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Lighting firm IllumiDex UK Ltd is making Ainsdale in Southport sparkle by lighting up the Village. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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IllumiDex is lighting up Ainsdale Village in Southport with 70,000 sparkling new lights

May 27, 2022

Sandway Homes

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Sefton acquires first new homes to be used as council housing since 2006 from Sandway Homes

May 27, 2022

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

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Consultation on new Southport Marine Lake Events Centre and Light Fantastic opens today

May 26, 2022

The new Southport Veterans Hub has been officially opened by Southport MP Damien Moore and Mayor of Sefton Cllr Clare Carragher. They were welcomed by Southport Royal British Legion Chairman Major Nick McEntee, serving Armed Forces personnel and veterans from a number of local Forces charities and organisations. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Totally Devoted to being Mayor of Sefton! Grease star Cllr Clare Carragher returns for second term

May 26, 2022

Southport Air Show will play host to the first UK appearance by the world famous South Korean Air Force, the Black Eagles aerobatic flight team, in more than ten years

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Southport Air Show 2022 to host first UK display by South Korea’s Black Eagles aerobatic team

May 26, 2022

Sefton has hailed Foster Care Fortnight 2022 a great success as the Fostering Team went into the heart of the community to speak to people about how our foster carers are changing the lives of children and young people

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Foster Care Fortnight 2022 hailed a great success as carers reveal how they change lives

May 25, 2022

An artist's impression of the new Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport, first released on 20th May 2022

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People share views on new Marine Lake Events Centre plus Water and Light Show in Southport

May 25, 2022

Southport Food and Drink Festival

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Free Southport Food and Drink Festival 2022 returns as part of Queen’s Jubilee celebrations

May 24, 2022

The Grasshopper on Sandon Road in Hillside in Southport. Photo by Neville Grundy

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Southport CAMRA: Grasshopper bar in Hillside wins CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year honour

May 24, 2022

Queen's Golden Jubilee street party 2002. Four Southport families,the Petries, Bennetts, Hayles and Torrs enjoy the Lord Street party

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Full list of Platinum Jubilee street party road closures in Southport and Formby revealed

May 24, 2022

Tributes have been paid to former firefighter George Taylor, who showed incredible courage on 20th June 1960 when he rescued five people from a fourth floor ledge in the Hendersons Department Store fire in Liverpool

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Heroic firefighter who saved five lives in department store blaze given guard of honour

May 24, 2022

Dowhigh joined forces with the Daily Express and JCB to help the residents of Knob Hall Lane in Churchtown, which was plagued with dozens of potholes

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Southport road with ‘shabbiest street surface in Britain’ enjoys makeover in time for Jubilee

May 24, 2022

Cycle lanes on Hoghton Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Mayor reveals £12m for more cycling and walking routes as he unveils ‘mini-Holland’ vision

May 24, 2022

Southport Theatre & Convention Centre

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Over 360 Southport Theatre fixtures and fittings under the hammer in clear out sale

May 24, 2022

A vacant building on Manor Road in Churchtown could be converted into a new market hall, new retail units and apartments. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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New market hall, shops and apartments plan for derelict Churchtown site is approved

May 24, 2022

Crossens Methodist Church in Southport

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Historic Southport church can now become a recording studio, food delivery service and events space

May 24, 2022

An artist's impression of the new Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport, first released on 20th May 2022

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People urged to voice how new Marine Lake Events Centre can reflect ‘what makes Southport so great’

May 24, 2022

Southport Train Station. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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MP: ‘Vital rail link must reopen to connect Southport with North West, Scotland and south of England’

May 24, 2022

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Seaside Weekender heads to Southport with TWO amazing Festivals to enjoy

May 24, 2022

Alison Fiddler runs Yoga Panacea in Southport

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Parents-to-be offered expert support from ex midwife and Yoga Panacea owner Alison Fiddler

May 24, 2022

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

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Southport BID urges people to ‘make your voice heard’ in campaign to restore vital rail services

May 23, 2022

Southport FC Head of Commercial and Operations Steve Dewsnip. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport FC ‘a hive of activity’ as excitement builds ahead of promising 2022/23 season

May 23, 2022

Owners and staff members at Silcocks Funland, Carousel and Pier Family Restaurant in Southport are looking forward to The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

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Royal visit at Silcock’s Funland heralds start of Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Southport

May 22, 2022

A train at Southport Railway Station. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Merseyrail announces measures for Liverpool FC Champions League final and Victory Parade weekend

May 21, 2022

Staff at Queenscourt Hospice launch the Fly The Flag For Queenscourt campaign. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Royal Jubilee: Fly The Flag For Queenscourt and support our local hospice

May 20, 2022

Queen's Golden Jubilee street party 2002. Four Southport families,the Petries, Bennetts, Hayles and Torrs enjoy the Lord Street party

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Over 120 Platinum Jubilee street parties to take place across Sefton to honour The Queen

May 20, 2022

An artist's impression of the new Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport, first released on 20th May 2022

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Southport will ‘continue to thrive and attract visitors’ through new Events Centre says Metro Mayor

May 20, 2022

An artist's impression of the new Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport, first released on 20th May 2022

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New Southport Marine Lake Events Centre vision revealed in new images as your views sought

May 20, 2022

As part of the CRADLE Challenge fundraiser, CRADLE Ambassadors Nikki Shield and Louise Zeniou have set their sights on walking the entire route from Southport to Ormskirk to help raise much needed important funds for the charity

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CRADLE Ectopic Pregnancy Awareness Walk from Southport A&E to Ormskirk Hospital

May 19, 2022

A Welly Stomp will be among attractions at Southport Arts Trail

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Southport Arts Trail 2022 returns this June with fun exhibitions and events across town

May 19, 2022

OmNom Zero Waste on Wesley Street in Southport

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OmNom Zero Waste in Southport urges shoppers to take part in the Big Plastic Count 2022

May 19, 2022

Make Eurovision Great Again (MEGA) campaign - with Southport entering the race to represent the United Kingdom at the 2023 Eurovision with The Spinning Wheel

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Southport launches bid to represent Eurovision in 2023 with The Spinning Wheel entry

May 19, 2022

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Paul Sinha brings new One Sinha Lifetime show to Southport Comedy Festival 2022

May 19, 2022

Family and friends of courageous Southport Mum Catherine Gokcen are determined to raise £50,000 ahead of her 49th birthday - as they complete a skydive from 15,000ft

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Family of courageous Southport Mum Catherine Gokcen launch £50,000 skydive appeal

May 19, 2022

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

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Tackling transphobia to become a priority in Sefton in bid to become more welcoming and inclusive

May 19, 2022

Southport is home to great beaches, woods and water sports

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Southport named best place for exercise lovers in England and Wales

May 19, 2022

Festoon lighting is among services offered by IllumiDex UK Ltd

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Home owners invited to brighten up gardens with beautiful festoon lighting by IllumiDex

May 18, 2022

How the new Marine Lake Events Centre venue in Southport could look

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Southport Town Deal funding ‘will create 1,300 new jobs and bring about seismic change’ in resort

May 17, 2022

Ormskirk Hospital

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MP calls for 24-hour Children’s A&E services to resume at Ormskirk Hospital

May 17, 2022

The Orange Lodge Parade in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Orange Lodge Parade returns to Southport in July 2022 after three year absence

May 17, 2022

Cycling on Chapel Street in Southport town centre. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Walking and cycling routes in Sefton to be upgraded after council awarded £310,859 funding

May 17, 2022

Southport Train Station

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Merseyrail unveils two day Saver ticket to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

May 17, 2022

Southport Market. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport Market reveals expansion plans with aim for new outdoor dining and beach huts

May 17, 2022

Southport Flower Show are delighted to announce ITV's Love Your Garden's Katie Rushworth will make an appearance at this year's show on Sunday 21st August 2022

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ITV’s Love Your Garden star Katie Rushworth joins Southport Flower Show celebrity line-up

May 17, 2022

Lord Street in Southport, including the Albany Buildings at 339 - 341 Lord Street

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New climbing centre and cafe could transform historic building on Lord Street in Southport

May 17, 2022

An artist's impression of the new VIP HQ building in Birkdale Village in Southport, designed by Clayton Architecture

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New images reveal how brand new VIP HQ venture in Birkdale in Southport will look

May 17, 2022

Jopllyes The Pet Superstore is due to open in Southport

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Jollyes The Pet Superstore reveals plans for new venture in Southport

May 16, 2022

Southport FC has celebrated winning the 2022 Lancashire Challenge Trophy

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Southport FC reveal pre-season games against Everton, Blackpool, Bolton and others

May 16, 2022

Southport FC fans. Photo by Southport FC

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Southport FC freezes adult matchday prices again as 2022/23 ticket details revealed

May 16, 2022

Steve Dewsnip, Southport FC Head of Commercial and Operations (left) with Exclusive Media CEO Neil Wilson (right) launch the new Southport FC Rewards initiative

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Southport FC Rewards launched to save money for fans shopping online while also helping Club

May 16, 2022

Apollo Care Southport co-owner Debbie Dickson

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Apollo Care in Southport is quickly growing its reputation for the quality of personal care it offers

May 16, 2022

Rueters bar and grill in Southport

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Reuters Bar & Grill in Southport announces closure plans due to ‘cost of living crisis’

May 16, 2022

Steven and Daria Bryan in Southport Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Family reveal how they fled Kyiv as missiles rained down as they build new life in Southport

May 16, 2022

Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Dementia Action Week: People urge to spot the signs as diagnosis rates face sustained fall

May 16, 2022

Southport artist Ruth Spillane has created some beautiful new LOVE Southport tote bags

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Acclaimed artist Ruth Spillane unveils beautiful new LOVE Southport tote bags

May 15, 2022

From left: Paul Sherman; Peter Smith-Crallan; David Rawsthorne; Ann Cobham; and David Cobham next to the new fountain in the lake at the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Botanic Gardens campaigners reveal ambitions for lake dredging and third new fountain

May 15, 2022

Playtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Playtown in Southport ‘gobsmacked’ to win Your Southport Stars Award as they launch new menu

May 15, 2022

Jemma Melvin's Lemon Swiss Roll and Amaretti Trifle has been awarded the title of Platinum Pudding for The Queens Jubilee celebrations in a unanimous decision by judges, it was announced on BBC Ones The Jubilee Pudding: 70 Years in the Baking

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Recipe: Jemma Melvin’s Lemon Swiss Roll and Amaretti Trifle from The Jubilee Pudding: 70 Years in the Baking

May 15, 2022

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RSPCA Southport, Ormskirk and District unveils Summer Raffle with great prizes ton be won

May 13, 2022

Abigail Cowie

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Abigail, 13, plans Borneo Expedition vowing ‘being autistic doesn’t stop you from following your dreams’

May 13, 2022

Canon Dr Rod Garner

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New book Outsiders: Marching to a Different Drum published by local author Canon Dr Rod Garner

May 12, 2022

Ardal O'Hanlon will bring The Showing Off Must Go On tour to Southport

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Ardal O’Hanlon brings The Showing Off Must Go On tour to the Little Theatre Southport

May 12, 2022

Southport home baker Jemma Melvin has won the BBC One programme - The Jubilee Pudding: 70 Years in the Baking. Photo: BBC

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Southport baker Jemma Melvin WINS Jubilee Pudding show on BBC One with citrus packed trifle

May 12, 2022

A Sefton Council refuse collection lorry in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Abuse of refuse collection staff ‘completely unacceptable’ says Sefton Council as it targets backlog

May 12, 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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Southport town centre set for big changes under £12.75m Les Transformations de Southport

May 12, 2022

An artist's impression of The Enterprise Arcade in Southport

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New £1.5m Enterprise Arcade will create Southport’s first flexible office co-working space

May 12, 2022

Southport Pier in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Entire Southport Pier decking must be replaced due to rotting timbers with work done in phases

May 12, 2022

Fletchers Solicitors has donated more than £12,000 to Queenscourt Hospice, Claire House Hospice, Alder Hey Childrens Charity, Joining Jack and Cancer Research UK

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Fletchers Solicitors in Southport donates over £12,000 to Queenscourt Hospice and other local charities

May 12, 2022

Jenna-Rose Maldini and Peter Hutcheon are returning to the border of Poland and Ukraine to help with the humanitarian aid for Ukrainian refugees

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‘Please support our mercy mission as we travel to Ukraine Poland border to help victims of war’

May 11, 2022

Northwood Director Todor Stefanov (left) and Lettings Manager Rebecca Boyd-Preece (right)

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Northwood Southport & Ormskirk Estate & Letting Agents to celebrate its 10th anniversary

May 11, 2022

Laura Cain from Southport with her Slimming World Greatest Loser award

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Southport Mum Laura crowned one of Slimming World’s Greatest Losers after son inspires 17 stone weight loss

May 11, 2022

The 14th Southport Guides took part in the 2022 Star Trekk walk in Southport to raise money for Queenscourt Hospice. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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14th Southport Guides smash fundraising target by completing Star Trekk walk for Queenscourt

May 10, 2022

Southport contestant Jemma Melvin (back row, second left) is starring on BBC show The Jubilee Pudding - 70 Years In The Baking. Judges & Finalists with the puddings (L-R) Jane Dunn, Susan, Roger Pizey, Jemma, Kathryn, Dame Mary Berry, Regula Ysewijn, Sam, Monica Galetti, Shabnam, Dr Rahul Mandal. Photo: BBC

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Southport baker Jemma Melvin stars in BBC show The Jubilee Pudding: 70 Years in the Baking

May 10, 2022

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40,000 Sefton home owners sent letters to ensure they don’t miss £150 Energy Rebate payment

May 10, 2022

Nearly two decades after being diagnosed with breast cancer following a routine mammogram, Marina Dalglish is urging women to attend their breast screening appointments when they are invited. Marina returned to the site in Southport where she attended her first mammogram in March 2003, to officially open one of two new breast screening trailers

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Marina Dalglish opens new breast screening trailer in Southport as she urges women to get checked

May 10, 2022

A transformed home designed by Marblehead Home

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Marblehead Home celebrates 25 years since life changing US trip which inspired home design dream

May 10, 2022

The former Graham Eyes butchers on Wesley Street in Southport town centre

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Plans for new craft ale bar revealed for Southport town centre

May 9, 2022

The beach car park at Ainsdale Beach in Southport

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New powers could see £75 on the spot fines given for bad behaviour on Sefton’s beaches

May 9, 2022

A train at Southport Railway Station. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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People urged to share your views on how transport in Liverpool City Region should improve

May 9, 2022

Switch Island

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Drivers urged to plan their journeys after Switch Island signal control box destroyed

May 9, 2022

Southport FC

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Southport FC enjoy five goal rout at Bradford PA to finish 2021/22 season in style

May 8, 2022

Walkers take part in the 2022 Star Trekk walk for Queenscourt Hospice. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Hundreds of walkers smile through torrential rain for 2022 Star Trekk walk for Queenscourt Hospice

May 7, 2022

The Queenscourt Hospice Star Trekk starts and ends at Southport Pleasureland. Queenscourt fundraisers Dianne Gillespie (left) and Linda Chicken (right)

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Star Trekk 2022: Q&A with all you need to know about Southport walk for Queenscourt Hospice

May 6, 2022

Votes are counted at the Sefton Council Local Elections. Photo by Sefton Council

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Labour makes three gains in 2022 Sefton Council Local Elections with no changes in Southport

May 6, 2022

Southport Food and Drink Festival

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Southport Food and Drink Festival 2022 seeks street traders for exciting four day event

May 5, 2022

Owner Darren Boyd-Preece (left) and Granada Reports presenter Paul Crone (right) at The Dram gift shop in Churchtown in Southport

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Granada Reports star Paul Crone calls into new The Dram whisky inspired gift shop in Churchtown

May 5, 2022

DBA School of Dance Southport will be popping on the kettle and pulling up a chair for Dementia UKs annual fundraising event for dementia specialist care

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DBA School of Dance Southport brews up a treat for Dementia UK’s Time for a Cuppa

May 5, 2022

The Woollen Pig tap and bake house in Southport is looking forward to once again providing a warm welcome to everyone taking part in the annual Star Trekk walk in Southport for Queenscourt Hospice

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Woollen Pig in Southport offers warm welcome to Star Trekk walkers for Queenscourt Hospice

May 5, 2022

A GoFundMe appeal has been set up to help Aimee Byrne, owner of Massage Therapy Rooms, by Aimée, in Birkdale in Southport following a fire. Aimee pictured outside the business before the blaze

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Fundraising appeal set up to support independent Southport business after devastating fire

May 4, 2022

The New Hideout in Southport

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Liverpool FC European Cup legend Ian Callaghan to star at unique show in Southport

May 4, 2022

Southport Personal Trainer Lisa Little (left) has opened From The Block Fitness premises at The Waterfront in Southport

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From The Block Fitness offers free classes, tours of new facilities and pop-ups at Open Day

May 4, 2022

Kath Wilson, grandson Geoff and the Southport Lifeboat crew at the opening of the Southport Lifeboat Station. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Inspirational Southport Lifeboat campaigner Kath Wilson presented with Good Citizens Award

May 4, 2022

Volare Italian restaurant in Southport

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Popular Southport Italian restaurant is expanding – and diners are all saying the same thing

May 4, 2022

Magician David Burgess

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Southport dad-of-two undergoes life saving transplant operation as he thanks donor’s family

May 4, 2022

The Queenscourt Hospice Star Trekk starts and ends at Southport Pleasureland

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Route revealed for 2022 Star Trekk walk in Southport to raise funds for Queenscourt Hospice

May 4, 2022

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

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Merseyrail invites passengers to nominate your Customer Star Award nominees

May 3, 2022

133-135 Eastbank Street in Southport

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‘Tired building’ in Southport town centre to be renovated into new shops and apartments

May 3, 2022

Volare restaurant and the Claire House children's hospice charity shop on Lord Street in Southport

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Volare Italian restaurant in Southport reveals expansion plans

May 3, 2022

Tom Lopez and Wendy Maxwell are among the Massam and Marshall Independent Funeral Directors team which are taking part in the Star Trekk walk in Southport for Queenscourt Hospice

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Massam and Marshall joins Queenscourt Star Trekk walk to support ‘incredible charity’

May 3, 2022

Action from Southport FC v Curzon Ashton

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Southport FC Chairman attacks ‘keyboard warriors’ as he praises ‘actual fans who support week in week out’

May 3, 2022

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