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28/09/2025

There’s been lots of discussion this week about the fate of the Marine Lake Events Centre after a second contractor pulled out. But what’s the real situation? That’s what we've attempted to answer in today’s edition.

Plus - more details on yesterday’s Southport Pier announcement than you’ll have read elsewhere

Plus: £20m pier funding confirmed and What's On This Week

24/09/2025

More government money is heading Southport's way - this time for improvements at the hospital

Plus: Couple begin 215 mile pilgrimage with no money or internet access

03/09/2025

When fire broke out on Southport Pier this weekend, the town feared the worst. Those close to the project insist the damage won't affect the restoration plans but calls are being made up for that work to be sped up

Elsewhere, a memorial playground today opened in honour of Alice and Bebe after extraordinary fundraising efforts

Plus: Memorial playground officially unveiled in honour of Alice and Bebe

31/08/2025

Sefton Council is experiencing unprecedented levels of homelessness. This is one way it is trying to help those in need

Plus: Andrew Brown's guide to what's happening this week

10/08/2025

Southport has a problem with cycling lanes. But it's not the usual arguments you keep hearing about

Plus: Andrew Brown's guide to What's On This Week

03/08/2025

Good morning Southport. In today's edition:

❌ Failed appeal for riot organiser who called for war and told people how to make molotov cocktails
🙌 Funding boost for Queenscourt Hospice
🔥 Police appeal over mindless arson attack
🗓️ Andrew Brown's events guide to the week ahead

Plus: Arson attack on century old shelter; funding boost for Queenscourt Hospice; and What's On This Week

06/07/2025

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Plus: Next step in move to bring Children's A&E back to hospital

02/07/2025

The return of Children's A&E care to Southport is finally happening. Today's newsletter breaks down what's going on, how things will change and how you can get involved 🏥

Plus: Golf ball rows stalls plan for dozens of new homes

25/06/2025

In today's edition:
🙅 Patrick Hurley joins rebellion against benefit cuts
⚠️ Traffic warning ahead of month long road closure
📖 Recommended reading for all thing Southport
👎 Pensioners in 'jungle' fears over axed grass cutting service

Plus: 'Jungle' fears for pensioners losing grass cutting service

22/06/2025

Today's edition has landed in inboxes and is available below. Featuring:

👏 Good news for adult social care in Southport
🌥️ Sefton Council improves climate action performance but still lags behind UK
🗓️ Andrew Brown's guide to What's On this week

Plus: Borough's climate action assessed and your What's On guide to the week ahead

18/06/2025

Sefton Council is planning an effective ban on new takeaways opening in "walking distance" of schools as part of its drive to improve public health.

Today's edition also has news of the car showroom being transformed into a fitness centre. Read here ⬇️

Plus: Martial arts centre to open in former car showroom

15/06/2025

In today's Southport Lead:

💉 Plans to cut NHS-funded IVF from three rounds to one in Southport
🎉 Southport Pier is SAVED
💔 Tributes to much loved teacher who died from a brain tumour
🗓️ Andrew Brown's What's On guide to the week ahead

PLUS: Southport Pier SAVED and tributes paid to much loved teacher

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