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The Primark store on Chapel Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport Primark among stores affected as new click and collect website crashes after launch

November 14, 2022

The Southport Brewery Man Of The Match, receiving the Adam Le Roi Trophy and chosen by Match Sponsor The Family Of Adam Le Roi was Josh Hmami

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Southport FC defeat Farsley Athletic 4-0 in another convincing win

November 14, 2022

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

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Hero nurse Edith Cavell who vowed ‘no hatred or bitterness’ praised at Southport Remembrance Sunday

November 13, 2022

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First UK Asda Express store opens ahead of £2.5m Southport venture next year

November 13, 2022

Dr Karen Groves MBE (left) at Southport Flower Show 2022. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Legacy Fund in honour of Dr Karen Groves MBE set up to develop Queenscourt Hospice services

November 13, 2022

Room on the Broom by Tall Stories

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Review: Room On The Broom at The Atkinson in Southport is a magical show for families

November 12, 2022

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Ultimate Christmas drive-in cinema is coming to Southport this December

November 12, 2022

The Chase menswear store on Chapel Street in Southport

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Proposed flats above clothing shop on Chapel Street in Southport should get go-ahead says planning chief

November 11, 2022

An ice cream kiosk on Scarisbrick Avenue in Southport town centre has been put up for sale by Fittons Estates

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Southport ice cream kiosk on sale for £85,000 amidst £1m regeneration works

November 11, 2022

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Southport FC unveils new IPA beer in tribute to club legend Billy Bingham

November 11, 2022

A Remembrance Service in Southport

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Southport to fall silent today as Armistice Day remembers the fallen

November 11, 2022

Mojos Barbers in Churchtown in Southport is now open. It is owned by Lesley Morgan-Macbain. Her first customer was Nick Owen, husband of Monica Owen, who owned Monica Frances hairdressers on the site between 1967 and 2008. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Mojos Barbers in Churchtown in Southport now open as owner returns to her roots

November 11, 2022

The Southport BID Christmas tree, installed in the Town Hall Gardens in Southport town centre by lighting firm IllumiDex UK Ltd. Photo by Matt Dodd

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Southport Festive Fun Day will bring the magic of Christmas to town

November 9, 2022

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Premier Inn voted top UK hotel while Britannia judged worst in Which? UK ratings

November 9, 2022

Proposals to change the Southport constituency by the Boundary Commission have been published. People have until 2nd August 2021 to give their views

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Boundary Commission reaffirms aim to see Southport lose Ainsdale and gain parts of West Lancs

November 8, 2022

Staff at Southport and Formby District General Hospital presented a bench, flowers, cakes and a So Proud Award to Betty Mellor on her 91st birthday. Betty has been feeding the wildlife at the pond at the hospital every day for the past 30 years. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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91st birthday surprise for Betty who has fed wildlife at Southport Hospital for 30 years

November 8, 2022

Thousands of people enjoyed Day Of The Dead at Southport Pleasureland. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Thousands enjoy Day Of The Dead weekend at Southport Pleasureland

November 7, 2022

Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast in Southport is run by local couple Anthony and Larissa Duffey. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport guest house owners shortlisted for FOUR honours at Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards

November 7, 2022

A Remembrance Parade in Southport

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Southport 2022 Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day parade times revealed

November 7, 2022

Southport Pier Pavilion. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Nominate your Southport Hidden Gems now for Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards

November 7, 2022

Birkdale Community Hub and Library at the old Station Master's House at Birkdale Railway Station in Southport

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Sefton Warm Spaces list reveals where people can go to keep warm this winter

November 7, 2022

Arriva is offering free bus travel to past and present members of the Armed Forces on its services throughout the regions on Sunday 13 November.

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Armed Forces personnel and veterans can enjoy free Arriva bus travel this Remembrance Sunday

November 7, 2022

Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards winners 2021 including The Sunnyside Guest House in Southport, which won Guest House Of The Year

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Southport guest houses and pubs honoured as Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards shortlist revealed

November 7, 2022

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre near Southport

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WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre reopens after bird flu closure

November 7, 2022

The Southport Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal has taken place in Southport. Mayor of Sefton Cllr Clare Carragher (right) with lcoal veterans Russ Swinburne (second left) and Dave Walmsley (third left) with Southport Royal British Legion Chairman Major Nick McEntee (left).

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Southport Poppy Appeal launched as people urged to wear your poppy with pride

November 7, 2022

The Christmas lights switch on has taken place at The Grand on Lord Street in Southport. The Grand owner Andrew Mikhail; Father Christmas; and radio star Claire Simmo. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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The Grand in Southport celebrates Christmas lights switch on with singers, carols and Santa

November 6, 2022

Neil Gokcen (left) with children Eve (second left) and Tom (right) presented a cheque for £75,859.71 to Sir Kenny Dalglish and Marina Dalglish with the money going to the Larks at the Marina Dalglish Appeal. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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£75,000 raised in memory of much-loved Mum Catherine Gokcen presented to Larks at the Marina Dalglish Appeal

November 6, 2022

Volunteers from Southport Royal British Legion and Royal Air Force Cadets spent their Sunday making the Monument in Southport and the gardens around it look spotless in time for the Remembrance Sunday celebrations

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Southport Memorial Gardens transformed by Legion volunteers and RAF Cadets for Remembrance Sunday

November 6, 2022

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Southport FC defeat Chorley 2-1 in thriller in front of 1,390 fans

November 6, 2022

The Atkinson in Southport is holding an Egypt month with a whole host of events and activities for people of all ages. Egyptology: Family Puppet Show

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Discovery of Tutankhamun 100 years ago celebrated with Egypt Month at The Atkinson in Southport

November 4, 2022

The site of the new indoor climbing centre and cafe on Lord Street in Southport town centre. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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New indoor climbing centre in Southport has sparked a huge debate on our evolving high street

November 4, 2022

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

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Families in Sefton see Sefton Council agree extra energy rebate funding

November 4, 2022

Hatters Digital Agency Head Hatter Sarah Jackson

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Better Branding Through Storytelling event in Southport invites Sefton businesses to learn more

November 4, 2022

The Cornerstone Methodist Church in Southport

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Memorial service held in Southport for people to remember lost loved ones

November 3, 2022

Austin Price, a Beaver at 58th Southport Scouts, has swum 1,000 metres to raise money for Cancer Research UK

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Brave Southport Beaver Scout completes epic half term swim for Cancer Research UK

November 3, 2022

Guests enjoyed the official opening of The Grand in Southport. Photo by Mark Shirley owner of Shift F8 Photography

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APM Design Ltd honoured by Northern Design Awards for stunning work on The Grand in Southport

November 3, 2022

An artist's impression of the new Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport

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Sefton Council insists on ‘People First’ approach as it backs Strategy to grow local economy

November 3, 2022

L-R Georgina Porter, Sophie Higginbottom (last year's Woman of the Year 2021 winner), Amy Camp, Rita Santos

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Super slimmers who lost life-changing 29st 1lbs honoured as Slimming World Woman of the Year semi finalists

November 3, 2022

Southport Slimming World Consultant Dee Wright stars in this months Slimming World, sharing healthy recipes inspired by her Nan, Dylys. Dee Wright with her daughter, Autumn, and her Mum. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography

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Southport Mum inspired by Nan’s wartime recipes stars in Slimming World Magazine

November 3, 2022

The Botanic Gardens Aviary in Churchtown in Southport

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Botanic Gardens Aviary closed through new Government bird flu measures

November 3, 2022

Southport Town Hall. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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People in Sefton with prepayment meters urged to use £66 vouchers sent in October

November 3, 2022

The site of the new climbing wall on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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New indoor climbing centre will bring ‘new vitality’ to Southport after scheme approved

November 2, 2022

Skies on Lord Street in Southport

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Two new flats could be built behind restaurant on Lord Street in Southport

November 2, 2022

A new bull statue is being proposed for the new Miller and Carter steakhouse in Ainsdale in Southport

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New bull statue to be installed outside new steakhouse in Ainsdale

November 2, 2022

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Four bonfire and fireworks events in Southport area families will love this weekend

November 2, 2022

Broadhursts Bookshop on Market Street in Southport town centre. Photo by Annie O'Garra Worsley

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Do you love Southport? We all need to shout about the very best in our town

November 2, 2022

Southport Town Hall. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Volunteer sought to help scrutinise decisions made by Sefton Council

November 2, 2022

A special exhibition, John Duffy Watercolours, is taking place at Wayfarers Arcade on Lord Street in Southport town centre in collaboration with Johns family and The Rotary Club of Southport. Keith Mitchell from Southport Rotaary with Yvonne Burns from Wayfarers Arcade. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Final chance for shoppers to buy paintings by John Duffy MBE at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport

November 2, 2022

The first birthday celebrations at Southport Market. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport Market traders praised for creating an ‘international smorgasbord of tasty treats’

November 2, 2022

Edge Hill University in Ormskirk

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Edge Hill University hosts final Open Day of the year this November

November 2, 2022

Changes are being proposed with the aim of improving Southport’s ‘Market Quarter’ - and local people and businesses are being asked what they think after Sefton Council and Southport Town Deal launched their ‘Les Transformations de Southport’ consultation

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‘Enhanced public realm’ in Southport Market Quarter due in early 2023 in bid to attract more visitors

November 1, 2022

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Southport Market reveals challenges of ‘unprecedented hospitality staff shortages’

November 1, 2022

Southport Market. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport Market Quarter one of town’s investment hotspots after Market transformation

November 1, 2022

Co-Op Banks. Picture shows manager Helen Faichney, centre with scissors and L-R: Paula Ryding of Little Treasures Toddler Group, teachers Julie Layton and Stephen Draper and pupils from Banks Methodist Primary School, Allison Foy, Molly Pendleton, Linda Johnson, Lianne MacDonald, Michelle Hopgood and Rachel Brown from the Co-Op teachers Sarah Jacka and Joanne Owen with pupils from Banks St. Stephens Church of England Primary, and Julie Dunning of Little Treasures Toddler Group

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Co-Op enjoys ‘great response’ since opening new store in Banks creating 15 jobs

November 1, 2022

A pair of native oak trees have been planted at Argyle Road in Southport and Alexandra Park in Crosby as part of a nationwide campaign marking the 80th anniversary of the Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR) the national charity providing social and welfare services to Holocaust refugees and survivors in the UK

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New oak trees honour 19 Jewish girls who fled Nazi horror to seek refuge in Southport

November 1, 2022

Southport Hesketh Round Table is raising funds for BBC 1s Children In Need. Pudsey Bear is pictured with Marc Foreman

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Children In Need 2022 nears as Southport schools and businesses urged to make it a record breaking year

November 1, 2022

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Southport Market ‘exceeding expectations’ with more seating created to meet demand

November 1, 2022

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Christmas grotto and Frozen themed grotto to open in Southport town centre

November 1, 2022

A Merseyrail train. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Merseyrail warns of limited train services as three 24-hour strikes take place

October 31, 2022

Race equality training begins this week for all employees - more than 21,000 people - at the Liverpool City Region's six local councils and its Combined Authority

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Race equality training begins for 21,000 council workers in Sefton and across Liverpool City Region

October 31, 2022

Day of the Dead is at Southport Pleasureland in Southport

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Southport Pleasureland releases additional Day Of The Dead advance tickets due to huge demand

October 31, 2022

Kokomo Coffee & Wine Bar on Bold Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Kokomo Coffee & Wine Bar in Southport is a real home from home for customers

October 31, 2022

The new Wellbeing Garden at Southport Hospital is now officially open

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New Wellbeing Garden officially opened at Southport Hospital for staff and patients

October 31, 2022

Babies and toddlers in Southport, Formby and Crosby have been wearing their most colourful clothes and taking part in a sponsored Danceathon at all their Babyballet classes

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Babyballet youngsters in Southport stage charity danceathon for pregnancy charity Tommy’s

October 30, 2022

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Southport FC lose 4-1 to Buxton after failing to make domination count

October 30, 2022

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Revealed: Magnificent seven Southport pubs in 2023 CAMRA Good Beer Guide

October 28, 2022

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Halloween vinyl classics lined up for Feer Street beer festival in Southport

October 28, 2022

Tom the Frenchie is coming to the Joll-yesween Day at Jollyes pet store in Southport on Saturday, 29th October, along with the Little Legs Dogs Rehoming charity

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Tom the Frenchie invites pets to get ready for Jollyes Southport Halloween day this Saturday

October 28, 2022

NHS heroes from Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust were recognised for their brilliance at the 2022 Nursing Times Awards

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Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS staff honoured in three 2022 Nursing Times Awards categories

October 27, 2022

Southport Rugby Football Club is hosting a reunion for people who played for the club during the 1950s and 1960s

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Southport Rugby Club hosts reunion for players from 1950s and 1960s

October 27, 2022

Samuel Latham

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Appeal launched to help family after tragic death of Southport man with ‘a heart of gold’

October 27, 2022

Jollyes pet store in Southport is inviting people to join them for a Halloween themed Joll-yesween Day this Saturday (29th October 2022). Store Manager Martin Pitt. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Jollyes pet store in Southport invites you to join them for a Halloween themed Saturday

October 27, 2022

Southport FC striker Marcus Carver

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Fans invited to enjoy a feast of football at Southport FC this Saturday

October 26, 2022

The former Homebase store at Meols Cop retail park is being demolished to make way for a new Sainsburys superstore. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Former Homebase store in Southport nearly demolished as work on new Sainsbury’s continues

October 26, 2022

The Grand in Southport

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Christmas Lights Switch On plans revealed for The Grand in Southport

October 26, 2022

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

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Over 50s in Sefton invited to book autumn Covid-19 booster vaccine as well as flu jab

October 26, 2022

Southport FC defeated Spennymoor 1-0

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Southport FC secure 1-0 away win at Spennymoor Town as they move up to sixth

October 26, 2022

A History of the Southport Dramatic Club and its Little Theatre 1997-2021 by Margaret Mann

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New book celebrates the history of Southport Little Theatre and the SDC 1997-2021

October 25, 2022

Poon's Takeaway on Station Road in Ainsdale in Southport

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New wine bar ‘The Barr’ to open in Ainsdale Village in Southport in place of takeaway

October 25, 2022

Caroline Taylor, Head of Income, Marketing and Communications at Derian House Childrens Hospice, Charles Maughan (winner), Paul Jones, Managing Director of Kingswood Homes at the ball

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Family handed keys to £250,000 new home in Great Big House Giveaway for Derian House

October 25, 2022

Sefton Council has launched one of its flagship initiatives to improve Childrens Services for children, young people and families, The Social Work Academy

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The Social Work Academy launched by Sefton Council to support new social workers

October 25, 2022

Prizes on display at Silcock's Funland in Southport

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Halloween prizes galore as Silcock’s Funland and Carousel in Southport welcome families this October Half Term

October 24, 2022

Southport Piano Academy won four first places in the piano solos at the Southport Music Festival

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Southport Piano Academy students scoop four first places at Southport Music Festival

October 23, 2022

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London Marathon runner thanks fans after raising £4,000 for Queenscourt Hospice in memory of her husband

October 23, 2022

The Southport Christmas tree, installed by IlumiDex UK Ltd and commissioned by Southport BID. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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IllumiDex getting ready to install Southport’s sparkling Christmas tree this November

October 22, 2022

The ribbon is cut to mark the official opening of the new lifts at Hillside station.

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Hillside Train Station in Southport now fully accessible after new lifts opened

October 21, 2022

The Gingerbread Family Trail is taking place in Southport this Christmas, one of a number of fun festive activities being organised by Southport BID

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Southport BID reveals exciting festive events line-up that Christmas shoppers will love

October 21, 2022

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So Talented Academy theatre students to perform at Disneyland Paris this Halloween weekend

October 21, 2022

Ainsdale Beach in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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People offered guided walks along Sefton coast to show importance of migrating birds

October 21, 2022

Birkdale Kitchen Co. owners Stephen Dunne (left) and Neil Gokcen (right)

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Birkdale Kitchen Co. in Southport has gone GLOBAL with its latest recognition

October 21, 2022

Gambolling Arena Theatre Company brings The Night Before Christmas to Bijou Cinema in Southport

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Southport Bijou Cinema celebrates third birthday with Night Before Christmas and Rocky Horror

October 21, 2022

Jim Carrey stars as The Grinch

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Southport Bijou Cinema reveals 2022 Christmas movie line-up

October 20, 2022

Churchtown Village will soon welcome a new market hall, shops and apartments. Proposals to the rear of Checkers DIY on Botanic Road, have been granted planning permission by Sefton Council

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Revealed: FIVE exciting new ventures ready to open in Churchtown in Southport

October 20, 2022

Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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‘Warm Places’ scheme in Sefton will offer a network of community venues where people can escape the cold

October 20, 2022

Queenscourt Hospice in Southport

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£2,000 top prize to be won as Queenscourt Hospice launches 2022 Winter Raffle

October 20, 2022

The Verite family celebrate Bastille Day at Bistrot Verite in Birkdale Vilage in Southport

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Bistrot Vérité in Southport among 14 Merseyside eateries honoured in 2023 AA Restaurant Guide

October 19, 2022

Charlie Bence

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Talented Southport performer makes her West End debut in new Marvellous production

October 19, 2022

Christmas In The Forgotten Jungle by R.J. Furness and Kathryn Short

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New Christmas in The Forgotten Jungle book published by local author R.J. Furness and illustrator Kathryn Short

October 19, 2022

Bliss Hotel in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Savills to sell luxury Bliss hotel in Southport with ‘outstanding’ development opportunity

October 19, 2022

Mitia Smirnov performs on Chapel Street in Southport

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Marc Almond urges people to support talented young singer he spotted busking in Southport

October 19, 2022

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