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The holistic studio at Hurlston Hall Golf Club, on Hurlston Lane in Scarisbrick

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Holistic studio which has offered yoga and Pilates for five years makes plea to remain open

January 19, 2023

Hurlston Hall Golf Club in Scarisbrick is set to be granted planning permission to keep its golf practice area

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Hurlston Hall Golf Club set to win green light for new golf practice area

January 19, 2023

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Four new equality panels meet to tackle discrimination, injustice and inequality in Liverpool City Region

January 19, 2023

Nine new homes have been built at 'The Blundell' in Birkdale in Southport by Broadley Developments. They are on sale with Bailey Estates

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Much-needed new family homes have transformed a sought-after site in Birkdale in Southport

January 19, 2023

Ripples bathroom showroom on Eastbank Street in Southport.

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Ripples Southport a finalist in the biggest UK bathroom and kitchen industry awards

January 19, 2023

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

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Merseyrail carries out third night of cold weather prevention as icy weather continues

January 18, 2023

One of the new Merseyrail trains at Southport Train Station. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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UK’s first publicly owned trains could be launched on Liverpool city region network next week

January 18, 2023

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team at Southport Hospital has won a prestigious national ward from Nursing Times

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Local NHS heroes to be awarded Freedom of Sefton for ‘courageous work’ during Covid-19 pandemic

January 18, 2023

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Southport Armed Forces Community Hub celebrates its first birthday

January 17, 2023

House of Mojos owner Lesley Morgan-Macbain with Senior Stylist Paul Harrison. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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House of Mojos hair salon and beauty therapy venue in Southport thanks NHS workers with 10% off

January 17, 2023

The former Sands pub in Ainsdale in Southport

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Decision on former Sands pub in Ainsdale due this Spring amid ‘good level of interest’

January 17, 2023

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Merseyrail treats 75 miles of tracks overnight to prevent ice build-up as Weather Warning continues

January 17, 2023

Pop-up food stalls could be returning to Ainsdale Beach in Southport this summer

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Developer sought to create new car park, toilets and wash facilities near Ainsdale Beach

January 17, 2023

The Atkinson on Lord Street in Southport

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New online map of Digital Inclusion services in Liverpool City Region is now live

January 17, 2023

Fletchers Group on Hoghton Street in Southport

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New Fletchers Foundation aims to help those suffering from serious personal injury or accidents

January 17, 2023

Ted 'Kingsize' Taylor

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Funeral details revealed for Southport music legend Ted ‘Kingsize’ Taylor

January 17, 2023

Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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New round of Sefton Crowd funding launched with applications invited

January 16, 2023

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

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Yellow Weather Warning for Ice leads to later start for Merseyrail services this Tuesday

January 16, 2023

The Phoenix pub in Southport. Photo by Neville Grundy

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Southport CAMRA: We’re sorry to see The Phoenix pub closure. It was great for real ale and live music

January 16, 2023

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

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£1.4 m new funding will bring new cycling and walking plans, cycle parking trials and cycle safety training

January 16, 2023

The former pumping station at Kings Gardens in Southport. Photo by Fitton Estates

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Pump House in Southport to become a community restaurant as we reveal four proposed uses

January 15, 2023

An artist's impression of The Enterprise Arcade on Eastbank Street in Southport

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24 new Southport developments we can look forward to seeing in 2023

January 15, 2023

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Southport FC lose 2-1 to AFC Fylde after controversial last minute penalty

January 15, 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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15 ideas that would improve Southport revealed in ‘100 Ideas For The North’ event

January 14, 2023

Snow White by All Souls Dramatic Club is at The Atkinson Theatre, Lord Street, Southport town centre between January 12th and 22nd 2023 with some matinee performances available. People can book in person at the box office, book online at theatkinson.co.uk or call 01704 533 333. Phto by Andrew Brown Media

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Review: Snow White panto by All Souls at The Atkinson, Southport is the perfect way to beat the January blues

January 14, 2023

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

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Next shop on Lord Street in Southport announces plans to close

January 14, 2023

Eva's Sewing Room has celebrated its first birthday

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Eva’s Sewing Room in Southport excited for the future after celebrating first birthday

January 14, 2023

The Promenade: A Leisurely Stroll Along Southport's Seafront is at The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport, 14 January - 11 March 2023. The Venetian Bridge over Marine Lake in Southport

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What’s On: 6 things you’ll love to do in Southport this weekend (14th and 15th January 2023)

January 14, 2023

The Willow Grove Wetherspoon pub on Lord Street in Southport

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Time running out to secure New Markets 2 grants to grow businesses in Liverpool City Region

January 14, 2023

The proposed new SPAR store on Benthams Way in Halsall

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SPAR aims to open new convenience store on Halsall and Birkdale border with 30 new jobs

January 14, 2023

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Southport FC chase play-off places with huge home game against AFC Fylde

January 13, 2023

Snow White by All Souls Dramatic Club is at The Atkinson Theatre, Lord Street, Southport town centre between January 12th and 22nd 2023

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Theatre-goers give verdict on Snow White panto in Southport as Mayor calls it ‘a must-see show’

January 13, 2023

The Promenade: A Leisurely Stroll Along Southport's Seafront is at The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport, 14 January - 11 March 2023. The Atkinson Marketing Manager Charlotte Buckingham

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Exclusive preview of new historic exhibition at The Atkinson celebrating strolls on Southport seafront

January 13, 2023

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Second Southport Lidl supermarket and 8 employment units approved as 90 new jobs created

January 13, 2023

Aldi is eager to build a new supermarket on Formby Bypass

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Aldi reveals plans to open new supermarket on land off Formby Bypass

January 13, 2023

A Great Little Place in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Work Remotely: A Great Little Place is a cosy, friendly café with all that The Atkinson has to offer

January 13, 2023

Martin Hovden

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Live music event to celebrate life of Southport journalist and live music champion Martin Hovden

January 12, 2023

The former TC Hand Car Wash site in Tarleton. Photo by Christie & Co

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Former TC Hand Car Wash on Tarleton Bypass on sale in ‘an extremely rare opportunity’ for buyers

January 12, 2023

Waterstones bookshop on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Emperor Napoleon did inspire rebirth of Paris after Southport visit says historian

January 12, 2023

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It’s a very caring Christmas with two parties for young people hosted by Sefton Council

January 12, 2023

Ripples bathroom showroom on Eastbank Street in Southport.

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New Ripples bathroom showroom in Southport offers big discounts with January sale

January 12, 2023

Dan Nightingale

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5 top comedians you won’t want to miss at The Atkinson in Southport in 2023

January 11, 2023

Ainsdale Beach in Southport

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Ainsdale Coastal Gateway ambitions to enjoy a half a million pound boost

January 11, 2023

Acclaimed Southport artist Malcolm Fryer with daughters Juliet and Katie

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Family pays tribute to acclaimed Southport artist Malcolm Fryer after he died aged 85

January 11, 2023

Thousands of people enjoyed Day Of The Dead at Southport Pleasureland. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport Pleasureland is recruiting over 100 staff for 2023 season

January 11, 2023

Shoppers enjoy the official opening of Beales department store on Lord Street in Southport. Photo of Andrew Brown Media

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Calls for end to ‘housing benefit discrimination’ in Sefton as landlords could lose licences

January 11, 2023

Meols Cop High School in Southport

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Meols Cop High School in Southport and Bedford Primary take step closer to Academy status

January 10, 2023

The B&M Bargains store on Lord Street in Southport

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B&M in Southport to move from Lord Street to Central 12 creating 30 jobs and new garden centre

January 10, 2023

Southport Pier. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport Pier to remain closed until repairs take place after extensive ice damage

January 10, 2023

As 2022 came to a close, hundreds of people and scores of businesses across Sefton demonstrated their kindness and community spirit by contributing to the Mayors Christmas Toy Appeal

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Mayor of Sefton thanks people for donating thousands of items to Christmas Toy Appeal

January 10, 2023

An aerial view of Southport, including the Marine Lake, King's Gardens, the Marine Way Bridge and Bliss Hotel.

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Southport event invites people to suggest ‘100 Ideas For The North’

January 10, 2023

Runners enjoyed the Southport Santa Sprint for Queenscourt Hospice sponsored by Silcock's. Silcocks Operations Manager Serena Silcock-Prince (second left) presented a cheque for £1,000 to Southport MP Damien Moore (left) and Queenscourt Events Fundraiser Dianne Gillespie. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Silcock’s delighted to support Southport Santa Sprint for Queenscourt for 11th year

January 10, 2023

Tik Taco in Southport

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Vote Now! Tik Taco Mexican restaurant in Southport honoured in Hidden Gem awards

January 9, 2023

Silcock's Carousel in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Vote Now! Silcock’s Carousel in Southport shortlisted for Hidden Gem tourism award

January 9, 2023

Walking football in Southport

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Changes made to walking football in Southport with two sessions now available

January 9, 2023

Noel Warham

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Southport FC hero Noel Warham awarded Vanarama National North Volunteer Of The Month Award

January 9, 2023

An artist's impression of The Enterprise Arcade on Eastbank Street in Southport

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Green light for new £1.5m Southport Enterprise Arcade in huge boost for creative, digital and tech sector

January 9, 2023

The Scarisbrick Hotel in Southport

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Scarisbrick Hotel in Southport closed as refurbishment work takes place

January 9, 2023

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

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Sefton Holocaust Memorial Day 2023 commemoration announced

January 9, 2023

Sefton Council is asking could 2023 be the year they become a foster carer

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Is 2023 the year you could become a foster carer in Sefton?

January 9, 2023

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Hungry Southport Market diners ate 25,000 pizzas in 2022 as traders enjoy a two-week break

January 9, 2023

Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards winners 2021 including The Sunnyside Guest House in Southport, which won Guest House Of The Year

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FOUR Southport businesses celebrated as Hidden Gems in Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards

January 9, 2023

Cassie James

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Tributes paid to much-loved Southport radio presenter Cassie James

January 9, 2023

Runners enjoyed the Southport Santa Sprint for Queenscourt Hospice sponsored by Silcock's. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport a sea of red as postponed Santa Sprint for Queenscourt Hospice takes place

January 9, 2023

Frank Garner

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Legendary Southport pianist Frank Garner has died aged 88

January 7, 2023

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Southport Market open this weekend ahead of a two-week closure during January

January 7, 2023

Work is underway on opening the new Hill's Kitchen in Southport

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New Hill’s Kitchen venture to open in Southport town centre

January 6, 2023

An artist's impression of the proposed Santander site in Bootle

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Banking giant which axed 2,100 Sefton jobs makes plea to avoid £117,000 owned to council

January 6, 2023

Season Coffee, Bar and Kitchen in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Work Remotely: Southport has some amazing venues you can work from

January 6, 2023

Apprentice star Victoria Goulbourne from Southport

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Southport entrepreneur stars in The Apprentice with Caribbean challenge

January 6, 2023

Peaky Blinders in Churchtown

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Peaky Blinders in Churchtown to be transformed with new name, bigger bar and new look

January 6, 2023

A meal from Megafauna at Southport Eats

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Southport Eats app has saved town’s takeaways £250,000 during 2022

January 6, 2023

The Phienix pub on Coronation Walk in Southport

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The Phoenix pub in Southport to close its doors this weekend

January 5, 2023

Southport Police Station

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New unit of Emergency Incident Response Officers based at Southport Police Station

January 5, 2023

Southport Flower Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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13 superb Southport events in 2023 you won’t want to miss

January 4, 2023

Hawaiian themed Santas will be paddle boarding on Marine Lake in Southport when the Queenscourt Hospice Santa Sprint takes place

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Hawaiian themed Santas on paddle boards will cheer on Queenscourt Santa Sprint runners

January 4, 2023

Gallery More Studio and Shop is owned by artist Deborah Flynn

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New picture framing studio and art shop opens in Wayfarers Arcade in Southport

January 4, 2023

The Derian House team are celebrating 30 years of care

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Derian House children’s hospice celebrates 30 years of vital care

January 4, 2023

Norwood Primary School in Southport

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Norwood Primary in Southport rated Good by Ofsted as ‘a lively, happy school’

January 3, 2023

Youngsters at Express Performing Arts Academy took part in a showcase performance at The Hub, Banks Leisure Centre

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Youngsters at Express Performing Arts Academy wow audience with showcase performance

January 3, 2023

Southport Jazz Festival takes place from Friday 3rd February to Sunday 5th February 2023 in The Grand on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport Jazz Festival 2023 brings UK’s best jazz musicians to town with 10 top shows

January 3, 2023

Remedy on Lord Street in Southport

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Low income households to get up to £1,350 to help with the cost of living

January 3, 2023

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Health chiefs give back to school advice amid high levels of flu, Covid-19 and scarlet fever

January 3, 2023

Southport nurse Irene Smith has celebrated an amazing 50 years of service

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Southport Hospital nurse celebrates 50 years of care after ignoring teachers’ advice

January 3, 2023

Litherland Sports Park

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Active Sefton announces return of Couch to 5K programme this January

January 3, 2023

Southport Lifeboat

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Southport Lifeboat enjoys busy first year from brand new base with 43 rescues

January 3, 2023

Ted 'Kingsize' Taylor

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Tributes paid to Ted ‘Kingsize’ Taylor a legend of the Merseybeat era

January 3, 2023

Southport FC

Southport FC

Southport extend unbeaten run to eight games with 2-1 Curzon Ashton victory

January 3, 2023

Acclaimed Southport artist Malcolm Fryer with daughter Katie

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Acclaimed artist Malcolm Fryer praises Queenscourt Hospice for ‘giving people hope’

January 2, 2023

OmNom Zero Waste on Wesley Street in Southport

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Independent local business owner in Southport says thanks for support during challenging year

January 2, 2023

Marc Almond

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Southport music legend Marc Almond reveals his top New Year’s resolution for 2023

January 2, 2023

The former Paul Nutbrown Garage at 79 Rufford Road in Crossens in Southport

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H. Edmondson to open new care sales, repairs and MOT facility in Southport

January 2, 2023

The Festive Pets winner! Falcon, 12 weeks old. Photo by Nick McEntee

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Barklays Festive Pets winners revealed as dogs show off their Christmas spirit

January 1, 2023

Arriva and Cumfy Bus buses on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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New ‘Get Around for £2’ scheme launched with cheaper bus fares for three months

January 1, 2023

Southport FC. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport FC return to Haig Avenue for Bank Holiday fixture as they pay tribute to Pele

January 1, 2023

An ice skating rink, run by Ice Skating Southport, has opened at Victoria Park in Southport.

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Ice Skating Southport unveils £5 January Sale for final three days of fun

January 1, 2023

The Headteacher of Tarleton Community Primary School Christan Upton has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (0BE) in the New Years Honours List

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Primary school headteacher awarded OBE in 2023 New Years Honours List

January 1, 2023

A beautifully renovated home in Tarleton in Lancashire has brought huge smiles to peoples faces thanks to over 20,000 lights in the trees outside which were installed by IllumiDex UK Ltd

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Beautifully renovated home is new local landmark thanks to 20,000 sparkling lights

December 31, 2022

Teresa Smith from Southport is celebrating her 60th birthday

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Southport Thalidomide campaigner Teresa Smith celebrated in New Year’s Honours

December 31, 2022

Christmas at The Grand in Southport. Chocolate orange tart with chocolate sauce, candied orange and ice cream

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Review: Christmas dinner at The Grand in Southport has beautiful food with superb staff in a stunning venue

December 30, 2022

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