The big screen is BACK in Southport creating the ultimate Football Fan Zone for World Cup

THE big screen is BACK outside the Lord Street Hotel, The Grand and Punch Tarmey's on Lord Street in Southport creating the ultimate Football Fan Zone in Southport!

The huge double-sided outdoor screen was a hugely popular fixture with sports fans when Euro 2024 took place in the summer of 2024.

After the huge success of the big screen during that tournament, when England reached the Final, Mikhail Hotel And Leisure Group has brought it back for this summer's World Cup.

Games include England's opening World Cup games and lots of the other World Cup fixtures will be shown, depending on kick-off times.

Games will be also screened on multiple screens inside the Lord Street Hotel and Maverick's on Lord Street too meaning there are lots of great spots to watch all the World Cup action.

Mikhail Hotel And Leisure Group Cluster Manager James Bretnall-Bennet said:- "The atmosphere during Euro 2024 2 years ago was amazing when games were screened here. We've had huge demand from customers to have our big screen back for the World Cup! We are really excited to be bringing it back. There is going to be huge demand, so we'd advise people coming to arrive early and secure the best seats. We have created the ultimate Football Fan Zone in Southport with everything fans could want to watch England games and other matches on seating outside the Lord Street Hotel, The Grand and Punch Tarmey's this summer."

He continued:- "There is nowhere better to watch the action. The Football Fan Zone will be very family-friendly with everything football fans could want! We will have an outdoor BBQ; an outdoor Peroni bar; an outdoor Campari and Aperol bar. There will be great deals on buckets of bottles and shots. We have unlimited supplies of ponchos in case of wet weather at any time, although the weather forecast over the next few days is looking very warm and dry. People can also watch matches indoors from the comfort of the Lord Street Hotel or Maverick's. After the games, you'll be able to continue your night out - hopefully celebrating England wins - inside the Lord Street Hotel, Punch Tarmey's or Maverick's, which will all be open until late!"

James has also revealed his olwn prediction for England at this World Cup. He said:- "I think England will win the World Cup this year! We have a great manager and such a a strong squad. It's time we won it. I think England will beat France 2-1 in the final with Harry Kane scoring both goals, with 1 goal disallowed. We are running a World Cup sweepstake at work and I've pulled out England so I hope they win for that reason too! We've seen some really exciting games already, it's going to be a brilliant World Cup tournament."

"Young people tell us online spaces are increasingly unsafe" - PCC backs under 16 social media ban

MERSEYSIDE�S Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell has supported new Government plans to ban under 16s from social media, highlighting stark feedback from young people across the Region about misogyny, harassment and harmful online cultures.

Emily Spurrell said:- "I welcome the Government's announcement today to ban social media use for under-16s. It represents an important step in recognising the very real harms that many young people are facing online every day. While I fully support the intent behind this decision, we must not underestimate the practical challenges around implementation. Effective enforcement, safeguarding, and ensuring young people still have access to positive, supportive online spaces will all be critical to making this work. During recent youth consultation events I've held, young people have spoken powerfully about the realities they face on social media - from misogyny and harassment to exposure to toxic cultures and harmful influences. Many described online spaces as increasingly unsafe, particularly highlighting platforms like Snapchat, where disappearing messages can enable sexual harassment and the sharing of unsolicited images."

She continued:- "Young people themselves had mixed views on whether a ban alone can tackle deeply rooted attitudes towards women and girls. However, they did recognise that a blanket approach could help remove peer pressure and the sense of 'missing out,' which often drives engagement with harmful platforms in the 1st place. These conversations are directly shaping our Taking Action campaign focused on tackling Violence against Women and Girls. We are currently developing a bespoke, youth-focused phase of the campaign, designed to amplify young people's voices, challenge harmful behaviours, and promote safer, more respectful online environments. This important work will continue as this ban is brought into force. Because legislation alone is not the answer � we must also change attitudes, challenge behaviour, and ensure every young person can grow up in a culture of respect and safety, both online and offline."

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The big screen is BACK in Southport creating the ultimate Football Fan Zone for World Cup

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