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Sefton schools come together to talk mental health

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New mental health virtual network launched to improve wellbeing in Sefton schools

May 3, 2022

Tom Leonard aka the one and only Drag Queen Gardener, Daisy Desire, is coming to Southport Flower Show. Photo by Andrew Crowley

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Daisy Desire ‘The Drag Queen Gardener’ brings passion for gardening to Southport Flower Show

May 3, 2022

Southport Pleasureland owner Norman Wallis

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‘Barnum In The Blood’ exhibition inspired by Pleasureland owner Norman Wallis to open in Southport

May 3, 2022

Southport FC Chairman Ian Kyle

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Southport FC success is ‘around the corner’ says Chairman as club looks to ‘add to the jigsaw’

May 3, 2022

The 2021/22 Southport Supporters Player Of The Year is Cam Mason. Cam was presented with his award on the pitch ahead of the game this afternoon by the organiser of the supporters coach travel this season, Dan Bond

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Cam Mason awarded 2021/22 Southport FC Supporters Player Of The Year trophy

May 3, 2022

Cousins Fin 18, Jake 12, Dan 8, Harper 8 and Lucy 5 are all taking part in Star Trekk in remembrance of their Grandma Irene Stevenson who died in Queenscourt la

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Cousins do Star Trekk walk in Southport so Queenscourt can ‘look after people who need help’

May 3, 2022

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Southport FC earn 1-1 draw with AFC Telford on Liam Watson’s 600th game in charge

May 2, 2022

Southport Town Hall. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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£150 Energy Rebate payments are arriving in bank accounts of 75,000 Sefton residents

May 2, 2022

Fiestaval Southport is taking place at Southport Pleasureland

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Fiestaval Southport celebrates cultural diversity with Latin music festival at Southport Pleasureland

May 2, 2022

Southport FC Manager Liam Watson cuts the ribbon to formally open the Fanzone ahead of the game against Gloucester City

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Southport FC manager Liam Watson marks 600th game in charge in season’s final home game

May 2, 2022

Members of the 14th Southport Guides will be taking part in the Star Trekk Walk for Queenscourt Hospice

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Star Trekk 2022: Southport Guides join hundreds of walkers to support Queenscourt Hospice

May 2, 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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‘Ben’s Fountains’ at Botanic Gardens in Churchtown switched on after huge fundraising campaign

May 2, 2022

Magician David Burgess. Photo by Yaffé Photography

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Over £10,000 raised for magician and dad of two David Burgess as he awaits liver transplant

May 2, 2022

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Tributes paid to former Mayor of Sefton and Southport community champion Tommy Mann

April 30, 2022

Darren and Rebecca Boyd-Preece and their son at The Dram Gift Shop in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Whisky galore! The Dram Gift Shop opens in Southport with fine whisky and whisky inspired goods

April 30, 2022

The Firepit Smokehouse and Sports Bar and The Potting Shed on Lord Street in Southport

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The Firepit Smokehouse and Sports Bar and Potting Shed in Southport reveals reopening date

April 30, 2022

Southport Triathlon makes its way past Southport Pleasureland

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Southport Pleasureland continues support for large events coming to Southport this year

April 29, 2022

Reginald D Hunter, Ed Byrne and Jo Caulfield are starring at Southport Comedy Festival

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Reginald D Hunter, Ed Byrne and Jo Caulfield to star at Southport Comedy Festival 2022

April 29, 2022

Wayfarers Arcade on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Historic Wayfarers Arcade in Southport looks ahead to 125th birthday with new lease of life

April 28, 2022

The Dram Gift Shop in Churchtown in Southport

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First look inside brand new The Dram Gift Shop for whisky lovers in Churchtown in Southport

April 28, 2022

Magician David Burgess

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Appeal launched to support Southport magician and dad of two as he awaits liver transplant

April 28, 2022

Southport FC has celebrated winning the 2022 Lancashire Challenge Trophy

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Southport FC celebrates winning 2022 Lancashire Challenge Trophy

April 27, 2022

Assistant Manager Karl Slack and Supervisor Abigail Flynn at The Guelder Rose pub in Southport are taking part in a charity skydive to raise money and awareness for The Burnt Chef

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Pub bosses set for 10,000ft skydive to raise awareness of mental health issues in hospitality

April 27, 2022

Disco Bingo

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Disco Bingo night in Southport to raise funds for Southport Flower Show and Queenscourt Hospice

April 27, 2022

Southport MP Damien Moore at The Monument in Southport

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People invited to help document the war heroes honoured at Southport Monument

April 26, 2022

Owner Nik Weatherby (left) and Craig Kelly (right) at the Beer In on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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The Beer Inn in Southport is now open with a huge range of beer and lager from across Europe

April 26, 2022

Jeff Green

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Southport Comedy Festival announces Jeff Green with his Recovering Optimist tour

April 26, 2022

An artist's impression of how the new look Scarisbrick Avenue in Southport will look

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West Street in Southport faces temporary closure as £1m transformation scheme continues

April 25, 2022

Cubs, Scouts and Beavers took part in the 2022 St George's Day Parade in Southport. photo by Andrew Brown Media

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In Pictures: Southport Cubs, Scouts and Beavers enjoy return of St George’s Day Parade

April 25, 2022

Lisa Little, owner of From The Block Fitness in Southport

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From The Block Fitness hosts Open Day to celebrate launch of newly opened members’ gym

April 23, 2022

Kew Retail Park in Southport

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One of Europe’s largest veterinary firms looks to open new practice in Southport

April 23, 2022

Linzi Saunders

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Linzi Saunders unveils exhibition with 40 mixed-media artworks at Southport Contemporary Arts

April 23, 2022

Kelly Bond. Photo by ZED Photography

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Review: An evening with Kelly Bond & special guests at The Bold Hotel in Southport

April 23, 2022

Owner Roy Carnall, John Brindle, Katy Bonney, Jo Henderson, Dave Walker, Jenny Wren and Cassandra Kotchie at Royales in Southport

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Royales Bar in Southport raises £560 for Help Musicians Charity with a Festival of Music

April 23, 2022

Southport Scouts take part in their annual St George's Day Parade. Photo by Dave Brown of Dave Brown Photography

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Southport Beavers, Cubs and Scouts get ready for 2022 St George’s Day Parade

April 23, 2022

Dave Thornley, owner of Quicksilver Music on Market Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Quicksilver Music in Southport gets ready to celebrate Record Store Day UK 2022

April 22, 2022

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

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Merseyrail announces return to 15-minute trains on Southport to Liverpool rail line

April 21, 2022

Mandy Bevington

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New exhibition by local textile designer Mandy Bevington opens at ArtHouse in Southport

April 20, 2022

Suhail Shaikh's Spitfire sculpture at The Atkinson in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Spitfire sculpture takes pride of place in Southport honouring Polish RAF World War two heroes

April 19, 2022

Disco Bingo

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Special Disco Bingo night held at Victoria Park to raise funds for Southport Flower Show charity

April 19, 2022

Darren Boyd-Preece, Director of The Dram in Churchtown in Southport

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Opening date revealed for The Dram, a new whisky-inspired gift shop in Churchtown

April 19, 2022

Mike Harding signs copies of his latest books in Southport in October 1980

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Southport Nostalgia: Mike Harding visit, Mainstop ‘smash and grab’ and Oxfam volunteers in 1980s

April 19, 2022

The Grand on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Historic Disney Windows at former Grand Casino building in Southport to be reinstated

April 19, 2022

Road closures will take place in Bankfield Lane and Verulam Road in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Bankfield Lane and Verulam Road face 6 week closure as work to fix flooding continues

April 18, 2022

The Big Wheel Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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The Big Wheel Southport opens at Southport Pleasureland offering stunning views

April 17, 2022

Performers at the Southport Artists For Ukraine exhibition at Southport Market

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Southport Artists For Ukraine exhibition raises over £4,000 thanks to generosity from visitors

April 17, 2022

Southbank Tennis Club in Southport

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Southbank Tennis Club in Southport invites people to try out facilities at Open Day

April 16, 2022

Grace Harris, Jenny Johnston and Susanne Lynch, the medicines management team at the two CCGs in Sefton

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Southport NHS heroes shortlisted for 2022 NHS Parliamentary Awards

April 16, 2022

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AFC Fylde suffer two red cards as Southport FC battle to break down stubborn opposition

April 15, 2022

Southport Pleasureland. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport Pleasureland Review: Exciting amusement park is big hit with families

April 15, 2022

Southport FC against Spennymoor in the FA Cup

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Huge Good Friday crowd urged to roar Southport FC back into play-off spots against AFC Fylde

April 15, 2022

Ainsdale Beach in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport Beach car park closed over Easter but Ainsdale Beach car park open until 7pm

April 15, 2022

The Sidney Road Lights in Southport

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Spectacular Sidney Road Lights in Southport returns for four days of displays this Easter

April 15, 2022

Guests at the rail summit at Southport College including (from left): Southport College CEO Michelle Brabner; South Ribble MP Katherine Fletcher; Patrick McLoughlin, Chairman of Transport for the North; West Lancs MP Rosie Cooper; Southport MP Damien Moore; and Martin Tugwell, CEO of Transport for the North. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport and Lancashire must have vital rail links say regional politicians and business leaders

April 15, 2022

Vegas In The Park takes place at Victoria Park in Southport on Saturday, 18th June, featuring: Tina Turner and Elvis Presley tribute singers; three-course meal; fun casino; a stylish fashion show; dancers; DJ; Instagram Vegas wall; huge bar; charity auction; dancefloor; stunning marquee; and more

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Vegas In The Park comes to Southport with singers, fun casino and an unforgettable night out

April 14, 2022

Southport Pleasureland has revealed plans for a new environmentally friendly Dinosaur Park themed attraction

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Plans for new Dinosaur Park in Southport revealed as it leads way in environmentally friendly attractions

April 14, 2022

Carry On star Kenneth Williams (left) chats with fellow guests at a Granada Lunch in Southport in June 1983

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Southport Nostalgia: Kenneth Williams, Carr Lane footballers and a Southport Sailing Club Barn Dance

April 13, 2022

Southport FC

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Southport FC 1 Leamington 1 as Sandgrounders suffer heartbreak of late penalty equaliser

April 13, 2022

The Grand Casino building on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Golf simulation area and roof terrace bars among new features when ‘The Grand’ opens in Southport

April 12, 2022

Damien Moore, MP for Southport, on Saturday met with the President of Southport Bowling Club, Jane Bowden, along with players of the Club, to officially open the new season

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Southport Bowling Club reopens for 2022 season after refurbishment of facilities

April 12, 2022

Southport fisherman Kevin Peet, owner of Peets Plaice fish shop in Churchtown in Southport

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Peets Plaice fish shop in Southport unveils longer opening hours for busy Easter shopping

April 12, 2022

The former Sands pub in Ainsdale in Southport

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Redevelopment plans invited for former Sands pub in Ainsdale which could include nearby lake

April 12, 2022

The former Vintage Home venue in Birkdale Village in Southport

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New indoor assault course, children’s play area and gym could open in Birkdale Village

April 12, 2022

The Atkinson on Lord Street in Southport

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Aladdin panto brings rags to riches legend to The Atkinson in Southport this Christmas 2022

April 11, 2022

The Queenscourt Hospice Summer Ball will take place at Southport Flower Show

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Tickets on sale for Summer Ball at Southport Flower Show in aid of Queenscourt Hospice

April 11, 2022

Southport Rugby Club veterans have raised £450 for Melanoma UK through hosting a special match in memory of a much-loved rugby player. The Southport Shipwrecks won 29-25 against Nick RFC, a fundraising team set up in memory of Nick Giles, who tragically died in October 2020

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Southport Rugby Club Shipwrecks raise £450 for Melanoma UK in memory of much-loved prop forward

April 11, 2022

Serena Silcock-Prince (third left) with Nicola (left) and Liz (second left) at the Southport Artists For Ukraine event at Southport Market. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Grand Charity Raffle offers great prizes at Southport Artists For Ukraine event at Southport Market

April 9, 2022

Pasta 51 Express at Southport Market is now open, owned by Attilio Sergi (right). Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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New Pasta 51 Express at Southport is now open serving fresh Italian pasta and appetisers

April 8, 2022

Guests enjoy the Southport BID Levy Payers Social Event at Bliss Hotel in Southport where they saw the official launch of the BID's Your Southport campaign. Photo by Kezia Griffiths Photography

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Southport BID reveals Your Southport Stars 2022 winners as it sets out plans for year ahead

April 8, 2022

Southport Artists For Ukraine are holding a fundraising art sale, art exhibition and community event at Southport Market from 7th April to 10th April 2022. Among paintings in sale will be For The People Of Ukraine And Their Animals by Sandie Henderson. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport Artists for Ukraine event opens and includes moving work dedicated to animal victims of war

April 7, 2022

Ralph Gregson MBE

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Tributes paid to Southport community campaigner Ralph Gregson MBE

April 7, 2022

Kath Wilson (left) and Lyn Abbott (right) at the new Southport Lifeboat Station

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Southport Lifeboat unveils Open Days with chance to view impressive new Lifeboat Station

April 6, 2022

Leopard Print Lunch by Lisa Langan at the Sefton Open art exhibition at The Atkinson in Southport

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The Sefton Open 2022 opens at The Atkinson in Southport with superb art from across Sefton

April 6, 2022

The former Pizza Express site at the corner of Lord Street and Leicester Street in Southport

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Former Pizza Express restaurant in Southport comes on the market complete with pizza ovens

April 6, 2022

The former Grand Casino on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Plans for Southport’s Tower Of Hope remain on track as The Grand prepares to open this summer

April 6, 2022

The former Grand Casino on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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The Grand to open in Southport this June after £3m transformation as 60 new jobs are created

April 6, 2022

The Marsh Harrier pub in Marshside in Southport is now open

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New Marsh Harrier pub in Southport is now open with 12 new jobs and 108-seat alfresco area

April 6, 2022

Southport Artists For Ukraine are holding a fundraising art sale, art exhibition and community event at Southport Market from 7th April to 10th April 2022. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Four-day Southport Artists For Ukraine fundraising exhibition and sale to open at Southport Market

April 5, 2022

Former Strictly Come Dancing stars Janette Manrara and husband Alja korjanec will take a break from the dancefloor to entertain the crowds at this year's Southport Flower Show

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Strictly Come Dancing stars Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec waltz their way into 2022 Southport Flower Show

April 5, 2022

Dr Karen Groves MBE, Medical and Education Director at Queenscourt Hospice in Southport

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People thank Queenscourt Hospice founder Dr Karen Groves MBE for her ‘amazing work’ over 30 years

April 4, 2022

Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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New fountains to be installed at Botanic Gardens in Churchtown after campaign success

April 4, 2022

Ainsdale Beach in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Ainsdale Beach in Southport hailed as one of the top 20 beaches to visit in the UK

April 4, 2022

Dr Karen Groves MBE, Medical and Education Director at Queenscourt Hospice in Southport

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Queenscourt Hospice plans for a new future after Dr Karen Groves MBE retires after over 30 years

April 3, 2022

Dr Karen Groves MBE, Medical and Education Director at Queenscourt Hospice in Southport

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Queenscourt Hospice ‘driving force’ Dr Karen Groves MBE announces her retirement

April 3, 2022

Southport people are being asked to have your say on who you think should be immortalised in steel across your local cycling route in celebration of the Queens Platinum Jubilee

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Southport people asked who you’d like to see immortalised in steel to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee?

April 1, 2022

Ainsdale Beach in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Beach car park at Ainsdale Beach reopens with Southport Beach set to follow

April 1, 2022

Members of the Royal British Legion Womens Section urge people to wear your poppy with pride in November 1982. Pictured (from left) are: Mrs F.Robinson; Mrs H.Bird; Mrs E.Wilkinson (Chairperson); Mrs M.Barlow (Public Relations Officer); and Mrs E.McQuirk

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Southport Nostalgia: 1982 pics show life in the Cubs, firefighters, Royal British Legion and bodybuilders

April 1, 2022

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Swimming pigs, the Carousel in reverse and a new airport – Southport’s best April Fool’s Day gags

April 1, 2022

Work takes place at the new Tesco Express store on Chapel Street in Southport town centre. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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New manager ‘extremely excited’ as Tesco Express opens at entrance to Southport Railway Station

April 1, 2022

The exciting new attraction at Southport Pleasureland, which will be able to be seen for miles around, will include a drop tower ride, a roller coaster around the building and will house a multitude of rides, games and restaurants

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Southport Pleasureland unveils 180m high tower with drop tower ride, roller coaster and restaurants

April 1, 2022

Rebecca Bamber and her Dad, Peter Perks, will be heading over to India to take part in the totally crazy and unique, Rickshaw Run

Fundraising

Dad and daughter take on 3,000km rickshaw run through India for Queenscourt Hospice

March 31, 2022

Al Murray

Southport Comedy Festival

Al Murray ‘the Pub Landlord’ brings new ‘A Gig For Victory’ show to Southport Comedy Festival 2022

March 31, 2022

Work takes place at the new Tesco Express store on Chapel Street in Southport town centre. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Shoppers hail ‘greater convenience’ as new Tesco Express store opens in Southport town centre

March 31, 2022

Southport Makers Market. Photo by Phil Gee of Stand Up For Southport

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Full list of Makers Market stalls coming to Southport this Sunday revealed

March 31, 2022

Marine Drive in Southport. Photo by John Dempsey

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Coastal road in Southport to open in time for Easter weekend with roadworks ahead of schedule

March 31, 2022

Little Sparks is opening in Churchtown in Southport

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Scandinavian inspired play space and cafe Little Sparks to open in Churchtown in Southport

March 30, 2022

DUKWs To Water by Peter Dyer

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Southport author Peter Dyer reveals the story of the life-saving DUKWs at Family History Society event

March 30, 2022

Darren Boyd-Preece, owner of The Dram, on Botanic Road in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Owner of Churchtown’s newest gift shop excited to bring something new and exciting to the Village

March 30, 2022

Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Sefton businesses can apply from £4,447,663 pot through Government’s Covid-19 Additional Relief Fund

March 30, 2022

The Star Trekk walk for Queenscourt Hospice in Southport

Fundraising

Early Bird deadline nears for 2022 Star Trekk in Southport for Queenscourt Hospice

March 29, 2022

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