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LATEST NEWS
D-Day for InvestSefton summer Economic Forum at Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa
Sefton’s free, twice-yearly Economic Forum event for the Borough’s businesses will take place on Thursday, 6th June 2024 at Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa. Over 120 Sefton businesses attended last summer’s Economic Forum and feedback from delegates was very positive. Organised by the Council’s InvestSefton business support service, the Economic Forum is a relaxed and informal event that provides
Inspirational speaker Sam Jalloh presents ‘Yes I Can – How Tennis Saved My Life’ with stellar line-up of guest speakers
Inspirational Southport speaker Sam P Jalloh is hosting a special night titled ‘Yes I Can – How Tennis Saved My Life’. The event will take place at Bridge Chapel Centre in Liverpool on Tuesday 16th July 2024 from 6pm. You can book tickets via this link here. Sam is a war survivor, a BBC Inspirations Awards 2020 recipient, a TEDx
Panto star who sometimes forgets his lines facing a long sentence in Jail and Bail fundraiser for Queenscourt Hospice
By Queenscourt Crime Correspondent Andrew Brown Popular panto star Christopher Gerring has been promoted to do porridge in this year’s Jail and Bail fundraiser for Queenscourt Hospice. Christopher, who starred in the Southport Dramatic Club panto in December, has been charged with forgetting his lines – and now faces a long sentence he will never forget. The actor, speech therapist
Southport’s lost Victorian underground street bursting back to life this weekend with stunning 3D art
Southport’s lost underground Victorian Street will be coming back to life this weekend! When you walk along Nevill Street in 2024, you might not be aware of the history that lies buried beneath your feet. In recent years, the mystery of the ‘The Lost Street’ is a topic that has captured the imagination of Southport locals, visitors, and keen historians
Mowgli Street Food founder Nisha Katona MBE to showcase her skills at 2024 Southport Flower Show
Nisha Katona MBE will be showcasing her skills at this year’s Southport Flower Show on Saturday 17th August 2024. Nisha Katona MBE is a true trailblazer. Since leaving behind a 20-year career as a barrister in 2014, she has become a highly successful restaurateur, cookbook author and TV chef. She is the CEO, executive chef and development chef of Mowgli
Merseyrail celebrates superb volunteers who improve local train stations on the network
Community and volunteer workers at Merseyrail stations throughout the city region are being celebrated this week by the rail industry. Dozens of volunteer and ‘Friends Of’ stations groups work tirelessly throughout the year to make their local stations brighter and more attractive for Merseyrail customers and local residents. National Community Rail week organised by the Rail Delivery Group, see’s their
Dovehaven Care Homes becomes Real Living Wage employer
The respected Dovehaven Care Home Group has committed to become a Real Living Wage Employer, plus £0.20. This announcement strengthens the group’s commitment to their team member’s wellbeing and professional development opportunities. The change comes during a time of growth for the care home provider, which recently purchased three new homes in the last two months. The North West based
Ukrainian curtain maker draws on skills to open new shop in Southport town centre
By Sophie Swain A mum from Ukraine whose shop was destroyed during her country’s invasion by Russia opened a new curtain shop on Tulketh Street in Southport town centre. Liudmyla Redka, 39, moved to Southport two years ago with her 15-year-old daughter after Russian soldiers occupied their town. She has been in the curtain and fabric business for 13 years
‘Queenscourt gave amazing care for Mum. She’d laugh if she saw me doing Jail and Bail for her’
By Queenscourt Crime Correspondent Andrew Brown A Southport childcare provider whose Mum was cared for by Queenscourt last year would love people to support her fundraising efforts for the hospice after signing up for this year’s Jail and Bail. Fran Taylor, who runs The Frantastic Pre-School, wis among a dozen kind-hearted ‘inmates’ who will be ‘sentenced’ for their ‘crimes’ at
Historic Rueters building in Southport is being transformed into stylish new offices by fast growing local company
By Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport The iconic Rueters building in Southport is being renovated and transformed into stylish new offices by a fast-growing local business. The Lloyd Group has purchased the 19th century Victorian villa, which has been in a poor state of disrepair since the former restaurant and bar closed its doors two years ago. Earlier this
Salt and Tar in Bootle welcomes four day Comedy Weekender plus live music, circus skills and fire show
The Salt and Tar Comedy Weekender returns to Bootle town centre tonight (Thursday 23rd May 2024), kicking off with a special charity show featuring 11 local comedians at the very start of their career with Bootle Stands Up. It features ten ordinary individuals, coached by professional comedian Brendan Riley with over 30 years of stand-up experience. They’ve had six weeks
Historic Hesketh Arms pub in Southport looks forward to a £600,000 transformation this summer
By Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport One of the most historic pubs in Southport will enjoy a £600,000 transformation this summer. The Grade II Listed Hesketh Arms, on Botanic Road in Churchtown Village, will be refurbished by owners Vintage Inns with customers soon able to enjoy a number of improvements. Changes will include a beautiful outdoor area, with festoon
