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Union Street is looking for its next success

One of southport’s premier boutique commercial districts is looking for the final piece of its successful puzzle. While the rest of the town struggles, Union Street is bucking the trend boasting five
1st February 2020

PREVIEW | Southport V Bradford Park Avenue

Southport will be looking to make it back-to-back wins as they welcome bottom placed side Bradford (Park Avenue) to the Pure Stadium this weekend. After claiming their first league win in over
1st February 2020

Knockout show returns for second bout

A popular knockout sporting event is coming back to Southport this easter. Lights Out 2 – The Easter Sunday Bash seed local boxing royalty go glove to glove at the Prince of
31st January 2020

Isabella Dixon – Going For Gold

A young oung Scarisbrick Hall student has her eyes locked firmly on a future gold medal. Isabella Dixon, aged 6, would appear to have a talent for sport and has already achieved
30th January 2020

New Homes Launched in Scarisbrick

An exclusive development of just four new homes in Scarisbrick have been released for sale. Onward Living’s Willow Green development on Southport Road is due for completion this spring and will offer
30th January 2020

Flood in Ainsdale

What appears to be a broken water main caused some flooding in Sandbrook Way this evening. Residents called United Utilities after noticing the steady stream of water gushing out of raised flagstones
29th January 2020

Southport Law Society raises funds for Queenscourt

Law Society raises funds for Queenscourt Gill Dowling (Head of Property at Brighouses Solicitors on Lord Street) is the current President of the Southport and Ormskirk Law Society. The Society held their
29th January 2020

Three horse to watch for the 2020 Grand National

The Grand National is the most significant event in the horse racing season. Millions of viewers around the world will have their eyes on the famous race, while spectators in their thousands
29th January 2020
Councillor Tony Dawson

‘Northern Fail’ Decision Expected Today

A decision on Northern Rail’s constant failing service is expected later today. Northern, run by Arriva, runs the Southport to Manchester line and many trains between Liverpool and Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle.
29th January 2020

DVLA Clamp down on Southport vehicle tax dodgers

Clamped on Liverpool Rd, Birkdale. If you don’t pay your car tax, either intentionally or because you ‘just forget’, you need to be aware that the penalties are severe. Many people think
28th January 2020

Roger Wilson back at Bothy Folk

Making a welcome return to the Bothy Folk this week is Roger Wilson Roger Wilson is a folk singer, musician, songwriter,producer and actor who works both solo and in collaboration with an
28th January 2020

Engelbert Humperdinck to perform at Southport Theatre

MJR present Engelbert Humperdinck UK performance @ The Southport Theatre Wednesday 6th May 2020 Tickets on sale Monday 27th January at 9am!  https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/engelbert-humperdinck-southport-06-05-2020/event/36005838A183242B In a career spanning almost 50 years, Engelbert has
28th January 2020
Wanted

Merseyside man WANTED by Fugitive team

Do you know this man? Merseyside Police Fugitive Team is looking for 33-year-old Christopher Medway from Wirral, who has been circulated as wanted on a prison recall. Medway recently breached the conditions
28th January 2020
brexit coin

First images of Brexit coin revealed

The Chancellor (Sunday 26 January) unveils the first images of the Brexit coin, a 50p bearing the inscription ‘Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations’ and the date the UK leaves the
27th January 2020
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