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An artist's impression of The Strand Shopping Centre in Bootle

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Three year plan for Strand Shopping Centre will ‘increase pride and ambition in Bootle’ says council

December 30, 2022

Paul Gardner from Southport has won £10,000 cash in time for Christmas through SPAR's Win With Every Goal promotion

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Southport man wins £10,000 in SPAR’s Win With Every Goal promotion

December 29, 2022

Smiths TV Director Mark Wright. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Smiths TV Winter Sale has begun as this year’s must-have items are revealed

December 27, 2022

Southport Household Waste Recycling Centre. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Merseyside Waste Recycling Centres to shut for three weeks due to strike action

December 24, 2022

Peets Plaice on Cambridge Road in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Marshside Brass Band performs carols for shoppers at Peets Plaice in Churchtown

December 24, 2022

An artist's impression of the new Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport

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MP can’t wait to see ‘shovels in the ground’ for new £73m Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport

December 23, 2022

The Marine Way Bridge over the Marine Lake in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Photographers urged to enter 2023 Liverpool City Region Photo Awards

December 23, 2022

Southport Train Station

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Merseyrail announces limited train services for 3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th January 2023

December 23, 2022

Karen Bradshaw, a Healthcare Assistant at Southport Hospital

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Healthcare Assistant makes 130 goodie bags for Southport Hospital patients on Christmas Day

December 23, 2022

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

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Ice Skating Southport attraction at Victoria Park extended into January 2023

December 23, 2022

Neville Grundy

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Singer guitarist Neville Grundy hosts ovarian cancer fundraising night in Ainsdale with Al Stewart songs

December 23, 2022

Guests enjoy a meal at The Grand in Southport

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The Grand in Southport invites people to see in the 2023 new year in style

December 21, 2022

Lewis Wright from Southport

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Inspirational Southport schoolboy in hospital for Christmas after transplant praised for his courage

December 20, 2022

The lights on Lord Street in Southport provided by Southport BID. Photo by Southport BID

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Competition: Post your pictures of the stunning Lord Street Lights in Southport

December 19, 2022

The Nightingale's Song Reawakened at The Atkinson in Southport. Photo by Claire Brown

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5 shows at The Atkinson in Southport that make the perfect Christmas present

December 19, 2022

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NHS Sefton issues healthcare advice to families over Christmas

December 19, 2022

Tezlom owners Ryan and Roz Armitage

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Southport firm Tezlom named top recruitment agency in the UK

December 19, 2022

Southport Hospital. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport Hospital launches ‘Ho Ho Home for Christmas’ campaign so loved ones can get home

December 19, 2022

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

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Merseyrail cancels Boxing Day train services due to strike action with other festive services also affected

December 19, 2022

The Willow Grove pub on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Neville Grundy of Southport CAMRA

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Southport CAMRA: I am surprised at Wetherspoon decision to close Willow Grove pub in Southport

December 19, 2022

Launching the Pride Of Sefton Awards are (from left): Southport BID Head of Operations Luke Randles; Stand Up For Southport Founder Andrew Brown; Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Head of Marketing and Communications Amanda Provan; and Mikhail Hotel owner Andrew Mikhail. Photo by Dave Brown Photography

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Pride Of Sefton Awards 2023: We’d love YOU to tell us about the outstanding members of our community

December 19, 2022

The Willow Grove pub on Lord Street in Southport. Phoot by Andrew Brown Media

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Wetherspoon says no jobs will be lost as Willow Grove pub closes ‘before April 2023’

December 18, 2022

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

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Restoring Southport to Preston rail links ‘a strong candidate’ says Rail Minister

December 18, 2022

Peets Plaice on Cambridge Road in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Peets Plaice in Churchtown reveals Christmas and new year seafood specials families will love

December 18, 2022

The Southport BID Christmas tree, installed in the Town Hall Gardens in Southport town centre by lighting firm IllumiDex UK Ltd. Photo by Matt Dodd

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Festive fun in Southport you’ll love in the last week before Christmas

December 18, 2022

Sleeping Beauty by the SDC is at Southport Little Theatre from 16th December 2022 to 2nd January 2023

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Review: Sleeping Beauty pantomime by the SDC, at Southport Little Theatre

December 18, 2022

Businessman Duncan Craft is determined to play his part in the renaissance of Southport by investing more than £500,000 in a new climbing

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Business owner reveals vision for ‘great facility’ with £500,000 new climbing gym in Southport

December 18, 2022

Families can order their Christmas Eve treat boxes from Signature Bistro in Churchtown in Southport

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New Signature Bistro in Southport creates delicious Christmas Treat Boxes

December 17, 2022

Chocolates at Chocolate Whirled in Southport

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Chocolate pizzas, mince pies and pool tables all on sale at Chocolate Whirled in Southport

December 17, 2022

Santa and his friends will be at Weldons Jewellers at 567 Lord Street in Southport town centre

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People invited to Shop Local in Southport’s Northern Quarter as Santa visits Weldon’s Jewellers

December 17, 2022

The Willow Grove Wetherspoon pub on Lord Street in Southport

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Wetherspoon Willow Grove pub in Southport town centre to close

December 16, 2022

Hungry Christmas shoppers can put their bags down and tuck into a Giant Yorkshire Pudding filled with a traditional Christmas dinner and lashings of gravy for £10 at Southport Market this Christmas

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Shoppers can tuck into giant Yorkshire pudding with Christmas dinner inside at Southport Market

December 16, 2022

Andy Harrison and Lewis Simpson, who met while studying at the University, have been running Southport Bijou Cinema cinema as a not-for-profit Community Interest Company since it opened in 2019

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Southport Bijou Cinema: ‘It’s more than showing films, it’s a place where people belong’

December 16, 2022

Greenbank High School in Southport

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Greenbank High in Southport to be transformed in Government School Rebuilding Programme

December 16, 2022

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

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Ice Skating Southport reveals Closing Party details with 8 days of skating left

December 16, 2022

The 2021 Southport Santa Sprint for Queenscourt Hospice. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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New date revealed for postponed Southport Santa Sprint for Queenscourt Hospice

December 16, 2022

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Moonlight Drive In screens final Christmas movies in Southport this weekend

December 16, 2022

The beach car park at Ainsdale Beach in Southport

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New £1m all-year car park and toilet facilities to open at Ainsdale Beach in Southport in 2023

December 16, 2022

Southport Hospital. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Flu hospitalisations rise 14% in a week as secondary school students urged to get vaccine

December 16, 2022

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

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‘Game changing’ – Southport’s £73m Marine Lake Events Centre business case wins Government backing

December 16, 2022

Sleeping Beauty by the SDC is at Southport Little Theatre from 16th December 2022 to 2nd January 2023

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SDC Sleeping Beauty panto opens at Little Theatre in Southport

December 16, 2022

A Level maths and further maths students at KGV Sixth Form College have once again taken part in the annual Senior Maths Challenge

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KGV Maths students ace national Senior Maths Challenge with six winning Gold

December 16, 2022

Andrew and Vicky Mikhail

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Andrew Mikhail’s ‘Thank You NHS’ Gala Dinner sells out in less than 24 hours

December 16, 2022

Southport FC. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Ground staff and volunteers praised for superb Southport FC pitch and facilities

December 15, 2022

Southport Football Club. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport Football Club reveals opportunity for Stadium and Main Stand naming rights

December 15, 2022

Sefton’s Fostering Service invites you to view a beautiful ‘Angel Wing’ art installation at Crosby Library in Waterloo, as it honours foster carers and highlights the need for more people to open their homes to vulnerable children

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Angel Wing art installation highlights foster carers and the 614 children in care in Sefton

December 14, 2022

Machinery undertaking removal work at Birkdale Sandhills Local Nature Reserve. Photo by Green Sefton

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Heavy machinery removes invasive Japanese Rose that’s threatening wildlife on Southport coastline

December 14, 2022

Bliss Hotel in Southport

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Numerous potential buyers register interest in Bliss Hotel in Southport

December 14, 2022

Southport Rowing Club

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Southport Pleasureland CEO rows in to save Southport Rowing Club

December 14, 2022

VIPs at the 2022 Sefton Economic Forum: (L-R) Robin Tudor - Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Irina Shmakova - Export Academy, Mick Gallagher - St Helens Chamber, James Brayshaw AdaptiveComms Group, Geraldine Fuller - Business and IP Centre, Ken Clark - Bank of England.

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InvestSefton praised after successful Economic Forum to support local businesses

December 14, 2022

Ebony Barbé from Southport

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Kind-hearted Southport schoolgirl Ebony chosen for Miss Teen GB Semi Finals

December 13, 2022

Dave Thornley owner of Quicksilver Music in Southport

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It’s the vinyl countdown to Christmas! Southport record store owner reveals best (and worst) festive songs

December 13, 2022

Owen Simmons, the owner of Oath Lounge on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Young Southport business owner celebrates first anniversary with new plans for 2023

December 13, 2022

A scenic picture of Southport Pier in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Southport Pier shut until further notice after freezing weather causes ‘significant damage’

December 13, 2022

Southport children have taken part in Southport MP Damien Moore's 2022 Christmas Card Competition, with cards presented to King Charles III, other members of the Royal Family, the Prime Minister, Members of Parliament, and organisations across Southport. The competition was won by Emma, aged 10, from Linaker Primary School

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Southport schoolgirl, 10, sees Christmas card design given to King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

December 13, 2022

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

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Ice Skating Southport hosts final Saturday and Sunday as families urged to book early

December 13, 2022

Southport BID is inviting families to enjoy the Illustrate Illuminate Trail in Southport

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Illustrate Illuminate Trail in Southport invites you to find illuminated Christmas decorations created by children

December 13, 2022

The former BHS building and Cambridge Arcade in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Sefton Council urges developer to begin transformation of former BHS site in Southport

December 13, 2022

People are asked to support this year's ASDA Southport Christmas Toy Appeal.

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ASDA Southport invites shoppers to support their Christmas Toy Appeal via their big red sleigh

December 12, 2022

Southport and Birkdale Sports and Social Club

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Lancashire County Cricket returns to Southport in huge vote of confidence for S&B Sports Club

December 12, 2022

Tik Taco in Southport

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Southport restaurant owner calls for customers to be kind to hospitality staff this Christmas

December 12, 2022

The frozen lake at Botanic Gardens in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Claire Brown of Andrew Brown Media

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Safety warning over icy weather by Sefton Council after three die in Solihull lake tragedy

December 12, 2022

The Living Well Bus

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Living Well bus returns to Southport offering walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations

December 12, 2022

Queenscourt's popular annual Christmas Tree Collection and Recycling Service is back for another year

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Queenscourt Christmas tree collection and recycling service returns with appeal for volunteers

December 12, 2022

Southport businessman Andrew Mikhail

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Southport businessman Andrew Mikhail hosts Gala Dinner to thanks NHS heroes who saved his life

December 12, 2022

A Frozen themed Grotto organised by Southport BID and featuring Starkidz Elves will take place at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport between Wednesday 21st December 2022 and Christmas Eve (Saturday 24th December 2022)

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Frozen Grotto to open in Wayfarers Arcade in Southport in week before Christmas

December 12, 2022

Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Sefton families invited to use vouchers sent through Government Energy Bill Support Scheme

December 12, 2022

Vera Guest aged 94 who worked as an usherette at The Grand in Southport during World War Two has been treated to a VIP afternoon tea there. Photo by Steve Ashcroft

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Former usherette reveals happy memories of The Grand in Southport that ‘lived up to its name’

December 11, 2022

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Children at Ormskirk Hospital can drive to medical procedures in BMW ride on car from Halliwell Jones Southport

December 11, 2022

Captain Alison Hutchings with gift donations that The Salvation Army in Southport has received through its Christmas Present Appeal

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Over 450 Southport children will have presents to open this Christmas thanks to Salvation Army appeal

December 11, 2022

The Lancaster at Southport Air Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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World War Two bomber crews to be honoured with unique Lancaster sculpture at The Atkinson in Southport

December 11, 2022

Peet’s Traditional Fish and Chips, owned by Kevin and Nicola Peet, is opening on Station Road in Hesketh Bank. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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First look inside new Peet’s Traditional Fish and Chips in Hesketh Bank

December 10, 2022

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Queenscourt Hospice Santa Sprint 2022 in Southport postponed due to icy weather

December 10, 2022

Moonlight Drive in has brought drive in Christmas movies to Victoria Park in Southport

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Review: Moonlight Drive In Christmas Movies at Victoria Park in Southport

December 10, 2022

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

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Celebrate Christmas in Southport with ice skating, drive-in movies, Gingerbread Trail, Aladdin and more

December 10, 2022

Hilary McLean, right, receives her Cavell Star award from Lynne Barnes, Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Therapies, at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital Trust.

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Southport nurse earns Cavell Star award for her exceptional care with dementia patients

December 9, 2022

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Phantom Of The Opera star performs at special Christmas night at The Thatch in Southport

December 9, 2022

Barklays dog friendly cafe in Churchtown is holding a special Christmas party for pets

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Barklays dog friendly cafe in Churchtown hosts Christmas Pawty for pets

December 9, 2022

Cake Corner owned by Leanne Prescott is at Southport Market

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Cake Corner expands into new larger premises in Southport Market with even more choice

December 8, 2022

Southport FC Chairman Ian Kyle

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Southport FC Chairman Ian Kyle issues rallying call to businesses as ‘Port chase promotion

December 8, 2022

Southport Pleasureland boss Norman Wallis is giving money and time to ensure local families don't go hungry this Christmas

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Pleasureland boss ensures local families don’t go hungry this Christmas with Southport Foodbank support

December 8, 2022

The Rivington Barn Bikers with Derian House's young people outside the hospice

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Santa bikers make special delivery to Derian House children’s hospice

December 7, 2022

Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has signed an agreement with Jeong Kyeongyun, Vice President of Korea Water Resources Corporation, known as K-water, to co-operate and share lessons that could help the region develop the worlds largest tidal power scheme on the River Mersey

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Mersey Tidal Power Project could power million homes as City Region signs agreement with South Korean water company

December 7, 2022

Children can become a matchday mascot at Southport FC

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Southport FC Mascot Matchday experiences available as a Christmas present full of memories

December 7, 2022

Councillors from Sefton Council navigated the streets of Southport town centre wearing simulation spectacles (sim specs)

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Councillors walk ‘blind’ in Southport town centre to better understand needs of partially sighted people

December 7, 2022

The Sidney Road Lights in Southport

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Sidney Road Lights in Southport return this Christmas with biggest display yet

December 7, 2022

A special Christmas event for families who have suffered the loss of a baby proved to be a great success

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Rainbow Babies celebrated at Christmas with special event for families

December 7, 2022

Margaret Brecknell signs copies of her book celebrating Southport in Broadhurst's bookshop in Southport

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‘Celebrating Southport’ – new book shines spotlight on resort’s heritage, culture and identity

December 7, 2022

Southport Pier. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Severe Cold Weather Warning issued from Wednesday as people urged to stay warm

December 6, 2022

Southport Market has been transformed into a stunning Christmas wonderland by local company Enhance Events. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Christmas movies and Santa visits begin at Southport Market this weekend

December 6, 2022

Guests enjoyed a Southport & Ormskirk Law Society Centenary Dinner

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In Pictures: Southport & Ormskirk Law Society Centenary Dinner celebrations

December 6, 2022

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

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Merseyrail runs limited 45 minute train service between Southport and Liverpool due to strikes

December 6, 2022

Southport estate agent Karen Potter has been honoured as a champion of female enterprise in the UK after being nominated as an MP HERo by Southport MP Damien Moore

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Southport estate agent owner Karen Potter honoured at national HERo Awards in Parliament

December 6, 2022

Guy Unsworth

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Sleeping Beauty panto at Little Theatre in Southport with ‘custard pies, a cute penguin and a happy ending’

December 6, 2022

Guests enjoy the Rotary Club of Southport Centenary Charter Dinner. The cutting of the cake by President Glenys Critchley and David Roberts. Photo by Ian Hitchcock

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In Pictures: Rotary Club of Southport celebrate 100 years of Service Above Self with Charter Dinner

December 6, 2022

The former Southport Visiter office on Tulketh Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

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Historic former Southport Visiter offices up for auction eight years after closure

December 6, 2022

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Landlords in Sefton face £5,000 fines if they don’t work to keep heating bills down for tenants

December 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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Families providing homes to people fleeing war in Ukraine offered top-up payments over winter

December 6, 2022

Birkdale Christmas Lights Switch On. Photo by Angus Matheson of Wainwright & Matheson Photography

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Thousands enjoy busy Birkdale Christmas Lights Switch On

December 5, 2022

Kelly Bond

Fundraising

Southport singer Kelly Bond raising money for homeless people through Strictly challenge

December 5, 2022

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