Southport Air Show 2022 – Day 2
More images from the second day of the show… Lovely weather with warm sunshine greeted the crowds today, at the Southport Air Show. The Black Eagles Display Team cut through the thin
Red Arrows return confirmed for 2022 Air Show
The iconic Red Arrows will thunder through the skies above Southport later this year in their first full appearance at the Southport Air Show in seven years! Sefton Council is delighted to
Tickets for 2022 Air Show now on sale
Tickets for July’s Southport Air Show, including for the brand-new, exclusive Pier Viewing are now on sale. Southport’s famous Air Show, which takes place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July, offer
Southport Air Show returns for 2022 with date now confirmed
Sefton Council are delighted to confirm the return of the hugely popular Southport Air Show, as well as the Food & Drink Festival and British Musical Fireworks Championship, which will all take
2021 Southport Air Show cancelled
The 2021 Southport Air Show will not take place this year due to continued uncertainty over large scale events. Anyone who has already purchased a ticket for the show, which was due
MP requests meeting with Lidl to discuss planning application for Southport
MP Damien Moore is requesting a meeting with supermarket giant Lidl over the firm’s ambitions for a new venture in Southport. The Southport Conservative MP has been contacted by numerous local residents
Air Show, Musical Fireworks and Food & Drink Fest to return in 2021.
Tickets are set to go on sale this week ahead of the return of a series of spectacular events in Southport. Sefton Council are delighted to confirm the return of three major
Moore leads Commons debate calling for more Southport support
Southport MP Damien Moore has today urged the Government to provide greater investment for the North of England to help the region recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr Moore led a Westminster
Cross party group of politicians determined to reunite North West towns and cities by rail
North West towns and cities including Preston, Southport and Ormskirk could soon be connected by rail thanks to a growing cross-party campaign by local MPs, council leaders and business leaders. They have
Southport Comedy Festival returns for 2020 at Victoria Park
Southport Comedy Festival will take place this October – headlined by top comedians including Jason Manford, Ed Byrne, Russell Kane, Rich Hall and Reginald D Hunter. The event, in association with Anthony
In Pictures: Southport Pier & Seafront through the seasons
From blazing sunsets to icy storms – Southport Pier has seen it all… A Lancaster Bomber flying over Southport Pier at a previous air show… Nightfall on Southport Pier. Always the chance
Southport’s major events cancelled
Southport Air Show and British Musical Fireworks Championship Cancelled due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) situation in the UK VisitSouthport.com Due to the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) situation in the UK and the impact
Coronavirus cancels southport air show in major cash blow
Southport airshow and the fireworks display have been cancelled. Due to the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) situation in the UK and the impact that it is having, Sefton Council has been forced to
Captain Tom Moore (now Honorary Colonel) – Thank You
Today, a tribute to the Second World War veteran Captain Tom Moore, who has raised many millions of pounds for the NHS, took place. Captain Tom, who has captured the hearts of
Fantastic fireworks, tasty treats and astounding aerial displays revealed for 2020
Fantastic fireworks, tasty treats and astounding aerial displays will once again delight thousands of people in 2020. Ahead of schedule, Sefton Council is delighted to confirm the incredibly popular line up of
Fear grows over potential cancellation of Southport Air Show
There are fears Sefton Council can’t host this years Air show or fireworks. Residents have contacted OTS News to raise fears that something suspicious is going on after a lack of dates
Brexit Progress: Where Are We Right Now?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is intent on holding early elections in the United Kingdom to shore up support for impending Brexit legislation. He is looking forward, hoping to gain electoral advantage for
Letter: Ban the air polluting air show on our beach
June 2019 – the United Kingdom became the first major economy in the world to pass laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050. I wonder how this intent can
The 2019 Southport Air Show
Sights and sounds from the 2019 Southport Air Show. This year, the Dakota played ‘Big Mother’ as the Avro Lancaster Bomber was absent from the famous Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Above:
Tourists pay the price for wanting to spend a penny
Furious tourists say they won’t be back to Southport after being conned out of cash when trying to spend a penny. Air show visitors say they are infuriated when they visited the
Southport Air Show 2019 – Road closures
Road Closures go in place at 4:30PM today (Friday 6th Sept) on MARINE DRIVE at the roundabout with FAIRWAYS and COASTAL ROAD/MARINE DRIVE roundabout with WELD ROAD. Traffic coming into Southport from
Southport Airshow 2019 – Road Colsures
Southport Air Show takes place this weekend, starting on Friday evening. The first road closures for the event go in today, Wednesday 4th Sept from 10:00am on MARINE DRIVE between Southport Pier
Southport Air Show 2019: Traffic & Travel advice
As thousands of aviation enthusiasts descend on Southport for the annual awe inspiring Air Show next weekend, Sefton Council has put together a helpful guide to the three day spectacular. Bigger than
Marine Way Bridge to close for routine maintenance works
Routine maintenance works are set to take place on Marine Way Bridge, Southport next month. The extensive works are scheduled to begin on the bridge, which is now fifteen years old, from
All you need to know ahead of the 2019 Southport Flower Show
The Southport Flower show returns next weekend (Aug 15-18) and thousands of people are expected to flock to the town for the annual four day extravaganza. A staple of the annual Southport
Ban Southport Airshow to save our planet plea
Following controversial calls to end free newspapers in Southport to save the environment, campaigners are now calling for Southport Air Show to be banned. An anonymous green campaigner from Birkdale has said
Full line up revealed for 2019 Southport Air Show
Three days of awe inspiring, jaw dropping aerial displays are set to make the skies thunder during the 2019 Southport Air Show. Thousands of aviation enthusiasts, families and tourists are expected
Thousands enjoy delights of 2019 Southport Food & Drink Festival
Thousands of food and drink lovers descended on Southport last weekend to sample the very best that the North West has to offer.Occasional rain showers did not deter the crowds at Victoria
Racist cab driver keeps job despite abuse charge
A well known cab driver who racially abused a guard at Southport railway station has won an appeal against Sefton Council’s decision to refuse him a new private hire licence after arguing
What to Do Around Southport Promenade 2019
Southport has been a popular seaside town since the 18th century and became known as a more refined destination than the neighbouring Blackpool by the 19th century. At the centre of the