Eye on Southport
Southport Local Briefing: travel, events, sport and cinema
Here’s your Southport briefing, with important travel updates, local events, football news and autumn entertainment to look forward to.
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Rail replacement buses planned during 26-day Merseyrail closure
The Northern Line between Hunts Cross and Liverpool Central will close from 11 October to 6 November while Network Rail strengthens and waterproofs four tunnels and upgrades power systems. Replacement buses and amended services will operate, including changes affecting Southport journeys. Trains are expected to resume on Saturday 7 November.
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Ainsdale Beach event to explore and protect the Sefton Coast
Green Sefton and volunteer coast ambassadors will be at Ainsdale Beach on Sunday 20 September from noon until 3pm. Visitors can learn about the Sefton Coast, collect information booklets and sign dogs up as Dog Rangers. Organisers are encouraging everyone to protect, respect and enjoy the coastline and its wildlife.
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Southport travel to Morecambe for first FA Cup meeting
Southport will visit Morecambe on Saturday 19 September for a 3pm second qualifying-round tie and the clubs’ first FA Cup meeting. The match is all-ticket, with visiting supporters seated in Blocks A and B. Supporters’ coaches are filling quickly, and fans wishing to book should contact Joe promptly.
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Passengers warned to plan ahead during October West Coast works
West Coast Main Line services will change on 10–11 and 17–18 October while track renewals and HS2 construction take place. No trains will run between Stafford and Rugby via Nuneaton. Reduced services, diversions and replacement buses will operate, with passengers advised to allow extra time and check before travelling.
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Digital proof of age allowed for alcohol sales across England and Wales
New rules allow licensed businesses across England and Wales to choose certified digital proof-of-age services for alcohol sales. Customers may use their phones instead of physical ID, while businesses can receive confirmation that an age check has passed. Physical identification remains valid, and adoption by venues is voluntary.
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From Indiana Jones to Scream: classic films return to Vue Southport
Vue Southport is bringing anniversary screenings back to the big screen this autumn. Titles include Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Transformers: The Movie, Manhunter, Casino Royale, The Craft, The Others, Scream, Donnie Darko, Pan’s Labyrinth and Rocky, with screenings beginning from September and tickets starting at £7.99 online.
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