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Firefighters from Southport Community Fire Station stepped up when called on to ensure Southport War Memorial is spotless for Fridays royal visit by Princess Anne

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Firefighters step up to spark Southport War Memorial clean up for royal visit

September 28, 2023

Souvenir programmes celebrating the rededication of Southport War Memorial by Princess Anne will be on sale

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Souvenir programmes to commemorate Southport War Memorial re-dedication and Princess Anne royal visit

September 28, 2023

Harry Howorth with Paul McDonald at Cleveland Cafe in Southport. Photo by Paul McDonald

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World War Two D-Day veteran, 102, is guest of honour as Princess Anne marks Southport War Memorial centenary

September 28, 2023

Southport BID is today launching its search for the official story of The Bear and The Reindeer to celebrate Christmas in Southport

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Southport BID launches search for The Bear and The Reindeer story to celebrate Christmas in Southport

September 28, 2023

A scenic photo of a sunny day at Southport Beach. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport and Ainsdale beach car parks close for winter and will reopen in April 2024

September 28, 2023

A scenic photo of a sunny day at Southport Beach. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Businesses in Sefton warned over new plastic free law changes starting this weekend

September 27, 2023

Hawker Hurricane G -HURI of The Polish Heritage Flight

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Families invited to celebrate Polish Day at The Atkinson in Southport this weekend

September 27, 2023

The former Wilko store on London Street in Southport will become a new Poundland. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Former Wilko store in Southport begins journey to become a Poundland

September 27, 2023

Paul Sinha

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The Chase star Paul Sinha brings hit new show to Southport Comedy Festival – and he’s not holding back

September 26, 2023

The family and supporters of 9-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, who was murdered in Liverpool, were in Southport town centre on 12th August 2023 asking people to back them: sign their petition. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Sefton demands criminals must face justice after tragic murder of 9 year old girl

September 26, 2023

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Princess Anne leads Southport War Memorial centenary commemoration this Friday

September 26, 2023

The Windmill pub in Southport has raised an impressive £1,700 for the 281 (Southport) Squadron ATC.

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The Windmill pub in Southport presents £1,700 cheque to 281 (Southport) Squadron air cadets

September 26, 2023

Artist Ruth Spillane is publishing a new book, Southport Illustrated. Wayfarers Arcade in Southport

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Wayfarers Shopping Arcade in Southport celebrates 125th birthday with artwork in new book

September 26, 2023

Bootle Town Hall

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Children with Special Educational Needs offered new support as Sefton Council teams up with Barnardos

September 26, 2023

The Atkinson and Southport Town Hall were lit up purple to highlight Craniosynostosis Awareness Month, inspired by Southport schoolboy Eden Barbé. Eden was joined at the event by sister Ebony, Mum Jenny, Southport MP Damien Moore and other supporters. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Sefton Council confirms 7% reduction in emissions as it aims for net zero 2030 target

September 26, 2023

Erin Sandison and Tim Bennetton are looking forward to Oktoberfest coming to The Grand in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Final tickets remaining for Oktoberfest party night at The Grand in Southport

September 26, 2023

Pearl of Africa Children's Choir

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Pearl Of Africa Choir to perform at Southport Market to celebrate Black History Month

September 26, 2023

Paul Gascoigne celebrates his goal against Scotland in Euro 96

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Paul Gascoigne top moments revealed ahead of event at the Grand in Southport this Friday

September 26, 2023

Ken Clark, the Bank of England Deputy Agent for the North West

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Bank of England expert is guest speaker at InvestSefton Financial and Professional Networking event

September 25, 2023

Sunnyside Guest House in Southport won the Bronze Award at the 2023 Visit England Awards for Excellence. Owners Anthony and Larissa Duffey

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Final call for Liverpool City Region Tourism Award entries with closing date this Friday

September 25, 2023

The Masons Arms pub in Southport. Photo by Neville Grundy

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Southport CAMRA: Masons Arms pub to host launch of 2023 CAMRA Good Beer Guide

September 25, 2023

Clouds Restaurant at Southport College is staging a beautiful Burns Night lunch

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Clouds restaurant at Southport College to reopen with delicious lunches for diners

September 25, 2023

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Southport fashion shop owner named Ms Curvaceous UK finalist a year after paralysis horror

September 25, 2023

Alvino Cardozo and Ranjeet Singh, owners of Kalash Divine Indian on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Kalash Divine Indian owners reveal secrets of their success as restaurant celebrates fourth birthday

September 25, 2023

The British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Huge crowd enjoys one of biggest ever British Musical Fireworks Championship displays in Southport

September 25, 2023

Jacinta Price, the owner / creator at Happy Hyacinth

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Vintage shopping expert from Scarisbrick stars in BBC1 TV show The Bidding Room

September 25, 2023

Jen Brister

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Jen Brister brings in-demand Optimist tour to Southport Comedy Festival after 76 sold out shows

September 25, 2023

The Remembrance Sunday parade and service in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Veterans invited to parade at Princess Anne’s 100th anniversary Southport War Memorial re-dedication

September 24, 2023

Frank Bruno MBE

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World boxing champion Frank Bruno MBE calls for more mental health support ahead of Southport visit

September 24, 2023

Trish Zaniara and Layne Dickinson lead the Fly The Flag campaign for Silcopck Leisure Group in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up for Southport

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Fly The Flag – Dune Radio and Stand Up For Southport ask you to put the colour into Southport for royal visit

September 24, 2023

The Purely Slice pizza eatery in Birkdale in Southport

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September 24, 2023

Owner and Head Chef Anthony Greenland at the Tik Taco Mexican Cantina on Coronation Walk in Southport town centre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For SouthportOwner and Head Chef Anthony Greenland at the Tik Taco Mexican Cantina on Coronation Walk in Southport town centre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Tik Taco Mexican Cantina has grown from a pop-up restaurant to a Southport success story

September 24, 2023

Emma Woodall at Lakeland Leather on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Bertie Cunningham Southport BID

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Lakeland Leather in Southport hosts His & Hers VIP event with discounts on offer and £500 prize draw

September 23, 2023

The British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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British Musical Fireworks fans in Southport to see SIX displays instead of three after Friday’s cancellation

September 23, 2023

Southport War Memorial. Photo by Sefton Council

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Southport royal visit: Huge sacrifice by Southport people that inspired War Memorial was truly staggering

September 23, 2023

Works from the Self Portrait Prize 2023 are on display at the Atkinson in Southport. Winner Colin Davidson. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Colin Davidson celebrates winning £10,000 Self Portrait Prize 2023 with artworks on show in Southport

September 22, 2023

A new exhibition celebrating British 19th century quilt making has been officially opened at The Atkinson in Southport. Artists Kevin Laycock, Christopher Harris and Rachel Midgley with Stephen Whittle from the Atkinson. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Exhibition celebrating 19th century British quilt making opens at The Atkinson in Southport

September 22, 2023

The Atkinson and Southport Town Hall were lit up purple to highlight Craniosynostosis Awareness Month, inspired by Southport schoolboy Eden Barbé. Eden was joined at the event by sister Ebony, Mum Jenny, Southport MP Damien Moore and other supporters. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Landmark Southport buildings turn purple to celebrate Eden’s bravery

September 22, 2023

Paul Gascoigne, Jason Byrne and Princess Anne are all coming to Southport this September

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Four HUGE Southport events you won’t want to miss this September

September 22, 2023

Seann Walsh, Nina Gilligan and Mark Steele are starring at Southport Comedy Festival 2023

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Southport Comedy Festival 2023: Your full guide to every comedian and every show

September 22, 2023

Ebony and Eden Barbé

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Southport landmarks to turn purple to honour inspirational 14-year-old

September 21, 2023

Formby Bypass, near Formby Industrial Estate

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Ambitious Formby scheme could see new health centre, sports complex, supermarket and employment space

September 21, 2023

Silcock Leisure Group in Southport has donated £500 to Southport Royal British Legion ahead of the royal visit by Princess Anne to rededicate Southport War Memorial. Andy Prescott, who served in the 2nd Battalion Royal Green Jackets between 1999 and 2004, presented the cheque to Major Nick McEntee and Sarah McEntee from Southport Royal British Legion

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Silcock Leisure Group donates £500 to Southport Royal British Legion for Princess Anne royal visit

September 21, 2023

Southport Tavern. Photo by Bertie Cunningham Southport BID

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Southport Tavern pub is relaunching with a fabulous new look and an environment families will love

September 21, 2023

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New Rado’s World Tapas bar and restaurant opens at Ocean Plaza Leisure in Southport

September 20, 2023

The new United Legal Assistance office in the former Crown Post Office on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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United Legal Assistance transforms historic former Southport Crown Post Office building

September 19, 2023

Over £4,000 has been raised through the Barron Charity Walk Southport to Liverpool

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Over £4,000 raised through Barron Financial Solutions charity walk from Southport to Liverpool

September 18, 2023

A scenic photo of a sunny day at Southport Beach. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Sefton Council awarded £420,887 to help older and disabled people live independently in their own homes

September 18, 2023

The Grand in Southport

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The Grand in Southport hosts first ever Sefton Design Awards with tickets now on sale

September 18, 2023

A Macmillan Coffee Morning

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People and businesses in Southport invited to support 2023 Macmillan Cancer Coffee Morning

September 18, 2023

Southport Pier. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Sefton Council reveals who they’ve approached for funding to repair Southport Pier

September 18, 2023

Samantha Bushell

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Law firm Brown Turner Ross asks people to donate what you can to support Southport Soup Kitchen

September 18, 2023

Southport Pier. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport Pier: 5 questions put to council leaders on what’s being done to reopen town landmark

September 18, 2023

The British Musical Fireworks in Southport

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British Musical Fireworks Championship arrives in Southport with a bang this weekend

September 18, 2023

The Southport Visiter office on Tulketh Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Former Southport Visiter office could become home to 26 new apartments and three shops

September 18, 2023

Southport Classic and Speed. Photo by Dave Brown Photography

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Competitive motor racing returns to Southport as crowds enjoy Classic and Speed event

September 18, 2023

Jail and Bail for Queenscourt Hospice. Photo by Dave Brown Photography for Stand Up For Southport

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Jail and Bail sees 12 brave ‘inmates’ raise over £23,000 in ‘bail’ money for Queenscourt Hospice

September 17, 2023

Morpeth v Southport FC. Photo by Julia Urwin

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Southport FC knocked out of FA Cup in 3-0 defeat by Morpeth

September 17, 2023

Paul Gascoigne

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England legend Paul Gascoigne stars in unique night out at The Grand in Southport

September 16, 2023

Robert Smallman, owner of La Tabella restaurant in Churchtown in Southport, is raising money for Queenscourt Hospice through Jail and Bail

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La Tabella restaurateur in Churchtown needs your help to escape jail ‘with awful food – and no Peroni’

September 15, 2023

The Dutch Bakery in Birkdale Village in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Customers express ‘deep sadness’ at closure of two long-standing Southport bakers

September 14, 2023

fund:AI (managed by River Capital) have invested £500,000 into leading Virtual Reality (VR) gaming company Fallen Planet Studios

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Southport VR gaming firm Fallen Planet secures £500,000 investment to develop new titles using AI

September 14, 2023

Financial planning advisor David Lloyd, owner of Lloyd and Co financial planning in Southport, is taking part in the Jail and Bail fundraiser for Queenscourt Hospice. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand up For Southport

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Stand Up For Southport gets Jail and Bail takeover this Friday so you can follow inmates’ progress

September 14, 2023

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Southport Pier closure – Sefton Council publishes structural surveys plus answers to public

September 14, 2023

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Headteacher dramatically ARRESTED in front of shocked assembly – and only you can free him

September 14, 2023

Meols Cop Park Southport

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Thirty tons of garden waste dumped in Southport as local residents warned over hefty fines

September 14, 2023

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Ocean Sprint Revival this Saturday sees competitive car racing return to Southport

September 13, 2023

Chetan Thakkar

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Queenscourt Hospice Head Of Finance hopes numbers add up to secure his release

September 13, 2023

Liverpool acting legend Dean Sullivan has been announced as the star of this years Christmas pantomime at The Atkinson in Southport

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Brookside star Dean Sullivan to star in Jack and the Beanstalk panto at The Atkinson in Southport

September 13, 2023

Gambolling Arena Theatre Company is bringing the Dick Whittington to the Waterfront Southport Hotel this Christmas. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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New interactive pantomime with a difference is coming to Southport this Christmas

September 13, 2023

Rotten Row in Southport is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The herbaceous border is largely maintained by volunteers from the Friends Of Rotten Row

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Making a difference: Volunteering roles on offer in Southport and Formby this September

September 12, 2023

The Bear and The Reindeer are coming to Southport this Christmas thanks to Southport BID

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Giant illuminated bear and reindeer figures coming to Southport this Christmas

September 12, 2023

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Judges throw book at Southport headteacher who ‘always insists on having the last word’

September 12, 2023

The Southport War Memorial / Monument on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Road closures in place when Princess Anne visits Southport for War Memorial rededication

September 12, 2023

Southport College

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September 12, 2023

DJ Baz Todd is taking part in Jail and Bail to raise money for Queenscourt Hospice

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DJ Baz Todd charged with murder on the dancefloor and only you can set him free

September 12, 2023

The Wilko store in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Poundland steps in to take on closure threatened Wilko store in Southport

September 12, 2023

Andrew Brown (Stand Up For Southport), Liz Hartley (Queenscourt Hospice) and Amanda Manley (Accesss Point) launch Jail and Bail

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Meet the 12 prison ‘inmates’ taking on our Jail and Bail challenge for Queenscourt Hospice

September 12, 2023

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Southport’s Sambuca Bandit set to spirit her way out of ‘prison’ in Jail and Bail fundraiser

September 11, 2023

Silcock's Carousel in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Silcock’s Carousel in Southport honoured as fourth best seaside attraction in Britain

September 11, 2023

Financial planning advisor David Lloyd, owner of Lloyd and Co financial planning in Southport, is taking part in the Jail and Bail fundraiser for Queenscourt Hospice. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand up For Southport

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Financial planning advisor David Lloyd swaps the ‘stocks’ for ‘jail’ – all for Queenscourt Hospice Jail and Bail

September 11, 2023

Artist Ruth Spillane is publishing a new book, Southport Illustrated. The Grand in Southport

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The Grand celebrates 100th birthday with beautiful artwork in new Southport Illustrated book

September 10, 2023

Artist Ruth Spillane is publishing a new book, Southport Illustrated. Lord Street in Southport

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New Southport Illustrated book by acclaimed artist Ruth Spillane celebrates very best of Southport

September 10, 2023

Trattoria 51 in Southport

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Trattoria 51 restaurant in Southport to undergo stylish refurbishment that will delight diners

September 10, 2023

Lisa Kedian owner of Lisasbigballoon in Southport with four year old son Gabriel

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Southport business owner warns over online hackers as social media accounts and money stolen

September 10, 2023

Val Bacon

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Tributes paid to much-loved Southport entertainer, hotelier and Southport Visiter ad exec Val Bacon

September 10, 2023

Southport FC striker Marcus Carver scored a hat-trick

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Southport FC defeat King’s Lynn 4-1 with perfect hat-trick for Marcus Carver

September 10, 2023

The Tornado at Southport Air Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport Air Show 2023 amended Sunday flying times as police advise motorists to set off early

September 10, 2023

Rados World Tapas at Ocean Plaza Leisure in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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First look inside new Rado’s World Tapas at Ocean Plaza Leisure in Southport as it hosts pop-up restaurant

September 9, 2023

The Red Arrows at Southport Air Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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RAF Red Arrows commander explains why Southport Air Show aerobatics display was halted

September 9, 2023

Crowds at Southport Air Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Crowds enjoy Southport Air Show with superb displays as Red Arrows display grounded by rain in Blackpool

September 9, 2023

The Beatles in Southport

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The Beatles 30 iconic gigs in Southport honoured with Get Back to the Fab 4 walking tour

September 9, 2023

St Cuthberts Church in Churchtown. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Enjoy look inside Southport’s oldest church dating back to 1178 at Heritage Open Day

September 9, 2023

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In pictures: Athletes from around UK battle it out to win Southport’s Strongest 2023

September 8, 2023

Hurricane G-HURI will be flying at Southport Air Show

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Southport Air Show 2023 honours World War Two Polish RAF heroes with Hurricane display

September 8, 2023

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Families can discover 150 year old secrets of Botanic Gardens Fernery at Heritage Open Day

September 8, 2023

A scenic photo of the Sandpipers Centre and the Marine Lake in Southport. Photo copyright Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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B&Q Southport staff to refurbish gardens for disabled holiday makers at Revitalise Sandpipers Centre

September 8, 2023

Cranberrys coffee shop in Cambridge Walks in Southport

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Cranberry’s coffee shop in Southport ‘devastated’ to say farewell to customers after 28 years

September 8, 2023

We're Here is the message of a new campaign which has been unveiled in Sefton

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New ‘We’re Here’ campaign launched in Sefton to support people’s mental health

September 8, 2023

Lord Street in Southport © Sefton Libraries, Southport's verandahs make for a 'comfortable shopping experience in inclement weather'.

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Heritage Open Days 2023 – 21 historic Southport sites you can explore this September

September 8, 2023

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