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LATEST NEWS
‘Three years ago as lockdown began I thought I’d lose my business – today we’re thriving’
The owner of a local independent business in Southport has told how she feared she would lose her business as the first Covid-19 lockdown came into force three years ago today. Samantha Engleby, owner at Eckersley’s Blinds on Shakespeare Street in Southport, said: “I cried as I genuinely thought I was going to lose my business”. But she wasn’t going
Halliwell Jones MINI brings community together with third Comedy Bingo Spring Social
The third Comedy Bingo Spring Social is racing ahead at Southport Market on Wednesday (29th March 2023)! The popular local event has been made possible thanks to sponsorship from local firm Halliwell Jones MINI Southport. The first two afternoons have been a huge success, with busy audiences enjoying fun, family friendly get-togethers for all ages to enjoy – while winning
Southport headteacher whose life was saved by quick thinking staff makes emotional return to school
A Southport primary school headteacher who said he was “overwhelmed” after seeing the children in his school for the first time after his life was saved following a heart attack last summer. Nick Sheeran, the headteacher at Birkdale Primary School, suddenly collapsed after suffering a cardiac arrest on the last day of term last July. Luckily for him, a number
Disability organisations work with council to break down barriers to disabled people in Sefton
Sefton Council has reinforced its commitment to breaking down barriers for disabled people in our community, through the signing of the Disability Impact Pledge. The Disability Impact Pledge has been designed by the Disability Policy Centre, an independent social enterprise. It is dedicated to improving the lives of disabled people, through public sector reform and the formation of local and
White House Café at Southport Golf Links could reopen under Sefton Hospitality Operations Ltd
Sefton Council’s hospitality business could reopen the White House Café at Southport Golf Links. Sefton Hospitality Operations Ltd (SHOL), which already operates The Lake House in Waterloo, will also operate the food and drink concession at Ainsdale Beach through its Beach House pop-up. SHOL will also open a cafe inside Bootle Town Hall as it progresses plans to expand its
Stand Up For Southport has rebranded with a bold and modern new logo
Stand Up For Southport has had a rebrand! We can today reveal our new logo – we hope you like it. We have worked together with Southport firm Chord Print to come up with a series of potential designs, and we decided on this one. It’s bold, it’s modern, and it shouts loud and proud about who we are. The
Countdown begins to 80th Battle of the Atlantic commemorative weekend in Liverpool
Veterans who served during the most decisive and long fought battle of the Second World War – the Battle of the Atlantic – were the guests of honour at an event in Liverpool to launch an 80-day countdown for the 80th Battle of the Atlantic commemorations. Denis Rose, 98, from West Kirby, and John Dennett, 98, from Wallasey, were welcomed
Two job opportunities available at award winning Barron Financial Solutions in Southport
An award-winning financial firm based in Southport has just released two job opportunities to join its thriving team. Barron Financial Solutions Ltd, based on Hoghton Street in Southport town centre, is seeking a Mortgage Paraplanner and a Mortgage and Protection Administrator. They are both great positions with a reputable Mortgage & Protection Brokerage based in Southport which has enjoyed benefiting
Souperman! Harry has raised over £3,000 as he runs London Marathon for Southport Soup Kitchen
A determined Southport man will be running through the pain barrier when he takes on the 2023 London Marathon! For Harry Topping, every mile will be worthwhile as he takes on the 26.2 mile challenge to raise as much money as he can for Southport Soup Kitchen. He has already raised over £3,000 for the charity, which provides hot meals
Ex Headmaster’s book explores how to square a loved one’s terminal disease diagnosis with faith in a God who heals
A former Headmaster has written a thought-provoking book exploring the question of how people of faith cope when a loved one is dying. David Raynor, who was Headmaster of Scarisbrick Hall School near Southport, penned the moving work after his beloved wife, Gwen, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). MND slowly shuts down communication from the brain to the
Sefton voters reminded you need valid photo ID to vote in May local elections
Voters across Sefton are being reminded of the need for valid photo ID if they wish to vote in person at the upcoming May election. Everyone wanting to cast their vote at a polling station in Mays local elections will be required to show valid photographic identification following new legislation via the Elections Act 2022. If they have them, people
Barklays dog friendly cafe in Churchtown hosts first birthday party this weekend
A dog friendly cafe in Southport is inviting people to join its first birthday celebrations this weekend! Barklays, at 136 Cambridge Road in Churchtown, next to Churchtown Lights, is staging its One Year Birthday Party this Saturday (25th March 2023). Barklays cafe is owned by local business woman and dog lover Lesley Morgan-Macbain, who also owns the House of Mojos
