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 Publication Date:- 2026-03-16  

 
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The 'Southport Inquiry Part 1' report is published

PHASE 1 of the Independent Statutory Inquiry, chaired by:- Sir Adrian Fulford, looked into the events leading up to the 2024 Southport attack and has found that the attack on innocent children attending a dance class in Southport...

Southport Education Group receives major Government investment for KGV and Southport College campuses

YOUNG people in Southport will see major upgrades to...

World class Circus acts to:- 'Roll up!' in Southport for May Bank Holiday Big Top Festival

FAMILIES will be given a unique chance to clown around, stilt walk and juggle alongside world class circuit...

"Hidden harm in the home" put under the spotlight at Merseyside conference tacking child to parent abuse

MORE than 80 professionals have come together to put...

Councils face new rules for spending pothole funding, or risk losing their cash

COUNCILS will face new rules on how they spend funding to fix potholes and maintain local roads, as the Government sets out new requirements to ensure taxpayers see real improvements. Under the new measures, local Highway...

Merseyside PCC responds to publication of the Southport Inquiry Phase 1 report

THE Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner has today responded to the release of...

Brand new Tikka Bros brings authentic Indian street food to Southport Market

THE brand new Tikka Bros is now open at Southport Market, bringing authentic Indian...

Major milestone as new Mersey Ferry begins sea trials

HISTORY will be made this week as the 1st new Mersey Ferry in over 60 years begins sea trials on the river; giving Liverpool City Region residents

Vinyl, coffee and bacon butties with Quicksilver Music and harp Coffee and Games in Southport

RECORD Store Quicksilver Music and Harp Coffee and...

 
 
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New approach to supporting people in crisis in Liverpool set to be approved

LIVERPOOL City Council's Cabinet is set to approve a plan to administer a new...

17 cultural venues, museums, and libraries to receive funding boost that will improve access to arts and culture across the North West

17 cultural venues, local museums and libraries are..

Liverpool's historic Cunard Building to run on low carbon heat as City Council cuts emissions

WORK is now well under way..

130 cultural venues, museums, and libraries to receive funding boost that will improve access to arts and culture across the country

130 cultural venues, local museums and libraries are...

 

Merseyside fell silent for 97 Hillsborough Victims as calls for 'Hillsborough Law Now' gets louder

ON 15 April 2026, the Liverpool City Region...

Council awards design contract to progress Vauxhall / Greatie active travel improvements

LIVERPOOL City Council has approved the award of a contract for preliminary design work to support major active...

XFactor star Ray Quinn to headline A Grand Night Out For Queenscourt in Southport

RAY Quinn has signed up to headline:- 'A Grand Night Out for Queenscourt Hospice,' at The Grand, in Southport this summer. The XFactor star...

RSPCA issue appeal after stray dog found in poor condition with matted coat

THE RSPCA has issued an...

 

RSPCA statement at close of Grand National Festival 2026

COMMENTING after the Grand National Festival 2026, an RSPCA Spokesperson said...

Fixing the foundations:- Government fund to fix England's bridges, flyovers and tunnels now open

GOVERNMENT is backing...

EPI research on educational psychologists shortage

RESPONDING to new research by the Education Policy Institute, which warns that Government must address...

 
 

 

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