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Comedy Bingo Spring Social host Brendan Riley with Aidan Williams, Group Marketing Manager at Halliwell Jones
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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

Sefton Council has reinforced its commitment to breaking down barriers for disabled people in our community, through the signing of the Disability Impact Pledge.
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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

The White House Café at Southport Golf Links
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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 

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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

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
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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

Barron Financial Solutions
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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

Votes are counted at the Sefton Council Local Elections. Photo by Sefton Council
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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 in Southport. Jess Prescott, Caroline Bimpson and Lesley Morgan-Macbain. Photo by Andrew Brown Media
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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

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