Cycle crash victim searching for answers after memory loss
A cyclist who was struck by a mystery accident and left with serious injuries and no memory is seeking help to find out what happened. The cyclist, who spoke on condition of
Fundraiser helps youngsters after double bike theft
Two boys are hoping to raise £600 from the kindness of strangers after their bikes were stolen during a horrible assault. Jodie Zeniou has launched a Facebook based appeal to get kind
Runshaw College: Boy hurt as knife gang enters college
Five people have been arrested after a gang walked into a sixth form college armed with knives and threatened students. A 17-year-old boy was “nicked on the arm” at Runshaw College in
International Women’s Day @ Southport FC | Day One
To celebrate International Women’s Day all this week we will be featuring women involved in various roles at Southport Football Club. Day One: Jennifer Barton Jennifer Barton is the Events & Hospitality Manager
Damien Moore MP visits the Learning Rooms in Birkdale
The Learning Rooms was established four years ago by Ruth and Jason Waring. It is an organisation that provides autistic and down’s syndrome citizens with continuing education in life skills and work
Damian Moore MP welcomes local community funding boost
Damian Moore, MP for Southport, has welcomed the news that a good cause in his constituency has received funding from players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. Origami Pulse CIC have received
Drivers urged to clean up their act as part of national litter campaign
Highways England today called on drivers to join them in doing their bit to reduce litter levels on the nation’s motorways. Litter presents a serious safety risk besides being unsightly and a
Sefton supports Southport businesses – any size, any sector!
Business growth and investment plans were the topics of conversation as Sefton Council’s Labour Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Skills, Cllr Marion Atkinson, visited two Southport businesses. The visits were set up
Southport residents are invited to give their views on bus services in the area
Residents in Sefton have the chance to give their views on bus services in the area in the first consultation phase of a new bus network review in the borough. This initial
Golfer splices CAR as he overshoots drive
A golfer at Formby Hall saw his game get off to the worst start after his drive went off course. Unfrotunately for him it was his car that went into the rough
Town Lane resurfacing: All you need to know
Diversions will be in place to ensure visitors to Southport Hospital are unaffected by the temporary closure of Town Lane next month. A small stretch of Town Lane will be closed to
Appeal to find engagement ring after Birkdale burglary
POLICE are appealing for help in finding an engagement ring which was stolen during a burglary in Birkdale. Between 4.30pm and 7.45pm on Saturday 2nd February 2019 unknown offenders entered a property in
Aintree nurses lead global battle against lung cancer
Two Clinical Nurse Specialists from Liverpool are leading the way nationally and internationally in steering Clinical Nurse Specialist forums specifically in lung malignancies. Maria Guerin and Vanessa Beattie, who both work at
Have your say on proposed changes to NHS policies in parts of Cheshire and Merseyside
The NHS organisations who shape and buy health services in parts of Cheshire and Merseyside want to hear your thoughts as they review policies to ensure NHS resources are used on the
Kirwans solicitor urges Formby residents to check eligibility for LPA refund
A leading Solicitors for the Elderly member is urging people to check their eligibility for a lasting power of attorney (LPA) fee refund, after it emerged that many were overcharged by the Office
Calling bands and musicians of all ages
Radio regulator OFCOM has awarded an FM licence to Mighty Radio, Southport’s popular local community radio station. And it goes live on Monday April 1st at 8am on 107.9 FM. We’re delighted to
Childcare company set to mark 5th birthday with new play days
In celebration of hitting the five-year milestone, locally-based childcare company First Steps Enterprise launches special “stay and play” days across the region. A locally-based childcare and staffing company is celebrating five years
Nearly 300 MORE homes planned for Formby
Outline plans to build 286 homes on land north of Brackenway in Formby will be considered by Sefton Council’s planning committee on Wednesday (March 6). Labour’s Formby councillors Catie Page and Nina
Yellow weather warning for Southport
@metofficeUK have issued a yellow warning of “danger to life” from STORM FREYA, which is due to make landfall on Sunday, bringing strong winds, traffic disruption and possible dangerous conditions. The warning
News Tools Government announces up to £26 million for vulnerable rough sleepers
Vulnerable people sleeping rough will receive specialist tailored support they need to recover from life on the streets and find accommodation. Vulnerable people sleeping rough across the country will receive specialist tailored
Arrests following Formby burglary
Detectives working on Operation Castle, the force’s ongoing response to burglary, have arrested two men in connection with burglary offences in Formby. At around 7pm last night (Thursday 28 February), officers on
Radical Hatton heading to Southport?
Liverpool Militant leader Derek ‘Degsey’ Hatton hasn’t let being suspended from Labour two days after rejoining the party affect his networking opportunities. Degsey was seen at ‘Politicians in the Park’ this week,
Have your say on Southport bus services
Residents in Sefton have the chance to give their views on bus services in the area in the first consultation phase of a new bus network review in the borough. This initial
New Lane Pace closed after Two car smash
New Lane Pace is closed after a two car smash this afternoon. Merseyside and Lancashire fire service were both called to the two car accident on New Lane Pace. Merseyside were stood
Andrews Lane development is killing PHEASANTS
Worried twitchers say housing developments in Formby are killing off the local birdlife such as pheasants. One resident said “The Andrews Close/Barton Heys Road, Formby housing development has obviously pushed the local
Gymnast Danny hangs up leotard after ten years
Southport club gymnast Dan Purvis has retired following a ten-year career and 16 major international medals. The 28-year-old, who trained at Southport Gymnastics Club, in Ainsdale, was a key figure in the
Bootle golfers furious at better Southport course
A Bootle Golf Club member says more needs to be done to bring the municipal course up to scratch and put it on a par with the council-owned Southport Links Golf Club.
Rush hour chaos over Trafalgar Road smash
Emergency services are currently dealing with a two car collision on Trafalgar. Paramedics are treating the occupants of both cars at the scene for injuries after a head on collision shortly after
Planned North West roadworks – Monday 4 to Sunday 10 March 2019
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 1 March but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
Exclusive FM News from mightyradio.co.uk
Your Strong Radio Station for Southport is launching on 107.9 Fm on Monday 1st April (No April’s Fool!) Mighty Radio will launch on 107.9 Fm across the Southport coast on Monday