Thomas Cook says Brexit hitting holiday plans
Travel firm Thomas Cook has warned of “further headwinds” for the rest of the year after reporting a £1.5bn loss for the first half of the year. It said there was “now
Cat’s Bill Tory MP: UK drivers to face huge fines
Motorists who accidentally hit wandering cats and don’t report it could face a fine of up to £20,000. A new ‘Cats Bill’ could mean drivers would be lawfully obliged to notify a
Coroner holds inquest into death of Adam seaton
An inquest into the death of Southport student Adam Seaton has heard how he died. Adam, a geography student at Edge Hill University, was the subject of a high profile missing persons
WARNING thefts from cars/vans in the Birkdale Village
POLICE are aware of a number of incidents of theft from cars/vans in the Birkdale Village area, although not all have been reported to us. We will of course be giving the
Knife safe operation carried out at Southport College
This week, Officers from the Local Policing Team at Southport police station, assisted by Merseyside Police Special Constables continued our work on the awareness of and reduction of knife crime incidents involving
Southport Company Leading the way in Vehicle Tracking Technology
Southport based fuel business DRIVEcard is expanding into brand new, cutting edge vehicle tracking technology. DRIVEcard has expanded its offering from fuel cards to now include vehicle tracking and reporting software DRIVEtelematics.
Photography exhibition announced featuring fascinating photos of historic Southport
Back by popular demand, The Atkinson presents Southport Double Take II (Old Southport Through a Modern Lens), a photography exhibition offering a unique glimpse into Sefton’s past. The Atkinson has invited local
MP calls for compensation for Waspi women
MP Bill Esterson has reiterated his support for the “Waspi” campaign by signing an Early Day Motion (EDM) calling for compensation for women who have lost out as a result of the
Bumper BID deal praised by passionate businesses
A Southport owner in the town has jumped to the defence of the Southport BID, saying the organisation is ‘making a difference’. BID chiefs are campaigning for a further five- year term
The Edinburgh Woollen Mill set to open new store in Southport
The Edinburgh Woollen Mill is creating ten jobs in Southport with a brand new store, complete with a Ponden Home concession. The new store will be located within Dobbies Garden Centre on
The Problem with Parking in Big Cities
Motorists have been grumbling about parking in major cities for some time now, but it’s gotten so bad in certain regions that even small business owners are complaining. Many retailers feel that
Explore Bel Paese: 9 Compelling Reasons to Visit Italy
La Vita è un Sogno! In Italian, this means “life is a dream” and that is certainly true when talking about life in Italy. This magical country tops many hopeful travellers bucket
Take care of yourself during the May bank holiday
As people make plans for the May bank holiday weekend the NHS in Sefton is encouraging you to also be prepared in case of any accidents or minor ailments. Health professionals from NHS
Art in the park takes over Hesketh gardens
An annual Art in the Park event takes place on Sunday, June 2. The Ainsdale and Birkdale Art Club will be staging the event from 11am to 3pm at the conservatory at
Parents console distraught youngsters after football tournament SHELVED
Over the past decade Ormskirk West End FC have held our annual tournament each year at Ormskirk School and provided thousands of local children with the opportunity to celebrate their passion for
Cllr June Burns has been appointed as the new Mayor of Sefton
Cllr June Burns has been installed as the new Mayor of Sefton for 2019/20. She was officially appointed as the new Mayor at a special meeting held at Bootle Town Hall (May 14)
The wills hat-trick we all need to complete
The average person will need to rewrite their will three times in order to keep it relevant to their changing situation, a leading solicitor has claimed. Claire Currie, from Kirwans law firm,
Cllr Pugh calls for better control of dog fining
A Southport councillor wants a review of the borough’s dog enforcement scheme. John Pugh, recently re-elected for the Dukes Ward in Southport, wants the authority to ‘sort out’ how by-laws are enforced
Calling all young Southport musicians and singers
If you love playing an instrument or singing, and are between 8 and 18 years old, you could become this year’s Southport Young Musician of the Year. Trinity Arts, who organise
Southport Mild Trail Tour 17th May 2019
The local CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) branch have organised a mild trail this May. The Southport Mild Trail gives people the chance to try a variety of different cask conditioned milds
Southport’s Inciner8 recognised for exporting excellence at manufacturing awards
Southport-based waste management specialist, Inciner8, has been crowned the North West’s best exporter for 2019. The Insider Made in the North West Awards saw manufacturers come together to celebrate the region’s best.
Cyclist conquers Southport to Paris charity trek
A Southport cyclist is recovering from conquering an incredible cycle ride from the resort to Paris in less than four days. Now recovered from his successful ride from Southport to Paris in
North and South Sefton Care Home Group Hold First Successful Meeting
After several weeks of anticipation the newest Care Home Group in the region has held its first meeting. The North and South Sefton Care Home Group has held its first inaugural meeting
Brown Turner Ross bolsters family law team with new appointment
Brown Turner Ross are growing their family law team with the appointment of new solicitor Abigail Davidson. Abigail will be working across both the firm’s offices in Liverpool and Southport. Abigail studied
Ditch Those Stabilisers returns for May half term
Back by popular demand during the May half term school holidays, Sefton Council is proud to offer a number of ‘Ditch Those Stabilisers’ cycling events. Children aged four and above can learn
General Manager for new £16M Birkdale care village
Rebecca Woodcock, 38, has been appointed general manager of Belong Birkdale; a £16m state-of-the-art care village, which is set to provide pioneering dementia care services and a range of public facilities, when
Youth crime chiefs slammed by inspectors
The team responsible for tackling crime in Southport has been given a damning ‘Requires Improvement’ rating by inspectors. HM Inspectorate of Probation conducted a routine inspection of Sefton Youth Offending Team (YOT)
Merseyside PCC announces new public health approach to tackling serious violence
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has today announced her intention to establish a new Violence Reduction Partnership made up of specialists in police, health and local government working with communities to deliver a public-health
Hickory’s Smokehouse Hosts Garden Party to Raise Vital Funds for Hospice
One of Southport’s most popular restaurants is hoping the local community will come out in force to enjoy a special fundraising event being held in aid of Queenscourt Hospice. On Saturday 25th May,
Woodlands – What’s the best way to help a hog in need?
A hog out in the day is NEVER ok, this mantra is ideal to remember and the team at Woodlands Animal Sanctuary live by it! Hedgehogs are nocturnal mammals and as such