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Publication Date:- 2026-06-04

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Southport Food and Drink Festival 2026

WHAT a smorgasbord of culinary delights awaited foodies at this year's Southport Food and Drink Festival, that was held on:- Victoria Park, in Southport, Merseyside, from:- Friday 29 May to Sunday, 31 May 2026. This years event was a huge success, with vibrant stands selling a wide range of tasty delights, guaranteed your taste buds watering. The event attracted visitors from all over the UK and even some of the trades came from across the country, with thousands of people, from tourists to locals...

�33.9 million Ainsdale affordable extra care and housing scheme invites public to an Open Day

SOCIAL housing provider Riverside will host an open day on:- Thursday, 11 June 2026, to showcase its new �33.9 million extra care and housing...

Funding secured for fresh look at Port of Liverpool access

SEFTON based charity, Rimrose Valley Friends, have secured funding to commission a study into access to and from the Port of Liverpool. This study follows its 7 year...

Discover the Art of Leather Craft at the:- 'Society of Master Saddlers Brings Taster Days' in Southport

THE Society of Master Saddlers is bringing its popular:- 'Leather Craft Taster Day' to Saddlers Den, Southport on...

Patrick Hurley calls on schools and community groups to sign up for UK Parliament Week 2026

PATRICK Hurley MP is encouraging schools, youth groups and community organisations across Southport and the Northern Parishes to...

Letter to Editor:- "Formal Complaint Regarding Traffic Congestion and Unsafe Parking in Formby"

"DEAR Councillors, I'm writing to formally raise serious concerns regarding the volume of traffic currently being allowed into Formby and the..."

Sefton issues a reminder to Motorists visiting the coast

SEFTON Council has issued a reminder to visitors about the importance of planning and acting responsibly when visiting its beaches. This comes after disappointing...

The National Trust in Formby are looking for a new:- 'Welcome and Service Team Member' and it could be you!

NEW research from The Global Payroll Association (GPA), reveals that a quarter of all PAYE

Sun Shines Bright On 1,650 Running For The 97 In Liverpool

THE sun shone bright in Stanley Park, on:- Saturday, 23 May 2026, as runners turned out in force for community legacy event Run For The 97...

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Hugh Baird College Students Complete Prestigious HMRC Scholarship Programme

4 students from Hugh Baird College have successfully completed a scholarship programme with His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), gaining hands-on experience...

Echoes of the past, are we approaching a repeat of the 1981 unrest?

THE latest statistics regarding Britain's youth should be sounding alarms nationwide. We are heading towards a repeat of the:- 1970s and early 1980s, when:- 100,000s of 16 and 17 year olds left School only to find they lacked the...

Winners Announced in Sefton Food Waste Vehicle Naming Competition

THIS week Sefton Council announced the winners of its vehicle naming competition to name the borough's new fleet of food waste recycling vehicles. Earlier this year, residents were invited to submit their ideas, and the...

Patrick Hurley MP joins calls for stronger Ofcom regulation of Royal Mail following damning Committee report

IN a report issued by the Commons' Business and Trade Committee, that says Ofcom has failed to change Royal...

Britain's biggest train operator's services entered back into public ownership

ON Sunday, 31 May 2026:- Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express transferred back into public ownership to deliver more...

Is the Labour Government backing the Media Billionaires who are destroying British democracy?

DONNACHADH McCarthy from:- MediaSovereignty.Org has called on the UK Government to fund local...

Liverpool's Pride rebuilds to become 1 of the UK's biggest Pride weekends, set to attract visitors nationwide

LIVERPOOL'S Pride is set to return, on:- Friday, 24 July...

Music icons Boy George and Culture Club have announced a major UK Arena Tour is heading to the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool

THE Singles Tour will feature all the classic songs you want to hear, along with hit...

Liverpool City Region announces 1st projects to benefit from �30m Local Innovation Partnership Fund

2 projects led by the University of Liverpool are set to receive �23.7m from the Government's Local Innovation Partnership...

Meols Hall to host an open air cinema weekend

THE UK's No.1 outdoor cinema firm, Adventure Cinema, will be come to the stunning grounds of Meols Hall in Southport in June. This location is 1 if the North West's hidden historic treasures, offering an extraordinary setting for a...

Marshall Motor Group's research finds 168,000 speeding offences have been issued between:- January 2023 and March 2026

ON Merseyside nearly 168,000 speeding offences were recorded on the areas:- 20mph and 30mph roads, between:- January 2023 and March...

Thornton Garden of Rest invites all to Father's Day memorial service

SEFTON Council's Bereavement Services team is inviting all visitors to pay tribute to fathers and father figures at Thornton Garden...

Local Nurse's marathon effort through the Sahara

IN the NHS Nurses often go the extra mile in their line of work. However, at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) 1...

Award winning Tik Taco brings Mexican sunshine to 2026 Southport Comedy Festival in association with Halliwell Jones Kia

NEW research from The Global Payroll Association (GPA)...

"Media spotlight on sexual harassment is changing British workplaces" says Acas poll

1 in 4 workers believe media coverage of sexual harassment has improved workplace culture, according to a new survey. Workplace expert...

Letters to Editor:- "Adverse Childhood Experiences."

"DEAR Southport and Mersey Reporter, We're back delivering in Southport and would really appreciate it if you could help spread the..."

Disbanding Healthwatch risks health and care services:- 'marking their own homework'

THE Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on the Government to retain a statutory independent local...

PCC completes Canning Place sale, paving the way for major new waterfront redevelopment

1 of Liverpool's most recognisable waterfront sites is now set for a new chapter, as Merseyside's Police and...

Letter to Editor:- "Boxing Memories"

"50 years ago, I held the:- 'King's Cup,' an Award for the:- 'Best Young Bootle Boxer of The Year.' Meanwhile, on the other side of Town, Jimmy..."

Southport Reception children head to the polls in real life democracy lesson

RECEPTION children at a Southport Primary School have been getting to grips with democracy, casting their very own votes in a classroom...

Army of volunteers celebrated for critical work offered to Southport community

THE Salvation Army is celebrating the Southport community spirit thanks to...

The Grand in Southport launches new:- 'Call My Bluff' Spanish Wine tasting night with a twist

HOW much do you know about wine? The Grand, Southport, is getting ready to host a...

Nominations Open for Citizens 4 Good Summer Celebration

SEFTON residents are being invited to recognise the people who make a real difference in their communities, as nominations open for the:- 'Citizens 4 Good Summer Celebration 2026,' taking place on:- Monday 6 July 2026...

New Leader elected for West Lancashire Borough Council

ON 28 May 2026, Councillor David Whittington, Leader of the Conservative Group, was...

The Rocky Horror Show Ready To Thrill Chester
Photo by David Freeman

DON'T dream it, be it when:- 'The Rocky Horror Show' touches down at the:- Storyhouse, Chester, next month where it promises...

Jimeoin unveiled as final major headline act for Southport Comedy Festival

THE 2026 Southport Comedy Festival in association Halliwell Jones Kia Southport...

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