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Publication Date:- 2026-08-26

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Southport Flower Show 2026 - Part 1
Photographs by Patrick Trollope.

THE Southport Flower Show was held over:- 20 August to 24 August 2026. The 1st day was exceptionally damp, with very low numbers attending, but the new flexible day ticket system meant the other days were at capacity and successfully mitigated financial losses from the very wet opening day. The 1st day...

Opening date for new Digz'n Lidz cafe as it brings unique RC experience to Southport

THE opening date for the brand new Digz'n Lidz RC experience cafe in Southport's Town...

Chindits Remembrance Service 2026 - Harington Barracks Memorial

ON Saturday, 22 August 2026, on a small residential road, within Freshfield (Formby), a crowd gathered along with...

Patrick Hurley hears Smedley Hydro staff concerns ahead of ministerial meeting

DURING a visit organised by the Public and Commercial...

Lunar eclipse to reward early risers in UK and Europe

ANOTHER heavenly display is about you take place this week. The Earth's Shadow is due to track across the Moon, as UK and most of Europe...

Free Weekly Football Sessions Launching at Marine FC

MEN'S mental health charity, Mersey Mind Project, is expanding its successful Mersey Football Therapy...

5 new Liverpool projects benefit from Arts & Culture Fund

LIVERPOOL Business Improvement District's Arts & Culture Fund unveils 5 new projects who have been...

Merseyside children in care enjoy life enhancing day out with support from Tesco and the local community

HUNDREDS of children across Merseyside enjoyed a...

Vue Southport takes the next step in accessible cinema for people with hearing loss

A new technology that allows audiences to stream audio...

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S&Beer Festival
Photo and report by Andrew Brown.

FAMILIES are invited to �wrap up the summer in style' as the 4 day:-'S&Beer Festival' returns to Southport this...

UK has marked the 1st National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism

PEOPLE across the UK are marked the 1st 1st National Day for Victims and Survivors...

Aldi calls on families in Merseyside to apply for its new Superfam Pass

FAMILIES in Merseyside can now apply to get their hands...

Liverpool Kickstarts National Racehorse Week 2026i

LIVERPOOL City Centre welcomed some unusual 4 legged visitors over the weekend as racehorses...

Restoration of Everton landmark takes major step forward as surveys and repair programme begin

LIVERPOOL City Council is taking the next major step in the restoration of a landmark building in Everton, with...

Liverpool and Birmingham go head to head in 6 week walking challenge

LIVERPOOL and Birmingham are set to go head to head in a new 6 week walking and wheeling challenge designed to help people be more active while discovering the green...

Formby Hall PGA Academy to Open New Coaching Slots in September

FORMBY Hall Golf Resort & Spa will open additional coaching slots at its PGA Academy this September in response to growing demand...

UCU condemns sudden decision to cancel all A-level provision at City of Liverpool College

THE University and College Union (UCU) has expressed serious concern after City of Liverpool College announced yesterday that it is cancelling its A-level provision and...

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