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 Publication Date:- 2026-07-08  

 
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Ainsdale Horticultural Society Show 2026

THE Ainsdale Horticultural Society Show returned with resounding success this year, drawing large crowds to the Village Green across a packed 3 day weekend, starting on:- Friday,  3 July 2026 and ending on:- Sunday,  5 July 2026. The festivities commenced on Friday evening with a highly popular Children's Pet Show, which saw an excellent turnout from local families and their animals. Saturday marked the main event as the society hosted its 104th annual Show on the Village Green. Attracting impressive crowds, the traditional exhibition showcased the community's finest...

The Wayfarers Contemporary Art Fair!

THE The historic Wayfarers Arcade on Lord Street in Southport Town Centre will host the inaugural Wayfarers Contemporary Art Fair from Thursday, 16 July to Saturday, 18 July 2026, delivering a...

 Bandstand Gardens Revival Project, Southport

THE final push is on around Southport's historic Lord Street Bandstand, where the Lord Street in Bloom Volunteers are gearing up to tackle the worst and absolute last piece of the project: the back flower...

Bandstand Revival Southport invites all to enjoy 2 free live music events with superb local talent

PEOPLE are invited to come and enjoy 2 superb live music events at the iconic Bandstand on Lord Street in Southport Town Centre over the next 2 weekends! These fabulous...

Learners create permanent steel artwork at entrance of Merseyside men's prison

LEARNERS at a men's prison near Liverpool have worked with a socially engaged artist and education provider Novus to design, weld and install...

Immersive Conspiracy Experience 32 Date UK Tour Opens In Liverpool

A bold and immersive live theatre experience which plunges its audience deep into the world of conspiracy theories and hidden narratives is embarking on a major UK...

Regulator warns of potentially deadly threat posed by over 100 million incorrectly packed batteries

TODAY passengers are being told to:- "pack right for a safe flight." The UK Civil Aviation Authority is warning passengers that while flying is very safe there is a rising risk from lithium batteries on planes. Rechargeable lithium...

The Annual Sefton Pride celebration

ON the 28 June 2026, Sefton Pride CIC organised another event in Southport Town Centre, along with a couple of accompanying Pride events at nearby venues, including:- Parkinson's Books and Southport Bijou Cinema. The inaugural event in July 2023 at Southport Market and...

Summer Open 2026 - 'SOUTHPORT: LAND, SAND & SEA'

WITH all eyes turned towards Southport this summer as the Golf comes to Southport, the Town's ArtHouse will host the Southport Contemporary Art's Gallery's  much anticipated Summer Open Art Exhibition:-"Southport: Land, Sand &..."

 
 
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Southport could be transformed by:- 'bold programme of renewal and reinvestment' with new renovation zone

SOUTHPORT Town Centre could be transformed through a:- 'renovation zone' which would support the repair and renewal of vacant buildings, along with:- ‘robust enforcement against unlawful storefronts.' Southport MP Patrick Hurley spoke in...

Taxpayers urged to get ahead of July Self Assessment payment deadline

WITH 1 month to go, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding millions of Self Assessment taxpayers to prepare for the:- 2025 to 2026 tax year 2nd payments on account:- 31 July deadline. Customers can set up monthly or weekly payment plans and any payments already made...

Guests at 1st Alice's WonderDance Gala in Southport raise over £17,000 on night of love, kindness and care

GUESTS came together to raise over £17,000 on an emotional night filled with love, kindness and care as they celebrated the very 1st Alice's WonderDance Gala. The...

The Pearson National Teaching Awards 2026

ASCENT Autism Specialist College, part of the Remarkable Group, from Newton le Willows, Merseyside, has been named a Silver award winner of the:- 'School or College Partnership of the Year' category in the prestigious:- 'Pearson...'

 
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Liverpool Book Festival Summer Special Just Weeks Away
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LIVERPOOL´S largest book festival, Liverpool Book Festival, is returning to BoxPark with a Summer Special on:- Sunday, 2 August 2026 and there are only a limited number of tickets available! The incredible event will...

Scheme to support vulnerable children in Police custody set to expand after successful pilot

A pioneering programme supporting vulnerable children in Police custody is being expanded across Merseyside following a successful pilot. The Custody Navigator programme sees trained trauma informed youth...

The Taxi Diver who drove away from Southport Attack has lost his Taxi Licence

GARY Poland had picked up the 17 year old killer on his Taxi and took him to the Hart Space Dance Studio, in Southport, on the day of the attack, has had his Taxi Licence revoked.  Sefton Council condemned the decision after seeing the dash cam footage which was played at the public inquiry. The footage showed Poland...

Scottsdale Golf Commissions Landmark Tommy Fleetwood Mural Ahead of Major Championship

A major Tommy Fleetwood mural commissioned by Scottsdale Golf has been unveiled in Southport as part of celebrations surrounding this summe''s UK Major Golf Championship. Honouring...

 

RSPCA new figures show 113 reports of summer cruelty in Merseyside

SHOCKING new figures released by the RSPCA show a massive:- 64% annual increase in cruelty reports to the charity during the summer period across England and Wales; with reports on the rise...

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Top Liverpool Chef Launches New Union with Free Community Event

MULTI award winning Master Chef Kemal Coskuncay has launched an exciting new organisation that aims to bring:- chefs together...

Residents in Sefton worried about major traffic issues due to Open Golf and Weather conditions

RESIDENTS in Sefton are growing increasingly anxious about major traffic disruption as soaring temperatures collide with the 154th Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale. Those living in Ainsdale, Crosby and Formby...

Churchtown Village is all set for a 1940s Street Party!

THE Botanic Gardens  originally opened in 1874, and will provide an amazing backdrop to what will be a fantastic:- '1940s Street Party,' along with the historic Village Centre, which both have been beautifully preserved.  While the...

Southport hosts annual Armed Forces Day event and is officially named as the host for the National Armed Forces Day 2027

THE Southport’s annual Armed Forces Day festival on Sunday, 28 June 2026 achieved double success, drawing vast crowds to its new, expanded footprint across King’s Gardens...



Liverpool International Tennis Tournament 2026 - Part 2
Photos by:- Peter Bailey

THIS is the Part 2 of our coverage of the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament which was held in the grounds of:- Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club, from:- Thursday, 18 June 2026 to Saturday, 20 June 2026. These are more photos taken for...

 
 
 

 

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