KGV Ofsted Visit
Having been previously judged “good” by Ofsted, we were delighted to welcome inspectors back into college on the 13 & 14 March 2019. The inspectors who were conducting a monitoring visit assessed
Shops forced to close after power cut hits Southport town centre
There is a power cut affecting the PR8 postcode area of Southport. A spokesperson for SP Energy Networks said: “We did not know in advance there would be a power cut, and
Volunteers Week is Saturday 1st June – Friday 7th June
SEFTON Advocacy has teamed up with 107.9 FM Mighty Radio to celebrate the work of their volunteers across National Volunteers’ Week, June 1st to 7th. Sefton Advocacy service is currently looking to
Bike thieves caught by quick thinking amateur sleuth
Judges at Sefton Magistrates court has heard how a bike thief was caught after one of his victim’s friends followed him on a train and informed police. Declan Pattie, 19, of Vincent
MP welcomes start of works to add new slip roads to M58 junction 1
MP Bill Esterson has welcomed the long-awaited start of works to install the ‘missing slip roads’ at junction 1 of the M58 in Melling. Works have begun on a northbound off-slip
Book launch by Southport minister
The former minister of Holy Trinity Church Southport is launching his latest book in June. Canon Dr Rod Garner has not been idle since his retirement last year, as evidenced by his
Talented young Southport musician is founder of the new Northern Orchestra
A talented young musician, composer and conductor who left St. Mary’s College in Crosby last summer has founded a new regional orchestra. 18-year-old Joshua Quinlan from Southport has established the Northern Philharmonic
Appeal to trace next of kin of Southport man, John Lewis Rimmer
POLICE are appealing for your help to trace the next of kin of a man from Southport who recently passed away. John Lewis Rimmer, 74, of Kensington Road, Southport passed away at his
Lancashire man sentenced to life after brutal murder
COURT RESULT: A man has today (Thursday, May 23rd) been sentenced to life with a minimum of 20 years for the brutal murder of a Preston woman. Benjamin Topping (pictured), 25, of
Racist cab driver keeps job despite abuse charge
A well known cab driver who racially abused a guard at Southport railway station has won an appeal against Sefton Council’s decision to refuse him a new private hire licence after arguing
Highways England calling on motorists to tow safely this summer
Highways England is today calling on motorists to ‘check it before towing it’ this Bank Holiday. There are around 4,000 incidents every year involving all forms of trailers, which equated to around
Don’t waste your Euro Elections vote
Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Like the Sefton Council elections earlier this month, there were no party activists outside the polling booth in Southport to tick off my details when I
Southport School teachers left without pay after Council error
Sefton Council have been informed that due to an unforeseen technical issue with the BACS payment system, teacher pay has not been processed today (May 23). A spokesman for Sefton Council
Bolton fan urges Sandgrounders to save club staff
A Southport based Bolton fan is going above and beyond for his beloved club by walking 6 miles for unpaid staff. This coming Saturday supporters plan to walk from the old Burnden
Sefton awards prove there are ‘No Limits’ for our children in care
Some of Sefton’s most vulnerable children and young people have been recognised for their outstanding achievements at the ‘No Limits’ awards ceremony. Social workers, teachers and mentors, nominate children and young people
Southport Chippy Changes For The Batter
A Southport chip shop is battering the competition after being taken over by a new family team. Harper’s Fish and Chip shop on Eastbank Street has been refurbished and modernised. which has
Merseyside Police join partner agencies to discuss the protection of vulnerable people in Polish communities
Protecting vulnerable people in Polish communities event Officers from Merseyside Police met with partners yesterday (Monday, 20 May) to discuss the protection of vulnerable people within Polish communities in the UK. Representatives
Guess the celeb and win ride in Mighty limo
Mighty Radio listeners are being given a fantastic opportunity to be driven around Southport in a luxury limousine. Resort-based MD Travel have joined forces with Mighty Radio 107.9FM and have painted the
Support during Action for Brain Injury Week 2019
Head injury brings a huge health challenge in the UK, with up to 1.4 million people presenting at A&E every year, with a head injury. With this in mind, Lancashire Care NHS
Care Home’s residents fundraise for the Southport Lifeboat
On Saturday the 18th of May, residents of a Southport Athena Healthcare Group care home, Hesketh Park Lodge, presented a cheque to their chosen charity – the Southport Lifeboat. The nursing home
Southport school girls make generous donation to the stroke unit
Southport school-girls Miya Maclean and Nova Brookfield, students at Christ the King Catholic High School, recently made a generous donation to the stroke unit at Southport hospital. The friends came up with the
Brand New 5 & 6 A Side Football Starting in Southport
Leagues kick off at Stanley High School 5 A Side and Greenbank High School 6 A Side this month. A chance to fly to Germany on holiday and a chance to benefit
Macmillan to hold family fun day In Southport
Macmillan to hold family fun day Southport and Formby Macmillan Cancer Information Centre is doing something a bit different this summer to support children and young people whose lives are affected by
Strictly stars Ian Waite and Vincent Simone come to Southport
Ian Waite & Vincent Simone – The Ballroom Boys! An Evening of Dance, Song, and Banter! Strictly boys unite for 2019 UK and Ireland tour… BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s favourite male professionals,
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and Merseyside Police jointly launch new bespoke mental health triage car
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and Merseyside Police have today jointly launched a new bespoke mental health triage car to help those in crisis on Merseyside get urgent assessment and access to
Motorists urged to check vehicles as Highways England unveils favourite driving routes
The scenic M6 in Cumbria has been named England’s favourite road to drive on in a snap survey by Highways England. The fun online poll asked people to name their favourite stretch
Major M62 upgrade to speed up journeys enters latest phase
A major project to provide quicker and more reliable journeys for drivers on the M62 near Warrington will enter its latest phase early next month. Contractors for Highways England are nearing the
Resort cyber champions will help tackle internet crime
A cyber champions scheme aimed at teens is being rolled out at schools across Southport in a bid to reduce internet crime. Merseyside Police are behind an initiative which will promote digital
Pleasureland gives emergency services the blue light for fun
£50 worth of ride tokens for just £10 Emergency services staff will have their own celebration day at Southport Pleasureland this year as the park recognises their dedication and hard work with
Eurovision fan blows £3k on UK to win
A die hard Eurovision fan from Birkdale has lost £3000 after betting on the UK to win in Israel. Phil Tilbrook put blind faith in Michael Rice to finally win the song