Cassie James’ guest today (Sunday 7th March) on her mid-morning Mighty Radio show was local man Chris Truett who is on a mission to clean up the town, literally! Each Saturday Chris Truett heads down to the Coastal Road, off his own back, wheelbarrow, shovel and broom in hand, to clear the sand and which accumulates along the cycle path to ensure its safe for people to use. Chris made the decision to take on this role after a lady fell and broke her collar bone whilst using the lane. “I thought how bad is this? If that had been…
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Local fundraiser Sally King will be on Cassie James’ mid-morning Mighty Radio 107.9FM show tomorrow (Saturday 6th March) talking about her upcoming 3,000 squat challenge to raise money for the Marie Curie UK’ Great Daffodil Appeal. Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity. They provide frontline nursing and hospice care, a free support line and a wealth of information and support on all aspects of dying, death and bereavement. Marie Curie Nurses work on the front line, night and day, in people’s homes across the UK, providing hands-on care and vital emotional support. Their nine hospices offer the reassurance of specialist…
William Hanson, one of the UK’s leading etiquette consultants and social commentators, was Cassie James’ guest on her mid-morning Mighty Radio 107.9FM show today. William has given lessons all over the world in how to be nice and what not to do at every conceivable occasion. Cassie and William talked about “second screening.” Research by 3 has revealed that 90% of adults have become second screeners during lockdown (an example of second screening would be using a mobile phone or tablet whilst watching a television.) William discussed TV watching etiquette and delivered some hints and tips on how one should…
Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating an assault at Upholland railway station are today releasing an image in connection. At just after 3pm on Wednesday 17 February, a train guard asked a man to put his dog on a lead before boarding the train. The man refused to do so, and the guard told him that he couldn’t board the train. The dog then chased the guard and bit him on the leg. As the guard defended himself from the dog, the man punched him in the face then grabbed his head and said “I’ll take your eye out”.…
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy is supporting a national survey designed to understand public perception of dog theft, enforcement, and the prosecution of offenders. Demand for dogs as pets has increased during the coronavirus pandemic. The cost of some puppies, on Pets4Homes, is currently as high as £3,000, making them a valuable commodity to criminals. According to Dog Lost, the UK’s largest lost and found dog service, it is estimated thefts have risen by 250 per cent, with criminal gangs involved. The Home Secretary is currently reviewing the issue of pet theft and what future enforcement may look like with…
Cassie James welcomed Dave Crompton onto her Mighty Radio mid-morning show on Wednesday 3rd March to discuss his various projects around anxiety, depression and removing the stigma surrounding men’s mental health. On the show Dave discussed the anxiety that some may be feeling about coming out of lockdown. From concerns about making the transition from working from home back into the office environment, worries of those furloughed about the return to work after an extended period of absence to the fears that some children may be experiencing about returning to school. Dave talked about how important it is to recognise…
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary have once again got a full cattery which provides you with a superb opportunity to find the purfect feline for your home. They have pairs, singles, older cats and young ones, those who require a more experienced home and even a diabetic who is finally stable enough to look for his loving forever home. Have you have you been thinking about welcoming a cat into your life or been tempted by other people’s stories about their furbaby’s? Welcoming a cat into your life, especially one from a rescue centre can be incredibly rewarding. And whilst the majority…
Community organisations that may support victims of crime in Merseyside are being urged to share their views of the support currently on offer to help improve services in the future. Merseyside’s Police Commissioner, Jane Kennedy, is currently running an eight-week Victim Experience consultation asking victims, community groups and support services to share their experiences of the support that is currently available across Merseyside in order to help shape and improve the services that are commissioned over the next four years. Jane is responsible for commissioning many local support services for victims of crime and these are promoted and organised through…
The Government has announced £5 billion in Restart Grants for high street shops and hospitality firms. The news ensures that the hardest-hit businesses will have the support they need through the next stage of recovery. Southport MP Damien Moore said: “As we begin to move into the next phase of our recovery, and a gradual return to normality, the reopening of our high streets will be key to kick-starting our economic recovery. “That is why the Government is delivering further support to the thousands of businesses that have been hit hardest by the pandemic through a new £5 billion grant…
An appeal has been launched to help a Southport dad who is in a US hospital desperately in need of a kidney transplant and money for life-saving medicine. Father-of-three Paul Mook, aged 59, should be looking forward to his 60th birthday on 2 April. Instead he is lying in the Mobile Infirmary Medical Center in Alabama suffering from Stage 5 kidney disease and diabetes. With no health insurance and in a country with a very different health service to the NHS he is in urgent need of life-saving drugs and diabetes medicine as the hospital bills mount up. The situation…
It’s now been over a year since the fantastic Macmillan Charity Ball of 2020 and a significant change has happened across this planet, however it’s not changed the fact that Cancer is still a main cause of death in the UK and Macmillan Cancer Support still supports around 3 million people living with the disease. As you can imagine there’s been a significant difference for support over the last year where Covid has been an issue, even last year’s Grand National event was cancelled. The organisers of the Southport Macmillan Charity Ball have produced another event on the 10th April 2021,…
To celebrate World Book Day, Sefton Libraries are collaborating with renowned storyteller John Kirk for an interactive story hunt, and families across the Borough are urged to get involved. The virtual adventure will take families into the ‘Enchanted Forest’ for 30 minutes of imaginative family fun. People can join the story hunt on the Sefton Libraries Facebook page at 2pm on Thursday 4th March, World Book Day. The ‘Enchanted Forest’ is suitable for families with children aged 3+. Story hunts have become extremely popular across the country, and around the globe, as parents and carers have had to think…
Highways England has today (1 March) launched a review of the Highway Code to improve road safety on motorways and high-speed roads. The consultation will run for four weeks and closes at 23:59 on 29 March 2021. What’s happening? The Highway Code is regularly updated to improve safety for all road users. Highways England is asking for your views on updated safety information for high-speed dual carriageways and motorways. Proposed changes include updating information on the use of variable speed limits to manage congestion, the use of red X signs to close lanes, and what to do in the event…
Campaigners trying to fight off a threat to Southport’s direct rail service to Manchester Piccadilly have warned that local opposition must act quickly to make itself heard before time runs out. A controversial consultation overseen by the Department for Transport (DfT) is due to close on March 10th and local residents and commuters are being advised to respond to it swiftly and also sign an online petition telling the DfT “Hands Off” the route. Asking people to reply “No Change” to the consultation document, critics say it is deeply-flawed and a “stacked deck” against Southport as all of the three options…
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary were beginning to turn their thoughts to warmer weather, sunnier days and the influx of babies – of the furry and spikey variety, but they have already welcomed their first couple of kittens requiring round the clock care. Last Thursday the animal rescue was made aware of two kittens in a garden in Liverpool. With the work of three rescues all pulling together the kittens have arrived at Woodlands where they will be fed by hand every two hours, to ensure they transition to life away from mum with as few issues as possible. The adorable sisters…
Following approval at January’s full Council meeting, plans are now progressing for improved access and facilities at Sefton’s Ainsdale Beach. In 2020, the Council saw huge numbers of visitors flocking to the coast. This highlighted the need for further investment to maintain the best possible experience for all beach users, while factoring in important conservation and environmental needs. As part of the investment, designs are now being drawn up for an off-beach car park that will help to reduce the impact on local communities who have been affected by irresponsible parking in the past. A new, cashless payment system…
Vulnerable patients in West Lancashire who have tested positive for COVID-19 could avoid the need to visit hospital thanks to the ‘Pulse Oximetry at Home’ service being rolled out in the region. The at-home monitoring service was developed by NHS Trusts alongside GP Practices and local providers. It is available for adults with a positive COVID-19 test result who are identified as being clinically vulnerable to having low blood oxygen levels. A Pulse Oximeter is a small, lightweight device that is used to monitor the amount of oxygen carried in a person’s body. Using this remote monitoring service, healthcare professionals…
It’s not just the sunshine that’s brightened people’s days around Churchtown and Marshside today, the Co-op Store in Churchtown have hidden a number of “golden tickets” around the area for people to find, bring to store and exchange for a gift. Co-op says this is “just a small act of kindness from the Co-op to spread kindness in the community.” These golden tickets can be brought to the store and exchanged for a free Fairtrade gift. What’s Fairtrade? Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing…
Blind and partially sighted people with no internet access are being given the opportunity to try new assistive technology through Galloway’s. The sight loss charity is working with new digital partner Aspire Assistive CIC Ltd to deliver a pilot project called Tech Ability. Galloway’s will loan out Wi-Fi-enabled tablets and provide one-to-one online remote support to 15 blind and partially sighted people who are not currently using or are infrequent users of technology or equipment. The project has been made possible thanks to a grant of £17,787 from Catalyst and The National Lottery Community Fund COVID-19 Digital Response. Galloway’s is…
Southport based SFC Wholesale have found themselves at the centre of a product recall storm. A death, with salmonella recorded as a contributory cause, has led to an investigation by The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Public Health England (PHE) who are now probing four further deaths over the last year through fears they may be connected to contaminated meat imported from Poland. The FSA stated: “SFC are recalling SFC Chicken Poppets and Take Home Boneless Bucket because Salmonella has been found in the products. “Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these…
Southport residents are urged to remain vigilant and ensure all doors and windows of their properties and vehicles are locked at night after increased reports across the town of prowlers in gardens and driveways. LinksView Home Watch in Ainsdale stated that they had received a number of reports from residents of a suspicious male looking inside cars in the early hours. One resident stated that they were awoken at 4am to the sound of their car radio coming on and assumed it activated because access had been gained to the vehicle, though no damage was found. Members of the public…
Merseyside Police will recruit an extra 160 police officers in the year ahead, taking their contingent to more than 4,100 for the first time since 2011, it was confirmed at a special public budget meeting. Merseyside Police’s Commissioner, Jane Kennedy, and Chief Constable, Andy Cooke QPM, approved the budget for the year ahead at the meeting at Mather Avenue Police Academy yesterday (Tuesday 23rd February). The Commissioner’s proposals to balance the budget were agreed and Merseyside Police will now continue with a planned recruitment drive over the next 12 months. The plans were supported by the public following a three-week…
Many people rely on train services for various reasons, from business to pleasure. Whether you are commuting to an important interview or going to see a friend, a delayed train can cause a whole host of problems for you. Passengers have complained about the lack of smart technology on trains for years. Fortunately, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has heard our cries and worked to resolve the issue. GTR and leasing company Porterbrook are launching a £55 million fleet modification programme to be carried out over the next five years. Porterbrook will be invested a total of £100 million in the…
If you’re having trouble getting around due to a physical impairment, then there are range of technological tools that might provide a little bit of help. In many cases, the right mobility aid can make an enormous difference to quality of life. Let’s take a look at a few of the available options. Mobility Cars If you’re confined to a wheelchair, then driving from place to place can be difficult, if not impossible. Car seats are difficult to clamber in and out of, and often you’re left dependent on the help of a friend, family member, or professional carer. Fortunately,…
These days, you can stumble upon various websites that will try to provide you with allegedly fool proof strategies to help you achieve sports betting success. Sadly, that’s not how things actually work. In order to become a solid sports bettor, you have to invest a lot of time and effort, determination, acquire knowledge to become successful. Only then (and once you gain proper experience) you will be able to accomplish that. If you want to gain important skills, you simply must comprehend which tactics to apply and when is the time to implement them. To help you out during…
Merseyside Police are investigating following a burglary at Pets at Home in Southport last night, Monday 22nd February. Police were contacted at 8.50pm following reports that four males had forced entry to the store on Marine Parade and carried out an untidy search. They also entered the Vets4Pets business within the store and stole a quantity of cash and veterinary drugs before making their escape in a black Ford Fiesta. A safe containing the drugs was later found burnt out on the car park of Dobbies Garden Centre on Benthams Way. An investigation is underway and CCTV and forensic enquiries…
The covid-19 pandemic outbreak resulted in a global catastrophe that the major economy still suffers today. While this may have struck the world unexpectedly, not many sectors had contingency plans to handle such a rational scenario. Thankfully, the educational sector already had online learning in place, which came in handy during these times. However, virtual learning, even when helpful, has affected the learning process drastically, causing major challenges daily. Both the students and teachers face major setbacks in having to adjust to the new normal. Let’s read through a few of them to get you briefed. Months of Delay The…
Are you in the throes of a financial crisis? Well here are some tips that could help you save. Revaluate Any Big Decisions Unexpected financial binds are stressful. They make you financially anxious and this has different impacts on your life. However, taking a moment to think through the situation before making your next move can help you avoid making blunders. Always remember that your today’s money-decisions have long-term consequences on your finances. Therefore, it would be best to talk to a qualified and reputable financial adviser before you act. The adviser will help determine your best move in the…
Locating an ideal hall can be overwhelming. At times, you’ll be left waiting for long periods before confirmation of availability, all the while juggling when to book the entertainment. Nearly 90% of our events are held at a hall, and we often book our own for parties and trainings. We understand your frustration that’s why we have created a list of some tips that should prove convenient. 1) Talk to your entertainer Do not hesitate to speak to your entertainment provider and ask for recommendations. Odds are they’ve previously hosted an event or two within your local area and will…
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