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Southport Market opening hours revealed as hundreds ‘awestruck’ by new look attraction
The opening hours of the new Southport Market have been revealed as the opening day of this “outstanding venue” was hailed a huge success. Pizza ovens have fired, pies have risen and ice cream scooped as the first customers of the brand new Southport Market enjoyed its launch yesterday (Thursday, 22nd July). Hundreds of Sangdrounders and tourists visited the refurbished
Southport Pleasureland Miniature Railway reveals plans for new station terminal, ice cream parlour and cafe
These images reveal plans for a new station terminal at one of the world’s oldest miniature railway lines, creating 10 new jobs. The proposals for Pleasureland Miniature Railway, which first opened in 1911, include a new fish & chips cafe and a new ice cream parlour. The scheme is being led by Supreme Attractions / Southport Pleasureland owner Norman Wallis,
Sefton Council says ‘pingdemic’ is impacting services with many staff isolating at home
Sefton Council says its staff are ‘feeling the effects’ of the current ‘pingdemic’ which is seeing thousands of people being told to isolate through the NHS Covid app. Council Leader Cllr Ian Maher says many council staff members are currently isolating, while others have been temporarily transferred to other frontline teams such as burials and cremations to ensure the continuation
Shoppers look forward to opening of The Fragrance Shop in Southport town centre this weekend
A brand new shop is hoping to enjoy the sweet smell of success when it opens in Southport this weekend. The Fragrance Shop, the UK’s leading independent fragrance retailer, will open on Chapel Street, between Marks & Spencer and One Below, this Saturday (24th July). It provides a further boost to retail in Southport town centre, with One Below opening
20 landmark Southport buildings and what they could become
What is happening with Southport’s landmark buildings? And what could they become? Last year was a perilous time for some of our favourite venues. Last March saw Debenhams and Beales department stores on Lord Street both shut in March. Places such as the Grand Casino on Lord Street had sat empty and vandalised for years. Things are looking up
Southport Market ‘a fantastic addition to resort’ as diners give their verdict on new attraction
Visitors have praised the new look Southport Market as “a fantastic addition to Southport” as the resort’s newest attraction officially opened its doors today. The venue opened its doors to customers at 10am this morning, following a £1.4million transformation into an exciting new food, drink and events space. Visitors can enjoy a choice of food from around the world from
Southport’s first ever Canadian eatery Down And Out brings Poutine and great steaks to Southport Market
Southport’s first ever Canadian eatery is about to open inside the new look Southport Market. Down And Oot will offer delicacies including Canada’s national dish, which promises to become a real cult favourite locally. Poutine consists of crispy skin-on fries, hot stringy cheese curds with Down And Oot’s special Poutine gravy, with a choice of other toppings – including lobster
Southport Market already acting as a catalyst to attract new businesses and investment into town
By Andrew Brown The new Southport Market is already becoming a catalyst for attracting new investment and new businesses into the ‘Market Quarter’ and elsewhere in the town centre. The stunning new facility officially opens at 10am this Thursday (22nd July), following a £1.4million transformation led by Sefton Council. Funding was secured through Southport Town Deal and Liverpool City Region
Formby will be lit up this Christmas with some sparkling festive surprises
Formby will be lit up this Christmas with some sparkling festive surprises on the way! Local lighting firm IllumiDex UK Ltd has just been awarded the contract to sprinkle its magic on the town with planning already underway to bring smiles to the faces of local families and Christmas shoppers. IllumiDex UK Ltd has been earning an impressive reputation in
Plans for new Southport Marine Lake Events Centre ‘moving at pace’ as council seeks £7.5m funding
Sefton Council is seeking £7.5million in funding as the new Marine Lake Events Centre takes a step closer to being built. Sefton Executive Director Place Stephen Watson said that “given the importance of the project to the town’s economy, there remains a desire to keep the project moving at pace”. The new events, theatre and conference centre for Southport is
Allotment blooms at Southport Market with mouth watering burgers, hot dogs and loaded fries
A Southport firm which specialises in low and slow cooked food is offering visitors a mouth-watering selection of American-inspired hand-crafted burgers, hot dogs and loaded fries when they open at the new look Southport Market. Allotment has earned a big following for its food and drink ever since it opened in Birkdale Village in Southport in 2017. Owners and best
Southport Lifeboat issues beach safety warning after young man dies in Crosby Beach tragedy
Southport Lifeboat has relaunched its It’s Behind You beach safety campaign after a young man died and five people were rescued at Crosby Beach last night. Volunteers from Southport Lifeboat had four call outs to five incidents last weekend alone. They are now warning people of the dangers of swimming or walking along our coast as the school summer holidays
