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Publication Date:- 2026-02-05

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Spectacular celebrations as Liverpool marks the Year of the Horse

LIVERPOOL is set to welcome the Lunar New Year in style with a series of vibrant events and activities taking place across the City centre to mark the Year of the Horse. The main Chinese New Year celebrations will be held on:- Sunday, 22 February 2026 in and around Liverpool�s Chinatown; home to the oldest Chinese community...

The National School Breakfast Club Programme

ON a visit to Bishop David Sheppard Primary School, Patrick Hurley, MP for Southport and the Northern...

The Southport Palette Club Council Members' Exhibition

THE Southport Palette Club will be welcoming in the New Year with a special exhibition by the elected members of its Council on show at The Atkinson in Southport. 1 of the oldest surviving art societies in...

This Morning Chef back by popular demand

PHIL Vickery will be returning to this year's show on:- Friday, 21...

Elite Events in Southport crowned National Wedding Mobile Bar of the Year 2026

SOUTHPORT based mobile bar company Elite Events...

Local heroes with years of dedication to community sought for Sefton Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by LWC Drinks

LOCAL heroes who have given a lifetime of service to...

Southport wine bar and bookshop has front row seat as Southport writes its own story in 2026

A unique combination of a wine bar, bookshop and coffee shop has become an instant classic since it opened in Southport Town Centre...

Lapel Menswear to open inside Wayfarers Arcade in Southport with iconic shop 'excited' to return

LAPEL Menswear is opened its doors inside Wayfarers Arcade in Southport Town Centre on:- Saturday, 31 January 2026, as the iconic menswear...

Mayor calls in to support 'The Hearth' volunteers as they stitch bunting for the Great Big Green Lunch

VOLUNTEERS in Southport welcomed a very special visitor, Mayor of Sefton Cllr June Burns, as they stitched bunting ready to be used at this year's:- 'Great Big...'

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S&B and Southport Rugby team up for fantastic fundraising 2026 for Elsie's Story and Southport Soup Kitchen

SOUTHPORT and Birkdale Sports Club and Southport Rugby Club are teaming up to support 2 charities rooted...

History comes to life for Lancashire Schoolchildren in visit to:- '6 The Musical'

NEARLY 50 students from Leyland's Wellfield Academy had history brought to life in their visit to:- '6 the Musical,' which allows the audience to experience:- history...

Photography exhibition reveals the life changing power of helplines

A powerful new photography project and exhibition will go on display in Liverpool next month to showcase the..

Holocaust Memorial Day sees Southport MP warn:- 'The Holocaust did not begin with camps or killing but with words'
Photographs by Andrew Brown.

HOLOCAUST Memorial Day took place Tuesday:- 27...

Over 967,000 people in the North West eligible for life saving lung cancer checks

MORE than 967,000 people across the North...

North West receives record funding increase to boost Neighbourhood Policing

THE North West will see a significant boost to the number of Neighbourhood...

James Bretnall Bennett appointed Cluster Manager in exciting year for Southport

THE Grand in Southport has just enjoyed its busiest...

Sir Henry Segrave's Sunbeam Tiger returns to Southport to celebrate world speed record centenary

SIR Henry Segrave's Sunbeam Tiger will return...

Liverpool steps up vaccination drive after UK loses measles elimination status

THE UK has lost its measles elimination status due to experiencing a large increase in measles cases in 2024. This means that...

Up to 450,000 disadvantaged kids could benefit from safe AI tutoring tools to boost learning

UP to 450,000 children from disadvantaged:- backgrounds could...

A main contractor to carry out repair and refurbishment works to Southport Pier has been remobilised, Sefton Council have confirmed

AE Yates have been contracted to undertake...

�40m programme to cut carbon emissions at 35 public buildings across Liverpool City Region

LIVERPOOL�S world-famous waterfront is set to benefit from a �40m investment to cut carbon...

Liverpool Film Office backs 2 new productions

FILMING is now underway on:- 'A Town in Nova Scotia' and 'Saviour,' the...

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