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LATEST NEWS
New residential fitness staycation launched in Southport by From The Block Fitness with Bliss Hotel
From The Block Fitness in Southport has teamed up with Bliss Hotel to host its first ever residential fitness weekend, a fitness staycation in Southport. The weekend will be hosted by From The Block Fitness owner, personal trainer Lisa Little, on the weekend of 1st October and 2nd October. The fitness staycation will include a two night overnight stay in
New Beales department store in Southport delighted to welcome seven local concessions
Beales has signed up SEVEN local concessions for its new department store in Lord Street in Southport. Beales owner Tony Brown praised Stand Up For Southport and Southport BID after successful appeals for local businesses to join the new venture ahead of its opening this August. He said: “We have now signed up seven local businesses to come in and
Southport Food and Drink Festival 2021 dates revealed with new home and garden experience
The dates for this year’s Southport Food & Drink Festival have been revealed! The event was originally due to take place in June, but was postponed due to Covid restrictions. Sefton Council has now announced that the popular three day smorgasbord of food vendors, pop up drinks stalls and live entertainment will take place between Friday, September 3 and Sunday,
Plea made to keep Ainsdale in Southport Constituency and add two wards from Formby
A plea has been made to keep Ainsdale within the Southport Parliamentary constituency and to reject plans to include four new wards from West Lancashire. Sefton Conservative Group is instead calling for the current Southport constituency to add Harrington and Ravenmeols wards from Formby. Last month the Boundary Commission for England (BCE) published its initial proposals for new constituency boundaries,
Thrilling roller coaster with ‘spectacular views’ along coast planned for Southport Pleasureland
A thrilling new roller coaster offering “spectacular views” along the coast is the latest new attraction being earmarked for Southport Pleasureland The stunning 35 metre high ‘Thunderbolt’ ride would be built right along Marine Drive coast road, becoming a dominant new landmark that can be seen for miles by people living along the Lancashire coast and beyond. Earlier this month,
Southport set for HUGE weekend of festivals, events and outdoor markets this weekend
Southport is looking forward to a weekend of Festivals, outdoor markets and other big events this weekend! Our resort will come alive with events to suit people of all ages and tastes. Here’s what you can enjoy! It’s a great time to get out and enjoy some great days out, while also supporting local shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and other
Weekend of Festivals at Victoria Park in Southport with Sausage and Cider, Save The Rave and Lookalike events
THREE superb events are taking place at Victoria Park in Southport this weekend! The venue is hosting a Sausage and Cider Festival this Friday (30th July); a Save The Rave Festival this Saturday (31st July); and a Lookalike Tribute Festival this Sunday (1st August). It is fantastic to see events back again at a park which also has a busy
Botanic Gardens Museum could become new hotel with plans for boats, fair rides and high ropes course
The historic Botanic Gardens Museum in Churchtown in Southport could be transformed into a new hotel and wedding venue incorporating a restaurant, bar and cafe. Boating could return to the lake, while a new cafe could open on the northern edge. Other new attractions could include: a Victorian carousel, heritage fairground attractions, butterfly house, cactus house, and a destination scale
Botanic Gardens in Churchtown to undergo ‘major development scheme’ to improve historic park
A campaign to improve Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport and make the facilities safe and enjoyable for all look set to become a reality. Local resident David Rawsthorne has enlisted the support of thousands of local people and celebrities including Tommy Fleetwood, David Lonsdale and Andrew Lancel with his appeal ‘Make A Change For Ben’ after his friend Ben
Southport Makers Market returns on 1st August with your favourite makers, bakers and creators
The third Southport Makers Market takes place this weekend! The popular event, which takes place on the first Sunday of every month, will be held on Market Street in Southport town centre between 11am and 4pm this Sunday (1st August). This event is the first one to take place next to the new look Southport Market since its grand opening
Celtic legend Neil Lennon delights Southport Athletic Junior Football Club youngsters at first ever awards ceremony
Youngsters at a new junior football club in Southport were delighted when one of the most successful football managers in Europe turned up as a guest of honour for their first ever awards presentation. Players at Southport Athletic Junior Football Club enjoyed their awards ceremony at Southport Rugby Football Club on Saturday, where they were overjoyed to be joined by
New Speak Up! poetry and spoken word nights launch at The Windmill pub in Southport
From the power of our very own Stand up for Southport page, The Windmill pub on Seabank Road in Southport town centre is hosting its first poetry and spoken word open night on Sunday, 8th August at 8pm. The free to enter event will be held on the second Sunday of every month and is the brainchild of local wordsmith
