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LATEST NEWS
Over a thousand walkers due for Southport Star Trekk night walk for Queenscourt Hospice
A record number of walkers are due to take part in the annual Southport Star Trekk night walk in aid of Queenscourt Hospice this Friday (3rd May 2024). Over 1,000 walkers will turn Southport sky blue when they take part in the 10k walk. While online registration has now closed, you can still take part by turning up and registering
Hotel operator sought for exciting new Garrick scheme in Southport as owners invest over £500,000 on essential repairs
The owners of the Garrick building in Southport have told how they have “risked everything” to save and restore one of Southport’s most cherished landmarks, having already spent over half a million pounds to make essential repairs. Planning permission was recently granted to transform the beautiful art deco building on Lord Street into ‘the UK’s only theatre spa hotel’ in
Marine FC Chairman Paul Leary wins Sefton Unsung Hero Award after 45 years as a champion of non league football
By Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport One of Merseyside football’s most dedicated figures has been honoured for decades of work in the game at the 2024 Pride Of Sefton Awards. Paul Leary, the Chairman of Marine Football Club in Crosby, won the Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by River Law, in a glittering awards night at The Grand in Southport.
Southport Pleasureland unveils Mayday offer with 50% discount if you book TONIGHT
Southport Pleasureland is thrilled to announce an exciting “MAYDAY, MAYDAY” offer, a limited-time promotion that will make this Bank Holiday weekend unforgettable. In a bold move by Norman Wallis, the park’s owner, a special 50% discount on all day passes is available for today only, from 8pm to 9pm, aiming to make the park more accessible to families during these
DSM Group chosen to demolish former Southport Theatre as new Marine Lake Events Centre takes a step closer
The creation of the hugely anticipated Marine Lake Events Centre can now take another landmark step forward as demolition preparations begin. Sefton Council have selected specialist demolition company, the DSM Group, to carry out the demolition of the former Southport Theatre and Convention Centre, with preparations set to take place on site in the coming days. This milestone follows on
Red Rum Club follow Elton John praise with Sefton Arts Award at 2024 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards
Red Rum Club have followed being praised by Elton John and a place in the Cavern Wall Of Fame in Liverpool by winning the Sefton Arts Award, sponsored by Fitton Estates, at the 2024 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. In a year of yet more firsts for Red Rum Club they topped the lot in March by being interviewed and
Southport school where children speak 24 different languages crowned Sefton School Of The Year at 2024 Pride Of Sefton Awards
Holy Trinity Primary School in Southport has been crowned the 2024 Sefton School Of The Year, sponsored by Southport College, at the Pride Of Sefton Awards. The school “with a huge heart” wowed judges with the way they welcome children and their families into the community at a school where English is an additional language for over two thirds of
Churchtown Primary School in Southport expands nursery provision with free childcare for two year olds
Churchtown Primary School in Southport is taking steps to meet the Government’s new initiative to provide free childcare for working parents of two-year-olds. The school is expanding its nursery provision with a focus on supporting the needs of families in the Southport community. As more working parents find themselves balancing work commitments and childcare, Churchtown Primary School recognises the need
Penny’s Ark animal rescue charity celebrates first anniversary with Ladies Night event in Birkdale
A charity inaugural fundraiser for Penny’s Ark animal rescue charity raised £1,867 at a Ladies’ night event at Coast bar and restaurant in Birkdale Village in Southport. More than 40 people attended Penny’s Ark first-ever fundraising event to mark the charity’s first anniversary. The evening’s main sponsor was Southport’s Karen Potter The Estate Agent and the theme of the event
Nominations open for Sefton Citizens 4 Good awards as 50 local heroes sought
Nominations are now open for Citizens 4 Good’s summer event. Taking place in Maghull on 8th July 2024, Citizens 4 Good is a joint initiative from Sefton Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) and the Mayor of Sefton’s Office and recognises local people for good deeds, kindness and support that they provide to other members of the community. This year, however,
Dovehaven Care Homes expands portfolio with acquisition of Ashton View Nursing Home in Wigan
Dovehaven Care Home Group continues its strategic expansion with the recent completion of the acquisition of Ashton View Nursing Home in Wigan. This latest addition to the Dovehaven family underscores the company’s commitment to providing exceptional care and support to individuals with nursing needs and those living with dementia across the North West. Ashton View Nursing Home, a well-established care
Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt will be cooking live at 100th anniversary Southport Flower Show
Chef and TV presenter Matt Tebbutt will be cooking live in this year’s Cookery Theatre at the 100th anniversary Southport Flower Show sponsored by 79th Group on Thursday 15th August 2024. Matt presents the ever-popular BBC1 food and chat show, ‘Saturday Kitchen’. He is also the presenter of its favourite moments partner – ‘Best Bites’ on BBC2 every Sunday. Matt
