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Southport FC celebrate Community Day with 3-2 win against Buxton

August 31, 2024

Families can enjoy a special day of Ukrainian culture at Wayfarers Shopping Arcade in Southport town centre on Saturday, 21st September 2024. Nina Karetska and Vita Mahlovana

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Wayfarers Arcade in Southport hosts celebration of Ukrainian culture on International Peace Day

August 31, 2024

Tributes have been paid to Laurie Hardman the owner of Broadhurst's bookshop in Southport Photo: Broadhurst's

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Book lovers reveal ‘devastation’ after closure of historic Broadhurst’s bookshop in Southport

August 30, 2024

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Southport Classic and Speed returns with Sprint Revival, Car Show and Grand Parade

August 30, 2024

Broadhurst''s bookshop in Southport

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Broadhurst’s bookshop in Southport announces immediate closure after 124 years

August 30, 2024

Southport FC supporters at The Big Help Stadium. Photo by Julia Urwin

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Southport FC stage Southport Community Day with fans invited to show your support

August 30, 2024

A Compassion Acts tribute in Southport

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Southport tragedy: Compassion Acts reveals ways it has been supporting local community

August 30, 2024

Emma Woodall, the manager at Lakeland Leather on Lord Street in Southport, is taking part in a sponsored skydive this September

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Lakeland Leather Manager in Southport aims high with skydive to support Alder Hey

August 30, 2024

The Crafty Dog bar in Southport has celebrated its first birthday

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Crafty Dog bar in Southport celebrates first birthday with Hawaiian party

August 30, 2024

The Little Theatre in Southport. Photo by Andrew Bown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport Little Theatre invites you to explore behind the scenes and meet their resident ghost

August 30, 2024

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Southport Comedy Festival 2024 has three sold out shows already with one month to go

August 30, 2024

Ainsdale Beach in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Toilet facilities at Ainsdale Beach in Southport have reopened to the public

August 30, 2024

The Big Wheel Southport at Southport Pleasureland. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport Royal British Legion calls on people to support Pleasureland fundraising family festival

August 29, 2024

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Southport Business Recovery Fund to help firms which have suffered since tragedy

August 29, 2024

Demolition continues at the former Southport Theatre and Convention Centre. Phoot by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Demolition of former Southport Theatre going well to make way for new £73m events centre

August 29, 2024

Southport Golf Academy has today confirmed that a One Million Yard Drive initiative to raise funds for Alder Hey Childrens Hospital has smashed its original £5,000 target and has already raised over £19,500 with funds still coming in

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Southport Golf Academy smashes Alder Hey fundraising target with Million Yard Drive

August 29, 2024

Tributes in the Town Hall Gardens in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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One month since Southport’s worst tragedy feels like a lifetime but we’re so proud of our community

August 29, 2024

The National Football Museum in Manchester.

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Review: National Football Museum in Manchester is a place you should visit Definitely not Maybe

August 28, 2024

People clean up after the riot in the Sussex Road and Hart Street area in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport businesses and home owners damaged by riots urged to seek compensation

August 28, 2024

The Strand Shopping Centre on Stanley Road in Bootle

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Bootle town centre transformation to begin next year as your views sought

August 28, 2024

Southport Pleasureland. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Acts announced for Southport Together Family Festival at Southport Pleasureland

August 27, 2024

This year Southport's Strongest returns for its fourth year with over 50 athletes signed up to compete

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Southport’s Strongest returns this Sunday with over 50 athletes competing in free event

August 27, 2024

A scenic picture of Southport in the sunshine. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Tourism in Liverpool City Region now worth over £6bn as visitor numbers rise by 4.4m

August 27, 2024

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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Vaccine to prevent coughs and colds offered for first time as NHS sets out winter vaccination programme

August 27, 2024

Martin Jarvis as Tom Jones will star at The Bold Hotel in Southport

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Enjoy Tom Jones Tribute night at The Bold Southport with legendary singer’s biggest hits

August 27, 2024

The Old Time Sailors are coming to The Grand Southport

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Old Time Sailors sail back in The Grand Southport after sell-out show in May

August 27, 2024

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Enjoy a night of intrigue with a Murder Mystery Night at The Grand Southport

August 26, 2024

The Sefton Council Marine Lakeside Events Centre (MLEC) Project Team has successfully collected a number of Back to School kits to support local families with costs

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Marine Lake Events Centre team collects ‘Back to School’ kits to support local families

August 26, 2024

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Southport FC lose third game in a row as they’re thrashed 4-1 by Chorley

August 26, 2024

Henning Wehn will star at Southport Comedy Festival

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Southport Comedy Festival has grown into one of the UK’s biggest after being rescued

August 26, 2024

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StemCellScousers thank supporters for enjoying FLAME music extravaganza in Formby

August 26, 2024

Beales department store in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Beales store in Southport reveals closing date amidst huge investment coming to Lord Street

August 26, 2024

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Sefton Council contacts 50,000 sole occupier households to ensure they’re paying correct Council Tax

August 26, 2024

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Churchtown Pet Boutique named sponsor for first ever Queenscourt Hospice Wag & Walk fundraiser

August 26, 2024

John Tinniswood the world's oldest living man is celebrating his 112th birthday in Southport.

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World’s oldest man John Tinniswood celebrates his 112th birthday in Southport

August 26, 2024

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Southport FC slump to disappointing 4-1 defeat against Hereford

August 25, 2024

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Review: Kalash Divine Indian offers a feast of flavours with authentic Indian cooking

August 25, 2024

The Grasshopper independent micropub in Hillisde in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Grasshopper micropub in Southport wins CAMRA Pub Of The Year for North Merseyside and West Lancashire

August 24, 2024

Lectric Eye Memorabilia owned by Graham Warwick and Mandi Wilson has opened on Market Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport Market Quarter welcomes new Lectric Eye music and film memorabilia shop

August 24, 2024

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Southport College student Ella Harper awarded The Apprentice Award for exceptional contribution to her workplace

August 24, 2024

Royal Mail postal workers showed their support for the family and friends of seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe as her funeral took place in Southport

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Royal Mail postal workers pay tribute to Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, on Elsie’s Special Day in Southport

August 23, 2024

Students at Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth form Centre enjoyed a fantastic GCSE results day

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Students at Christ The King in Southport proud of ‘fantastic GCSEs’ with even better England and maths results

August 23, 2024

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S&Beer Fest in Southport promises bank holiday with live music, sporting fun and lots for families

August 23, 2024

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Scarisbrick Hall School congratulates class of 2024 on excellent GCSE results

August 23, 2024

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Elsie’s Special Day held in Southport for 7-year-old girl with ‘positivity, hope and love’

August 23, 2024

Pelorus Chauffeurs is owned by Michael Hughes

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Pelorus Chauffeurs issues rare opportunity for new drivers to join team

August 23, 2024

Tributes to the three girls who died at the Town Hall Gardens in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Scammers offer fake live streams of Southport girls’ funerals as Merseyside Police issue warning

August 22, 2024

Oddfellows members enjoying a Party Afternoon at The Bedford Hotel, Lytham, August 2024

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Ormskirk & Southport Oddfellows invites people to amp up their ‘frenergy’ with four taster events

August 22, 2024

King Charles enjoys a royal visit in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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King Charles royal visit ‘a wonderful boost for Southport’ as residents praise monarch for kindness

August 22, 2024

Tributes left in the Hart Street area in Southport after the attack at The Hart Space in which three young girls were killed and several others were injured. Photo by Andrew Brown Stanmd Up For Southport

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Owner of Hart Space in Southport thanks community for support after heartbreaking tragedy

August 22, 2024

The 3G football pitches at Dunes Leisure Centre in Southport

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Walking footballers aged 60-90 stage 24 hour football match after Southport tragedy

August 21, 2024

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Southport FC fall to first defeat of season ahead of Community Day this weekend

August 21, 2024

King Charles visited Southport to pay his respects after the recent tragedy. He enjoyed meeting members of the local community who have helped the town come together, including Dowhigh directors Trevor Murray and Brian Morrey, as well as Surfacing Manager Steve Petch

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Dowhigh team thanked by King Charles III during royal visit to Southport

August 21, 2024

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Queenscourt Hospice seeks dog lovers to support new Wag and Walk fundraiser

August 21, 2024

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Tom Jones, Status Quo and Red Rum Club wow 11,000 music lovers at Salt and Tar Music Weekender

August 21, 2024

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The Lilacs join Southport Pleasureland event aiming to raise £1 million for charity

August 21, 2024

Liverpool City Region Tourism Award winners. Picture by Gareth Jones

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Nominations open for Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2024 with two new categories

August 21, 2024

Dozens or horse riders have ridden through Southport as they took part in the third Susan Baker Memorial Ride. Photo by Your Southport

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Route revealed for Susan Baker Memorial Ride 2024 as fundraisers set £10,000 target

August 21, 2024

A Merseyrail train in Southport

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Merseyrail to launch new eight car services on Southport line

August 21, 2024

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Queenscourt Hospice invites dog lovers to join Wag & Walk fundraiser this September

August 21, 2024

King Charles enjoys a royal visit in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Royal visit by King Charles to Southport brings ‘much needed support to community’ after tragedy

August 20, 2024

Emergency responders in Southport welcomed His Majesty, King Charles, to Southport Fire and Ambulance Station

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King Charles III thanks emergency services heroes on visit to Southport

August 20, 2024

Elsie Dot Stancombe

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Elsie Dot Stancombe’s Special Day invites everyone to celebrate life of girl, 7, killed in Southport tragedy

August 20, 2024

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Historic Hesketh Arms pub in Churchtown unveils new look after £600,000 transformation

August 20, 2024

A scenic picture of Southport in the sunshine. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport groups invited to seek support from new Historic England Everyday Heritage grants programme

August 20, 2024

On Saturday 31st August, children in Southport can head to The Entertainer to meet Paw Patrols most popular pup, Chase, for a free meet-and-greet

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Paw Patrol pup Chase to visit The Entertainer toy shop in Southport

August 20, 2024

King Charles

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King Charles III to visit Southport to meet families and emergency services after recent tragedy

August 20, 2024

Southport Comedy Festival 2023.

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Southport Comedy Festival 2024 just a month away with stellar line up of comedians

August 20, 2024

Families leave tributes to the three girls who died in Southport in the Town Hall Gardens in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport tragedy sees over £170,000 raised through Community Foundation for Merseyside to support families

August 20, 2024

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Southport Flower Show showed girls who died were never far from everyone’s thoughts

August 20, 2024

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Southport and Ormskirk residents reminded about healthcare options ahead of August bank holiday

August 19, 2024

Kelly Bond. Photo by Ian Lawson and MAF Photography

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‘Every flower, every song and every smile at Southport Flower Show was dedicated to three girls we lost’

August 19, 2024

Southport FC supporters at The Big Help Stadium. Photo by Julia Urwin

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Southport tragedy inspires Spennymoor Town to pledge £2 from every ticket v Southport FC

August 19, 2024

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Mystery as Banksy style street art appears at Silcock’s Funland in Southport

August 19, 2024

The Now And Then show garden created by Paul and Jane Joughin of Absolutely Splashing won the inaugural Tim Timmerman Trophy at Southport Flower Show. The trophy was presented by Mr Timmerman's wife Shirley Timmerman. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Beautiful Now And The show garden wins public vote at 100th anniversary Southport Flower Show

August 19, 2024

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Legendary Southport Flower Show gardener Alan Foxall honoured with a statue – and wins two more trophies

August 18, 2024

James Comish wins Best In Show at Southport Flower Show. Photo by Gareth Jones Photography

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Stunning Southport of Yesteryear show garden wins Best In Show at 100th anniversary Southport Flower Show

August 18, 2024

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Merseyside Police Commissioner seeks your questions ahead of public Scrutiny Meeting

August 17, 2024

The Little Theatre in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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SDC Songs For Southport evening will support Southport Stronger Together appeal

August 17, 2024

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Southport FC win second game in succession in bright start to new season

August 17, 2024

Brighter Blooms at Southport Flower Show

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Brighter Blooms enjoys ‘friendly’ Southport Flower Show after winning Gold Medal

August 17, 2024

Beechgrove Garden stars Carole Baxter and George Anderson at Southport Flower Show. Photo by Gareth Jones Photography

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Celebrity Beechgrove Garden TV gardeners Carole and George enjoy 100th anniversary Southport Flower Show

August 17, 2024

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Mammoth Onion growers who exhibited at first Southport Flower Show in 1924 win Large Gold Medal

August 17, 2024

Southport Flower Show. Photo bv Gareth Jones

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Southport Flower Show 2024 Review: It’s a Show not to be missed

August 17, 2024

Bebe King

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Celebration of life to be held for Southport girl Bebe King as family ask for privacy

August 16, 2024

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Southport College students celebrate exceptional Level 3 vocational results

August 16, 2024

KGV Student Bethany Radcliffe, who achieved A* grades in Business, Psychology and Spanish and is now off to The University of Manchester to study Spanish

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Students at KGV Sixth Form College in Southport celebrate ‘truly outstanding’ A-Level results

August 15, 2024

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D’Vine Catering proud to cater for thousands of guests at 100th anniversary Southport Flower Show

August 15, 2024

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

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Four free talks announced to unveil secrets of the Sefton coast

August 14, 2024

Salt and Tar in Bootle is ready for a second successive August music bonanza, with the Music Weekender stage set up and ready to go

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Salt and Tar Music Weekender welcomes Sir Tom Jones, Status Quo and Red Rum Club

August 14, 2024

Demolition work has begun at Southport Theatre

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Southport Theatre demolition begins to make way for new £73m Marine Lake Events Centre

August 14, 2024

Giant inflatable flowers are set to bring a splash of colour to Southport town centre this August to celebrate the centenary of Southport Flower Show

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Gigantic garden to bloom in Southport town centre to celebrate Southport Flower Show centenary

August 14, 2024

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Missing Southport girl has not been seen since Friday as police appeal launched

August 14, 2024

The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has joined forces with Southport-based telecommunications provider AdaptiveComms

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Adaptive Comms supports North West Air Ambulance through Adaptive Phone solution

August 14, 2024

Southport FC. Photo by Julie Urwin

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Southport FC opens hospitality tickets for all fixtures in 2024/25 season

August 14, 2024

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Mammoth onion growers star at 100th anniversary Southport Flower Show after appearing at first one in 1924

August 14, 2024

Senior police, fire and council figures visited Southport to applaud clean up efforts following the riot on Tuesday

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Sefton Council Leader backs Merseyside Police commitment to tackling hate crime

August 14, 2024

Southport Talking Newspaper volunteers. From left: Angela Donaldson, John Prew, Glenys Critchley and Paul Hardman

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Southport Talking Newspaper has brought the news to blind and partially sighted listeners for nearly 50 years

August 14, 2024

Mike Gregson, Centre Officer, The Atkinson, Southport, promotes tickets for Southport Flower Show, which are on sale at the venue.

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Deadline looms for Southport residents to claim £11 discount on Southport Flower Show tickets

August 13, 2024

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Fresh food suppliers for SPAR North of England stores join together to share inspiring ideas

August 13, 2024