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Publication Date:- 2025-09-18

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Cataclean Southport Speed Sprint Revival 2025

ON 13 September 2025, a free event had made Southport's seafront into a race track, with cars of different ages and makes conducting timed runs along Marirne Drive (Coastal Road). The Cataclean Southport Speed Sprint Revival was well attended, despite the unpredictable weather and helps keep Southport has such a rich motoring heritage alive. For many real motoring fans, events like this are externally important as very soon cars like this could become an endangered species on our race tracks, not...

Coastal Jam Festival 2025

A 2 day festival of music and family fun was held over:- Saturday, 13 September and Sunday, 14 September 2025, in Southport's Town Centre...

WLYC Celebrates 54th 24 Hour Yacht Race

THE West Lancashire Yacht Club (WLYC) hosted its 54th annual 24 Hour Yacht Race, that ran from noon on:- 13...

Another fire at Clarence Houses in Formby

THE former special needs School site, Clarence Houses, in:- West Lane, St. Anne's Road, Freshfield, on...

Cross Party Support for Return of Children's A&E to Southport Hospital; Cllr Mike Prendergast

SEFTON Council has once again spoke with 1 voice...

Mersey Ferries and the Liverpool Tourist Information Centre win prestigious 2025 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards

THE Mersey Ferries and the Liverpool Tourist Information Centre have joined an illustrious list of City Region attractions as winners of a...

Queen Mary 2 Mersey arrival marks maritime milestone celebrations

LIVERPOOL is set to host a series of celebratory events to honour Cunard's 185th Anniversary; marking a historic milestone in the City's long standing relationship with the world renowned cruise line. The festivities will take place after the Queen Mary 2...

�rsted Outlines Plans for Major Offshore Wind Farm at Hightown Consultation

WE attended the public consultation event that was held on:- Wednesday, 10 September 2025, at the Hightown Club, on Thirlmere Road, Hightown, regarding �rsted's East Irish Sea Wind Farm and Transmission Project to find out more. This project, also known as the Mooir...

New Oktoberfest themed Beer On The Pier Festival announced for Southport Pier

PEOPLE are invited to enjoy the 1st ever:- 'Beer On The Pier' festival in Southport! This exciting new Oktoberfest themed event is organised by Southport Hesketh Round Table and takes place on...

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Fossil fuel vehicles to be dumped as Council goes electric

THE last polluting petrol and diesel Council vehicles are set to be taken off the road if the City's Cabinet approve funding to dump fossil-fuel vehicles...

RSPCA appeals for information after dog in Merseyside appears to be kicked in mouth

THE RSPCA would like to speak to a man who may have important information about a dog who was allegedly seen being kicked, in St Helens...

Skip hire boss ordered to pay back cash after waste crime

A Merseyside skip hire boss has been ordered to pay back �250,000 after she was found to have profited from illegal waste crime. The Environment Agency secured the confiscation order against:- Patricia Hills, 72, of Redfern Street, Bootle, after she was...

New films highlight the role of Skills for Wellbeing and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in mental health recovery

MERSEY Care's Talking Therapies service has released a series of new short films...

Over 2.5 million people face hunger across the North West

TRUSSELL'S analysis estimates that across the North West in:- 2024, over:- 2.5 million people (2,570,000), including:- 670,000 children, faced hunger due to a lack of money...

Southport Slimming World Members Rally for Foodbank Drive and Charity Causes

SLIMMING World members from across Southport have come together in a remarkable and heartfelt display of...

Southport New Comedian of the Year 2025 competition sponsored by Dragon Soop returns to the Southport Comedy Festival

SOUTHPORT Comedy Festival 2025 has launched its search...

Council Project Manager shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year

A young Project Manager at Liverpool City Council has spoken of her delight at...

1st image and details revealed for flagship housing scheme at Festival Gardens

THE 1st image and details of a flagship, eco-friendly housing scheme at Liverpool's iconic Festival Gardens; which could see several hundred new...

Short Films Warn Of Long Nights Without Help

A North West suicide prevention charity has launched a series of short films to illustrate how cut...

Stagecoach open top service more popular than ever

A popular summertime Stagecoach service, offering sweeping views of the Wirral Waterfront, has experienced an unprecedented hike in passenger numbers this year...

ALDI donates 62,800 meals to Merseyside charities over summer

ALDI stores in Merseyside donated 62,800 meals to families in need throughout the recent summer holidays. All Merseyside stores aided local charities and foodbanks...

Lots to do in Southport this Autum from the British Musical Fireworks Championship to Autumn Wreath Making

COSY season is around the corner as the temperature drops and the leaves begin to fall; so, grab your hats and...

ScottishPower Showcases Skills and Investment in North West During Visit from Select Committee Chair

SCOTTISHPOWER'S electricity networks in the North West of England took centre stage recently as Bill Esterson...

River of Light Returns with Scientific Glow Up

THE River of Light; the much loved, free light festival which every year transforms Liverpool's iconic waterfront into an outdoor art gallery; has announced its 2025 line up with a brand new theme! This year, 10 large scale artworks...

Parking payments to be modernised in machine update

AN upgrade in Liverpool's parking meters will see savings in maintenance costs, reduce risks and free up staff to focus on enforcement; and...

Hugh Baird College Partners with E.ON and Peel Ports to Power Progress in Green Careers

HUGH Baird College is working in partnership with E.ON and Peel Ports Group to inspire their students and prepare them for careers in the...

Care leavers hub opens its doors in Liverpool

A new:- "care leavers hub" for care experienced young people has opened its doors in Liverpool this week. The new hub, funded and managed...

Comprehensive new Liverpool City Region guide to help people get online and build digital confidence

A comprehensive new guide has been created to help people across the Liverpool City Region build digital...

More than �1.1 billion investment to boost growth, jobs and skills in UK's Coastal Towns and Cities

COASTAL communities across are set to benefit from over �1.1 billion in joint UK Government and industry investment for the maritime...

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