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Time To Shine Awards. Everyday Excellence Awards - Paediatrics

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Ormskirk Hospital Paediatric team praised for Everyday Excellence in caring for young patients

October 23, 2023

There is lots to enjoy during October Half Term in Southport

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15 superb Southport October Half Term events families won’t want to miss

October 23, 2023

Time To Shine Awards. Clinical Team, of the Year - Endoscopy

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Endoscopy Unit wins Clinical Team of the Year honour at 2023 NHS Time To Shine Awards

October 23, 2023

Time To Shine Awards. Everyday Excellence Awards - Paediatrics

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In Pictures: Southport and Ormskirk hospitals NHS heroes honoured at 2023 Time To Shine Awards

October 23, 2023

Eric Woodcock

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Learn all about ‘Lankie Leccies – electric vehicles from 1880s to present day’ at talk in Southport

October 23, 2023

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

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Southport CAMRA: The pubs and producers we love are in need of urgent support

October 23, 2023

Rosie Cleave from Southport, whose Dad, Howard Cleave, died from a form of Motor Neurone Disease, is inviting people to enjoy a special Christmas makeup fundraising event in his memory

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Southport woman hosts Christmas Makeup Fundraiser after ‘incredible Dad’ died from Motor Neurone Disease

October 23, 2023

Director Rick Blaney at Werksy in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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New Werksy co-working space and offices to open in Southport town centre

October 23, 2023

Derian House celebrates 30 years of care

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Derian House children’s hospice celebrates 30 years of caring for seriously ill children

October 22, 2023

Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Over 350 Merseyside businesses and schools reap benefits of LCR Connect ultrafast broadband

October 22, 2023

The Day Of The Dead Festival at Southport Pleasureland

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October 22, 2023

The Atkinson in Southport will be hosting a new exhibition of work by artist Suhail Shaikh. Central to this is a handmade paper Lancaster Bomber

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People invited to help create moving RAF Lancaster poppy tribute at The Atkinson in Southport

October 22, 2023

Southport FC

Southport FC

Southport FC beaten 2-0 by bogey side Peterborough Sports as Josh Hmami sent off

October 22, 2023

Alex Greenwood is joined by family and friends as she is presented with the Freedom of the Borough of Sefton by the Mayor

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England Lioness Alex Greenwood ‘immensely proud’ of Freedom Of Sefton Award

October 22, 2023

The Little Mermaid is at The Atkinson in Southport

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Half Term in Southport: What’s on at The Atkinson with Little Mermaid, Halloween Craft and more

October 22, 2023

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

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Clayton Architecture in Southport a finalist for FOUR projects in Sefton Design Awards

October 20, 2023

The Lakeside Runners

Fundraising

Lakeside Runners ready for 24 hours of lapping Marine Lake in Southport to raise funds for Revitalise

October 20, 2023

Queenscourt was represented by two Gardening Volunteers, Frank Owen and Shelley Lewis Lavender and our Health, Safety & Estates Manager Neil Woods

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Queenscourt Hospice gardening volunteers win Best Newcomer Award at North West Britain in Bloom Awards

October 19, 2023

Southport Lifeboat founder Kath Wilson celebrates winning the main Pride Of Sefton Award. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography

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Eight amazing local women who deserve to be awarded the Freedom Of Sefton

October 19, 2023

A flooded Merlewood Avenue in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Weather

Storm Babet arrives as Yellow Warning for Rain sees Sefton Council warn of possible flooding

October 19, 2023

People are being invited to enjoy a very special Victorian Weekend as the historic Wayfarers Shopping Arcade in Southport celebrates its 125th anniversary.Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Wayfarers Shopping Arcade in Southport celebrates 125th birthday with special Victorian Weekend

October 19, 2023

The Day of the Dead Festival at Southport Pleasureland

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Day Of The Dead Festival returns to Southport Pleasureland with three nights of spectacular entertainment

October 19, 2023

The Formby Rotary Carol Wagon

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‘Sefton Crowd funding helped restore Formby’s Carol Wagon – it can help your group too’

October 19, 2023

Work takes place to demolish The George pub in Southport and replace it with a new Co-Op convenience store. Photo by Martin Rowe

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Historic George Hotel pub in Southport to be bulldozed ‘due to circumstances outside Co-Op’s control’

October 18, 2023

Southport Comedy Festival 2023.

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Southport Comedy Festival 2023 the biggest yet with over 5,000 visitors loving 17 nights of laughter

October 18, 2023

Ripples bathroom showroom on Eastbank Street in Southport.

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Award-winning Ripples bathrooms in Southport launches October sale that could save you hundreds of pounds

October 18, 2023

The Strand Shopping Centre on Stanley Road in Bootle

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Part of Bootle Strand Shopping Centre to be demolished to make way for future development

October 17, 2023

Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport College launches free new course to develop exceptional customer service skills

October 17, 2023

Sefton Councils redevelopment of Bootle Strand was recognised as an exceptional project at the glittering Insider Liverpool City Region Property Awards

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Ambitious scheme to redevelop Bootle Strand honoured with Future Ambition Award

October 17, 2023

Scenic photo of Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Ever wanted to be a stonemason, creating a gargoyle or dragon? Southport event will let you try

October 17, 2023

Any of us can foster - that's the message of a powerful new short film part funded by Sefton, Knowsley and Liverpool councils along with 80 other local authorities

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‘Any of us can make a difference. Fostering isn’t about being perfect, you just need to be there for a child’

October 17, 2023

Lennys Burgers and Seafood has opened at Southport Market

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Brand new burger and seafood bar opens at Southport Market

October 17, 2023

Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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9,000 Sefton families provided with vouchers to spend during October half term

October 17, 2023

Southport Market is preparing for a spooktacular half term of fun for all the family. Photo by Southport Market

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Southport Market offers week of spooktacular Halloween fun for October half term

October 17, 2023

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Enjoy Halloween night out with Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Grand in Southport

October 17, 2023

Chris Hughes

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Art and Craft Guild of Lancashire opens new exhibition at ArtHouse in Southport

October 16, 2023

A scenic photo of Chapel Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Big Recycling Hunt challenges residents to discover recyclable items which are often missed

October 16, 2023

Southport Tavern. Photo by Bertie Cunningham Southport BID

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Southport CAMRA: Southport Tavern pub is now selling Southport Brewery real ale

October 16, 2023

The Grand on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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28 finalists revealed for first Sefton Design Awards in celebration of outstanding architecture

October 16, 2023

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

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Halloween in Southport – eight frighteningly good events you’ll love

October 16, 2023

Paul Sinha at Southport Comedy Festival with festival directors Brendan Riley and Val Brady. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Review: Paul Sinha – Pauly Bengali at Southport Comedy Festival 2023

October 13, 2023

Southport Market. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Sefton Pride CIC hosts new networking event with stalls at Southport Market

October 13, 2023

The Crossens Canoe is lowered into place at The Atkinson in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand up For Southport

Nostalgia

10 year anniversary since 1,500-year-old Crossens Canoe took pride of place at The Atkinson in Southport

October 13, 2023

Guests enjoy the Sefton Huddle at Southport and Birkdale Sports Club

Business

Digital, creative and tech businesses invited to enjoy Sefton Huddle networking event this November

October 13, 2023

Southport Rugby Club

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Hillside Improvement Team in Southport hosts new networking event

October 13, 2023

A pigeon in Cambridge Arcade in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport town centre visitors urged by business owners not to feed pigeons

October 12, 2023

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Queenscourt Hospice announces launch of Lights of Love Appeal 2023

October 12, 2023

Disney On Ice presents Dream Big, an action-packed voyage skates into Liverpool

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Disney On Ice presents Dream Big at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool as tickets go on sale

October 12, 2023

Ernest Van Sitters

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From Cape Town to Southport the hotelier bringing international experience to the Waterfront Hotel

October 12, 2023

Southport and Birkdale Sports Club on Trafalgar Road in Southport. Cricket Club Chairman Andrew Carney (left) with Sports Club Chairman Tony Elwood. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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S&B Cricket Club Chairman Andrew Carney steps down after four momentous years

October 11, 2023

Splash World in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Over 30,000 visitors flood back in to enjoy Splash World in Southport after reopening

October 11, 2023

Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group has revealed its excitement about the revitalisation of historic Pearsall House in Windermere in Cumbria.

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Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group reveals plans to create stunning new 18-bed hotel in Windermere

October 11, 2023

Thousands of music lovers gathered in Bootle for the first Salt and Tar music weekender

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New Salt and Tar events venue nominated for two festival awards as voting opens

October 11, 2023

Southport College and KGV Sixth Form College in Southport have joined others across Merseyside in today signing a pledge to strive to ensure that cared for and care experienced students have a fulfilling and successful experience in education

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Southport College and KGV College sign pledge for care experienced students to enjoy fulfilling education

October 11, 2023

Southport New Comedian of the Year winner Halls Of The Ridiculous with Caroline Constable (Dragon Soop) and Southport Comedy Festival Director Brendan Riley. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Southport Comedy Festival

Halls Of The Ridiculous win 2023 Southport New Comedian Of The Year title with superb improv show

October 11, 2023

Organisers of the royal visit by Princess Anne to Southport were thanked for their efforts with a stylish reception at The Grand in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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The Grand delighted to host special reception for volunteers behind Princess Anne visit to Southport

October 10, 2023

Alex Greenwood

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England Lioness Alex Greenwood first woman to be awarded Freedom of Sefton

October 10, 2023

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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Third Susan Baker Memorial Ride in Southport raises over £8,600 or Cash For Kids charity

October 10, 2023

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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Autumn Covid vaccinations in Sefton brought forward by 4 weeks due to new Covid variant

October 10, 2023

I Did Something I Shouldnt Have is performed at Southport Little Theatre

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Tense drama I Did Something I Shouldn’t Have comes to Southport Little Theatre

October 10, 2023

Frank Bruno MBE

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The Grand in Southport to host An Unforgettable Evening with Frank Bruno MBE

October 10, 2023

Sefton Council is using World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10th October to remind people across the Borough about its Were Here campaign for local people looking for support with their mental health

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World Mental Health Day invites people in Sefton to seek support through We’re Here campaign

October 10, 2023

Bella Homes NW Ltd has been granted planning permission to build a new fuel and EV charging station, together with an associated sales / refreshment kiosk and a new canopy on the site of the former TC Hand Car Wash, Tarleton Garage, on Southport New Road in Mere Brow, Tarleton. Image by FWP Architecture

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Eyesore Tarleton Bypass site to finally be replaced by new fuel and EV charging station

October 10, 2023

People enjoy a Comedy Bingo night raising funds for the Community Link Foundation charity at Southport Comedy Festival

Southport Comedy Festival

Packed Comedy Bingo night in Southport raises £2,200 for Community Link Foundation

October 10, 2023

The Sir Henry Segrave Wetherspoon pub at 9397 Lord Street, Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Blog

Southport CAMRA: Wetherspoon hosts autumn real ale festival with 30 beers on offer

October 9, 2023

The Revitalise Sandpipers Centre in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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B&Q Southport team lends a hand to help Sandpipers garden bloom all year long

October 9, 2023

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New four-storey storage site in Southport could lose office space and parking spots after local market review

October 9, 2023

Sandgrounders Business Club at Southport Football Club

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Sandgrounders Business Club in Southport returns with another night of free networking

October 9, 2023

Mark Steel

Southport Comedy Festival

Mark Steel reveals throat cancer diagnosis as he postpones Southport Comedy Festival show

October 9, 2023

Four In A Bed on Channel 4, 'sees the B&B guests make a trip to Southport, where Roberto and Fabrizio, a father and son team, run the contemporary Anelli Hotel and consider it a breath of fresh air'

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Southport’s Anelli Hotel to star in Four In A Bed TV series on Channel 4

October 9, 2023

Paul Gascoigne was the guest of honour at An Evening With Gazza at the Grand in Southport. Photo by Kevin Brown Photography

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England legend Paul Gascoigne wows fans at Evening With Gazza at The Grand in Southport

October 9, 2023

Southport Market. Photo by Mark Shirley

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Firm which created Southport Market’s stunning look shortlisted for three Sefton Design Awards

October 8, 2023

Jason Byrne at Southport Comedy Festival. Photo by Claire Brown Stand Up For Southport

Review

Review: Jason Byrne, Southport Comedy Festival 2023

October 8, 2023

Ruth Spillane held a book launch for 'Southport Illustrated' at Silcock's Pier Family Restaurant in Southport. Ruth (third left) is pictured with members of her family and with Silcock Leisure Group Operations Manager Serena Silcock-Prince (second right) and Sorcha O'Brien from Dune Radio (right). Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Artist Ruth Spillane thanks fans who enjoyed Southport Illustrated book launch

October 8, 2023

The Old Bank building on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Owners of new Gemini Lounge in Southport vow to ‘create something special inside that matches grand exterior’

October 8, 2023

The Old Bank building on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Iconic Old Bank building in Southport to reopen with ‘stylish new bar and restaurant’

October 8, 2023

Southport FC. Photo by Julie Urwin

Southport FC

Southport FC defeat Bishop’s Stortford in give goal thriller

October 8, 2023

Southport Market Quarter. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport Market Quarter Community launches new Facebook page to promote area

October 7, 2023

Southport Comedy Festival

Southport Comedy Festival 2023: Don’t miss these great nights out in festival final week

October 7, 2023

Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Home owners with leases in Sefton can now buy them out

October 6, 2023

Southport Flower Show. Photo by Gareth Jones Photography

Southport Flower Show

Preparations under way for spectacular 100th anniversary Southport Flower Show

October 6, 2023

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Launch for new Southport Illustrated art book by Ruth Spillane held this Saturday

October 6, 2023

Disco Bingo

Southport Comedy Festival

Extra Disco Bingo night added to 2023 Southport Comedy Festival due to popular demand

October 6, 2023

Rebeccas The Jewellers on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Rebecca’s The Jewellers in Southport looking forward to a stylish new makeover

October 5, 2023

The Victoria pub in Southport

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Victoria pub in Southport closes as estate agent seeks £800,000 sale

October 5, 2023

Martin Abrams

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Southport Hospital Spiritual Care team to host special service for people to remember loved ones

October 5, 2023

Contestants wowed the audience at the 2022 Southport New Comedian of the Year competition. Winner Sam,antha Day (left), with finalist Andy Roach (right) and Caroline Constable from sponsors Dragon Soop. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

Southport Comedy Festival

Southport New Comedian Of The Year 2023 finalists revealed ahead of grand final event

October 5, 2023

A scenic photo of the Marine Lake and Kings Gardens in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport organisations invited to apply for defibrillator funding

October 4, 2023

El Kiddo is coming to Waterfront Hotel in Southport, courtesy of DJ Harrison McDonald (Harry MC) and Mark Pickup of Southport TV

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El Kiddo family event comes to Southport with teen DJ sensation and top tribute acts

October 4, 2023

Mark and Wendi Gilbert, stood in front of Dovehaven Residential Home (The Rest Home) in Southport where

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Dovehaven Care Homes celebrates 40th birthday with 40 acts of kindness

October 4, 2023

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MP calls on Government to restore Southport to Preston rail links to boost tourism, business and travel

October 4, 2023

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People in Sefton invited to celebrate Black History Month with a series of events

October 4, 2023

The mural at Toad Hall in Ainsdale in Southport

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Updated plan to transform Ainsdale ‘coastal gateway’ under way as consultants appointed

October 4, 2023

A Merseyrail train at Southport Train Station. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Blog

If Northern leg of HS2 is axed we urgently need money saved for better rail facilities in Southport

October 4, 2023

News

KGV Sixth Form College in Southport invites you to discover more at Open Evening

October 3, 2023

The new storage facility and offices off Southport Road in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Shoppers at Tesco in Southport left asking – just what IS this huge new building?

October 3, 2023

Waterfront Hotel in Sputhport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Four star Southport Waterfront Hotel on sale alongside land with huge redevelopment potential

October 3, 2023

Tom Davis

Southport Comedy Festival

Movie star Tom Davis on starring at Southport Comedy Festival – and hanging out with Paddington

October 3, 2023

SPAR retailer Bhav Parekh has won a prestigious Retail Industry Award for his work in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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Southport SPAR retailer wins top retail industry award for work promoting equality, diversity, and Inclusion

October 3, 2023

Waterfront Hotel in Sputhport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Waterfront Hotel in Southport and adjacent building back on sale after sale falls through

October 3, 2023

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