Horror crash in 20mph zone leaves car on its roof
Paramedics have rushed to the scene of a horror smash on Park Avenue in Southport this morning, Monday 22 July 2019. Two cars collided with one spinning out of control and landing
Fun Open Day behind the scenes at Ormskirk hospital
Fun Open Day behind the scenes at Ormskirk hospital WHAT? Ormskirk District General Hospital is holding a family friendly, community Open Day WHERE? Various locations around the hospital: the restaurant and adjacent outside
A Crime Alert for the residents of North Sefton and Ainsdale Ward from Merseyside Police
A Crime Alert for the residents of North Sefton and Ainsdale Ward from Merseyside Police. Burglaries Between the 7th July and the 21st July 2019 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in
Letter: Council want you to picnic in traveller filled park
Furious Meols Cop residents say they are flabbergasted that Sefton Council are telling people to have a picnic in their local park despite it being taken over by travellers. One letter OTS
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Police launch hunt for missing autistic man
Police are combing Southport after fears for a missing autistic man. The Male, who went missing after walking off from his carer is considered a high risk vulnerable adult and officers are
Teens take on hike challenge for Alzheimer’s UK
A group of Southport teenagers from the National Citizen Service are doing a sponsored walk for Alzheimer’s UK. Arran Showering and his friends from the NCS want to raise £500 by going
Greenbank Group in marathon football session for Jude
Thousands of pounds have been raised ahead of a charity football day at Greenbank High School. Jono Murphy and a team of coaches from local group Sportscubed want to raise £2000 to
Appeal after West Lancashire robberies
DETECTIVES are appealing for information after two post office robberies in West Lancashire. The first happened between 3pm and 3:30pm this afternoon (Friday, July 19th) when a white man wearing dark clothing
Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood moves into contention at The Open
Tommy Fleetwood moved into contention to succeed Ryder Cup partner Francesco Molinari as Open champion as Tiger Woods tried to avoid an early exit at Royal Portrush. Tommy outscored Woods by 10
Operation Beachsafe aims to keep Southport’s coastline safe this summer
Operation Beachsafe is this week reminding people to keep Sefton’s coastline safe for visitors and residents alike over the summer months. Partner agencies continue to work together to prevent crime and disorder,
Owen Drew Luxury Candles now available at Yaffe Photography!
Southport’s premier portrait studio, ‘Yaffe Photography’ have always made sure that anyone arriving at their studios were thoroughly impressed the moment they walked through the door. The luxurious reception area greets you
Rainbow NHS badges take pride of place at Aintree
Liverpool’s Aintree University Hospital has become the first NHS organisation in Merseyside to join a grassroots campaign showing support for LGBT+ communities. The Rainbow Badge project sees members of staff sign a
Damien Moore MP speaks out in support of Alzheimer’s Society dementia care campaign
On Tuesday 9th July, Damien Moore MP joined 120 other Members of Parliament at an Alzheimer’s Society photography exhibition to showcase the human cost of the dementia care crisis. The photo exhibition,
Rail chiefs finally cave in on danger crossing safety measures
Safety campaigners are rejoicing after Network Rail finally said they will secure a dangerous level crossing. Darcy Iverson-Berkeley launched a viral campaign after his sister died at the crossing. Now Network Rail
Lytham Road blocked after rain causes smash
Two cars have collided in Southport following bad weather. Rain build up on Lytham Road in Churchtown caused one car to spin out of control and collide with another in an accident
Southport sign striker Raul Correia
Southport FC are pleased to confirm the signing of former Blackpool striker Raul Correia for the 2019/20 season. A Portuguese citizen who was born in Angola, Raul has played for the Port
Ainsdale trees – planted 2017 – destroyed in 2019
Subsequent to the controversial felling of a healthy mature tree in Bowness Ave pathway, the council promised to allow the old stump to regenerate and to plant new trees. Thankfully their promise
Government looks at steps to make new drivers safer
Road safety action plan to explore if graduated driver licences should be introduced in England. graduated driver licensing is being explored further in a bid to cut new driver crashes research will
Southport woman launches campaign to help fire gutted friend
A Southport Samaritan is trying to raise £2,500 to help her friend who was left homeless after a fire gutted her static home. Jackie Cockwill says she was heartbroken to learn that
Damien Moore MP voices support for local buses
Damien Moore MP has shown his support for local bus services and backed calls for a National Bus Strategy at an event held in the House of Commons today (2 July). The
Over £1m investment in nursing at Southport & Ormskirk hospitals
A substantial investment in nursing staff at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals NHS Trust means that over 100 roles are now available for nurses and healthcare assistants. As part of this recruitment drive,
‘Ainsdale in Bloom’ – Blooming Marvellous
Unsung heroes, maybe, compared to those working in other parts of the town but they are doing a mavellous job. Former Ainsdale Councillor Brenda Porter and present Ainsdale Councillor Lynne Thompson are
FOI request reveals “dangerous” Southport rail crossing has needed upgrading since 2015!
A level crossing branded “dangerous” by local residents was recommended for upgrading due to safety concerns over three and a half years ago Southport Labour campaigners have discovered. The Crescent Road crossing
Appeal to locate missing 87 year old Southport man
An elderly gentleman, Peter Parle has gone missing from his home on Lord Street this afternoon at 4.30pm. Peter age 87 has dementia and will be incredibly confused. The police are helping
Inhuman Tories benefits system discriminates against those with mental illness
Mental health claimants are more than twice as likely to lose their benefit as non-psychiatric claimants. People who are mentally ill are 2.4 times more likely than claimants with non-psychiatric conditions to
Tiny Stars shine at babyballet Starmakers Production
babyballet® Southport, Formby & Crosby held their Starmakers show on Sunday 14th July at The Southport Temperance Institute. Over 100 babyballet stars, danced in 3 wonderful shows. The average age of just
Man wanted following Southport burglaries
Appeal for information on whereabouts of Darren Tyman POLICE are appealing for information to find a Bootle man we believe may have vital information that would assist investigations into burglaries in Formby
SOUTHPORT BeActive this summer thanks to Sefton Council
Sefton’s most anticipated activity days are returning for the 2019 summer break thanks to Sefton Council’s leisure service.Running throughout the summer holidays, Be Active fun-filled camp days have been planned across the
Southport Independent Electrical Retailer Praised in Parliament
Shadow Small Business Minister Labour MP, Bill Esterson has praised a Merseyside based family business during a recent purchase of a dishwasher for the example they set on how shops can succeed