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Southport Lifeboat

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Southport Lifeboat and Coastguard rescue missing woman on Southport Beach

April 20, 2021

Southport BID Business Engagement Manager Luke Randles

Business

New Business Engagement Manager appointed by Southport BID to support local firms

April 20, 2021

Marshside Primary School in Southport is trying to raise money for a school and community project - The Big Bus Project

Fundraising

Southport primary school launches £10,000 ‘Big Bus Project’ to help pupils and local community

April 19, 2021

Southport Market. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Business

Artisan markets to be held every month outside Southport Market

April 19, 2021

Southport Hospital

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Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust rheumatology team praised for excellent care

April 19, 2021

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Queenscourt Hospice in Southport awarded £1,560 grant to create Family Care Packs

April 19, 2021

The Queenscourt Hospice charity shop in Churchtown in Southport

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Queenscourt Hospice in Southport launches Make A Will Month backed by 12 law firms

April 19, 2021

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42,000 sign up for postal voting in Sefton Council May Elections as deadline nears

April 19, 2021

Business

Sandgrounder Shuttle launched with Peoples Bus during sunny weekend at Southport Pleasureland

April 18, 2021

Southport Golf Links. Photo by Google

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Thousands enjoy return to golf in Southport and Bootle after lockdown eases

April 18, 2021

The Waterloo & Crosby Theatre Company performed The Pajama Game at the Little Theatre in Southport 19-23 June 1984

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Southport Nostalgia: 1980s look back at Little Theatre, Infirmary and carriage driving at Victoria Park

April 18, 2021

Southport BID CEO Rachel Fitzgerald (left) and Tina Bulmer, owner of Over The Moon Kids Boutique on Union Street in Southport, launch the new Southport Gift Card

Business

Southport children’s shop delighted to reopen after cruel burglary

April 17, 2021

Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Crosby and Bootle in 1954. Photo courtesy of Sefton Council

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Prince Philip remembered in Southport as flags lowered and funeral takes place

April 17, 2021

Comedian Jason Byrne

Events

Southport Comedy Festival 2021 reveals Jason Byrne as first headline act

April 16, 2021

Rueters Bar & Grill on Hoghton Street in Southport

Business

New chief at Rueters Bar & Grill in Southport reveals exciting plans for venue’s reopening

April 16, 2021

Southport College. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport College invites people to sign up for new adult courses

April 15, 2021

Merseyside Fire & Rescue came to the rescue of a French bulldog puppy in distress in Ainsdale in Southport

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Firefighters rescue young French bulldog puppy in distress in Ainsdale

April 15, 2021

Jonathan Cunningham MBE, the Registered Care Manager at

Business

Covid-19 vaccinations for care home staff could be compulsory as consultation launched

April 15, 2021

Work is taking place to create a new feature bar in the centre of Southport Market

Business

New Southport Market feature bar takes shape as pictures reveal progress

April 15, 2021

The Kew Park and Ride site in Southport

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915 new homes earmarked for these 24 brownfield sites across Sefton

April 14, 2021

Kenneth Cope

News

Carry On and Coronation Street legend Kenneth Cope celebrates his 90th birthday

April 14, 2021

Customers enjoy a return to the Peaky Blinders bar on Lord Street in Southport after Covid lockdown restrictions were eased

Business

Peaky Blinders bars in Southport bustling as they reopen after lockdown

April 14, 2021

The tree at Peaky Blinders bar in Churchtown in Southport has bee illumintaed by Illumidex UK Ltd

Business

Peaky Blinders bar in Churchtown reveals stunning new lighting as it reopens

April 14, 2021

92 Degrees coffee on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Business

Southport coffee shop with stunning Lord Street views delighted to reopen

April 14, 2021

Neil Walsh and partner Tom Hodgin at The Windmill pub on Seabank Road in Southport with the Southport Gift card

Business

The Windmill pub invites people to support Southport Gift Card scheme

April 13, 2021

Sefton Council is proposing to site a shipping container cafe at Ainsdale Beach in Southport

Eating & Drinking

New shipping container cafes for Ainsdale will sell fish and chips, coffee and desserts

April 13, 2021

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Sefton Council May Local Elections 2021 – full list of candidates

April 13, 2021

Book Start

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Free books available to pre school children in Sefton through BookStart scheme

April 13, 2021

Tap and Bottles in Cambridge Arcade in Southport

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Award winning Southport bar delighted to welcome back customers

April 13, 2021

MIH Bazaar in Cambridge Walks in Southport

Business

New art gallery to open in Southport with competition for young artists

April 13, 2021

The Roof Garden at Bliss Hotel in Southport

Business

Roof garden at Bliss Hotel in Southport reopens with beautiful views across Marine Lake

April 13, 2021

Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Business

Southport businesses reopen today (12 April) as people urged to show their support

April 12, 2021

Birkdale Kitchen Co in Birkdale Village

Business

Birkdale Kitchen Co in Southport opens brand new showroom in Birkdale Village

April 12, 2021

Southport Pleasurerland. Photo by Norman Wallis

Business

Southport Pleasureland ‘looking amazing’ as popular attraction reopens after lockdown

April 11, 2021

Southport golfer Tommy Fleetwood

Sports

Southport golfer Tommy Fleetwood records second hole-in-one in two tournaments

April 9, 2021

Element5 Hair and Beauty salon on Tulketh Street in Southport

Business

Southport beauty salon owner’s phone has ‘not stopped ringing’ ahead of reopening

April 8, 2021

Splash World in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Business

Twice weekly rapid Covid-19 tests now available in Sefton as people urged to get tested

April 8, 2021

Southport Food and Drink Festival

Events

8 incredible Southport events you must see in 2021

April 8, 2021

The Atkinson on Lord Street in Southport

News

The Atkinson in Southport to begin reopening in stages from 12 April

April 8, 2021

Southport Air Show

Events

Southport Air Show 2021 cancelled and Southport Food and Drink Festival delayed

April 8, 2021

Sefton Carers Centre in Waterloo

Coronavirus

Unpaid carers in Sefton urged to book their Covid-19 vaccines

April 8, 2021

Southport Comedy festival directors Brendan Riley and Val Brady

Events

Southport Comedy Festival 2021 to bring laughter back after year in lockdown

April 8, 2021

Meols Cop High School in Southport has launched a new esports team

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Meols Cop High School in Southport launches new esports team

April 8, 2021

A flooded Verulam Road in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Bankfield Lane in Churchtown facing four month closure for urgent flood prevention work

April 8, 2021

Southport Lifeboat crew members take part in the search

News

Southport Lifeboat launches #ItsBehindYou campaign to keep people safe on our beaches

April 7, 2021

Kelly Barton

Business

Six Dots Counselling enjoys £10,000 National Lottery boost to help people living with sight loss

April 7, 2021

Jonny Johnstone and Colin Reilly completed the Sandhill 500 in Southport to raise thousands of pounds for Claire House childrens hospice in Wirral

Fundraising

Fundraisers climb Southport sand dune 500 times to help children at Claire House hospice

April 7, 2021

Mecca Bingo in Southport

Business

What next for Mecca Bingo in Southport? Could it become a new casino, theatre or pub?

April 7, 2021

Mecca Bingo on Lord Street in Southport

Business

Mecca Bingo in Southport announces permanent closure

April 6, 2021

Polling Station

Jobs

Jobs advertised for Sefton Polling Stations for May local elections

April 6, 2021

Guests enjoy a night out at The Carlton bar in Southport. Photo by ZED Photography

Business

We’re back! 12 April reopening for Southport shops, outdoor hospitality and attractions confirmed

April 6, 2021

Southport Flower Show at Victoria Park in Southport

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Southport Flower Show 2021 axed as organisers aim for ‘best ever show’ in 2022

April 6, 2021

Sidney Road Lights in Southport

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Sidney Road Lights in Southport to sparkle this Christmas thanks to Fletchers Solicitors

April 5, 2021

Covid testing is taking place in Southport

Coronavirus

Twice weekly rapid Covid-19 testing to be available to everyone for free

April 5, 2021

The Sandgrounder Radio Shuttle provided by Peoples Bus

Business

New ‘Sandgrounder Shuttle’ launched by Sandgrounder Radio and Peoples Bus

April 5, 2021

Staff at McDonalds at Ocean Plaza in Southport with the Easter eggs they collected for the Sandgrounder Radio appeal

Business

Sandgrounder Radio appeal donates hundreds of Easter eggs to Alder Hey and Southport Baby Bank

April 5, 2021

Burglars broke into the Over The Moon Kids Boutique in Southport

News

Southport children’s shop needs support ‘more than ever’ after cruel burglary

April 5, 2021

Southport Waste Recycling Centre

News

Household Waste Recycling Centres in Sefton extend opening hours from today

April 1, 2021

Blackpool Tower. (Image: LancsLive/BPL)

News

Blackpool Tower to be relocated to Southport to strengthen links between resorts

April 1, 2021

The new Garden Bar outside the Lord Street Hotel and Punch Tarmey's bar on Lord Street in Southport.

Business

Southport businesses reveal exciting changes ready for life after lockdown

March 31, 2021

A Northern Rail Pacer Train at Southport Railway Station. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Business

Direct rail between Southport, Preston and Ormskirk a step closer after plans submitted

March 31, 2021

Jack and Keighley-Jade Henshall

Coronavirus

Southport supermum who battled Covid after giving birth is our Lockdown Hero

March 31, 2021

Chord Print Solutions in Southport produces banners, signs, flyers, business cards, stickers, packaging and Covid-19 safety screens and signage

Business

New printing and signage firm launches to meet needs of local businesses

March 29, 2021

A tree in Southport lit up by IllumiDex UK Ltd

Business

Home owners who want trees lit up for summer urged to place orders soon

March 29, 2021

Southport FC fans

News

Southport FC fans thanked for loyalty during ‘incredibly difficult year’ for club

March 29, 2021

Southport BID CEO Rachel Fitzgerald (left) and Tina Bulmer, owner of Over The Moon Kids Boutique on Union Street in Southport, launch the new Southport Gift Card

Business

Southport Gift Card encourages people to spend local and businesses to sign up

March 29, 2021

Hillside Gold Club in Southport. Photo by Hillside Gold Club

Business

Outdoor sports in Southport reopen as people urged to get out and get active

March 29, 2021

Ainsdale Beach in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Coronavirus

Happy Monday! Rule of six and outdoor sports return as lockdown eases

March 29, 2021

The community library of Clifton Road in Southport

Coronavirus

Appeal made for return of missing community library in Southport

March 28, 2021

The Coronation pub in Southport was closed down and put up for sale after the first lockdown

Business

Southport CAMRA: We oppose vaccine passports which could restrict young people enjoying pubs

March 28, 2021

An artist's impression of the new Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre in Waterloo

Business

Sefton Hospitality Ltd seeks MD on £60k salary to lead £3.1m Crosby Lakeside project

March 28, 2021

How the new look Southport events centre could look

News

Southport Town Deal: Huge team effort praised for securing £38.5m funding

March 28, 2021

Splash World in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Coronavirus

Covid-19 home testing kits available to collect in Southport and Bootle

March 28, 2021

Shaping Care Together: NHS staff praised but Southport Hospital has seen better days say patients

March 28, 2021

Southport Hospital

Coronavirus

NHS services over Easter in Southport and Formby revealed

March 28, 2021

Southport FC in action

Coronavirus

Southport FC ‘shocked and disgusted’ after £2,000 fine for fixture cancellation during Covid pandemic

March 26, 2021

Sarah and Ricky Blaney from The Stamford guest house in Southport will star in the Four in a Bed TV series on Channel 4

Business

Four in a Bed: The Stamford does Southport proud as owners look forward to reunion

March 26, 2021

How Lord Street in Southport could look under the Soputhport Town Deal plans

News

Southport Town Deal has until 10 May to submit final projects to Government

March 26, 2021

Outdoor seating on Lord Street in Southport

Business

Which Southport businesses can reopen after lockdown and when?

March 26, 2021

The Windmill pub on Seabank Road in Southport

Business

Windmill pub in Southport rings in the changes ready for reopening

March 26, 2021

Coronavirus

Sefton Covid-19 testing drive through dates for April 2021

March 26, 2021

Mother-daughter duo Annalies and Claudia outside their B&B The Fauconberg Arms in Yorkshire, featured on Four in a Bed (Image: Channel 4)

Business

Four in a Bed sees Fauconberg Arms host final night – but who will win?

March 25, 2021

Pilots scramble for their Spitfires at RAF Woodvale

News

Polish RAF heroes celebrated with Spitfire sculpture and exhibition in Southport

March 25, 2021

Southport Market is looking for someone to be their new market photographer

Business

Southport Market launches search for new market photographer

March 25, 2021

Ainsdale Beach in Southport

Coronavirus

Visitors urged to stay away from Sefton beaches as lockdown restrictions ease

March 25, 2021

Lights on Lord Street in Southport which were installed by IllumiDex UK Ltd in a scheme led by Southport BID

Business

Sparkling Lord Street lights in Southport highlighted by Granada Reports

March 25, 2021

IllumiDex UK Ltd has provided new lighting at the Remedy cafe on Lord Street in Southport

Business

Remedy cafe in Southport dazzles with 7,000 lights as it’s lit up by IllumiDex UK Ltd

March 25, 2021

Sarah and Ricky Blaney from The Stamford guest house in Southport will star in the Four in a Bed TV series on Channel 4

Business

Four in a Bed TV series sees The Stamford in Southport enjoy spotlight

March 24, 2021

Jonathan Cunningham MBE, the Registered Care Manager at

Business

Southport care home manager opposes idea of compulsory Covid vaccines for care home staff

March 24, 2021

A Southport Town Deal artist's impression of how a creative and digital hub might look

News

£37.5m Town Deal ‘an exciting opportunity to transform Southport economy’ says MP

March 24, 2021

The ongoing transformation of Bootle has taken a major step forward as work begins to transform the canalside into an exciting new events and entertainment space

News

Images reveal how Bootle canalside will become exciting new events and leisure space

March 24, 2021

Traditional wood fired pizza from local business 600 Degrees is heading to Southport Market. Dan Johnstone from 600 Degrees is pictured with Sefton Council Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Skills Cllr Marion Atkinson

Business

More new Southport Market traders to be revealed as transformation continues

March 24, 2021

Special edition 'Starry Night' over the sand dunes Easter Eggs created by RS Fine Chocolate in Southport

Business

Southport chocolate shop creates inspired ‘Starry Night’ chocolate Easter Eggs

March 24, 2021

Volunteers at the Botanic Gardens in Southport with their Green Flag Award

News

Botanic Gardens volunteers ‘delighted’ at ambition to improve historic park

March 24, 2021

The new Room venue at Bliss Hotel in Southport

Business

Southport hotel eyes ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ after lockdown

March 23, 2021

Volunteer Helen Wilson joined staff at Sourthport Hospital in receiving the Covid-19 vaccine from nurse Elenna Harden, one of the hospital's vaccinating team

Coronavirus

Unpaid carers in Sefton now eligible for Covid-19 vaccine

March 23, 2021

Carl Insley and best friend Sharon OLove at Driftwood Luxury Lodges, a glamping site in the picturesque village of Dale Abbey in Derbyshire, starred in Four in a Bed on Channel 4

News

Four in a Bed to shine spotlight on The Stamford in Southport after visit to luxury glamping site

March 23, 2021

Traditional wood fired pizza from local business 600 Degrees is heading to Southport Market

Business

Southport Market welcomes traditional wood fired pizza maestros 600 Degrees

March 23, 2021

The Clapping Hands artwork by Ian Berry was projected onto the front of Southport Town Hall and Bootle Town Hall on Clap For Carers night on Thursday May 22, 2020. Photo by Angus Matheson of Wainwright & Matheson Photography

Coronavirus

Southport and Bootle town halls to light up in yellow to mark Covid anniversary

March 23, 2021

The Botanic Gardens Museum and cafe. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

News

Heritage funding sought by council to revive Botanic Gardens in Churchtown

March 23, 2021

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