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 Publication Date:- 2026-09-20  

 
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2026 West Lancashire Yacht Club 24 Hour Race - Part 1 of 2

THE West Lancashire Yacht Club (WLYC) held the annual 24 Hour Race from:- 12 September to 13 September 2026, from:- 12 Noon to 12 Noon. 1st held in 1967, this historic endurance event on Southport's Marine Lake was originally created as a supreme test of seamanship, night navigation, and stamina for:- Enterprise, GP14, Lark, and now included the Firefly dinghy classes.  All these boats are designed for small hourly sailings, and not designed...

Is a Tourist Tax a good or bad idea?

ON Wednesday, 10 September 2026, the UK's Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Angela Rayner met Regional Mayors, at:- Number 10 North, in...

Southport School Staff Run 12k Obstacle Course in Memory of Colleague

10 staff from:- Linaker Primary School in Southport and the wider:- 'Endeavour Learning Trust' ran a:- 12 kilometre...


Discover Your Local Royal British Legion

THE Royal British Legion is best known for the Poppy Appeal, but there's much more to the charity than many...

Diners can see lunch waiting as they walk in to enjoy 1 of Southport's most historic pubs

1 of Southport Town Centre's oldest pubs has undergone an extensive transformation and...

Books Alive! Exciting chapter as Southport to become living storybook this October half term!
SOUTHPORT is all set to become a living storybook for October half term as:- 'Books Alive!' brings a world of imagination and adventure...

Research highlights road crossing challenges faced by autistic children

INTERIM findings from a University of Leeds led research project, funded by:- 'The Road Safety Trust,' have identified several areas of road crossing that can present...

New British built trains to transform railways and reindustrialise Britain

PASSENGERS across the North will benefit from faster, more reliable journeys thanks to an around £1 billion investment...

River of Light will bring Liverpool 'Together' this October

THE River of Light, Liverpool's iconic free light art festival that attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the City, has released the next set of artworks for its 2026 edition, taking place from:- 23...

 
 
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Liverpool welcomes senior Shandong delegation to strengthen trade and investment links

LIVERPOOL has welcomed a 50 strong senior Government and business delegation from China's Shandong Province as the City looks to strengthen...

Heswall Fish and Chip Shop Wins Big at Top National Awards

THERE are celebrations in Heswall after local favourite Pisces has scooped 2 big awards, with owner Cos Michael being crowned:- 'Best Fish & Chips Fryer' in the UK at the prestigious:- 'English Fish & Chips Awards 2026...'

Police Commissioner to scrutinise Merseyside Police's work to tackle serious violence at next public meeting with the Chief Constable

MERSEYSIDE'S Police Commissioner has put the Force's response to:- serious...

2 Huge Jazz Shows Coming to the Capstone Theatre

JAZZ lovers have 2 dates to put firmly in their diaries this autumn as:- Liverpool's Capstone Theatre welcomes 2 outstanding ensembles celebrating some of the most influential music in jazz history. From the...

 

Southport Comedy Best of The Fest Show returns with 4 top comedians

THE Southport Comedy Festival Best of The Fest Show sponsored by Acorn Insurance is back for another year. Festival organisers have put...

Epstein Theatre seeks local talent for 2027 roster after big Edinburgh Fringe success

FOUNDED in 2025 by Stephen Edgerton, CEO of The Epstein Theatre, alongside...

Merseyside PCC Annual Report highlights investment in victims, young people and safer communities

MERSEYSIDE Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell has published her:- 'Annual Report' for 2025/26...

Liverpool Author Lisa J. Allen opens new library at St. Gabriel's Primary, Huytoni

LIVERPOOL Author Lisa J. Allen attended St. Gabriel's Primary School, in Huyton, to officially open the new School library in what has been described by staff as an...

 
 

 

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