Eye on Southport
Southport local briefing: transport, safety, family support and events
Here’s your Southport briefing, with updates on travel, emergency responses, family support, sport, tourism and upcoming events across the area and wider region.
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Phase two of Southport Eastern Access scheme starts at Kew Roundabout
Work will bring new signalised crossings, improved retail-park access and the opening of Foul Lane to traffic. Initial preloading is taking place along Meols Park and Foul Lane, with the crossings and remaining improvements expected to take around nine months after the ground has settled.
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Southport Lifeboat responds to five incidents on Sefton coast
Crews attended five incidents between August 3 and 16, including mud rescues, searches for missing people and a medical evacuation. Responses involved Southport’s Quads, its drone team and partner agencies. Casualties were located safely, while an unconscious man was taken to Southport Hospital for treatment.
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United Utilities submits £1.4bn North West water investment plan
The proposals include funding for water supplies to the HyNet clean-energy cluster, infrastructure supporting proposed data centres, wastewater capacity at 34 sites and greater resilience for existing assets. United Utilities says the package could support around 4,000 supply-chain jobs, with Ofwat’s final decision due on December 15.
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A-26 Invader announced for Southport Air Show 2026
The twin-engined aircraft is scheduled to join flying displays at Southport seafront on August 29 and 30, alongside the Red Arrows, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and other listed teams. The event announcement includes the aircraft, though visitors are advised to check the confirmed programme before travelling.
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Parents have two weeks to extend Child Benefit for teenagers
Parents of teenagers remaining in eligible non-advanced education or training must confirm their plans with HMRC by August 31 to continue receiving Child Benefit. Claims can be extended through the HMRC app or GOV.UK, while payments will stop automatically if families do not respond by the deadline.
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Southport travel to Hednesford Town for Tuesday league fixture
Southport face Hednesford Town at Keys Park Stadium on Tuesday evening in the National League North. Hednesford lost their opening two matches after promotion to the division. It will be the clubs’ first meeting since 2001, and Southport hope to provide full match commentary subject to facilities.
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Tourism visitor numbers rise 7.8% to more than 61.5 million
Research shows Liverpool City Region’s visitor economy reached £6.834 billion in 2025, with visitor numbers up 7.8% and spending up 9.3%. Tourism supported 57,591 jobs. Day visits drove much of the increase, while partners said the next opportunity is encouraging more visitors to stay overnight.
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Sony to sponsor wildlife photography activities at North West festival
The October festival at WWT Martin Mere will feature Sony Alpha Wildlife Photo Walks led by ambassador Terry Donnelly, equipment demonstrations and expert advice. Visitors can photograph migrating pink-footed geese, whooper swans and other wetland birds, alongside ringing demonstrations, wild bird feeds and conservation talks.
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