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 Publication Date:- 2025-08-20

 
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Sunshine and stars help the 101st Southport Flower Show bloom!

OVER 50,000 visitors flocked to Victoria Park, Southport for a spectacular 4 day celebration of horticulture, food, and family entertainment, marking one of the most successful shows in recent memory. The Southport Flower Show was held from:- Thursday, 14 August to Sunday, 17 August 2025. Bathed in glorious sunshine, this incredible weather created a fantastic atmosphere across the immaculately prepared showground...

 

Formby Commemorates Forgotten Heroes of World War 2

ON Saturday, 16 August 2025 a poignant 80th Anniversary of Victory in Japan Remembrance Service was held by the Formby Branch of the Royal British Legion to honour the soldiers...

Important Safety Advice - UK Emergency Alert System Remember

THE UK Government has confirmed that the 2nd nationwide test of the UK Emergency Alert system is due to take place on:- Sunday,...

Road decarbonisation programme sees huge reduction in emissions

LIVERPOOL is making huge strides toward its net zero ambitions through an...

Bus improvements welcome, but routes also vital

LOCAL Councillors representing:- Churchtown, Marshside and Crossens...

Community Recognition for Sanderson Vet as They Win:- 'Best UK Vet' 2025

LOCAL veterinary practice Sanderson Vet, based in Heswall, on the Wirral, is celebrating national success after being awarded the...

Businesses looking to host family days out invited to consider Adventure Coast Southport or Viking Golf

BUSINESSES looking to reward their staff with a family day out or a team bonding session are being invited to consider...

Free September gardening workshops at Dobbies Southport store

DOBBIES Garden Centres is inspiring gardeners in Southport this September with 2 free to attend gardening workshops, Little Seedlings Club and Grow How, suitable...

Connolly's Irish pub in Southport to reopen as Southport Market Quarter revamp continues

CONNOLLY'S Irish Pub in Southport has announced the date for its grand reopening! The popular venue on King...

 
 
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St Helens community walkabout brings Safer Streets Summer to life

ST Helens Town Centre hosted a community walkabout as part of the Safer Streets Summer campaign led by Merseyside's Police and Crime...

Libraries expand to offer more face to face services

LIVERPOOL City Council is making it easier for residents to access face to face services by enabling queries to be answered in libraries. It...

Walton man organises 26 mile weighted vest walk to prevent male suicide across the Region

ON 13 September 2025, local man and Chief Executive of Kirkby care provider Caring...

West Lancashire Borough Council calls for Adult and Children's A&E services to be at Ormskirk Hospital

WEST Lancashire Borough Council has formally adopted a position in support of co-locating both Adult and Children's 24 hour Accident & Emergency (A&E) services at Ormskirk Hospital. The...

 

UK Government is now working with TikTok to help people stay safe when going abroad for cosmetic treatments

PATIENTS who use social media to help plan cosmetic procedures will now be able...

£297,000 mental health boost across the Region with the Liverpool OBE Foundation grants

12 organisations working on mental health projects across Liverpool City Region have...

Cute dinosaur family a roar some success after arrival of new Jurassic World Rebirth movie

A family of 8 prehistoric pals have never been so popular since the launch of the new Jurassic World Rebirth movie. DinoTrek GModels has 8...

Sefton Council announces commitment to reducing Carbon emissions from Transport

SEFTON Council is developing a Low Carbon Transport Strategy and has issued a...

 

Stagecoach supports Chester Pride 2025 with discounted bus travel

STAGECOACH, the UK's leading bus operator, is supporting the LGBTQ+ community have given a heavily discounted travel...

Southport Prepares for 'Take Off' as Air Show Announces Spectacular 2025 Line Up

A thrilling mix of iconic 2nd World War aircraft, modern military jets, and world class aerobatic teams are set to dominate the skies above...

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