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A new Ramsdens jewellers shop is opening on Chapel Street in Southport town centre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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New Ramsdens jewellers due to open in Southport town centre

August 14, 2023

The new Debbie-Lyn Apparel shop at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport was officially opened by Southport MP Damien Moore, who joined shop owner Debbie-Lyn Connolly-Lloyd and her grandma Helen Connolly. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Debbie-Lyn Apparel women’s fashion boutique at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport enjoys official opening

August 14, 2023

Jackie Knight, owner of Jackie Knight Landscapes, is creating the show's first Menopause Garden. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Jackie Knight enjoys return to Southport Flower Show with event’s first Menopause Garden

August 14, 2023

Alfreton Town v Southport FC. Photo by Julia Urwin

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Southport FC defeated 3-1 by Alfreton Town in second defeat of the season

August 13, 2023

Molly Osborne has launched an exciting new career as an Egyptologist. Molly is currently a member of staff at The Atkinson in Southport

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What’s On at The Atkinson in Southport this week with Discover Egypt, kids events and tribute to Deep Purple

August 13, 2023

Southport MP Damien Moore with Revitalise guests at the Sandpipers Centre in Southport

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Revitalise Sandpipers centre welcomes Southport MP to spend a day in the life of a carer

August 12, 2023

Volunteers are hard at work creating the stunning living wall archway that will welcome visitors to the 2023 Southport Flower Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

Southport Flower Show

Volunteers use 2,250 plants to create stunning Southport Flower Show living wall archway

August 11, 2023

Queenscourt Hospice Director of Corporate Services Debbie Pierce-Lawson is taking part in the Jail & Bail fundraiser to raise funds for the charity

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Queenscourt Hospice Director ‘locked up’ for new Jail & Bail fundraiser and needs your help to escape

August 11, 2023

The three Southport winners at the 2023 Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards. They are (from left):

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Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2023 is open for entries

August 11, 2023

The Auld Dubliner pub on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand up For Southport

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The Auld Dubliner pub opens in Southport with live music, sport and Guinness beer garden

August 10, 2023

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

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Free tablets, connectivity and training for over 4,500 Liverpool City Region residents to tackle digital exclusion

August 9, 2023

Southport Pier. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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MP launches Southport Pier petition inviting people to show support for reopening town landmark

August 9, 2023

Daniel Doherty, owner of the Ripples bathroom showroom in Southport, is among people taking part in the Jail and Bail fundraising initiative for Queenscourt Hospice. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport Ripples bathrooms owner aims to make a splash with Jail & Bail fundraiser for Queenscourt Hospice

August 8, 2023

Southport Flower Show

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Southport Flower Show recognised as 4th biggest paid event in Liverpool City Region

August 8, 2023

Silcock's Carousel. Photo by Sarah Pedder

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Tourism in Liverpool City Region breaks £5 billion barrier as it surpasses pre-pandemic record

August 8, 2023

Southport will welcome HRH The Princess Royal on Friday 29th September 2023 to mark the re-dedication of the town’s War Memorial

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HRH The Princess Royal to visit Southport to rededicate 100 year old War Memorial

August 8, 2023

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A Day in the Life at Millbrook House Care Home: Unveiling the Magic of Namaste Care

August 4, 2023

David Morgan is back at Southport Football Club

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David Morgan returns to Southport FC in new player coach role

August 3, 2023

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Southport FC 2023/24 preview as Sandgorunders return to League action this Saturday

August 3, 2023

Debbie-Lyn Connolly-Lloyd is opening her new shop Debbie-Lyn Apparel in Wayfarers Arcade on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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New women’s fashion boutique at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport reveals Official Opening Event plans

August 3, 2023

Chris Norris and Rob Sharp Cockbain and Associates Wealth Management with Brendan Riley from Southport Comedy Festival

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Organisers of Southport Comedy Festival thank local firms in Formby for supporting event

August 3, 2023

NHS heroes from across Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust have been honoured at the 2022 Time to Shine Awards. The Emergency Department team won the People's Health Hero Award

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Southport and Ormskirk hospitals’ launch 2023 Time To Shine Awards as they seek YOUR nominations

August 3, 2023

A youngster enjoys an ice cream outside Silcock's Pier Family Restaurant, Silcock's Carousel and Silcock's Funland in Southport. Photo by Visit Southport

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10 sensational Southport summer days out from Southport Flower Show to flamingoes

August 3, 2023

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New 24 hour McDonald’s restaurant and takeaway proposed for Southport

August 3, 2023

Molly Osborne has launched an exciting new career as an Egyptologist. Molly is currently a member of staff at The Atkinson in Southport

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Southport woman launches new career as an Egyptologist to inspire children’s imaginations

August 2, 2023

Award-winning Southport landscape gardener Greg Mook of Mooks Gardens is creating a show garden at this years Southport Flower Show

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Southport Flower Show welcomes back award winning gardener Greg Mook as he reveals new Show Garden design

August 2, 2023

Afternoon tea at The White House in Southport. Photo by Stand Up For Souithport

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Afternoon tea coming to The White House in Southport with a taste of luxury for diners

August 1, 2023

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The Atkinson in Southport announces ‘a spectacular pantomime with plenty of festive flair’

August 1, 2023

A team of lawyers and other employees from Fletchers Group in Southport has completed the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge, raising hundreds of pounds for charity

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Fletchers team completes Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge to raise £1,700 for charity

August 1, 2023

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Southport Flower Show

10 things we love about Southport Flower Show

August 1, 2023

Frank-Cottrell-Boyce called into Waterstones bookshop in Southport to sign copies of his new book, The Wonder Brothers. Frank (right) with Mark Dickens and Emma Legan from Waterstones Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce inspires readers as he signs copies of his new book The Wonder Brothers in Southport

August 1, 2023

Southport Golf Links. Photo by Google

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Southport Golf Links offers free junior golf memberships to under 16s this summer

August 1, 2023

Southport Piano Academy has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special concert

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Southport Piano Academy celebrates 10th anniversary with special concert

July 31, 2023

Andrew and Grace have been married for 10 years. She has been a huge support through his studies at Edge Hill University in Ormskirk

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Southport university student inspired to help others after devastating motorbike crash

July 31, 2023

Southport racing driver Lewis Sumner. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Remarkable Southport racing driver Lewis Sumner, 13, wowing fans in competitive world of karting

July 31, 2023

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Jack and the Beanstalk panto comes to The Atkinson in Southport with prices and dates revealed

July 31, 2023

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Police will be ‘out in force’ at Sefton’s beaches this summer to keep seaside safe for everyone

July 31, 2023

A council group once again flew the flag for Sefton at this weekends Pride event in Liverpool

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Specially decorated Pride Train from Southport Train Station allows Sefton to fly the flag at Pride in Liverpool

July 31, 2023

Big Comedy UK has put together a fantastic night of comedy for the opening night of this year’s 12th annual Southport Comedy Festival in association with Halliwell Jones BMW

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Best of The Fest kicks off Southport Comedy Festival 2023 with three top comedians

July 31, 2023

Jonny Johnstone from Southport is raising money for Claire House childrens hospice by taking on a wingwalk at Leeds East Airport in Yorkshire

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Daredevil fundraiser braves wingwalk to raise funds for children at Claire House Hospice

July 30, 2023

Larkfield Primary School in Southport

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Larkfield Primary in Southport praised as school where pupils ‘find learning interesting and fun’

July 30, 2023

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Thousands enjoy Birkdale Village Summer Fayre with lots for families to enjoy

July 30, 2023

Imagine Bamboo Is Everywhere is coming to Kings Gardens in Southport this summer

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Imagine Bamboo Is Everywhere street theatre is coming to Southport this August

July 30, 2023

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

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Metro Mayor hails new £73m Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport with work due to begin

July 30, 2023

The Marine Lake in Southport, including Silcock's Funland, Southport Pier and Herbert Silcock's Carousel. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Metro Mayor hails year that saw fairer, more equal Liverpool city region ‘move closer than ever’

July 30, 2023

Southport Flower Show is to feature its first-ever Menopause Garden, building a haven for women to explore health and wellbeing

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Southport Flower Show 2023 to feature its first ever Menopause Garden

July 30, 2023

Southport Pier and Southport Skatepark. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport Skatepark to host 3rd annual SPTjam event with top skaters and food from Tik Taco

July 30, 2023

Sense & Sensibility is at The Atkinson in Southport

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What’s On at The Atkinson with talks on Egyptian Mummies, the Polish air force and Sense and Sensibility

July 30, 2023

Ripples bathroom showroom on Eastbank Street in Southport.

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Award-winning bathroom showroom Ripples in Southport starts its Summer Sale

July 28, 2023

Silcock's Carousel. Photo by Sarah Pedder

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Silcock’s Carousel in Southport needs YOUR votes in Coast Magazine Bucket & Spade Awards

July 28, 2023

Karl Terry and The Cruisers

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Gig4Life Summer Pops in the Park event brings rock and pop classics to Southport Flower Show

July 28, 2023

Edda Community Arts , Ainsdale and Bridge Inn Community Farm, Formby are very pleased to announce they have gained Community Green Flags for both sites. The students are very proud of their hard work in achieving these prestigious awards.

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Bridge Inn Community Farm Formby and Edda Community Arts Ainsdale celebrate Green Flag Awards

July 28, 2023

The team at AmpEV in Southport. AmpEV has helped to transform Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria into a paradise for people driving electric vehicles

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Southport firm transforms Cumbrian seaside town into a paradise for electric vehicle drivers

July 27, 2023

Birkdale Village in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Birkdale Village Summer Fayre takes place this Sunday packed with great entertainment

July 27, 2023

The proposed new Aldi store in Formby. Image by The Harris Partnership

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Formby Aldi supermarket plans due to create 40 jobs refused over Formby Bypass and Green Belt fears

July 27, 2023

Artist Paul Curtis next to his mural at Toad Hall in Ainsdale in Southport

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Stunning street art brings a real wow factor to Southport – we need to see more!

July 27, 2023

Kathryn Casserley, Community Programme and Engagement Manager at Southport Corps stands with the corn that has been grown in the community garden

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Southport Salvation Army starts community garden to grow food for Southport Foodbank

July 27, 2023

The Richmond pub in Southport is once again helping families struggling to pay for school uniforms

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The Richmond and The Imperial pubs in Southport launch appeal to help with school uniform costs

July 27, 2023

The new Southport FC shirt

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Southport FC unveils new Home shirt for 2023/24 season with Techedia the main sponsor

July 27, 2023

A fundraiser has been set up to support Southport Mum Eden Tinsley after she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer just after celebrating her 29th birthday

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Young 29-year-old Southport mum suffers rare form of cancer as fundraising appeal launched

July 26, 2023

Southport Pier. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport MP seeks Minister support for funding to repair Southport Pier

July 26, 2023

Volunteer Centre Sefton are delighted to be working with Stand Up for Southport to provide a monthly update on volunteering across the Southport and Formby area

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New volunteering roles in Southport and Formby for July unveiled

July 26, 2023

Visitors enjoy the Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day in Southport. Express Performing Arts. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day in Churchtown raises £3,000 to improve historic park

July 26, 2023

Samantha Bushell

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Leading Southport lawyer gives top five tips to consider on divorce during cost of living crisis

July 26, 2023

Work is taking place on the new B&M store at Central 12 retail park in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown of Stand Up For Southport

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B&M reveals opening date for new store at Central 12 retail park in Southport

July 26, 2023

Football pitches at Carr Lane in Birkdale in Southport

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Grassroots football leaders in Southport call for better pitches and facilities for players

July 25, 2023

Burnley Womens star Dom Cooper joined Southport Trinity AFC for a special training session to mark the start of the Lionesses World Cup campaign

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Most popular sports played in Sefton revealed with numbers for football, cricket, rugby and more

July 25, 2023

The 3G football pitches at Dunes Leisure Centre in Southport

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Sefton has a shortage of thirteen 3G football pitches as new Playing Pitch Strategy unveiled

July 25, 2023

A scenic photo of Southport Pier and Southport Beach. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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World Drowning Prevention Day sees families urged to stay safe at the coast in Sefton

July 25, 2023

Anthony and Larissa Duffey, who own the Sunnyside Guest House in Southport, have been awarded the coveted Gold Award by Green Tourism. The couple have spent the last 12 months learning to become beekeepers and cultivate their own beehives to make home-made honey for guests

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Southport guest house owners are buzzing after becoming beekeepers to make honey for guests

July 25, 2023

Churchtown Primary School in Southport

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Churchtown Primary in Southport earns Good rating from Ofsted with Outstanding behaviour by pupils

July 25, 2023

Vera and the Velociraptor is coming to Southport Market

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Vera and the Velociraptor children’s show comes to Southport Market for the school summer holidays

July 25, 2023

United Legal Assistance held a successful Recruitment Open Day at its offices on Hoghton Street in Southport town centre

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Expanding Southport law firm United Legal Assistance unveils 20 new job opportunities

July 25, 2023

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Ocean Plaza Leisure in Southport to enjoy new signage as more new tenants arrive

July 24, 2023

Burnley Womens star Dom Cooper joined Southport Trinity AFC for a special training session to mark the start of the Lionesses World Cup campaign

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Burnley Women’s star Dom Cooper joins Southport Trinity AFC as Lionesses start World Cup campaign

July 24, 2023

Andrew Brown (Stand Up For Southport), Liz Hartley (Queenscourt Hospice) and Amanda Manley (Accesss Point) launch Jail and Bail

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New Jail and Bail invites people to get ‘locked up’ to raise ‘bail’ for Queenscourt Hospice

July 24, 2023

Central 12 in Southport

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New restaurant and takeaway proposed for Central 12 in Southport to replace empty shop

July 24, 2023

The Bangla Fusion restaurant

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Bangla Fusion restaurant near Southport closes after 21 years as diners thanked for their support

July 24, 2023

Splash World in Southport

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Splash World Southport announces dates for return of Quiet Nights sessions

July 24, 2023

Southport Comedy Festival 2023

Southport Comedy Festival

Southport Comedy Festival 2023 returns for 12th year with full line-up revealed

July 24, 2023

A Memorial Garden has been opened by Mayor of Sefton Cllr June Burns at Manchester House in Southport

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Manchester House Memorial Garden in Southport: A place for all residents, friends and family

July 23, 2023

Hesketh Park Palm House in Southport

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Work bringing Hesketh Park Palm House in Southport back to former glory continues as volunteers sought

July 23, 2023

The Princess Grace Suite at The Grand on Lord Street in Southport

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Princess Grace Suite at The Grand in Southport hailed as ‘region’s premier function venue’

July 23, 2023

Waterstones bookshop on Chapel Street in Southport town centre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce signs copies of new book The Wonder Brothers at Waterstones bookshop in Southport

July 22, 2023

Royal Birkdale golf course in Southport will host The 154th Open from 12-19 July 2026. Photo by The R&A.

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The Open golf return to Southport welcomed by business leaders as huge boost for local economy

July 22, 2023

Patrick Hurley

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Patrick Hurley selected as new Labour candidate to contest Southport at General Election

July 22, 2023

Debbie-Lyn Connolly-Lloyd is opening her new shop Debbie-Lyn Apparel in Wayfarers Arcade on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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New Debbie-Lyn Apparel women’s fashion boutique opening at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport

July 22, 2023

Crowds enjoyed the Southport Calling Eurovision party in Southport town centre organised by Southport BID. Volunteers from Compassion Acts

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New Food Pantry in Tarleton launched by Compassion Acts and local churches as volunteers sought

July 22, 2023

Nicky Green owner of Poplar Farm Flowers in Halsall at Southport Flower Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Countdown is on for 2023 Southport Flower Show with Rachel Riley and a blooming great line-up of celebrities

July 22, 2023

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Seaside Weekender music festival returns to Southport with 20,000 visitors expected

July 22, 2023

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Peet’s Plaice fish shop in Southport sells fillets of huge 230 lb halibut caught near Scandinavia

July 22, 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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Delight as Kings Gardens in Southport retains its Green Flag status

July 21, 2023

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Crime writer making a killing with The Honeymoon thriller tipped as this summer’s must-read

July 21, 2023

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

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Owners thank people for huge support as The Grand in Southport celebrates first birthday

July 20, 2023

Youngsters take part in the 2023 DBA School of Dance Summer Showcase. Photo by Erin Ascroft

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DBA School of Dance Summer Showcase in Southport sees young dancers wow sell-out audiences

July 19, 2023

A scenic photo of the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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People and businesses in Sefton invited to mark Plastic Free July by ditching single use plastics

July 19, 2023

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KGV Sixth Form College in Southport welcomes new College Chaplain

July 18, 2023

John Blackhurst, 82, has completed a 100ft abseil at Liverpool Football Clubs Anfield stadium to raise vital funds for Queenscourt Hospice in Southport

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Daredevil great grandad, 82, braves 100 ft Liverpool FC Anfield abseil for Queenscourt Hospice

July 18, 2023

Supporters at the Lewis Wright fundraising night at Southport Coaster on Lord Street in Southport

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Over £4,000 raised for Lewis Wright at Southport Coaster event ahead of his transplant operation

July 18, 2023

The Katie Froggatt Fundraising Festival at Hey Amigos in Southport. Photo by Dave Brown Photography

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‘Immense support’ as over £10,000 raised at Katie Froggatt Fundraising Festival in Southport

July 18, 2023