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Southport weekend briefing: air show travel, events and practical advice

Here’s a friendly guide to the key travel updates, entertainment and helpful advice for Southport residents and visitors ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.

  1. 01 Transport

    Marine Drive closure causes long queues ahead of Southport Air Show

    Marine Drive is closed between Southport Pier and Adventure Coast until Monday, 31 August, causing queues across Marine Way Bridge, the Promenade and nearby roads. Diversions are operating along the Promenade. Drivers should follow diversion signs, particularly as the air show brings flying displays and increased seafront traffic on Saturday and Sunday.

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  3. 03 Transport

    Yellow vests introduced for staff at three major northern stations

    Staff at Leeds, Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Piccadilly are now wearing yellow vests to make assistance easier to find. Network Rail, Northern, TransPennine Express and station support teams share the colour scheme, helping passengers seek directions, accessibility support, reassurance during disruption or platform information ahead of the busy bank holiday weekend.

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  5. 05 Transport

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

    Drivers making end-of-summer journeys can reduce costs by comparing fuel prices, avoiding motorway service areas where possible and checking parking signs carefully. Keeping photographs and receipts can help with disputes, while anyone receiving a parking charge notice should act promptly, as appeals require evidence and early payment may reduce the charge.

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