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Publication Date:- 2026-03-23

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Ex-Service community hold Military Vehicle event on Brows Lane Formby

ON Saturday, 18 April 2026, from:- 12 pm to 6 pm, the Royal British Legion (RBL) held an event called:- 'Battle of Vimy Ridge' in conjunction with the Military Vehicle Trust (MVT), and the Formby Pool Trust. The Formby Branch of The Royal British Legion invited the MVT to put on a display of military vehicles to help them raise money for the RBL so that they can continue to support members of the British Armed Forces, both past and present...

Friends Of Rotten Row launch appeal for a new 'Florry' to replace their beloved tool transport golf buggy

AN urgent fundraising appeal has been launched by the Friends of Rotten Row for a replacement tool...

Are you ready for the FREE Big Top Festival this Bank Holiday?

THE Big Top Festival is coming to Town and will be turning Southport into a stage for some of the best Circus Performers in the world on:- May Bank Holiday, 2 May to 3 May 2026, from:- 11am to...

Don't Miss The Ainsdale Show This Year!

AINSDALE Flower Show 2026 is to be held on Ainsdale Village Green. Then the 104th Show. will be held on:- Saturday, 4 July, with Music...

1st ever Southport Sausage and Cider Festival hailed 'a huge success' with hundreds of visitors
Report and photos by Andrew Brown

THE 1st ever Southport Sausage and Cider Festival has been:- "a huge success" with...

The LGA response to the NAO report on falling Primary School pupil numbers

ON Wednesday, 22 April 2026 Responding to a report by the National Audit Office on changing demand for School places, Cllr Amanda Hopgood, Chair of the Local Government Association's Children, Young People and on Families Committee, said...

St Helens Theatre Royals Conrad Kemp Triumphs At The UK Panto Awards 2026

THE St Helens Theatre Royal's Conrad Kemp is celebrating after being named the best sound designer in the land at the UK's prestigious annual Pantomime Awards. Conrad...

Man who lost 3 family members to suicide to take on Mount Snowdon and 70.3 mile Ironman
Andrew Brown - Founder of Stand Up For Southport

DANIEL lives in Southport and grew up in St Helens, which sadly has 1 of the highest suicide rates in the UK...

Kalash Divine Indian in Southport celebrates winning Innovation Award at Your Southport Stars Awards

DANIEL lives in Southport and grew up in St Helens, which sadly has 1 of the highest suicide rates in the UK...

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Clay & Crust to open in Southport as Town's 1st pottery painting and pizza parlour

1 of Southport's oldest and most popular restaurants is getting a brand new lease of life; as the Town's 1st...

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is heading to the BBC Prom

AFTER a sold out performance last year, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra will be once again taking to the...

Families raise over �7,000 for Bebe's Hive at Comedy Bingo event in Southport

FAMILIES came together to raise over:- �7,000 for Bebe's Hive through a laughter filled...

RSPCA appeal after injured cat found in Widnes had been shot by an air gun

THE RSPCA has launched an appeal for information after an injured stray cat found in Widnes was discovered to have been shot in the spine. The unneutered male was...

Jobs down 1,146 in Liverpool over the past year

LATEST employment data for March 2026 shows the number of employees on payroll in Liverpool was:- 216,846, down -0.5% on the same month...

Claimants' comments on Police facial recognition judgment

ON 22 April 2026, Big Brother Watch Ltd. Has commented on the judgment on the Met...

Liverpool roads named among UK's worst in shock new rankings

WEST Northamptonshire has the worst roads in the UK, with a final score of...

Letter for Editor:- 'Take action for good mental health'

"AS Mental Health Awareness Week, over:- 11 May to 17 May 2026, approaches, I..."

Cunard Reveals Historic 4 Queens Celebration in Liverpool

IN a spectacular tribute to its nautical roots, the British luxury cruise operator Cunard is bringing its entire active...

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"YES I CAN!"

An inspiring evening with Sam P Jalloh on:- Friday, 10 July 2026, from 7 pm to 9:30 pm, at the Atkinson Theatre, Southport. Tickets �15 from the Atkinson Box Office, Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside.

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