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Enjoy Half Term fun at The Atkinson in Southport with Pop Princesses, panto, craft workshops and more

May 30, 2023

Britannia IT Technical Director Alexander Ashe. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Britannia IT invites businesses to upgrade their connectivity speeds thanks to new technology

May 30, 2023

The Botanic Gardens family Fun Day. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day in Southport returns with even more attractions to enjoy

May 29, 2023

The Monument pub in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southprot

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Southport CAMRA: Raise a drink and celebrate Beer Day Britain in Southport’s superb pubs

May 29, 2023

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Southport retail parks enjoying multi-million pound boost with new stores, new jobs and huge investment

May 29, 2023

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Southport Food and Drink Festival 2023 to welcome visitors for free three day event

May 28, 2023

Silcock's Pier Family Restaurant on the Pier Forecourt in Southport is celebrating National Fish and Chip Day. Photo by Andrew Brown of Stand Up For Southport

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National Fish & Chip Day 2023 invites Southport families to enjoy UK’s favourite dish

May 28, 2023

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Southport’s first shop selling Indian sweets, snacks, spices and groceries now open

May 27, 2023

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Work on Southport’s first drive through Starbucks to begin at Ocean Plaza Leisure

May 26, 2023

Southport Air Show

RAF Red Arrows and Typhoon confirmed for Southport Air Show 2023

May 26, 2023

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Goalkeeper Chris Renshaw hailed as ‘brilliant signing’ for Southport FC

May 25, 2023

The 60th anniversary of Revitalise, which operates the Sandpipers Centre in Southport, was celebrated at a special reception in Parliament, hosted by Southport MP Damien Moore (right). On the left is Chair of Revitalise, George Blunden. In the centre is Neil Crouch, who gave a great testimony on his experience of staying as a Revitalise guest

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Revitalise which operates Sandpipers in Southport celebrates 60th anniversary in Parliament

May 25, 2023

Birkdale Train Station in Southport. Photo by Mark Shirley

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Birkdale wins Best Loved North West Train Station, now into World Cup semi final

May 25, 2023

An artist's impression of Salt and Tar in Bootle

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Website launched for new Salt and Tar events space ahead of Comedy Weekender

May 25, 2023

Southport's new Top Gun themed bar, Mavericks, includes a replica Statue Of Liberty

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New Top Gun themed bar Maverick’s gets ready to open in Southport

May 25, 2023

Dunes Splash World Leisure Centre in Southport

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Reopening date revealed for Splash World water park in Southport

May 25, 2023

A scenic picture of Southport Pier in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport Pier to see new security measures added as specialist survey results awaited

May 25, 2023

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Britain’s Got Talent Finalist Steve Royle brings Family Fun Day to Salt and Tar Comedy Weekender

May 25, 2023

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Ocean Plaza retail in Southport bought as new owners to ‘announce new tenants soon’

May 24, 2023

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Quick thinking hero who rescued dogs from blazing home wins Pride Of Sefton Courage Award

May 24, 2023

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Birkdale Train Station needs YOUR vote to become winner of World Cup of Stations

May 24, 2023

The Marine Lake in Southport, including Silcock's Funland, Southport Pier and Herbert Silcock's Carousel. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Visit Southport website relaunched to help inspire and attract more visitors

May 24, 2023

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New Southport Sainsbury’s superstore to open in July with Pure Gym and drive-through to follow

May 24, 2023

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Leading lighting firm IllumiDex UK Ltd expands into bigger new premises in Burscough

May 24, 2023

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New Mayor Of Sefton begins hat-trick term as predecessor reflects on Eurovision, royal visits and charity impact

May 23, 2023

Work is taking place on the new B&M store at Central 12 retail park in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown of Stand Up For Southport

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Fit out begins at new B&M store at Central 12 retail park in Southport creating 30 new jobs

May 23, 2023

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Jubilee Pudding TV star Jemma Melvin cooks up a special surprise for Southport Flower Show 2023

May 23, 2023

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New refuge to open in Sefton allowing women, children and young people to escape domestic abuse

May 22, 2023

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Central 12 retail park in Southport bought in multi-million pound deal as owners eye new tenants

May 22, 2023

Ripples owner Daniel Doherty with Steven Brown of Southport Football Club. Photo by Andrew Brown of Stand Up For Southport

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Ripples bathroom showroom in Southport proud to show its support to make Southport FC a success

May 22, 2023

The first ever Salt and Tar Big Comedy Weekender takes place in Bootle this Spring Bank Holiday Weekend, 26th to 28th May 2023

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First ever Salt and Tar Big Comedy Weekender heads to Bootle this Spring Bank Holiday Weekend

May 21, 2023

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Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa hosts InvestSefton Summer Economic Forum

May 21, 2023

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Stand Up From The Shed comedian Scott Bennett urges fans to support Salt & Tar Comedy Weekender in Bootle

May 21, 2023

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Chris McCausland excited to star at first Salt & Tar Comedy Weekender after BAFTA Awards act went viral

May 19, 2023

Judith Royden. Image by Brian Lloyd Duckett Commercial Photographer

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New venture that links businesses with quality service providers goes from strength to strength

May 19, 2023

Award-winning chef, Colin Gannon has recently taken up position as Director of Food at The Grand, Southport, and Mikhail Hotels and Leisure Group.

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Award winning chef Colin Gannon appointed new Director of Food at The Grand in Southport

May 19, 2023

Head Chef Danny Bacha at White House Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown of Stand Up For Southport

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Head Chef who trained under Marcus Wareing in London excited to unveil new White House Southport

May 19, 2023

Nate and Miriam Augustin have opened Heimat Coffee on Wesley Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Heimat specialty coffee shop to close as owners hail impact on coffee culture in Southport

May 19, 2023

Southport firm M W Henshaw Jnr Landscapes LTD is working with Liverpool Football Club to create a landscape garden at this year’s Southport Flower Show

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M W Henshaw Jnr Landscapes works with Liverpool FC to create show garden at Southport Flower Show

May 19, 2023

David Davies Sales and Lettings Agent is opening a new office on Market Street in Southport town centre

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David Davies Sales and Lettings reveals more about ‘biggest changes for private rented sector in generation’

May 18, 2023

The Revitalise Sandpipers Centre in Southport

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Charity that provides holidays for disabled people and carers in Southport launches ‘Give Me A Break’ appeal

May 18, 2023

Southport NHS worker Ryan Ashcroft took part in the Leeds Marathon

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Southport NHS worker inspired by Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow to run Leeds Marathon

May 18, 2023

Southport Hospital. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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People in Southport invited to share a cuppa to mark the NHS 75th anniversary this July

May 18, 2023

BOS Musical Theatre Company are proud to present ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ in Southport

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens in Southport through BOS Musical Theatre Company

May 18, 2023

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Review: The White House Southport offers exciting, vibrant and inventive food in a beautiful venue

May 18, 2023

Kellie Rixon MBE at The White House Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown of Stand Up For Southport

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25 new local jobs created as The White House Southport opens

May 17, 2023

The White House is opening at Southport Golf Links, operated by Sefton Hospitality Operations Ltd (SHOL)

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Visitors to new White House bar and brasserie in Southport will be ‘blown away by its transformation’

May 17, 2023

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New White House bar and brasserie in Southport is opening this weekend

May 17, 2023

An artist's impression of The Enterprise Arcade on Eastbank Street in Southport

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Work on new £1.5m Southport Enterprise Arcade to begin this year with Sefton Council to manage venue

May 17, 2023

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Hesketh Park in Southport to benefit from family’s generous £850,000 bequest

May 17, 2023

Ambient Group Services is thrilled to be able to provide financial backing for Southport Football Club. Ambient Group Services Director Joseph McLoughlin with Steven Brown from Southport Football Club. Photo by Andrew Brown of Stand Up For Southport

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Ambient Group Services lights the way for Southport FC with support for club

May 17, 2023

Debbie-Lyn Connolly Lloyd has won the Sefton Diversity and Inclusion Award, sponsored by Sefton Council, at the 2023 Pride Of Sefton Awards. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography

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Southport disability campaigner named as Finalist in UK Business Success Recognition Awards

May 16, 2023

Over a quarter of a million pounds has been invested in creating some of the best tennis courts in the North West at Sphynx Tennis Club in Southport. Jamie Blundell and Chris Parkes from the tennis club with Serena and Taryn Silcock from Silcock Leisure Group.

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Sphynx Tennis Club in Southport unveils brand new tennis courts after quarter of a million pounds investment

May 16, 2023

A scenic picture of Lord Street in Southport, featuring The Atkinson. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Deadline looming for the first ever Sefton Design Awards

May 16, 2023

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Countdown star Rachel Riley and Strictly Come Dancing’s Pasha Kovalev join Southport Flower Show 2023

May 16, 2023

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Southport children’s diabetes expert recognised for improving lives of diabetes patients worldwide

May 16, 2023

Members of Slimming World in Southport have shown their support for Cancer Research UK through the Big Slimming World Clothes Throw

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Southport Slimming World members raise £26,880 for Cancer Research UK with Big Clothes Throw

May 16, 2023

Carol Harmston-Dean, owner of JHD Counselling

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JHD Counselling celebrates 10th birthday of matching the right client with the perfect counsellor

May 16, 2023

Crystal Clear Opticians in Southport are backing Southport Football Club. Neil Mattack, Paula McKeown and Marta Garrod from Crystal Clear are pictured with Steven Brown from Southport FC. Photo by Andrew Brown of Stand Up For Southport

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Crystal Clear Opticians look ahead to great season for Southport Football Club

May 16, 2023

Steamed salmon with a creamy lemon garlic butter and seasonal vegetables plus roasted chicken wrapped in parma ham with seasonal vegetables at Clouds restaurant at Southport College in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown of Stand Up For Southport

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Review: Clouds restaurant at Southport College is a hidden gem worth exploring

May 16, 2023

Fans at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool. Photo by Andrew Brown of Stand Up For Southport

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Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool has wowed 150m people worldwide with a positive lasting legacy

May 15, 2023

Crowds enjoyed the Southport Calling Eurovision party in Southport town centre organised by Southport BID. Central Dance Studios

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Southport BID hails success of Southport Calling as people gather to celebrate 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in style

May 15, 2023

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Two more Comedy Bingo Spring Socials set for Southport Market this May thanks to Dukes Ward councillors

May 15, 2023

Sefton Council is urging people to support Foster Care Fortnight, the yearly celebration which raises awareness about how fostering can change a child’s future

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Sefton Council launches Foster Care Fortnight with appeal to find children a loving home

May 15, 2023

Southport Football Club has announced its latest new commercial partnership as LeaseCar UK joins the clubs ever-expanding list of sponsors and partners. LeaseCar director Bryn Jones is pictured with Steve Dewsnip, Southport FCs Head of Commercial and Operations

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LeaseCar UK sponsors Southport FC Academy and Haig Avenue pitch renovations

May 15, 2023

Joanne Caddy and Amanda Bradley were inspired by Jurassic Park to raise funds for Queenscourt Hospice by walking 10 kilometres through the streets of Southport - dressed as an 8ft tall Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur and a Jurassic Park Ranger! Photo by Andrew Brown of Stand Up For Southport

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‘Jurassic Park inspired us to walk 10k Star Strekk as a T-Rex dinosaur and Ranger to support Queenscourt Hospice’

May 14, 2023

Walkers take part in the 2023 Star Trekk event in Southport to raise money for Queenscourt Hospice. These walkers took part in memory of Alison Botterill and Dr Binymin. Photo by Andrew Brown of Stand Up For Southport

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Queenscourt Hospice Star Trekk walk 2023: Walkers and volunteers thanked for superb event

May 14, 2023

Southport Calling at the Lord Street Bandstand organised by Southport BID

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Southport Calling Eurovision party in town: here’s what’s on and when

May 13, 2023

Holy Trinity Primary School in Southport is celebrating the Eurovision Song Contest coming to Liverpool by singing one of its most iconic songs - in seven different languages

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Southport school celebrates Eurovision by singing iconic winning song in seven languages

May 12, 2023

Winter view from Nel's hide in Marshside in Southport. Photo by Martin Campbell

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New section of King Charles III coast path opens from Tarleton Lock to Pier Head

May 12, 2023

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Southport schoolboy Lewis Wright sees cancer return for third time as fundraiser launched

May 11, 2023

An artist's impression of the new Maverick's American Themed Dive Bar which is being opened on the corner of Lord Street and Nevill Street in Southport by Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group

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New Maverick’s American themed dive bar to open in former Pizza Express in Southport

May 11, 2023

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Southport to become a sea of fuchsia pink with Queenscourt Star Trekk walk this Friday

May 11, 2023

Bliss Hotel in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Preferred buyer identified for former Bliss Hotel and adjacent site in Southport

May 11, 2023

The Bandstand on Lord Street in Southport

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Seven superb singers to compete at Southport Calling this weekend

May 9, 2023

Spike, the wonder dog who has left Ukraine for a new home in Southport

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Spike the wonder dog who fled war in Ukraine is loving new life in Southport

May 9, 2023

Ivan Zamiga is a 40-year-old wheelchair user from Ukraine who fell in love with street music after a trip with a friend to the sea with no money but two guitars. In 2016, he decided to leave his job in the IT field and pursue his ultimate dream by completely switching to busking

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Eurovision sees Ukrainian buskers bring music to Liverpool’s Merseyrail stations

May 9, 2023

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Mark Steel brings latest hit show to Southport Comedy Festival 2023

May 9, 2023

Platinum Pudding Competition winner Jemma Melvin. Photo by Nicky Johnston

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Bake Off, Masterchef and Platinum Pudding stars lined up for Southport Flower Show 2023

May 9, 2023

Animal lovers in Southport enjoyed a very special Royal Pawty hosted by Jollyes - The Pet People at Southport Market to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III, with hundreds of pounds raised for the Little Legs charity. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Animal lovers enjoy Jollyes Royal Pawty at Southport Market as funds raised for Little Legs charity

May 8, 2023

Crowds enjoy the King's Feast Coronation celebration in Churchtown Village in Southport. Photo by Claire Brown of Stand Up For Southport

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Blog: King’s Feast Coronation celebration showed off the very best of Churchtown

May 8, 2023

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Enjoy these Eurovision events in Southport as town prepares to party

May 8, 2023

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Hero who drove medical supplies to war-torn Ukraine wins Charity Champion Award at 2023 Pride Of Sefton Awards

May 8, 2023

Val Brady of Big Comedy and Southport Comedy Festival wins the Sefton Business In The Community Award from Baz Tood of In Demand Radio at the 2023 Pride Of Sefton Awards. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography

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Southport Comedy Festival wins Business In The Community Award at 2023 Pride Of Sefton Awards

May 8, 2023

Pride Of Sefton Awards

Veterans In Sefton founder Dave Smith wins Unsung Hero Award at 2023 Pride Of Sefton Awards

May 8, 2023

Pride Of Sefton Awards

Olympic star of the future Isabella Dixon wins Sefton Sportsperson Of The Year 2023 Award

May 7, 2023

Sean's Place, founded by Debbie Rogers (third left), won the Community Impact Award sponsored by Forth Homes. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography

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Local hero who led campaign against suicide after losing brother honoured at Pride Of Sefton Awards

May 6, 2023

Hilda Blomley carries the Olympic Torch in Southport in 2012

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Torch bearer for local arts in Sefton Hilda Blomley honoured at 2023 Pride Of Sefton Awards

May 6, 2023

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Comedian Lee Mack wins Sefton Arts honour at 2023 Pride Of Sefton Awards

May 6, 2023

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Sir Kenny Dalglish and Marina Dalglish honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2023 Pride Of Sefton Awards

May 6, 2023

Southport u3a celebrated the Coronation with a sumptuous tea party at the Grand in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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King Charles III and Camilla doubles star at u3a Coronation tea party at The Grand in Southport

May 6, 2023

Eurovision Song Contest hosts Graham Norton and Julia Sanina along with commentator Rylan have turned train announcers to deliver a special Eurovision welcome to rail passengers arriving in the Liverpool City Region

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Graham Norton, Julia Sanina and Rylan record special Eurovision messages for Merseyrail passengers

May 5, 2023

L-R Graham Parry, Therese Sanders, Laura Ormrod, Kasia Finor, Catherine Blackhurst, (Sefton Council) Dot Kelly,

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Sefton Council wins top award for strategy to support homeless people

May 5, 2023

Churchtown Village. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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King’s Feast Coronation party in Churchtown Village running order revealed

May 5, 2023

A Merseyrail train at Birkdale Train Station. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Merseyrail reveals Eurovision travel plans for Sunday 7th May

May 5, 2023

(L-R) Jessica Dowle, Clàire Simmo, Theo Graham, Norman Wallis, Fraser Dainton at the Pride of Sefton Awards ceremony. Kevin Brown Photography

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Southport Pleasureland sponsors Child Of Courage heroes at inaugural Pride of Sefton Awards

May 5, 2023

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Local bands will rock evening session at Southport Calling Eurovision party

May 5, 2023

Silcock Leisure Group is flying the flag to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III this Bank Holiday Weekend. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Silcock’s in Southport reveals special offers and prizes to celebrate Coronation weekend

May 5, 2023

London Classic Theatre (LCT) Abigail's Party by Mike Leigh Beverly-Rebecca Birch Laurence-Tom Richardson Angela-Alive De-Warrenne Tony-George Readshaw Susan-Jo Castelton Dir: Michael Cabot Photo © SBurnett

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Review: Abigail’s Party by Mike Leigh at The Atkinson, Southport

May 5, 2023

People need ID to vote at polling stations under new rules

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Sefton Council leader condemns abuse of polling station staff as new rules brought in

May 5, 2023

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