Southport
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Major government funding boost for Southport
Southport is set to receive £37.5 million in government funding to help revive the seaside town.
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Teachers the “forgotten souls” as schools reopen
As schools reopened this week, some teachers have raised public and mental health concerns.
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Anxious wait on Southport Covid-19 South African variant
The Sefton Council chief excecutive has described an anxious wait to see if the Covid-19 South African variant has spread in Southport.
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Captain Sir Tom Moore celebrated in 24ft mural
Fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore has been immortalised by a three-story portrait in Southport town centre.
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Sefton lights up to celebrate region’s culture
Waterloo and Bootle Town Halls, alongside The Atkinson in Southport, were the backdrop for a light-based show.
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Making childsplay out of pots and pans
A nursery has removed its toys in favour of regular household items in an innovative approach to child development.
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Fireworks event halted as winds spark danger
Heavy gusts of winds caused fear at a fireworks display which had to be cancelled.
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Southport FC set big goals with new plans
Southport FC have revealed proposals to revamp the Merseyrail Community Arena.
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Plans for Southport hospital to be finalised
The building of a new mental health hospital in Southport looks set to be given the go-ahead.
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‘Excellent’ rating for Formby Beach again
Sefton’s beaches are at their cleanest levels in 30 years, according to the government.
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Brave blogger dies after cancer battle
A woman who blogged about her fight against bowel cancer and subsequently inspired thousands has passed away.
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Southport singer scoops ‘Sound’ success
Merseyrail’s Sound Station singing contest came to an end as the winner was crowned at Moorfields station.
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Gamers battle on for 24 hours for charity
A 24-hour gaming marathon brought enthusiasts together, all in aid of Claire House Children’s Hospice.
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Singleton on streets looking for love
An unlucky-in-love Southport man is taking matters into his own hands to find love.
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Last stand with his band in cancer battle
A musician with terminal lung cancer is touring local venues to raise money for the hospice helping him to battle the disease.
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Dad caps weight loss with 10k run
A Liverpool dad capped a dramatic weight loss programme by running his first competitive race.
