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 Publication Date:- 2026-03-09  

 
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Formby's Good Friday Play 2026

ON Good Friday morning, the Formby, Hightown and Altcar Churches Together held the annual Good Friday Walk of Witness and Easter Play. This year the weather was good and the walk, along with the play attracted a good crowd. This year's performance was held within the grounds of Formby Pool, and told the story of Easter in a creative way. The cast of the play is made up by members of local churches from representatives of most of the denominations within the area. This year's Play was...

Fundraisers step up to help save Queenscourt Hospice

QUEENSCOURT Hospice is a local charity that provides support for the people of...

£600,000 YES fund opens for 2026 - building on 2 years of major impact for young people across Merseyside

COMMUNITY groups and grassroots organisations are being invited to apply for a share of:- £600,000, as the...

     

Bebe's Hive CIC launches World Bee Day 2026 in honour of Bebe King

THE 4 April 2026, would have been Bebe King's 8 birthday, Bebe's Hive CIC gently invites the community to once again come together in colour, kindness, and remembrance. 2025 began with a simple gesture. Bebe's mum, Lauren King, shared a quiet message...

Hundreds of Best Start Family Hubs open nationwide in family support revolution

FAMILIES across England struggling with the cost of living can save money on services including:- free stay and play sessions for babies and young children, as hundreds of new:- 'Best Start Family Hubs' open nationwide, building on the legacy of Sure Start. Parents will be able...

Scarisbrick Hall School earns rare 'Significant Strength' recognition in ISI Inspection

SCARISBRICK Hall School has been formally recognised as unique, rare and exceptional following the outcome of its latest Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection. The newly published report...

Labyrinth Studios continues to grow with new teen classes, corporate wellbeing events and coffee mornings

THE new Labyrinth Studios is continuing to grow the numbers of people enjoying its classes after its successful opening in Southport just...

Ramsay Health Care UK's North West Hospitals Confirmed as Headline Sponsor for Southport Flower Show 2026

SOUTHPORT Flower Show is delighted to announce that Ramsay Health Care UK's North West Hospitals will be the Headline Sponsor of the...

Southport events families will love to end the Easter School Holidays in style

THE sunshine's out this week and there's been plenty of great events for families to enjoy in Southport during the 2 week of the School Easter Holidays, but don't miss the last events... ! There's a big...

 
 
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119 Ambulances delivered to the North West as part of record national rollout

A record number of new and replacement Ambulances have been delivered to NHS Trusts across England over the past year, boosting frontline...

Stalled housing and employment sites to be unlocked with new:- £165 million road fund

THOUSANDS of new homes and jobs are set to be...

2 events to look forward to, a:- Free Military Vehicle and a Quiz Night

THE Formby Royal British legion in conjunction with the Military Vehicle Trust will be staging a:- FREE Military...

It’s Bingo B*tches Is Coming to Southport for just 1 night!

SOUTHPORT get ready.... It’s Bingo B*tches is bringing its outrageous, high energy...

 

Three quarters of UK firms impacted by Middle East conflict but confidence in own prospects remains resilient

BARCLAYS Business Prosperity research among over 500 UK business leaders assessing the impact of the Middle East...

Upcoming Spitfire 90th Anniversary Flypast: Merseyside Schedule

REMINDER that a Supermarine Spitfire (BS410) will perform a historic flypast over Merseyside, on:- Monday, 13 April 2026, to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the aircraft's 1st flight. This specific aircraft is a genuine veteran of the Second World...

Crystal Palace event fails to shine

ON Friday night, a statement issued by Sefton Council, said:- "Due to gusting winds speeds in excess of safe operating standards at crane height, we are unable to safely prepare the acrobatic..."

 

 
 

 

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