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Volunteer seamstresses need materials for hospital scrubs

Fundraisers are appealing for help to buy hospital scrubs and more equipment for nhs staff at Southport Hospital. A group of kind hearted individuals are raising funds to buy materials for a

6th April 2020

Damien Moore MP Welcomes £300 Million Cash Boost To Southport Community Pharmacies During Coronavirus Crisis

Community pharmacies are receiving a £300 million cash boost to ensure they can continue to carry out essential services during the coronavirus outbreak. The funding injection will support pharmacies across England, including

6th April 2020

Bank shuts as staff hit by COVID-19

A prominent Lord Street Bank has shut its doors today due to Coronavirus. Staff sickness has rocked the HSBC bank on Lord Street with bosses being forced to close its doors and

6th April 2020

Cat owners warned to take care during Covid – 19 lockdown

Two eminent professors have encouraged cat owners to take extra precautions when near their pets and highlighted the importance of hand washing. Prof Eric Fèvre, chair of veterinary infectious diseases at the

6th April 2020

MP backs new Labour leader to “support and challenge” through virus crisis

Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson says new Labour leader Keir Starmer is the right person to lead the party and effectively challenge the government through the coronavirus crisis. Mr Esterson had backed

6th April 2020

COVID-19 | Prime Minister taken to hospital

Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests, 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus, Downing Street has said. Boris was taken to a London hospital on Sunday evening with “persistent

6th April 2020

Police issue advice on keeping children safe online during coronavirus pandemic

Merseyside Police is giving advice on how to keep children safe online during the coronavirus pandemic. In recent weeks, we have recorded an increase in reports of child sexual exploitation, with criminals

5th April 2020

Merseyrail announces extra evening services for key workers

Merseyrail announced a reduced timetable starting on Thursday 2 April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with services operating between 07:00 and 19:00 Monday to Saturday (Sunday services differ). This was

4th April 2020

Doctors say- Avoid DIY & gardening work during coronavirus lockdown to help save lives

Medical experts are asking everyone to refrain from any DIY or gardening during the coronavirus pandemic. This is because it’s already caused a rise in the number of power tool injuries. This

4th April 2020

Ormskirk children’s A&E to close temporarily overnight

The children’s accident and emergency department at Ormskirk hospital will close temporarily overnight from Monday 6 April 2020. The department will close at 10pm until 8am each day until further notice. Ambulance patients will

3rd April 2020

Council remove playground equipment from the Botanic Gardens, Southport

Officers from Sefton Council’s Green Sefton team have taken the decision to temporarily remove playground equipment from the Botanic Gardens in Southport. Despite clear guidance from Public Health England and the Government,

3rd April 2020

Revitalise during COVID-19

An update from your friends at Revitalise We know how stretched the NHS is, with pressure on resources continuing to increase. So as retired nurses and doctors return to work on the

2nd April 2020

High Streets in Southport get £25,000 cash lifeline from Government

High Street firm owners across Southport are beginning to receive £25,000 cash grants and will be exempt from business rates from today, Wednesday 1 April, as they begin to benefit from a

2nd April 2020

£75 Million Package Announced To Help People Who Are Stranded Abroad

Families across Southport with loved ones stranded abroad will be reassured as the Government announces a £75 million package to help Britons stuck overseas return home. The funding will see the Government

2nd April 2020

Officers make arrests, drug and weapon seizures in past 48 hours

POLICE know that our communities living in Merseyside may currently feel uncertain about the future so we’d like to take this opportunity to once again reassure you that we are continuing to

2nd April 2020

5 reasons why you should invest in Europe

Europe has had its share of bad coverage over the past decade, including sovereign debt crisis and political instability. The political clouds here refer to never-coming to be Brexit. Its success is

2nd April 2020

Kids terrorise Southport neighbourhood during COVID-19 Lockdown

People breaking coronavirus lockdown laws in the UK can now be hit with £60 fines or arrested. New police powers means forces can take firm action against those continuing to flout the

1st April 2020

Voucher scheme will ensure pupils across Southport still get meals while they stay at home

Children across Southport who are eligible for free school meals will benefit from a National Voucher Scheme allowing them to continue to access meals whilst they stay at home. Schools can now

1st April 2020

Do you want to be part of the frontline?

As we battle through this pandemic. Assured Care are still on the front line, caring for the community and ensuring stability and normality through this current crisis. Full barrier equipment and training

1st April 2020

Renters and landlords urged to communicate as emergency rental measures are announced

Renters are being urged to have an “honest and frank conversation” with their landlord as new measures are announced amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government’s newly introduced rules will ensure no renter

1st April 2020

Happy Birthday to Mighty Radio

Today 1st April is our first year on the frequency 107.9 FM. We launched on 107.9 FM this time last year! Where has the year gone? Mighty Radio was established in 2012

1st April 2020

D’vine Catering Offering Delivery Service During COVID-19 Pandemic

D’vine Catering home delivery service is already being used by a number of families/elderly and vulnerable who can not get out during this time. D’vine Catering are offering a home delivery service

31st March 2020

Southport MP’s Week in Parliament 23 – 27th March 2020

Monday began with my usual train down to London. The first item of business in the House of Commons was questions to the ministers at the Home Office. As with last week,

31st March 2020

BH AUTOS on Cemetery Remains Open During Pandemic

29B Cemetery Road, Southport PR8 6RH Get Directions, Tel: 01704 535303, www.bhautos.co.uk Following on from the Prime Minister’s statement this evening we have taken the steps below, effective from 9:00am Tuesday 24th March

31st March 2020

Next of Kin: Robin James Connolly

POLICE are appealing for help in tracing the next of kin of a 55 year-old man from Bootle. Robin James Connolly, who was from the Milton Street area, died at his home on

30th March 2020

THE MANIC MECHANIC LTD Southport remains open for business

THE MANIC MECHANIC LTD, all aspects of diagnostic and repairs, MOT, servicing, 21a Cemetery Road, Southport, PR8 6RH . Telephone number 07925 293563. Check out the Facebook page TMM20 OR The Manic

30th March 2020

Southport Motorist Centre Will Remain Open During Pandemic

The Government is urging people to work from home where possible. We will still be open for business, however we are looking to limit the amount of people visiting the premises in

29th March 2020

Dave’s Tyres & Exhausts Open during pandemic

Dave’s Tyres & Exhausts remains open and is offering a call out service if required. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate calling Dave. Location and contact details: 148a Norwood

29th March 2020

Southport personal trainer vows to keep resort fit during virus lockdown

A personal trainer from Southport has created a Southport Health and Fintess Community group to help people stay fit, active (and sane) during this lockdown. Mark Poole said he thinks it’s really

29th March 2020

Join Yaffe Photography in supporting Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust

Support the Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust Our NHS staff are the pride of Britain. They are the very foundations of our defence against the raging Coronavirus pandemic. Critical care nurses, Doctors

29th March 2020