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Interdependent Partner vs. De Facto Relationship: What the Law Really Says

Not all love stories end with a wedding. Many couples choose to share their lives without getting married, which often raises one key question — what does the law say about their

22nd October 2025

Ex Royal Marines dad of two faces devastating cancer battle as friend launches fundraising challenge

A Southport Dad is urging people to help him raise vital funds for close friend and former Royal marine Commando who is facing a brutal battle against cancer. Dad-of-five Stephen Richmond is

29th May 2022

Solo show for People’s Prizewinner at this year’s Sefton Open

This weekend, Gillian Hughes (aka. ‘Liverpool Mermaid’) exhibit, ‘Sinking the Ship in Liverpool Bay – Mermaid’s Revenge’, was voted The People’s Prize at the 2022 Sefton Open at The Atkinson in Southport

12th May 2022

Friends launch appeal as they set out on mercy mission to Ukraine Poland border

Two friends are urging people to support their mercy mission to help victims of the war in Ukraine. Jenna-Rose Maldini, 29, and Peter Hutcheon, 26, are returning to the border of Poland

12th May 2022

Tenants and landlords urged to contact housing service before eviction ban ends

With the Government’s ban on Evictions coming to an end on Monday 31st May, Sefton Council is urging any local tenants or landlords expecting problems to get in touch. The Government brought

14th May 2021

Health leaders in Sefton support Type 2 diabetes prevention week

During Type 2 diabetes prevention week (10-16 May), health professionals in Sefton are raising awareness of how living a healthier lifestyle can prevent the risk of developing the condition. There are 12.3

10th May 2021

Damien Moore MP welcomes acceleration of vaccine rollout in Southport

Damien Moore MP has welcomed the Government’s Vaccines Delivery Plan – the biggest vaccination programme in British history – that sets ambitious targets as the government continues to ramp up its vaccine

3rd March 2021

Southport BID criticises timing of consultation into Manchester rail services

Southport BID has criticised the timing of a rail consultation which could see the town lose one of its vital links to Manchester. BID CEO Rachel Fitzgerald is now urging as many

15th February 2021

MP requests meeting with Lidl to discuss planning application for Southport

MP Damien Moore is requesting a meeting with supermarket giant Lidl over the firm’s ambitions for a new venture in Southport. The Southport Conservative MP has been contacted by numerous local residents

10th February 2021

Damien Moore MP calls on employers in Southport to join landmark Kickstart Scheme

The Government’s £2 billion Kickstart Scheme is creating thousands of new jobs for young people across the UK as part of its Plan for Jobs. Since it launched in September, more than

4th February 2021

Carers in England should be entitled to free parking passes says MP Damien Moore

Carers in England should be entitled to free parking passes that they can use while visiting the people they look after, says MP Damien Moore. The Southport Conservative MP wants carers to

20th January 2021

Damien Moore MP urges Southport businesses to apply for new £9,000 lockdown grants

MP Damien Moore has urged Southport people to apply for new £9,000 grants which have been made available to help local businesses to get through the new national lockdown. The grants have

11th January 2021

St John’s CE School creates Winter Wonderland for pupils

Staff at a Southport school created a Christmas winter wonderland for their pupils in a secret garden discovered during lockdown. Children at St John’s C of E school in Crossens were sprayed

21st December 2020

Southport MP Damien Moore welcomes £12.26million boost to Sefton Council budget next year

Southport MP Damien Moore has welcomed the Government’s announcement that Sefton Council will see its budget boosted by 5 per cent next year, as part of the Conservatives’ commitment to level up

21st December 2020

Town Centre Christmas tree vandalised twice in one week

Police have a festive message for the yobs who have vandalised Southport’s Christmas tree this week – we are watching you, and we will prosecute. Merseyside Police officers are investigating following two

21st December 2020

Southport MP Damien Moore continues to campaign for the Government to ‘level up’ and improve the North of England

Southport MP Damien Moore has continued to campaign for the Government to ‘level up’ and improve the North of England. Mr Moore last week led a Westminster Hall debate on North of

7th December 2020

Sainsbury’s customers donate food to Shoreline Church Food Bank

Sainsbury’s Southport Lord street customers have donated surplus food that is still healthy, nutritious and within it use-by dates to Shoreline church food bank The food donation scheme is aimed at charities

6th December 2020

CCTV cameras installed after vandals target Southport’s Christmas tree

CCTV cameras are being installed near Southport’s Christmas tree after it was targeted by vandals. The damage has already been repaired and the sparkling festive lights are back on after swift work

4th December 2020

Nutcracker named after Captain Sir Tom Moore now stands on Lord Street in Southport

A Nutcracker named after legendary fundraiser and war hero Captain Sir Tom Moore now stands proudly to attention outside a business on Lord Street in Southport. ‘Sir Tom’ was one of the

24th November 2020

Lead a horse to water – but can you make it cross?

Nice to see the police on Ainsdale’s beach today keeping an eye on things. However, these riders had a wee bit of trouble getting their trusty, yet rather reluctant, steeds to cross

12th November 2020

All Souls Dramatic Club in Southport launches appeal for new home for its costumes

A dramatic club in Southport is appealing for somewhere to store its colourful costumes. The award-winning All Souls is over half a century old and performs one of the best pantomimes in

11th November 2020

Sustrans open consultation period on neighbourhood redesign around Shakespeare Street

Local people, schools and businesses will be actively involved in re-designing the neighbourhood around Southport’s Shakespeare Street, as part of efforts to make the area safer and healthier for people to walk,

10th November 2020

£50m Town Deal plans are exciting news for Southport says MP Damien Moore

Ambitious £50million proposals to regenerate Southport have been welcomed by town MP Damien Moore. The Southport Conservative MP says he is excited by the Southport Town Deal submission which will kickstart a

5th November 2020

Liverpool City Region to receive £5,960,937 to provide a permanent place to live for rough sleepers

Conservative MP for Southport Damien Moore has welcomed the news that the Government is providing funding for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority for new, long-term homes for rough sleepers and other

5th November 2020

Names of Southport’s 12 giant Nutcrackers for Christmas 2020 revealed

The names of the 12 giant Nutcrackers to appear in Southport this Christmas have been revealed! Southport BID ran a fun competition to name the fun festive figures, which will soon be

5th November 2020

Councillor’s appeal to Southport youth to ‘lock down’ early

A Southport councillor is urging local residents, particularly the young, to take their own steps to restrict their own movements before the new month-long official national lockdown period starts again on Thursday.

2nd November 2020

Southport BID welcomes Southport Town Deal proposals

Southport BID has welcomed proposals to secure up to £50million funding for the town. The BID has been part of the Southport Town Deal Board which has now submitted an ambitious plan

2nd November 2020

Lib Dem councillors condemn Conservative candidate’s claims

Birkdale Lib Dem councillors Simon Shaw and Iain Brodie Browne have condemned a Conservative council candidate’s “dishonest” claims that they want to “drive new cycle lanes through Birkdale Village”. In a press

31st October 2020

Bailout needed for “forgotten” live events industry, says MP

A Merseyside MP has called for more support for the live events industry saying that current coronavirus restrictions are risking thousands of jobs and livelihoods. Bill Esterson, the MP for Sefton Central,

30th October 2020

Merseyside Fire & Rescue: “Stay safely dressed this Halloween”

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is urging families to remember Halloween for the right reasons this year and be alert to the fire risks from wearing Halloween costumes. Halloween is going

28th October 2020