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 Publication Date:- 2024-08-22

 
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The 100th Southport Flower Show - Part 1

THE Southport Flower Show is the largest independent flower show in the UK, and in 2024 it was held for the 100th time from:- 15 August to 18 August 2024, within:- Victoria Park, Southport, Merseyside. This years show had lots to do and enjoy, with show gardens like these, along with:- floral displays, cookery demonstrations, show jumping, dog displays, live music, and other entertainment, and lots, lots more. But, many of those attending did comment about the fact the entertainers like the Mad Nun...

 

A Merseyrail Bridge crossing the River Alt is being replaced

ON Monday, 19 August 2024 the 110 year old bridge crossing the River Alt was removed as part of a £3.5 million project to replace the old bridge with a new concrete structure. Once the work is...

Southport Coaster fundraiser for families and survivors of the Hart Street knife attack

THE Southport Coaster, a bar located on Lord Street, in Southport hosted an event to raise money to help the families and survivors of the harrowing knife attack, that...

King Charles has visited Southport to meet survivors of the stabbing attack

A royal visit was triggered on:- 20 August 2024, following the tragic stabbing attack, that happened on:- 29 July 2024, which resulted in 3 girls being killed, 10 others seriously...

Demolition of Southport Theatre and Convention Centre is now underway

THE demolition of the former Southport Theatre and Convention Centre has started with the clearance of an adjoining building already completed. The Theatre was opened in 1973 and closed its doors when the Pandemic hit...

Queen Camilla sends royal support for the rebuilding of Spellow Library Hut

QUEEN Camilla has written to the Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram expressing her sorrow at recent events in the Region...

1st look at new rapid:- 'glider' set to hit Region's streets

LIVERPOOL City Region residents are getting a sneak peek of a brand new rapid transport:- 'glider' set to speed up journeys to:- Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Football...

Sefton 6th Form Collage Student Secures Place at University of Cambridge's Jesus Collage

NAOMI Thornton, a student from Sefton 6th Form Collage, has had huge success with her A-level results, receiving an...

Nurse 'proud' to celebrate 50 years of service

A long serving nurse from the North West has marked an incredible 5 decades of...

 
 
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Paw Patrol's Chase set to arrive at The Entertainer in Southport next weekend

ON Saturday, 31 August 2024, children in Southport can head to The Entertainer to meet Paw Patrol's most popular pup, Chase, for a free meet and...

UK's longest serving Vice-Chancellor to retire from Edge Hill University

DR Cater has led the University for more than 31 years, the longest period of service of any Vice Chancellor in the UK higher education sector, transforming it into a modern institution which has advanced further and faster in the national league tables than any other UK University. John said:- "It has been an immense privilege to lead Edge Hill University for over 30..."

Student nominated for International Conservation Award

AN award winning student and wildlife enthusiast has been nominated for an international conservationist prize. Lyndon Howson, has been nominated for a:- 'People of Nature Awards' by:- 'We Naturalists' in the category of:- 'Conservationist of the Year' Fauna for his work in native species conservation and...

Dogs Trust Welcomes Introduction of New Pet Theft Law

DOGS Trust, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, has welcomed the new Pet Abduction Act which comes into force on:- Saturday, 24 August 2024. From 24 August, anyone found guilty of stealing a dog in England or Northern Ireland will face up to five years in prison, a fine, or both. Previously, despite the very distressing nature of having a dog stolen, pet theft has...

 
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FIFAe:- 'Fame Your Game' Cup Tournament

REGISTER to compete for a chance to win your share of $50,000 at Exhibition Centre Liverpool over:- 29 August to 30 August 2024. FIFAe will host the FIFAe Fame Your Game Cup; a special:- "eFootball™" mobile showcase event. Local players are invited to join...

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Royal recognition for Alcedo Care Group

SOUTHPORT based specialist home care provider, Alcedo Care Group, has been recognised and rewarded by the Princess Royal Training Awards for the provision of impressive and impactful complex care training. The awards are open to organisations of all sizes...

   
 

 
 

 

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