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Video: Highlights from Sunday’s Southport Airshow before the rain arrived

A video captures highlights from Sunday’s Southport Airshow before the rain arrived.The event took place on the Southport seafront on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026, with fl…

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What's On Yesterday

Southport Air Show opens as three Saturday displays are cancelled

Southport Air Show has opened on Saturday, August 29, with three planned flying displays cancelled.The cancellations are due to te…

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Business 2 days ago

Citizens Advice says three million smart meters are failing to deliver

Gillian Cooper, Director of Energy at Citizens Advice responded to the government’s latest smart meter statistics“Smart meters are…

Transport 2 days ago

Liverpool John Lennon Airport drop-off charge will rise to £7

The minimum charge for using Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s Express Drop Off and Pick Up car park will rise from £6 to £7 on Tues…

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What's On 2 days ago

Southport Air Show preparations continue ahead of Saturday opening

Preparations are continuing along Southport seafront ahead of the 2026 Southport Air Show, which opens on Saturday, August 29.Trad…

Environment 2 days ago

Visitors urged to plan ahead as Sefton Coast faces busy weekend

Ahead of a busy Bank Holiday weekend, Sefton Council is encouraging people to think ahead and respect their surroundings if they p…

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Business 2 days ago

Great British Summer Savings scheme ends at midnight on 1 September

A VAT cut from 20% to 5% on kids’ meals in restaurants and tickets to attractions like theatres and soft play has been in place si…

What's On 3 days ago

Avengers: Endgame Encore tickets go on sale at Vue Southport

Tickets for Avengers: Endgame Encore go on sale at Vue Southport from midnight on Tuesday 1 September, ahead of the film’s return …

Crime 3 days ago

Two arrested after cards from purse taken in Southport taxi used in three transactions

A woman and a man have been arrested after credit cards from a purse taken from a taxi in Southport were used in three transaction…

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Emergency Services 3 days ago

Police issue travel and safety advice ahead of Southport Air Show

Police are issuing advice to people planning to attend this weekend’s Southport Air Show to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyab…

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Crime 3 days ago

BTP releases images after an assault and £2,000 e-bike stolen at Ainsdale station

British Transport Police has released images of a man officers want to identify after an e-bike worth about £2,000 was stolen from…

Environment 3 days ago

UK residents can sign up for new local air quality alerts

People across the UK can now sign up for a new air quality alerts service, giving them an easy way to check local pollution levels…

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What's On 4 days ago

Southport Air Show 2026 flying programme set for 29 and 30 August

The main flying programme for Southport Air Show 2026 includes the Red Arrows, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and an RAF Typhoo…

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Transport 4 days ago

Marine Drive closure causes long queues ahead of Southport Air Show

A closure on Marine Drive caused long queues in Southport on the morning of Wednesday, 26 August, ahead of this weekend’s air show…

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Transport 4 days ago

Yellow vests introduced for staff at three major northern stations

Passengers travelling through the North’s three biggest and busiest train stations are getting a helping hand as staff switch to a…

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What's On 4 days ago

Southport FC offers four family tickets for £20 against Hereford

Southport FC is offering four tickets for £20 for its Bank Holiday Monday home match against Hereford.The family deal covers two a…

Transport 5 days ago

Rail passengers urged to plan ahead for busy North West bank holiday weekend

Rail passengers travelling through the North West have been urged to plan ahead as Creamfields, Manchester Pride and two Premier L…

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Transport 5 days ago

Drivers urged to plan ahead and cut costs on end-of-summer journeys

Hundreds of thousands of drivers will be on the roads this week as the summer comes to an end – whether that be coming back from a…

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Transport 5 days ago

Southport Road closed after burst water main floods properties in Scarisbrick

Southport Road in Scarisbrick is closed in both directions after a burst water main caused flooding at a small number of propertie…

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Health 5 days ago

Virtual wards bring hospital care closer to thousands across the region

Thousands of people across Cheshire and Merseyside are now able to receive hospital-level care in the comfort of their own homes, …

What's On 5 days ago

Southport’s Scarborough trip: ticket prices and entry details

Southport travel to Scarborough Athletic on Saturday, 29 August, for a 3pm National League North kick-off. Tickets are available o…

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Crime 6 days ago

Police appeal for footage after drivers use M6 slip road wrong way near Lancaster

Police are appealing for dashcam and mobile phone footage after motorists turned around and drove the wrong way up a slip road fol…

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Emergency Services 6 days ago

Southport rescue team helps find two missing people in early-morning beach search

Southport Offshore Rescue Trust’s quad team helped Merseyside Police find two missing people during an early-morning search on Sou…

Business 6 days ago

Vue Southport introduces audio streaming technology for hearing loss

Vue Southport takes the next step in accessible cinema for people with hearing lossA new technology that allows audiences to strea…

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Environment 6 days ago

Why thousands of pink-footed geese return to WWT Martin Mere each autumn

Tens of thousands of pink-footed geese are expected to return to WWT Martin Mere this autumn, after travelling from Iceland and ea…

Smiling woman standing at a blue promotional display for Belong Birkdale autumn 2026 with a bouquet of flowers on the table.

Health 6 days ago

Southport Flower Show visitors hear about new Belong Birkdale village

Southport Flower Show welcomed the return of Belong over the weekend, as the not-for-profit dementia specialist fostered connectio…

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What's On 23 Aug 2026

Justin Fletcher draws full crowds at Southport Flower Show. Video

Children’s entertainer Justin Fletcher attracted full crowds to the Garden Theatre at Southport Flower Show on Sunday, August 23, …

Sport 23 Aug 2026

Southport beat Bedford Town 4-1 to claim first win of the season

Southport earned their first three points of the 2026-27 National League North season with a 4-1 win over Bedford Town at Haig Ave…

Transport 22 Aug 2026

Southport line suspended between Southport and Hall Road after Freshfield incident

Train services between Southport and Hall Road were suspended on Saturday, August 22, after reports that a person had been hit by …

Crime 22 Aug 2026

Formby man one of 12 arrested for various crimes

Police arrested 12 people, carried out 70 stop searches and seized weapons, including a machete, during increased policing activit…

Group of women posing outdoors in summer dresses, smiling, with tents and trees in background.

What's On 21 Aug 2026

Sunshine follows Thursday rain at Southport Flower Show’s Ladies Day

Sunshine replaced Thursday’s heavy rain as visitors enjoyed Ladies Day at Southport Flower Show on Friday, August 21.Thousands of …

Environment 21 Aug 2026

Fly-tippers could face 20 hours of unpaid clean-up work under plans

Fly-tippers will be forced to clean up our communities and pay the costs of clearing up their mess under government plans for ‘cle…

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What's On 20 Aug 2026

Umbrellas out as Southport Flower Show begins in wet weather

The 2026 Southport Flower Show opened at Victoria Park on Thursday 20 August in heavy rain and a chilly breeze, with visitors reac…

Sport 20 Aug 2026

Southport host Bedford Town at Haig Avenue on Saturday

Southport host Bedford Town at Haig Avenue on Saturday, August 22, in the Enterprise National League North. Kick-off is at 3pm.Tic…

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Culture 19 Aug 2026

More than 15,000 people attend 2026 Salt and Tar Festival in Bootle

More than 15,000 people attended the 2026 Salt and Tar Music Festival in Bootle, according to organisers.The five-day festival ran…

Politics 19 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham pledges route off streets for rough sleepers by Christmas

One month after making his first instruction as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham today (Wednesday 19 August) has announced the next st…

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Video: Highlights from Sunday’s Southport Airshow before the rain arrived

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UK residents can sign up for new local air quality alerts

Southport Air Show 2026 flying programme set for 29 and 30 August

Marine Drive closure causes long queues ahead of Southport Air Show

Yellow vests introduced for staff at three major northern stations

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Southport Road closed after burst water main floods properties in Scarisbrick

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Southport rescue team helps find two missing people in early-morning beach search

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Formby man one of 12 arrested for various crimes

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Umbrellas out as Southport Flower Show begins in wet weather

Southport host Bedford Town at Haig Avenue on Saturday

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