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

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Southport Town Deal: ‘Now’s the time to roll up our sleeves and make these projects happen’

March 14, 2021

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People invited to join doorstep vigil for Sarah Everard

March 13, 2021

The sinkhole which appeared at the corner of Cambridge Road and Preston New Road in Churchtown on 13 March 2015

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Southport Nostalgia: Do you remember when this huge sinkhole appeared in Churchtown?

March 13, 2021

eBay deadline nears to buy Little Tikes car for grown up and raise money for Derian House

March 13, 2021

Sharon Gregory-Wareing and Andrew Hilbert at Southport Asda

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Sandgrounder Radio Scoop: We’d love you to join our Easter Egg Appeal

March 12, 2021

The Bold Arms pub in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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These Greene King pubs in Southport and Formby will reopen outdoors this April

March 12, 2021

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Sefton NHS worker launches Covid-19 vaccine appeal to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities

March 12, 2021

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Birkdale Insurance Group urges firms and people to ensure they’re covered as lockdown eases

March 12, 2021

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‘Every woman feels saddened at the death of Sarah Everard. We all deserve to feel safe’

March 12, 2021

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Plans revealed to support 2,500 extra BAME businesses and create more opportunities

March 11, 2021

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Hundreds sign up to Walk For Autism with £220,000 already raised

March 11, 2021

How the new waterside events venue in Southport could look

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New Southport theatre among Liverpool City Region plans for post Covid recovery

March 10, 2021

Southport Nostalgia: Southport’s shrimping heritage revealed in rare pictures

March 10, 2021

A Merseyrail Southport to Liverpool train at the platform at Southport Train Station. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Merseyrail celebrates record breaking 99% punctuality despite extreme weather

March 10, 2021

Covid-19 vaccines offered to people aged 56 to 59

March 10, 2021

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

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Southport to Manchester rail link consultation closes tonight as people urge to give views

March 10, 2021

Southport schoolboy, 12, diagnosed with leukaemia told by doctors he is now cancer free

March 10, 2021

Organisation which supports bereaved parents awarded £10,000 Lottery funding

March 9, 2021

Hesketh Park in Southport

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Hesketh Park sensory garden in Southport to be revived as sight and hearing loss charity asks for help

March 9, 2021

Southport BID project to ‘light up Lord Street’ now complete with 300,000 new bulbs

March 9, 2021

An artist's impression of how the Bootle Strand area could look

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People invited to shape Bootle Area Action Plan with Strand shopping centre integral to conversations

March 9, 2021

An artist's impression of how the transformed Southport Market will look

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Couple to celebrate 35th wedding anniversary at new look Southport Market four decades after they met there

March 8, 2021

Sefton Carers Centre launches pathway scheme to support young carers into adulthood

March 8, 2021

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Covid-19 mobile testing sites in Sefton for March 2021 revealed

March 8, 2021

UB40 announced for epic summer party at Victoria Park in Southport

March 8, 2021

Sefton to hold May Local Elections in 2021 with residents urged to register to vote

March 8, 2021

Historic Southport hotel on market for £6million set for new owner

March 8, 2021

Southport Pleasureland CEO Norman Wallis

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Southport Town Deal is the ‘catalyst needed to ensure future success’ says Pleasureland boss

March 8, 2021

Southport Town Deal: How Stand Up For Southport members played big part in securing £37.5m funding

March 7, 2021

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Schools and colleges prepare to welcome back pupils as first lockdown measures eased

March 7, 2021

‘Adventure sports could create Southport as the North West destination for sports experiences’

March 6, 2021

Southport Market builders reveal exciting changes taking place in £1.4m project

March 6, 2021

Unique Little Tikes car for grown ups goes on sale to raise money for Derian House children’s hospice

March 6, 2021

Southport Rugby Football Club unveils new digital scoreboard thanks to Fletchers Solicitors

March 6, 2021

Sandgrounder Radio Scoop: Win great prizes in our Marvelous Mother’s Day Giveaway

March 5, 2021

Southport Market pictures reveal inside building as work continues on new food, drink and events hub

March 5, 2021

Sir Kenny Dalglish celebrates 70th birthday by launching 7Appeal to help families

March 5, 2021

A Merseyrail Southport to Liverpool train at the platform at Southport Train Station. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Rail campaigners unite in calls to safeguard vital Southport to Manchester rail services

March 4, 2021

Judi Love, John Bishop and Jason Manford will star at Comedy In The Park 2021 at Victoria Park in Southport

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Comedy In The Park in Southport WILL go ahead this July with six top comedians

March 4, 2021

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

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Southport Town Deal: £37.5m funding was ‘a truly momentous achievement’

March 4, 2021

How the new look Southport events centre could look

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Southport Town Deal: £37.5m funding will ‘make Southport the place to be’

March 3, 2021

The proposed design of the new Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport

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Southport Town Deal: MP welcomes Chancellor’s £37.5m boost for Southport

March 3, 2021

An artist's impression of how the new Southport Market could look

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Southport Town Deal: Advance funding boost creating new look Market and Lord Street lights

March 3, 2021

Chapel Street in Southport

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£5billion Restart Grants scheme to help high street shops and hospitality firms

March 3, 2021

Why TV dramas and movies are shot in Southport with stars such as Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy and Tim Roth

March 3, 2021

World Book Day: Families invited to ‘Enchanted Forest’ event on Facebook

March 2, 2021

Formby Village

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Imagine Formby urges people to have say on potential arts, culture and heritage projects for town

March 2, 2021

Grand National competition invites people to wear their best outfits and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support

March 1, 2021

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Merseyrail to increase train services as Covid-19 cases continue to fall

March 1, 2021

Churchtown Book Trail asks people to take part and celebrate World Book Day

March 1, 2021

Look inside historic former Southport school transformed into luxury apartments and town houses

March 1, 2021

Merseyside Police horses Silver and Oxberry patrol Formby Beach

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£200 fines handed out to Formby Beach visitors as police turn away over 100 cars

March 1, 2021

Sandgrounder Radio Scoop: Our new Lockdown Late Show is helping to connect with people

February 28, 2021

Stunning Lord Street could inspire Southport’s place as a staycation hotspot this summer

February 28, 2021

Ainsdale Beach in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Over 30 seasonal rangers to be recruited in Sefton to manage beach car parks and keep our coastline clean

February 26, 2021

Ainsdale Beach in Southport

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New car park at Ainsdale Beach in Southport to open this April as car parking charges revealed

February 26, 2021

Pontins holiday park in Ainsdale in Southport

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Pontins holiday park reveals May reopening date with ‘new we’ve all been waiting for’

February 26, 2021

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Parking charges for 2021/22 set as Sefton Council considers impact of Covid pandemic

February 26, 2021

Gurkhas congratulated for ‘immaculate’ Attestation parade at Altcar Training Camp

February 26, 2021

Afghan interpreters who risked lives supporting British troops to begin new lives in Sefton

February 25, 2021

Paul Mook from Southport

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Southport Dad in US hospital needs kidney transplant as fundraising appeal launched

February 25, 2021

Petition launched to maintain Southport to Manchester rail services

February 24, 2021

Investors sought to improve historic Southport golf course and cafe

February 24, 2021

Green wheelie bin recycling to be resumed by Sefton Council after winter break

February 23, 2021

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Southport BID urges people to spend local as businesses prepare to reopen after lockdown

February 23, 2021

‘Our Angel’ – stunning artwork of NHS Covid nurse with angel wings takes pride of place at Southport Hospital

February 22, 2021

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South African Covid in Southport: Surge testing now complete with 17,000 home tests carried out

February 22, 2021

Schools

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All school children to return from 8 March with Covid testing in place for staff and pupils

February 22, 2021

Future of Hesketh Centre in Southport under review after new hospital opens

February 21, 2021

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Lidl reveals ambition to open new supermarket in north Southport ‘for many years’

February 21, 2021

Pleasureland boss calls for Southport to Manchester rail services to be maintained

February 20, 2021

Care home residents to be allowed one visitor from 8 March as lockdown eases

February 20, 2021

A Nutcracker stands guard outside The Atkinson on Lord Street in Southport. photo by Matt Dodd

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The Atkinson in Southport wins two Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Awards

February 19, 2021

Friends climb steep Southport sandhill 500 times to raise funds for Claire House children’s hospice

February 19, 2021

Southport FC Head Of Operations James Tedford

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Southport FC Head of Operations leaves for new role with Chelsea Women FC

February 19, 2021

Southport Theatre and Convention Centre. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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South African Covid in Southport: Home testing paused but theatre site remains open

February 19, 2021

An artist's impression of how the new Southport Market could look

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Southport Market to open in Spring 2021 as £1.4m transformation continues

February 19, 2021

Dessert bar opens doors in Ainsdale after success of Churchtown venture

February 18, 2021

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Southport FC joy as National League North and South 2020/21 seasons ended with immediate effect

February 18, 2021

Incredible new Minecraft version of Southport shows town as you’ve never seen it before

February 18, 2021

MP to lobby Government for removal of pop up cycle lanes in Southport town centre

February 17, 2021

The aviary at Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport

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People asked to keep out of Botanic Gardens aviary as building work continues

February 16, 2021

Shakespeare Street in Southport

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Time running out to give views on plans to reduce traffic in Southport

February 16, 2021

South African Covid-19 in Southport: Norwood Ward testing operation now complete

February 16, 2021

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Blackhurst Butchers delighted to move into new home at front of Southport Market

February 16, 2021

Southport Foodbank works with Meols Cop High to help feed local families

February 15, 2021

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Southport FC cancels Curzon Ashton game over Covid-19 health and safety concerns

February 15, 2021

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Southport runner, 76, takes on 2,280 mile challenge to help Southport Lifeboat

February 15, 2021

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South African Covid-19 in Southport: Residents urged to follow national lockdown rules

February 15, 2021

South African Covid-19 in Southport: Surge testing continues in fight against virus

February 12, 2021

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Southport and Birkdale CC mourns death of former Chairman of Selectors Howard Skelton

February 11, 2021

Genting Casino in Southport

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Genting Casino in Southport closure confirmed as firm blames ‘pressures of Covid-19 pandemic’

February 11, 2021

Guest Blogs

‘Pubs must be allowed to serve alcohol when lockdown ends – regulars won’t return for a soft drink’

February 11, 2021

Historic conservatory at Hesketh Park in Southport to be repaired via £22,000 Culture Recovery Fund

February 11, 2021

Covid testing is taking place in Southport

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South African Covid-19 in Southport: Home testing teams arrive in Dukes and Cambridge wards today

February 11, 2021

Lord Blunkett hails Town Deal as an ‘excellent initiative’ as Southport awaits decision

February 10, 2021

‘Volunteering to help find South African Covid-19 variant in Southport gives me huge pride’

February 10, 2021

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Over 70s in Sefton urged to contact NHS if they haven’t had Covid-19 vaccine appointment

February 10, 2021

South African Covid-19 in Southport: Southport Theatre testing site is now open

February 10, 2021

Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Local Business Support Grants will allow firms to apply for up to £13,500 support

February 9, 2021

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