Why is sports betting so popular in the United Kingdom?
When it comes to gambling, the United Kingdom is one of the countries where it is most popular. This is mainly because of how relaxed the laws are in this country when
Southport BID urges shoppers to wear face masks and to shop local as new rules come into force
Southport Business Improvement District is backing new rules which require customers to wear face coverings or face masks when visiting shops and supermarkets from this Friday (July 24). The new rules, which
Covid reflections from Southport Hospital chaplains
Masks become compulsory in shops from Friday. Martin Abrams and Jan Fraser, chaplains at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, reflect on their work with patients and families affected by Covid-19 – and the
Mask up NOW is Southport councillor’s call
A Southport councillor is calling for local people to ‘jump the gun’ when it comes to wearing masks in the town’s shops rather than waiting until Friday when it becomes illegal to
Starkidz is Back and Ready to Party
Starkidz Entertainment is back with a bang! When Coronavirus hit, the children’s entertainment company, from Southport, made the decision to postpone all party and event bookings for the safety of their team
Southport MP Damien Moore urges council to reopen playgrounds for families
As the school Summer holidays begin, MP Damien Moore is urging Sefton Council to reopen playgrounds for local families to use. The MP wants the local authority to open up the facilities
Man charged with impersonating an officer and theft
A man has been charged with impersonating a police officer in Halsall. Police launched an investigation after it was reported a man had approached a group of people at a bus stop
Theatre integral to Southport’s future says MP
Originally posted at: https://www.damienmooremp.com/news/southport-theatre-and-convention-centre-is-integral-to-southports-future-says-mp Southport Theatre and Convention Centre is vital for the future of Southport says MP Damien Moore. The venue has been closed since March when the Coronavirus outbreak led
Is it wise for Tony Bellew to call out Andy Ruiz Jr?
During Tony Bellew’s career, he developed a habit of calling out fighters who were a lot higher up the pecking order than him but somewhat down on their luck. A perfect example
Car Accident Liverpool Road Ainsdale
A white Seat car was involved in an accident this morning in Liverpool Road, Ainsdale. Emergency services soon rushed to the scene and some traffic delays were experienced by other drivers. See
Southport manufacturer supports local care homes with PPE donation
Care homes across Southport and Ormskirk have benefitted from a donation of more than 7,000 medical visors and personal protective equipment from a leading waste management provider. Inciner8, an award-winning manufacturer of
Seafront beach bar taking Southport by storm
A beach bar is taking Southport by storm thanks to an innovative new idea by tourism mogul Norman Wallis. The Pleasureland boss has taken full advantage of the easing of lockdown rules
Do you know this man? CCTV appeal following sexual offence in Merseyside
Police are issuing images of a man who may have information following a sexual offence in Birkenhead in May. At around 8.20pm on Wednesday 27 May, CCTV footage at the Pyramids Shopping
Asda donated 2.3 tonnes of food to Southport Foodbank since January
Thank you Asda Southport! We want to thank all Asda customers for their amazing support during this pandemic. Not only have they donated 2.3 tonnes of food to Southport Foodbank since January,
Drivers warned of huge pothole in town centre
A massive pothole has opened up on Avondale Road in Southport. The huge hole is two foot long and has only been discovered earlier today near to the former Positano italian restaurant
Merseyrail increases services following further easing of lockdown restrictions
From Sunday 5 July timetable changes will be made and additional services will run across our network. These changes to services are being put in place to support the expected increase in
Galloway’s receives Coronavirus support funding from Community Foundation for Merseyside
Community Foundation for Merseyside has donated £5,000 to sight loss charity Galloway’s to help relieve the loneliness of visually impaired people in the Sefton area. The money is from the foundation’s LCR
THE METRO BAR & Hotel – We’re back and ready !!!
It is with great pleasure that we announce the reopening of our Town Centre Bar and Hotel from 12.00am Saturday 4th July. We are thrilled to say that we will be back
Man charged after fireworks fired at Liver building
Detectives have charged a 19 year old man following disorder on Friday night, 26th June. Matthew Egglesden, 19 of Turning Lane, Scarisbrick has been charged with causing criminal damage to the Royal
Why Golf Is a Sport You Need to Try
Golf has been around for a pretty long time and has many dedicated fans, as well as competitions that can get quite exciting. There are many reasons why people all over the
Officers arrest a male on suspicion of arson and charge another male with grievous bodily harm following the mass gathering at the Pier Head last night
Detectives have charged a 26-year-old man with assault after a 32-year-old man from St Helens suffere serious head injuries after he was assaulted during a mass gathering at the Pier Head in
Community cinema plans post lockdown curtain raiser classic
A popular community cinema is reopening its doors for the first time in months. While leisure centres theatres and cinemas across the country are still in limbo regarding when they can reopen,
Busy time for Southport Lifeboat teams
CALL OUTS – 25/6/20 – 13:20 & 18:08 It was a busy day for Southport Lifeboat with our teams called to multiple incidents along the coast. Our first page, at 13:20, Southport
Police forensic teams scour town centre street
Forensic officers are scouting Back Bath Street this afternoon following a serious incident in the early hours of this morning. Scientific support police officers have cordoned off a section of Back Bath
UPDATE | Watch Walkabout Wednesday
Latest film of the pitch, the work on the 1881 toilets, the pop up shop and an update from Ian Kyle. Please continue to submit any questions to rob@southportfc.net ready for the
Dispersal Order issued to combat Liverpool fans celebrating first title in 30 years
A Section 34 Dispersal Order has been issued around the Liverpool City Centre (seen on map) under the ASB, Crime and Policing Act 2014 following large gatherings in the area this evening.
How to Avoid CBD Oil Scams
When buying CBD online or at a store, it’s important to take steps to ensure you are getting a quality product. The recent CBD gold rush has led many sellers and producers
Trafford Centre firm’s collapse puts Sefton Council’s Bootle Strand purchase under the microscope
The wisdom (or lack of it) of Sefton Council’s sinking of £35 million of local people’s cash into buying up Bootle Strand shopping centre has been called into question yet again as
Shifting sands reveal wartime artefacts buried for 75 years on the Sefton Coast
Part of a Second World War fighter aircraft found buried in sand dunes near Formby has been identified as an American plane that crashed in 1944. The piece of the aircraft was
PCC awards £500,000 of extra Covid-19 funding to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence
Twenty-four organisations which support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence across Merseyside are set to benefit from a share of nearly £500,000 of extra funding, secured by the region’s Police Commissioner