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Level Up Gym in Southport
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Southport gym aims to extend opening hours to 24 hours a day to meet growing demand from gym users

A Southport gym is seeking permission to open 24 hours a day seven days a week to meet growing demand from people for more flexible opening hours.  A planning application…

Blind Veterans UK are looking for volunteers to support members in Southport
SouthportVolunteering

Blind Veterans UK charity appeals for volunteers to support people needing help in Southport

Can you spare a few hours a week to brighten someone’s day? Blind Veterans UK are looking for volunteers to support members in Southport. Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Bradshaw said: “We…

Sergeant Gregory Gillespie, Constable Luke Holden and PCSO Timothy Parry have been nominated for the National Police Bravery Awards 2025
Merseyside PoliceSouthport

Police officers who detained Southport killer nominated for National Police Bravery Awards

An artist's impression of how 4-8 Waverley Street in Southport would look after completion. Image by RAL Architects
InvestmentPlanning

Former Southport nightclub site to be revamped and divided into smaller units as building brought back into active use

The Old Bakehouse Coffee Shop in Southport, run by Maz Langshaw. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
SouthportVolunteering

Volunteers sought at The Old Bakehouse in Southport with opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications

This Thursday (8th May 2025) marks 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe with a VE Day commemoration at the Monument in Southport organised by Southport Royal British Legion
Royal British LegionSouthport

People invited to VE Day 80th anniversary commemoration in Southport this Thursday

A Wedding Show will take place at The Orrell Hill Woods in Formby with the chance to explore a stunning marquee by Elite Marquees and sample mouthwatering treats from D’Vine Catering
D'Vine CateringElite Marquees

Orrell Hill Woods hosts Wedding Show with chance to view venue by Elite Marquees and and try food by D’Vine Catering

EFT Group in Southport won the 2025 Sefton Business In The Community Award at the Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
Sefton CouncilSouthport

EFT Group in Southport to expand into new premises at Southport Business Park and provide new starter units for firms

Lord StreetPlanning

More investment for Lord Street in Southport as plans submitted for new apartments and shopfronts

Lauren King and Jen Stancombe who run the Bebe's Hive and Elsie's Story charities
Bebe's HiveElsie's Story

How the inspirational mums who lost girls in the Southport tragedy are working with ‘love and determination to make something good’