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Ban Southport Airshow to save our planet plea

Following controversial calls to end free newspapers in Southport to save the environment, campaigners are now calling for Southport Air Show to be banned. An anonymous green campaigner from Birkdale has said
8th August 2019

Family of Margo Rugen pay tribute

The family of Margo Rugen, 86, who died during an incident on Highgate Road, Maghull in the early hours of Monday (5 August) have issued the following statement: “Margo’s family are heartbroken
8th August 2019
School is out and sport is in for Summer

Alchemy Youth launch summer fun schedule

A youth group are hosting a series of free outdoor summer holiday activities for children and young people in Southport. Alchemy Youth ‘s Big Blue bus will be out on Devonshire Park
7th August 2019

Southport Support worker pens Nazi novel

A support worker at a Southport charity for adults with disabilities has penned a very unusual first novel – a story about how the disabled were treated by the Nazis. Father of
7th August 2019

LBGT+ support at Southport & Ormskirk hospitals

NHS Rainbow Badges are now being worn by over 500 staff at Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust, to send a positive message of inclusion. Rainbow badges show that Southport and Ormskirk
6th August 2019

Take part in Southport Marina 5k race

Active Sefton are organising a 5k fun around Southport Marina next month. Come and join us at the 5K Challenge in Southport on Wednesday 18th Sept 6pm. Run, walk or stroll the
6th August 2019

Yellows rename stand after gardening firm

Southport FC say they are delighted to announce that the Popular Terrace has now been sponsored and will be known as The Pinetree Garden Maintenance Stand. Paul Newnham who runs Pinetree Garden Maintenance
6th August 2019

Hero bouncers stop drunk driver; court told

Prosecutors have told of how door staff at a Southport nightclub stood in the road to stop a car they believed was being driven by a drink driver. John Boardman, 54, of
6th August 2019

Reprieve for bus service through Ince Blundell

Campaigners have been celebrating a ‘reprieve’ after Arriva announced that they will continue to run the 47 bus through Ince Blundell until at least January, 2020. As part of the Bus Strategy,
6th August 2019

Cheshire Lines cause fury with 10am booze sale

The popular Cheshire Lines pub has angered locals by seeking permission to sell alcohol from 10am and outside in their new garden. Despite nearby Wetherspoons having done the same for years, the
6th August 2019

Writing their Own Success

On the 15th August, 8pm, Southport Writers Circle is proud to present the awards evening for their founder’s competition, judged by award-winning author Debbie McGowan. The Joan Nicholson competition invites SWC writers
6th August 2019

Ink dries out as Southport printing firm go bust

A once popular Southport printing firm have gone bust. Mitchell & Wright printers have ceased trading and are no longer in business having called in receivers. The factory on Shakespeare Street has
5th August 2019
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