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Crossens Craft & Gift Fayre – a few pictures from 9th March

A small selection of photos from the Crossens fayre last weekend Photo credit: Cath Regan Support our local businesses! More information… https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/ NB. This coming Saturday 16th March 10.30am to 2.00pm

12th March 2024

Pole protestors claim minor victory as BT told to halt works

Openreach has been asked to suspend telegraph pole work scheduled for this week in Southport and hold a constructive dialogue with local residents. The call follows a meeting between council Highways Officers

11th March 2024

Crossens : Mother’s Day & Easter Craft & Gift Fayre

Location: Crossens Community Centre, The Old Library, Rufford Rd, Crossens, Southport PR9 8HT. Date: Saturday March 9th 2024. Time: 11.00 am to 2.30 pm. Free public admission and inside, so whatever the

5th March 2024

Planning chiefs welcome mega Sainsbury’s after ‘challenging’ decade

The Sainsbury’s Meols Cop megastore opens tomorrow morning after ten years of controversies. Set to welcome thousands of shoppers and create hundreds of new jobs, the huge superstore on the Meols Cop

27th February 2024

Telegraph pole protestors: We’ll stay as long as it takes

Local residents opposing the planned installation of telegraph poles on Wennington Road say they will continue their peaceful protest ‘for as long as it takes’. A group of protestors have monitored the

24th February 2024

Craft and gift fayres back in business for 2024 season

‘Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre’ events will be starting up again very soon on Saturday 24th February, just in time for Mother’s Day/Special Person’s Day. There will be lots of

3rd February 2024

Christ The King celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted rating

Ofsted say: 'Pupils feel happy, safe and valued at this welcoming school. They enjoy a calm and respectful environment that helps them to study and learn.'

27th January 2024

90 year old Southport woman targeted by heartless burglar

Callous Burglary

21st January 2024

Lennox Platform today off Ainsdale

Oil Rig

15th January 2024

Silver Voices; campaign to delay the switch over of traditional copper wire landlines to internet -based telephone systems

Silver Voices latest campaign is gathering pace ‘Our campaign to delay the switch over of traditional copper wire landlines to internet -based telephone systems (VoIP or Digital Voice) is fast gathering pace.

2nd January 2024

Santa rides through Ainsdale

The Southport Hesketh Round Table Santa and his elves were spotted delighting the crowds in Ainsdale tonight. More: https://www.facebook.com/SHRT1199/?locale=en_GB

27th November 2023

Latest November Southport Craft Fayre images

Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre organisers held two fayres this weekend. The first, on Saturday 18th November, was held at St Peter’s Church Hall in Birkdale and the second was

19th November 2023

Two Craft Fayres in Southport this weekend

Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre in Birkdale and Crossens this coming weekend Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre organisers are holding their monthly fayre this Saturday at St Peter’s

17th November 2023

Council consider Foul Lane reopening and new crossings at Kew Roundabout

Kew Roundabout

3rd November 2023

Forthcoming October Craft Fayres: Venues and Dates

Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayres – dates and venues for your diary Our three separate October fayres are beginning this coming Saturday. They are the place to be, in

8th October 2023

Southport crematorium apologises over state of memorial gardens

Southport Crematorium

26th September 2023

In pictures: Southport Classic and Speed Show – 17th September 2023

A celebration of more than a century of motoring history, featuring Southport’s record-breaking motor sporting inheritance. The popular event took place on Southport’s Victoria Park. More: https://www.southportclassicandspeed.com/participant-information Car Detailing Central https://car-detailing-central.jimdosite.com/

17th September 2023

Birkdale Crafts and Preloved Items Fayres – the next two weekends

‘Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre’ organisers are holding a fayre this Saturday at St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Road, Birkdale, Southport PR8 4BY The fayre is open from 10.30 am

12th September 2023

Air Show Organisation – the Birkdale Fiasco!

The Southport Air Show has been a crackingly good event for many years. However, organisation behind the recent show left a lot to be desired. The scene at Birkdale was chaotic. The

11th September 2023

Southport Air Show 2023: Day 2

Rain clouds threatened yet the day stayed generally dry. Mud glorious mud and quite deep in places… And yes – some aircraft even managed to arrive, as planned…

10th September 2023

Southport Air Show 2023 – First Day

Southport Air Show

9th September 2023

Ainsdale Green – join in the fun this Sunday

Latest information for our ‘Last of the Summer Picnics’ event this Sunday Toilets are available from 1.30 pm inside the church hall. Free teas/coffees are available inside the hall too from 2.00

1st September 2023

BT’s Digital Voice programme – challenged by Silver Voices group

The independent organisation for senior citizens, Silver Voices, has strongly criticised the potential failings attached to BT’s contentious roll out of their Digital Voice programme. BT proudly claim: ‘As your household becomes

31st August 2023

Join us this Sunday – for a Picnic on Ainsdale Village Green

Join us this Sunday – for a Picnic on Ainsdale Village Green Cath Regan who runs local fayres (via Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayres) has organised the new event, which

28th August 2023

Police detain man during incident on Forest Road

Eyewitnesses say a man has been detained this evening during a police incident on Forest Road. A significant police presence arrived at Forest Road, close to the junction of Haig Avenue, shortly

24th March 2023

Fun-Filled Craft Fayre with Funds raised for Children’s Charity

Event organiser Cath Regan and her team thanked everyone who supported the Craft Fayre at St Peter’s Church in Birkdale, last Saturday. Lots of great people and a plethora of beautiful handmade

20th March 2023

Southport gets it’s very own ‘Norwood lights’ as Bispham Rd looks to market itself

A plan to help improve Bispham Rd for residents and retailers alike by giving it more of a ‘village feel’ is now a shining example after its latest development. It’s become a

17th March 2023

Labour councillor and local mum team up to tackle dog fouling problem

Southport councillor and local mum team up to urge dog owners to clean up after their pets to keep streets clean and protect children.

2nd March 2023

Norwood disability improvements in full swing

A number of disability initiatives have begun in Norwood ward with the installation of two new access swings for disabled children. The work programme also includes installing drop kerbs and tactile paving

16th February 2023

In Pictures: Southport Xmas Parade 2022

More action from the Southport Christmas Parade. More: https://www.facebook.com/SouthportChristmasParade/about

4th December 2022