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 Publication Date:- 2026-08-03  

 
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Moss Bridge Investigations Complete, Design Plans for New Bridge Underway

A vital back road heading out from Formby towards Ormskirk has been closed by the local highway authority since:- September 2024, due to the poor condition of Moss Bridge's structure. Issues 1st started to show up in the:- 1990s, and since:- 1998, a weight restriction of:- 3 tonnes has been in place. Following the latest...

How to be a Friend for Life - Suicide Charity Reveals Survey Results

4 in 5 young people know someone who has had thoughts of suicide, according to the North West charity Papyrus.  A new study also found that:- 1 in 3 young...

Get ready for 2 magical Astronomical spectacles on the same day!

SPAIN is set to experience a Total Solar Eclipse on:- Wednesday, 12 August 2026. This happens when the Moon passes over the Sun. Sadly, the UK will not get the maximum effect, but we are still in for an amazing astronomical...

Over £8,000 raised through Save Queenscourt night at The Grand in Southport
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OVER £8,000 has been raised for Queenscourt Hospice at the sparkling Save Queenscourt night at:- 'The Grand' in Southport.  Hundreds of people packed into the venue on...

Friends walk from Southport FC to Everton FC to help young Dad of 3 battling cancer

A group of lifelong friends will walk 20 miles this:- Sunday, 2 August 2026 to raise vital funds for their friend Leon Skapars, a devoted father...

PCC secures more than £250,000 to strengthen domestic abuse prevention in Knowsley

MERSEYSIDE Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell has secured more than...

Southport Heritage Open Days Festival returns with over 40 events and some exciting new venues

SOUTHPORT Heritage Open Days is back this September after the huge success of last year's festival. England's...

Film review:- 'Spider Man - Brand New Day'

THE new film in the Spider Man franchise entitled:- 'Brand New Day' is now showing in the cinemas. Marvel Comics released its new big screen adventure on:- 31 July 2026, of the favourite classic red and black suit character, heading into the Marvel Cinematic Universe for another...

Modern Slavery Network highlights emerging exploitation risks on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

DEPUTY Police and Crime Commissioner Jeanie Bell...

 
 
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Payroll errors impacting a quarter of all UK employees

DEMENTIA specialist home care service, Belong, at Home Southport, has retained its crown as the UK's only not...

New stop sign to be installed after crashes onto golf course

A new stop sign is to be erected by:- Sefton Council, on:- Fleetwood Road, at...



Free padel for local schools as Ignite Padel hits major UK milestone

FOLLOWING the announcement of a major expansion at its flagship Speke facility, Ignite Padel; the...

Southport's 1st community Uniform & Coat Swap comes to Southport Market this August

THE Hearth Network CIC is launching Swish & Stitch, a...

 


Southport Freemasons raise incredible £42,000 for Queenscourt Hospice with 22 mile Liverpool to Southport walk

A group of Southport Freemasons walked over:- 22 miles, from:- Liverpool to...

 
 
 

 
 

 

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