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Calls have been made to improve the Southport Train Station and Chapel Street area of Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand up For Southport
Patrick HurleySouthport

Appeal made to improve Southport Train Station and Chapel Street area in Southport as further investment sought

Calls have been made to improve the Southport Train Station and Chapel Street area of Southport.  Southport MP Patrick Hurley said he is eager to secure improvements to the gateway…

An artist's impression of how the new homes to the rear of 34 Lynton Road in Birkdale in Southport would look. Image by Unit3 Architecture in Liverpool for Oakwood Homes
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Plans for ‘Fairway Park’ with 34 new luxury homes near three Southport golf courses set to win approval

Proposals to build “a high quality residential development” with 34 new homes very close to three top golf courses in Southport looks set to be approved.  Oakwood Homes has submitted…

Patrick HurleySouthport

Funding to restore Southport Pier and Town Hall gardens is ‘point where decline stops’ and brighter future begins says MP

Southport Slimming World Consultant Dee Wright
Slimming WorldSouthport

Southport Slimming World Consultant Dee Wright earns Silver Award for supporting local people to reach dream weight

The Fool in Southport. Founder Clare Scott (left), artistic director Liam Scott (middle) and bar manager Tom Cain (right)
SouthportSouthport town centre

The Fool in Southport thanks customers and musicians for their support as creative arts venue closes

The Southport Learning Town launch was held at West Lancs Yacht Club. From left: Christine Haworth (Southport U3A); Alan potter (Southport Learning Town); Patrick Hurley (Southport MP); and Shaun Hindle (KGV College)
SouthportSouthport Learning Town

Southport launches bid for UNESCO Learning City status within two years with plans to open hub on Lord Street

Sefton Carers Centre's Chair of Trustees Mo Kundi has been recognised with an MBE
CarersHonours

Mo Kundi awarded MBE after Sefton Carers Centre increases support to over 12,500 unpaid carers across borough

People enjoy the Sefton Pride event in Bootle.
BootlePride

Sefton Pride sees ‘perfect blend of unity and inclusion’ as thousands enjoy march and day of celebration

Crowds enjoyed the 150th Birthday Fun Day at the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport.
Botanic GardensBotanic Gardens Community Association

Thousands of families come together to celebrate 150th birthday of Botanic Gardens in Churchtown with busy Fun Day

Senior Paramedic Team Leader Paul Smith has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM)
HonoursKing's Honours

Paramedic Paul Smith praised for courage at Southport tragedy with British Empire Medal (BEM) in King’s Birthday Honours