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The Grand in Southport recognised among top 10% of restaurants worldwide by 2023 TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards
The Grand in Southport has been recognised by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travellers’ Choice award winner for its unwavering commitment to excellence in hospitality. This accolade places The Grand among the top 10% of restaurants worldwide and serves as a testament to the dedication and hard work of its incredible team in consistently delivering exceptional standards and service. The coveted
Firefighters step up to spark Southport War Memorial clean up for royal visit
Firefighters from Southport Community Fire Station stepped up when called on to ensure Southport War Memorial is spotless for Friday’s royal visit by Princess Anne. The HRH Princess Royal is leading the rededication of Southport War Memorial to commemorate 100 years since it was unveiled. The event is being organised by Southport Royal British Legion, which was keen for the
Souvenir programmes to commemorate Southport War Memorial re-dedication and Princess Anne royal visit
Souvenir programmes celebrating the rededication of Southport War Memorial by Princess Anne will be on sale this Friday (29th September 2023). The special 16-page editions have been created by Southport Royal British Legion, the organisers of the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of the Monument. The limited edition programmes will be on sale in return for a
World War Two D-Day veteran, 102, is guest of honour as Princess Anne marks Southport War Memorial centenary
By Andrew Brown, Stand Up For Southport A 102-year-old veteran who took part in the D-Day landings during World War Two will be a VIP guest of honour when Princess Anne visits Southport this Friday (29th September 2023). Harry Howorth was a Signaller serving with The King’s Shropshire Light Infantry when he came ashore at Sword Beach in Normandy in
Southport BID launches search for The Bear and The Reindeer story to celebrate Christmas in Southport
Southport BID feature by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport Southport BID is today launching its search for the official story of The Bear and The Reindeer to celebrate Christmas in Southport! Children aged 10 and under are invited to write a short story for the competition. The author of the winning entry will take home the prize of an
Southport and Ainsdale beach car parks close for winter and will reopen in April 2024
As we move into autumn, the Council’s Green Sefton service would like to thank the hundreds of thousands of people have enjoyed visits to Sefton’s beautiful Crosby, Ainsdale, and Southport beaches this summer. Coastal rangers have been kept busy managing beach car parks, emptying bins, litter picking and helping people get the most out of their visit to Sefton’s 22
Businesses in Sefton warned over new plastic free law changes starting this weekend
Local businesses in Sefton, such as takeaways, sandwich bars, care homes and retailers who supply certain single-use plastic items, are being reminded that a government ban comes into force this Sunday, 1st October 2023. The ban means that businesses across England will not be able to supply certain single-use plastic items to members of the public. Items included in the
Families invited to celebrate Polish Day at The Atkinson in Southport this weekend
People are invited to celebrate Polish Day in Southport this weekend. The free event will take place at The Atkinson on Lord Street in Southport between 10am and 4pn this Saturday (30th September 2023). Admission is free. The event is being held to mark the final day of the venue’s impressive Polish Heritage Flight exhibition, which has been running since
Former Wilko store in Southport begins journey to become a Poundland
After announcing it had secured agreement with administrator PwC to take an option on a number of Wilko store leases, Poundland today confirmed the Wilko in Southport would begin its journey to becoming a Poundland this Saturday (30th September 2023). The former Wilko store at 36-40 London Street, Southport, PR9 0TJ will open on Saturday morning. Customers will be able
The Chase star Paul Sinha brings hit new show to Southport Comedy Festival – and he’s not holding back
Paul Sinha is bringing an entirely new show to Southport Comedy Festival but be warned – he won’t be holding back! The festival favourite is arriving at the big marquee at Victoria Park with some exciting material that has won him rave reviews at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. Standing head and shoulders above his contemporaries amidst some very tough competition,
Sefton demands criminals must face justice after tragic murder of 9 year old girl
Criminals must be made to face the families of victims whose lives they have destroyed. That’s the unanimous view of Sefton councillors, following the recent murder of 9-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool. Olivia’s killer, 34-year-old Thomas Cashman, refused to go stand in the dock last year for Olivia’s family to see him being sentenced to life imprisonment for taking her
Princess Anne leads Southport War Memorial centenary commemoration this Friday
People from across the region are being invited to enjoy the royal visit by Princess Anne to Southport this Friday (29th September 2023), as timings and details were revealed. Her Royal Highness will officially re-dedicate Southport War Memorial to commemorate its 100th anniversary. The memorial was opened in 1923 by the Earl of Derby and 320 children whose parents had
