arcade in Southport wants to receive pictures of Dads and kids having fun with a line or two telling us why your Dad is such an exceptional person! The star dad with the most fun
Southport Hospital Ward Manager Charlotte Howard wins Trust’s first Employee of the Month Award
A Ward Manager at Southport and Formby District General Hospital is celebrating winning the Trust’s first Employee of the Month Award. The accolade went to Charlotte Howard, the Ward Manager on 9A. More than 50 entries were received for the awards with the Trust’s Executive team having a tough time to pick one winner. Charlotte received the award from Lynne
Southport College unveils new opportunities to learn about EV installation and carpentry and joinery
This Stand Up For Southport article is provided by Southport BID. www.southportbid.com Southport College’s Employer Partnerships initiative has unveiled two exciting new opportunities for people to learn new skills. The facility, on Mornington Road in Southport, is inviting qualified electricians to learn more about installing Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points. The College is also encouraging people to come and find out
IT services firm Techedia renews Southport FC front of shirt sponsorship deal
IT services firm Techedia has renewed its front of shirt sponsorship deal with Southport Football Club. The IT support and software development specialist, which is based in Southport town centre, has extended its partnership with the Sandgrounders as the club’s front of shirt sponsor of the first team and all junior community teams for a further two years. Techedia specialises
Southport College and KGV Sixth Form College launch new Spark Radio station
Students at Southport College and KGV Sixth Form College now have their very own radio station, with the launch of Spark Radio, Southport’s Student Sound. The station is run by Southport resident Andy Hilbert, someone who is very knowledgeable about all things radio, as he is also the voice of Sandgrouder Radio’s breakfast show. Spark Radio broadcasts 24 hours a
First ever Salt & Tar Big Comedy Weekender in Bootle hailed ‘a huge success’ – with more great events to come
The first ever Salt & Tar Big Comedy Weekender in Bootle has been hailed as “a huge success” – with more great events to come at Merseyside’s newest events space. The event was held at the brand new Salt & Tar events space adjacent to the canal at Washington Parade in Bootle over the Spring Bank Holiday Weekend, 26th to
The Dram Gift Shop in Southport toasts ‘amazing’ response since moving into bigger new premises
The Dram Gift Shop in Southport is toasting an “amazing” response from customers since moving into stylish new premises. The shop originally opened on Botanic Road in picturesque Churchtown Village in April 2022. Its growing popularity has led to a need for bigger premises, and The Dram has now moved into a unit twice the original size just a couple
Two Michelin starred chef Marc Birchall reveals Bistro Verité in Southport as his favourite local restaurant
One of the UK’s top chefs has revealed Bistro Verité in Birkdale in Southport as his favourite local restaurant! Marc Birchall is the chef patron at Moor Hall and The Barn at Moor Hall in Aughton in Lancashire, and knows all about great food. His multi award-winning restaurant holds two Michelin Stars, a Michelin Green Star, and five AA Rosettes.
