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Merseyrail recognised for fair, inclusive and healthy working practice with Fair Employment Charter status
17+ hour ago (225+ words) Merseyrail has achieved accredited status under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, recognising the rail operator's commitment to fair, inclusive and healthy working practices. Only a small number of organisations have achieved accredited status so far, placing Merseyrail among…...
8 fantastic family shows and dance camps children will love at Oak Theatre and Studios
15+ hour, 28+ min ago (1028+ words) Oak Theatre paid partnership" Families can look forward to an exciting line-up of events coming up at Oak Theatre and Studios near Southport this year." The state-of-the-art facility opened at Scarisbrick Hall School in September 2023 and offers some unmissable shows…...
Southport Headteacher who leapt out of plane for Elsie's Story earns Sefton Lifetime Achievement Award
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (615+ words) A Headteacher who has gone to huge lengths to support his community during 20 packed years at his school has been celebrated at the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards." This summer Adrian Antell is retiring after 20 years as head teacher at…...
Southport Lifeboat named Finalists in Sefton Courage Award as they mark 140th anniversary since Mexico tragedy
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (452+ words) When it comes to courage, there is a group of volunteers who display it every day of the year to keep others safe " Southport Lifeboat." This year marks 140 years since the UK's most tragic lifeboat disaster took place off the…...
Coach who set up inclusion league for children who love football awarded Sefton Diversity and Inclusion Award
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (486+ words) A football coach who set up an inclusion league giving children who love football the opportunity to play the sport they love has been celebrated for his efforts at the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards." Christopher Duckworth, of the Bootle…...
The Windmill landlords Neil Walsh and Tom Hodgin awarded Sefton Business in The Community accolade
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (625+ words) The two multi award-winning landlords at a thriving community pub in Southport have been recognised for their positive impact on the town at the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards." Neil Walsh and Tom Hodgin, landlords at The Windmill Pub on…...
Crosby teachers make 'outstanding' change to lives of young people building confidence, resilience and teamwork
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (614+ words) Two teachers in Crosby who have made "outstanding contributions" to the lives of young people over 20 years have been recognised with Sefton Lifetime Achievement Awards." Steve Weekes and Gavin Hynes were applauded as Finalists in the Sefton Lifetime Achievement category…...
Community champion launched walking group for women and is an advocate for women in business
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (446+ words) A community figure who launched a walking group to strengthen bonds between women locally has been recognised at the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards." Danielle Alzahabi was a Finalist in the Sefton Diversity and Inclusion Award sponsored by Sefton Council…...
Author illustrator Nicola Robson wins Sefton Arts Award accolade after success of first book
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (448+ words) A young author-illustrator who's published her first book, in order to help children and adults better understand the world they're in, has been celebrated at the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards." Nicola Robson was a Finalist in the Sefton Arts…...
New Baan Coastal restaurant to open in Southport offering fresh sushi, Thai cuisine and hot stone table cooking
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (246+ words) A brand new restaurant specialising in fresh sushi, Thai cuisine and hot stone table cooking, will open in Southport town centre this summer." Baan Coastal will open in the former Hungry Monk unit in Cambridge Arcade, with building work currently…...