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Woodlands – Could you be the exclusive home these special cats need?

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary take in sick, unwanted and abandoned animals, and specialise in cats and hedgehogs. With cats in particular this is without any monetary donation. As a self-funded, independent charity, this

4th April 2019

Sefton Greens in “dare to be different” call to voters

The Green Party is standing candidates in 18 wards in this year’s Sefton Council elections with an appeal for voters to “dare to be different”. With climate breakdown, pollution and loss of

4th April 2019

Damien Moore MP welcomes £3 million boost for innovative local air quality improvements in Southport

More than £3 million of government funding was today awarded to 28 innovative projects to improve air quality across local authorities in England, including £100,000 for Sefton Council. The money, from the

4th April 2019

Hillside Station in line for a share of £300m boost to improve disabled access

Damien Moore MP has welcomed the Conservative Government’s funding to improve accessibility across the rail network for disabled people. This new funding will provide Hillside station with step-free access, helping thousands of

4th April 2019

Fire crews battered by chippy blaze

Fire crews have rushed to the scene of a chip shop fire after smoke was seen billowing out of a Nevill Street building. The flats above Silcocks Embassy Restaurant have been evacuated

4th April 2019

North & South Sefton Care Home Group soon to launch!’

Jonathan Cunningham MBE, Registered Care Manager of Birkdale Park Nursing Home, has his ex-army sights lined up to establish the largest and most influential regional forum for care homes in UK. Named

3rd April 2019

Ofsted & CQC to conduct visit of Sefton’s SEND services

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will carry out jointly a re-visit of Sefton’s Special Educational Needs or Disability Services, following the previous inspection that took place in November 2016. This

3rd April 2019

Damien Moore MP Welcomes funding to help people off the streets in Southport

Damien Moore has welcomed today’s further commitment from the Conservative Government to help rough sleepers off the street for good. Communities Secretary James Brokenshire has committed £124,583 to help Sefton support rough

3rd April 2019

CCTV appeal to catch Formby bike thieves

Affluent homeowners in Formby with CCTV equipment are being asked to search their tapes for footage of two young teenage boys after a double bike theft in the village. two teenage boys,

3rd April 2019

Southport MP welcomes £175,708 investment to tackle potholes

Damien Moore MP welcomes new £175,708 investment to tackle potholes and improve road quality in Southport. Damien Moore MP has welcomed the new funding commitment from the Conservative Government to improve the

3rd April 2019

Ready, set, lift! Giant ‘superspan’ gantry installed across M6

This is the moment a giant ‘superspan’ gantry was installed across a stretch of the M6 as part of a major upgrade to ease congestion. The structure is nearly 131ft (40m) in

3rd April 2019

Visiting Europe after Brexit?

There would be changes if you visit the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland and the UK leaves the EU without a deal. It would mean that from 12 April 2019, the

3rd April 2019

Liverpool CFA Final | Southport crowned champions

SOUTHPORT WIN (3-4 ON PENALTIES): Prescot Cables 0-0 Southport FC Cables shootout: O X O O X X Port shootout: O X O O X O Cables goals: n/a Port goals: n/a Cables

3rd April 2019

Make sure you clunk-click every trip, warn police in seatbelt crackdown

POLICE are backing a national seat belt campaign which is promising to tighten up on motorists and passengers who don’t clunk- clink every trip. Officers in the region are currently staging a

2nd April 2019

North West’s fun capital announces new lower prices

Northwest theme park Southport Pleasureland this week announced an across-the-board reduction in prices to make the 2019 family entertainment budget go even further. The park’s more than 40 rides and attractions will

2nd April 2019

Missing from Merseyside | 25-year-old Adam Mercer

Merseyside Police are appealing for help in finding a Bootle man who has been missing from home since yesterday afternoon, Monday 1 April. 25-year-old Adam Mercer was last seen at his home

2nd April 2019

100 New Jobs Created by the Opening of Connected Health Plus

Community of Southport unites to celebrate the opening of a unique organisation who are connecting innovation with care in the home. Through a blend of in-home technology and quality care Connected Health

2nd April 2019

Smashed up untaxed Volkswagen abandoned in Southport

An untaxed Volkswagen has been abandoned on Denbigh Avenue and vandalised overnight. Residents of the quiet unassuming close woke this morning to find the car had been left in the close with

2nd April 2019

Some Time Today on tonight’s Live Sounds

Top Burscough pop punk band Some Time Today (pictured) are the special studio guests on tonight’s Live Sounds show on Mighty Radio, which launched yesterday on 107.9 FM. The talented lads will

2nd April 2019

How to Make Your Small Business More Ethical

As a small business owner, you will be looking for ways to make your company continue to be profitable going into the future. One of the main concerns of modern customers is

2nd April 2019

Message from Peter Jones of Southport Homewatch Association

Message from Peter Jones of Southport Homewatch Association “All residents are welcome to attend theAGM at Lord Street West United Church Hall on Tuesday 9th April at 7.00pm(doors open at 6.30pm. There will be

2nd April 2019

Merseyside - A Crime Alert for the residents of North Sefton from Merseyside Police

A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police

Burglaries Between the 20th March and the 2nd April 2019 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Shaftesbury Road, Talaton Close(garage), Bath Street (2), Folkestone Road, Forest Road (shed) Property

2nd April 2019

Knife crime classes delivered to Southport high schools

The negative consequences of carrying a knife can be life-changing, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Over the last two weeks Officers from the Southport Local Policing Team have made

2nd April 2019

Interactive Easter Fun For The Whole Family At The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Interactive Easter Fun For The Whole Family At The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Families in Southport will be delighted to hear of a truly magical event coming to the Botanical Gardens on

1st April 2019

Birkdale Civic Society recruiting new members

At the beginning of 2019, the process of reforming the Birkdale Civic Society began, and they are currently recruiting new members to help continue the important work that has taken place since

1st April 2019

Apartments released at £16 million Birkdale care village

As construction work continues apace on Belong’s £16 million state-of-the-art care village in the West Birkdale Conservation Area, the not-for-profit care provider has released particulars of the first phase of accommodation available

1st April 2019

Anti-fracking MP slams Government’s ‘appalling record’ on climate change

Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson has spoken out in Parliament against proposals by the government to make fracking easier. During a debate on permitted development and shale gas exploration, the MP

1st April 2019

Coastal Road plays starring role in Sky series

A stretch of the Coastal Road in Southport will be closed to facilitate filming a popular Sky Atlantic series. Diversions will be in place between the Shore Road roundabout in Ainsdale and

1st April 2019

Southport MP discusses Work and Pensions to Southport Job Centre to discuss UC

Damien Moore MP welcomes Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to Southport Job Centre to discuss UC. During the visit Damien Moore MP and Rt Hon Amber Rudd MP spoke to

1st April 2019

Holy Week at Holy Trinity – with a difference!

An Easter egg hunt, resurrection cocktails, communion and washing of feet will all be part of Holy Trinity Church Southport’s Easter events – and the Bishop of Warrington Rt Revd Beverley Mason

1st April 2019