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'I tried to catch the zorb that catapulted boy sky high - it was chaos'

A man has shared how he rushed to help a nine-year-old boy who was left seriously injured at a family festival in Southport when an inflatable zorb ball blew away in a sudden strong wind

Daily Mirror

Boy seriously injured as wind sweeps zorb into air at festival in Southport

Nine-year-old inside transparent ball as ‘freak gust of wind’ carries it over trees before landing on wheelie bin

The Guardian - UK

Second child was also swept into air in zorb ball at festival as nine-year-old remains in hospital

Police confirm new details of horrific incident at Southport Food and Drink Festival which has left a nine-year-old boy in hospital

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Nine-year-old boy suffered 'multiple serious injuries' in freak accident at food and drink festival

The North West Ambulance Service has provided an update after today's incident at the Southport Food and Drink Festival

Liverpool Echo

Horror at Southport festival as young boy in inflatable zorb ball 'swept up into air'

Emergency services descended on Southport Food and Drink Festival

Manchester Evening News

Boy, 9, injured as inflatable ball blows away in strong wind with him trapped inside

An air ambulance has been dispatched to Victoria Park in Southport, Merseyside, following the accident understood to have been caused by a "freak gust of wind" this afternoon

Daily Mirror

'I was left scared to smile after dentists failed to spot my tooth decay problem'

Danny Hyde, 22, from Southport, was paid £16,000 by Bupa Dental after his dentist failed to spot decay festering in three of his teeth

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Best beaches to visit around Liverpool for summer

Merseyside has no shortage of beautiful locations

Liverpool Echo

Beachgoers urged to avoid popular spot over Bank Holiday weekend

In a bid to reduce overcrowding, people are being asked to visit other beaches along the north west coast to avoid queues of traffic and disruption

Manchester Evening News

Splash World reopening is another example of Southport turning a corner for the better

Splash World will reopen again after being closed for nearly four years

Liverpool Echo

Warning to anyone heading to the beach on bank holiday weekend

Large numbers of visitors are expected to the coastline during the Bank Holiday weekend

Liverpool Echo

Meet the Southport 'walking miracle' who has reached number one after major health scare

Andrew Holden is back playing squash in the number one spot for his county and feels “fitter than ever"

Liverpool Echo

Family waterpark to reopen in time for half term after four year revamp

Splash World in Southport, Merseyside has been a favourite destination for families, friends, and water enthusiasts for many years, and is now poised to reopen on Saturday

Daily Mirror

Change of plan for key Southport site after tenant pulls out

The council confirmed its "anchor tenant" had pulled out of the scheme for one of Southport's oldest buildings

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Manchester Evening News

Splash World water park to reopen this weekend after four-year closure

The Southport water park will reopen its doors for the first time since 2019

Daily Mirror

Inside abandoned Pontins that survived a fatal plane disaster before abruptly closing

Pontins Blackpool, which was in Lytham St Anne in Lancashire, was outlived by holiday parks in Southport, Prestatyn and Morecambe despite surviving a tragic air disaster

Liverpool Echo

Former Sefton conservative councillor 'delighted' to join borough's Liberal Democrats

Cllr Sinclair D'Alburquerque said the Conservatives were "not compatible" with his views

Liverpool Echo

Merseyrail train cancelled after man 'assaulted' staff member

The incident affected a morning service on the Southport to Hunts Cross line

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'Beautiful' mum who was training to be a nurse laid to rest

Ashleigh De-Andrade's funeral took place in Southport today

Daily Mirror

Woman, 22, dies in her sleep from silent killer as family say 'world has lost sparkle'

Jess Ball, 22, from Southport, died after suffering from unexplained acute heart failure in November 2021 - with her loved ones saying the world has now "lost its sparkle"

Liverpool Echo

Three main parties prepare for battle over Merseyside's only Tory seat

Labour and the Lib Dems are looking to Southport at the next general election

Liverpool Echo

Labour 'on the up' with dominant performance as others 'don't show up'

The party had a good night in the Sefton Council elections

Liverpool Echo

Big night for Labour in Sefton as party gains five seats to increase majority

Ruling group put in strong performance as independent councillors fall away

Daily Mirror

Enjoy 2 for 1 at Southport Pleasure land for Northern Mirror readers with your paper

Don't miss the chance to save big on a great day out with the family!

Liverpool Echo

Trains suspended as firefighters hose down lines after 'power surge'

Trains were disrupted for a number of hours

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