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Derelict Southport school to be converted into retirement village in multi-million pound scheme
New plans to transform a derelict former school site in Southport into a multi-million pound care village look set to be given the go-ahead this week. The former Birkdale School for Hearing Impaired Children, on Lancaster Road in Birkdale, has been empty and plagued by arson attacks and vandalism since the school was closed 19 years ago, in 2003. It
Southport Rugby Club launches 150th anniversary celebrations with new heritage club crest
Southport Rugby Football Club has unveiled its new heritage club crest to celebrate its 150th anniversary year. Southport RFC is one of the oldest rugby clubs in the world and was founded in 1872. Home matches are played at Waterloo Road, with the club hosting hundreds of players in its various men’s, ladies and junior teams. The heritage crest was
Southport Pleasureland unveils exciting new attractions as it reveals 2022 opening date
Southport Pleasureland is getting ready to unveil some very exciting new additions in 2022! The popular attraction is a hive of activity at the moment, with staff working hard on building a brand new Viking themed 18-hole adventure golf attraction with an associated ‘longhouse’ themed pub and eatery. Local people have also been admiring the ongoing work to create a
Southport FC goalkeeper Cam Mason wins Vanarama National North Player Of The Month for December
Southport FC goalkeeper Cam Mason has been named as the Vanarama National North Player Of The Month for December. It is a well deserved accolade for the Sandgrounders’ shot-stopper, who only conceded one goal during the whole of December. A National League spokesperson said: “It wasn’t so long ago that sorry Southport were sitting bottom of the table and worried
Southport in 2022: Look out for these 24 new developments happening this year
By Andrew Brown, Stand Up For Southport Southport has lots to look forward to in 2022! Here are some of the many new developments you will be able to see changing the Southport skyline this year – with some very exciting new additions. Many millions of pounds have already been earmarked for a number of eye-catching schemes, which will create
Brand new low emission buses make Southport debut after £7.4million investment from Arriva
The wheels on 34 new Euro 6 Low Emission Arriva buses will be going round on the roads of Southport and across Merseyside from this Sunday (23rd January). The new buses represent an investment of £7.4 million from Arriva and will all feature Audio Visual stop announcement, Free WiFi and USB charging ports to help enhance on board passenger experience.
Businesses in Sefton urged to apply for Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grants ‘without delay’
Sefton Council is urging local business rates payers in the in the hospitality and leisure sectors to apply for the next round of the Government’s Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant scheme. Businesses that have experienced reduced trade owing to the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant because they are in the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sectors can apply to the
Southport Lifeboat dedicates new £1.4m Station to campaigner Kath Wilson – live on TV
The brand new Southport Lifeboat Station has been dedicated to legendary local fundraiser Kath Wilson – live on air in a broadcast to millions of people on ITV Granada News. The emotional moment took place last night, as ITV reporter Grimes and her camera crew were on site to highlight the stunning new facility. The base has opened at a
6 benefits of losing weight revealed as Slimming World Consultant supports Better Health campaign
A Southport Slimming World consultant is among those supporting the new Better Health marketing campaign. The drive was launched earlier this month to help people prevent risks of developing serious illness and help reduce the risk of being hospitalised with Covid-19. Better Health is working in partnership with 15 weight management and physical activity partners including Slimming World which are
Liverpool City Region reveals plan to halve energy use by 2040 and encourage people away from cars
Energy use must be halved in less than 20 years for the Liverpool City Region (LCR) to reach its target to be net-zero carbon by 2040 or sooner. Two months after the COP26 climate summit, a report to January’s Combined Authority meeting sets out how a net-zero carbon city region will look, the massive work already underway and the rapid
Pleasureland enjoys best ever year for fundraising with thousands donated to local charities
Southport Pleasureland has announced its best year to date – for fundraising. One of the region’s biggest family attractions ramped up its support of family-based causes and up-weighted its commitment to include a long-term partnership with Alder Hey Children’s Charity. Long-known for his philanthropy, Southport Pleasureland CEO Norman Wallis said it was right that the park invests in the causes
Southport Lifeboat campaigner Kath Wilson hailed for incredible determination as new Station opens
Kath Wilson – the determined inspirational Southport mum who dreamed of seeing a new Lifeboat Station opened in memory of her son – has today been praised after her vision finally became a reality. Kath endured every mother’s worst nightmare when her son, Geoff Clements, died off the Southport coast whilst fishing with his friends. At the time, despite being
