MATCH REPORT | Southport 2-1 Altrincham
A stunning Kieran Glynn volley helped Southport to return to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Altrincham at the Pure Stadium. The superb strike from the midfielder helped Liam Watson’s side
A Liverpool cancer surgeon has been recruited to lead the UK’s fight against the disease.
Mr Robert Jones, Consultant Surgeon at Aintree University Hospital, has been named by Bowel Cancer UK as the UK’s first Surgical Speciality Lead in Colorectal Liver Metastases. Robert has also been
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police
Burglaries Between the 18th August and the 31st August 2019 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Park Avenue (garage), Part Street (garage), Wennington Road, Kirkstall Road, Victoria Street
Bliss Hotel boasts 5 star food hygiene review after revisit
Environmental Health bosses have given Bliss Hotel a 5 star food hygiene review following a revisit earlier. The Hotel was slammed after being given 1 star at their last inspection but following
Domestic abuse victims put at risk by Parliament shutdown, LibDems warn
Domestic abuse victims put at risk by Parliament shutdown, LibDems warn If Boris Johnson prorogued Parliament, important legislation will be shelved, including the Domestic Abuse Bill. LibDem candidate John Wright made this
Formby MP backs animal charity’s fundraising drive
Formby MP Bill Esterson has lent his support a local animal charity which has launched an urgent fundraising mission due to a national backlog in processing legacies from wills. Freshfields Animal Rescue,
Southport MP Damien Moore hits back at Lib Dem Candidates blatant lies over Brexit
“John Wright’s comments are at best disingenuous, and at worst a blatant attempt to lie to the people of Southport to further frustrate the result of the 2016 referendum.” “It is a
UPDATE | Concrete placed on rail tracks six times in Croston
UPDATE Officers are no longer appealing for information relating to this case. Those pictured have since been identified and interviews will be arranged in due course. Thank you for sharing. Original appeal
From saving sex slaves to Southport
A couple who helped rescue over 30 girls from sex trafficking in Cambodia are now helping lead a Southport church and will be officially inducted into the role on Saturday 14 September.
Southport MP told “put country before party” as #StopTheCoup protest pulls political rivals together
Candidates for three of Southport’s main political parties have written an open letter to the area’s Conservative MP demanding that he oppose Boris Johnson’s suspension of parliament. It follows a rally outside
It’s time to pick the nation’s favourite parks
Help us find the nation’s favourite parks by voting for yours in the People’s Choice Awards This year an army of experts awarded a record breaking 1973 Green Flag Awards to the
MISSING Carol Jones last seen in Southport
MISSING: Carol Jones Carol Jones, last seen at approximately 5pm near to the arcades at Southport Promenade, Carol is a vulnerable female, 4ft 11in, dark shoulder length hair, wearing a dark Green
Bikers unite to honour Southport legend in charity trek
Friends and family of Southport legend Gaz Whitehead are taking on a pain staking bike ride in his honour covering 200 miles over four days to raise vital funds for pancreatic cancer
PREVIEW | Kettering Town V Southport
PREVIEW | Playing The Poppies Southport will hope to bounce back from the defeat against Alfreton Town on Monday when they take on Kettering Town at the Pure Stadium this weekend. The
MP praises ‘vital’ work of Formby’s National Trust
MP Bill Esterson has described the work of the National Trust in Formby as “vital” in the fight against climate change and thanked staff for the “important” work they are doing for
Community campaigner welcomes increased safety measures at busy roundabout
Community campaigner welcomes increased safety measures at busy roundabout A former Councillor and campaigner for the restoration of Southport Town centre is celebrating after learning of new safety measures to be implemented
MP visits farm to discuss harvest time and…. Brexit
Sefton Central MP, Bill Esterson thanked Damian and Bill Ashton for hosting his visit to Eccleston Farm in Ince Blundell. The farmers, who were accompanied by National Farmers’ Union representatives told Mr
Cemetery Road closed after biker knocked down
Emergency services have responded to a serious collision after a biker was knocked down at the junction of Warwick Street and Cemetery road this afternoon. Police have asked motorists to avoid the
British Transport Police: Concrete placed on rail tracks six times in Croston – Lancashire
British Transport Police are today releasing images of three boys after concrete debris was placed on a rail line in Lancashire. The incident happened at 5.20pm on Wednesday 14 August on an
Southport Care Home resident celebrates 107th Birthday
Over the bank holiday weekend, The Hollies Rest Home on Mornington Road, Southport held their annual Summer BBQ. This coincided with John Tinniswood’s 107th birthday. Friends and family for both John and
Rail crossing to remain “dangerous” until 2022 – Labour’s Liz demands Southport MP acts.
A rail crossing deemed “dangerous” by local residents and recommended for upgrade in 2015 will not now have the work completed until 2022, Network Rail has revealed. The Crescent Road crossing between
Southport Air Show 2019: Traffic & Travel advice
As thousands of aviation enthusiasts descend on Southport for the annual awe inspiring Air Show next weekend, Sefton Council has put together a helpful guide to the three day spectacular. Bigger than
Sefton residents invited to health commissioners’ meeting
Health commissioners in Sefton are inviting local residents with an interest in their work to come along to their next governing body meetings. NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and
Lord Street shut following biker crash
Emergency services have shut part of Lord Street after a motorcyclist was knocked down by a taxi this evening. A taxi Driver was performing a U Turn on Lord Street and collided
Huw wouldn’t believe it! Southport man completes record channel swim
A Southport man has completed a gruelling double swim of the English Channel raising thousands of pounds for charity in the process. Huw Morgans completed the epic voyage last week taking him
*Important Update – Splashworld Southport
Splash World now fully open today, a spokesperson for the centre said: “We’re delighted to confirm that travellers have now vacated the main car park at Dunes Leisure Centre and, following a
Armed police arrest man with crossbow in Southport town centre
Armed police officers were called to Scarisbrick Street, Southport this morning at around 9.20am to reports of a man in possession of a crossbow inside a residential property, August 28 2019. Armed
Annual Running Day for Merseyside Heritage Transport Charity
The Merseyside Transport Trust (MTT) will be holding its’ running day event on Sunday 8th September to raise funds for the upkeep of its’ fleet of over 50 vintage vehicles. This is
Lights out for historic Southport landmarks
Historic lamps have been ripped down by the council on Lord Street. Just a year after history hating council jobsworths ripped up the Lord Street red road, they have returned to take
A Prospect for Dukes Ward
Southport Conservatives are pleased to announce that Michael Prendergast has been selected as the prospective candidate for Dukes Ward at the forthcoming local elections in May 2020. Michael is a resident of