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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

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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

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

October 4, 2023

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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

Violunteers take part in a charity walk for the new Cornerstone Library in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Louise Heys

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Opening date revealed for new library in Churchtown in Southport

October 2, 2023

The Big Wheel Southport

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Southport observation wheel could move to new site as permanent permission sought

October 2, 2023

Southport College

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Southport College to host first Open Evening of the academic year with all welcome

October 2, 2023

Models took part in the Southport Inclusive Fashion Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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‘Fashion is for every-body’: first Inclusive Fashion Show Southport is a huge success

October 2, 2023

Christ Church on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Sefton Warm Spaces reveals list of where people can stay warm and save on bills this winter

October 2, 2023

A team of spinal injury specialists from Singapore spent three weeks with staff at Southport Spinal Unit

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Southport Spinal Unit staff share their expertise with visitors from Singapore

October 2, 2023

Eric Chapelle's Ground Rules is at The Atkinson in Southport on Thursday 5 October 2023

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Lots to enjoy at The Atkinson in Southport with Ground Rules, Libraries Week, Swan Lake and more

October 1, 2023

Southport FC. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport FC earn home point against league leaders Tamworth with 0-0 draw

October 1, 2023

Seann Walsh, Simon Brodkin and Jen Brister are starring at Southport Comedy Festival

Southport Comedy Festival

Six big Southport Comedy Festival shows you won’t want to miss this week

October 1, 2023

Nationwide Produce in Southport

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Sales at Southport firm Nationwide Produce reach record £177 million

October 1, 2023

Princess Anne visited Southport to lead the centenary re-dedication of Southport War Memorial. Photo by Dave Brown Photography

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Crowds cheer as Princess Anne leads centenary re-dedication of Southport War Memorial

October 1, 2023

Simon Brodkin

Southport Comedy Festival

World’s best prankster Simon Brodkin excited to star at Southport Comedy Festival 2023 (without golf balls)

September 30, 2023

Staff at the new Poundland store in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Arena PR

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Brand new Poundland store in Southport is now open after converting former Wilko site

September 30, 2023

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

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The Grand in Southport recognised among top 10% of restaurants worldwide by 2023 TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards

September 29, 2023

Firefighters from Southport Community Fire Station stepped up when called on to ensure Southport War Memorial is spotless for Fridays royal visit by Princess Anne

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Firefighters step up to spark Southport War Memorial clean up for royal visit

September 28, 2023

Souvenir programmes celebrating the rededication of Southport War Memorial by Princess Anne will be on sale

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Souvenir programmes to commemorate Southport War Memorial re-dedication and Princess Anne royal visit

September 28, 2023

Harry Howorth with Paul McDonald at Cleveland Cafe in Southport. Photo by Paul McDonald

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World War Two D-Day veteran, 102, is guest of honour as Princess Anne marks Southport War Memorial centenary

September 28, 2023

Southport BID is today launching its search for the official story of The Bear and The Reindeer to celebrate Christmas in Southport

Southport BID

Southport BID launches search for The Bear and The Reindeer story to celebrate Christmas in Southport

September 28, 2023

A scenic photo of a sunny day at Southport Beach. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport and Ainsdale beach car parks close for winter and will reopen in April 2024

September 28, 2023

A scenic photo of a sunny day at Southport Beach. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Businesses in Sefton warned over new plastic free law changes starting this weekend

September 27, 2023

Hawker Hurricane G -HURI of The Polish Heritage Flight

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Families invited to celebrate Polish Day at The Atkinson in Southport this weekend

September 27, 2023

The former Wilko store on London Street in Southport will become a new Poundland. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Former Wilko store in Southport begins journey to become a Poundland

September 27, 2023

Paul Sinha

Southport Comedy Festival

The Chase star Paul Sinha brings hit new show to Southport Comedy Festival – and he’s not holding back

September 26, 2023

The family and supporters of 9-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, who was murdered in Liverpool, were in Southport town centre on 12th August 2023 asking people to back them: sign their petition. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Sefton demands criminals must face justice after tragic murder of 9 year old girl

September 26, 2023

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Princess Anne leads Southport War Memorial centenary commemoration this Friday

September 26, 2023

The Windmill pub in Southport has raised an impressive £1,700 for the 281 (Southport) Squadron ATC.

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The Windmill pub in Southport presents £1,700 cheque to 281 (Southport) Squadron air cadets

September 26, 2023

Artist Ruth Spillane is publishing a new book, Southport Illustrated. Wayfarers Arcade in Southport

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Wayfarers Shopping Arcade in Southport celebrates 125th birthday with artwork in new book

September 26, 2023

Bootle Town Hall

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Children with Special Educational Needs offered new support as Sefton Council teams up with Barnardos

September 26, 2023

The Atkinson and Southport Town Hall were lit up purple to highlight Craniosynostosis Awareness Month, inspired by Southport schoolboy Eden Barbé. Eden was joined at the event by sister Ebony, Mum Jenny, Southport MP Damien Moore and other supporters. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Sefton Council confirms 7% reduction in emissions as it aims for net zero 2030 target

September 26, 2023

Erin Sandison and Tim Bennetton are looking forward to Oktoberfest coming to The Grand in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Final tickets remaining for Oktoberfest party night at The Grand in Southport

September 26, 2023

Pearl of Africa Children's Choir

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Pearl Of Africa Choir to perform at Southport Market to celebrate Black History Month

September 26, 2023

Paul Gascoigne celebrates his goal against Scotland in Euro 96

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Paul Gascoigne top moments revealed ahead of event at the Grand in Southport this Friday

September 26, 2023

Ken Clark, the Bank of England Deputy Agent for the North West

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Bank of England expert is guest speaker at InvestSefton Financial and Professional Networking event

September 25, 2023

Sunnyside Guest House in Southport won the Bronze Award at the 2023 Visit England Awards for Excellence. Owners Anthony and Larissa Duffey

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Final call for Liverpool City Region Tourism Award entries with closing date this Friday

September 25, 2023

The Masons Arms pub in Southport. Photo by Neville Grundy

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Southport CAMRA: Masons Arms pub to host launch of 2023 CAMRA Good Beer Guide

September 25, 2023

Clouds Restaurant at Southport College is staging a beautiful Burns Night lunch

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Clouds restaurant at Southport College to reopen with delicious lunches for diners

September 25, 2023

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Southport fashion shop owner named Ms Curvaceous UK finalist a year after paralysis horror

September 25, 2023

Alvino Cardozo and Ranjeet Singh, owners of Kalash Divine Indian on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Kalash Divine Indian owners reveal secrets of their success as restaurant celebrates fourth birthday

September 25, 2023

The British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Huge crowd enjoys one of biggest ever British Musical Fireworks Championship displays in Southport

September 25, 2023

Jacinta Price, the owner / creator at Happy Hyacinth

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Vintage shopping expert from Scarisbrick stars in BBC1 TV show The Bidding Room

September 25, 2023

Jen Brister

Southport Comedy Festival

Jen Brister brings in-demand Optimist tour to Southport Comedy Festival after 76 sold out shows

September 25, 2023

The Remembrance Sunday parade and service in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Veterans invited to parade at Princess Anne’s 100th anniversary Southport War Memorial re-dedication

September 24, 2023

Frank Bruno MBE

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World boxing champion Frank Bruno MBE calls for more mental health support ahead of Southport visit

September 24, 2023

Trish Zaniara and Layne Dickinson lead the Fly The Flag campaign for Silcopck Leisure Group in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up for Southport

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Fly The Flag – Dune Radio and Stand Up For Southport ask you to put the colour into Southport for royal visit

September 24, 2023

The Purely Slice pizza eatery in Birkdale in Southport

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New Purely Slice eatery in Birkdale giving away 500 FREE pizza slices when it opens

September 24, 2023

Owner and Head Chef Anthony Greenland at the Tik Taco Mexican Cantina on Coronation Walk in Southport town centre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For SouthportOwner and Head Chef Anthony Greenland at the Tik Taco Mexican Cantina on Coronation Walk in Southport town centre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Tik Taco Mexican Cantina has grown from a pop-up restaurant to a Southport success story

September 24, 2023

Emma Woodall at Lakeland Leather on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Bertie Cunningham Southport BID

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Lakeland Leather in Southport hosts His & Hers VIP event with discounts on offer and £500 prize draw

September 23, 2023

The British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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British Musical Fireworks fans in Southport to see SIX displays instead of three after Friday’s cancellation

September 23, 2023

Southport War Memorial. Photo by Sefton Council

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Southport royal visit: Huge sacrifice by Southport people that inspired War Memorial was truly staggering

September 23, 2023

Works from the Self Portrait Prize 2023 are on display at the Atkinson in Southport. Winner Colin Davidson. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Colin Davidson celebrates winning £10,000 Self Portrait Prize 2023 with artworks on show in Southport

September 22, 2023

A new exhibition celebrating British 19th century quilt making has been officially opened at The Atkinson in Southport. Artists Kevin Laycock, Christopher Harris and Rachel Midgley with Stephen Whittle from the Atkinson. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Exhibition celebrating 19th century British quilt making opens at The Atkinson in Southport

September 22, 2023

The Atkinson and Southport Town Hall were lit up purple to highlight Craniosynostosis Awareness Month, inspired by Southport schoolboy Eden Barbé. Eden was joined at the event by sister Ebony, Mum Jenny, Southport MP Damien Moore and other supporters. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Landmark Southport buildings turn purple to celebrate Eden’s bravery

September 22, 2023

Paul Gascoigne, Jason Byrne and Princess Anne are all coming to Southport this September

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Four HUGE Southport events you won’t want to miss this September

September 22, 2023

Simon Brodkin, Jason Byrne and Jimeoin at Southport Comedy Festival

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Southport Comedy Festival 2023: Your full guide to every comedian and every show

September 22, 2023

Ebony and Eden Barbé

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Southport landmarks to turn purple to honour inspirational 14-year-old

September 21, 2023

Formby Bypass, near Formby Industrial Estate

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Ambitious Formby scheme could see new health centre, sports complex, supermarket and employment space

September 21, 2023

Silcock Leisure Group in Southport has donated £500 to Southport Royal British Legion ahead of the royal visit by Princess Anne to rededicate Southport War Memorial. Andy Prescott, who served in the 2nd Battalion Royal Green Jackets between 1999 and 2004, presented the cheque to Major Nick McEntee and Sarah McEntee from Southport Royal British Legion

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Silcock Leisure Group donates £500 to Southport Royal British Legion for Princess Anne royal visit

September 21, 2023

Southport Tavern. Photo by Bertie Cunningham Southport BID

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Southport Tavern pub is relaunching with a fabulous new look and an environment families will love

September 21, 2023

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New Rado’s World Tapas bar and restaurant opens at Ocean Plaza Leisure in Southport

September 20, 2023

The new United Legal Assistance office in the former Crown Post Office on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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United Legal Assistance transforms historic former Southport Crown Post Office building

September 19, 2023

Over £4,000 has been raised through the Barron Charity Walk Southport to Liverpool

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Over £4,000 raised through Barron Financial Solutions charity walk from Southport to Liverpool

September 18, 2023

A scenic photo of a sunny day at Southport Beach. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Sefton Council awarded £420,887 to help older and disabled people live independently in their own homes

September 18, 2023

The Grand in Southport

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The Grand in Southport hosts first ever Sefton Design Awards with tickets now on sale

September 18, 2023

A Macmillan Coffee Morning

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People and businesses in Southport invited to support 2023 Macmillan Cancer Coffee Morning

September 18, 2023

Southport Pier. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Sefton Council reveals who they’ve approached for funding to repair Southport Pier

September 18, 2023

Samantha Bushell

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Law firm Brown Turner Ross asks people to donate what you can to support Southport Soup Kitchen

September 18, 2023

Southport Pier. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport Pier: 5 questions put to council leaders on what’s being done to reopen town landmark

September 18, 2023

The British Musical Fireworks in Southport

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British Musical Fireworks Championship arrives in Southport with a bang this weekend

September 18, 2023