Martin Hovden

Monster hit for Southport composer Alex Baranowksi

Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Here’s a chance to catch the National Theatre’s stunning interpretation of the Frankenstein story for free on Youtube. And listen out for the brilliant soundtrack – thanks
2nd May 2020

Yougov poll predicts victory for Damien in Southport

Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: With less than 24 hours before polling stations open, a respected opinion polling organisation today (Wednesday) predicts a tough fight down to the wire between the
11th December 2019

VIDEO: Christ Church Election Hustings

Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Man-flu prevented me from attending Monday night’s Southport Election Hustings, staged by Christ Church in Lord Street, featuring all three candidates in Thursday’s general election. So
10th December 2019

Lib Dems pray for divine intervention

Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Liberal Democats have turned to the church to help them win back Southport from the Tories in next Thursday’s general election. The Lib Dems were pushed
6th December 2019

Is ‘loveable buffoon’ on course for big victory?

Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: The left-leaning Channel 4 News came up with some fascinating pre-election views of Labour supporters on Monday night. Political editor Gary Gibbon revealed the findings of
2nd December 2019

Enjoy some light relief with Little Brexit

Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: As Southport begins its five-week general election campaign, we’re set for angry, heated debate, claim and counter claim, bruised egos and regret. Yes, it is the
31st October 2019

I’m no politician, admits would-be Brexit MP Darcy

Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Southport’s teenage Brexit Party parliamentary hopeful Darcy Iveson-Berkeley (pictured) has been caught up in the confusion over whether leader Nigel Farage will ask some of his
30th October 2019

Southport set for bruising three-horse race

Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden (pictured) writes: Just a few weeks ago I speculated Southport would be a simple TWO-horse race in a future general election. Not any more. After Tuesday’s decision
29th October 2019
Martyn Snape

Funeral of much-loved Press photographer Martyn Snape

Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: It was standing room only earlier today when more than 100 people packed into West Lancashire Crematorium for the funeral of local newspaper photographer Martyn Snape (pictured).
10th July 2019
Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis and Yaso Sathiy, will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 27th June.

Meols Ward ADVICE CENTRE Thursday 27th June

Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis and Yaso Sathiy, will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 27th June. They will be available from 10.30am-11.30am at BoxTree Kitchen for Queenscourt café, Manor
24th June 2019