FA TROPHY PREVIEW | Southport V Chester
The Port added another win to their record, as the excellent form continued last week, but now they’ll be hoping for another on Saturday against Chester in the Buildbase FA Trophy third
Car park guards foil rooftop Facebook party
Security guards at a town centre car park have foiled a planned rooftop party after details were posted about the rave on Facebook. Staff at the multi storey car park on Tulketh
Appeal for dash-cam footage following attempted murder of man in Waterloo
Detectives investigating the attempted murder of a man in Waterloo on Friday 9th November are appealing for anyone with dash-cam footage to come forward. We are looking for motorists who were driving along
New inquiry into sexual violence on Merseyside launched
A new inquiry which aims to uncover the true picture of sexual violence across Merseyside has been commissioned by the Deputy Police Commissioner and her partners. The Sexual Violence Review will examine
JOB ALERT | Chef at The Metro Southport
The Metro are currently looking for a chef to join the team. Chef required, 30+ hours – Friday, Saturday and Sundays. The ideal candidate should be talented and love the job. Applicants
Ainsdale Duo weed out competition with CBD oil business
There is a lot of media coverage at the moment regarding cannabis based products in the UK, and the legalization of cannabis in Canada. With a lot of positive attention and focus
‘Banter’ stabbing leads to jail time for Birkdale woman
A woman has been jailed for stabbing and injuring her partner with a fork following a ‘bit of banter’ in Birkdale earlier this year. Rachel Edwards (35) appeared by video link at
Trattoria 51 to celebrate Black Friday with exclusive menu items
For one weekend only, Trattoria 51 will be adding some special items to its menu in celebration of Black Friday. The Old Hall Street eatery will be celebrating the biggest retail day
SOUTHPORT FC TRAVEL | Away Arrangements
In partnership with Trust In Yellow, the club are delighted to announce that an agreement has been reached with Alfa for the 2018/19 season to provide affordable travel to away matches. Your
CCTV appeal following assault at Southport takeaway
Merseyside police are issuing images of a man and woman who may have information following an assault of a man in a Southport takeaway in September. At around 3am on Friday, 28
The New Year brings a stylish addition to the thriving village of Ainsdale
The opening of Langs@Six30 on Liverpool Road will add a touch of style and sophistication to this flourishing village. The convivial, golf themed bar will serve premium draught beers and fine wines
Southport leads the way for black and white TV watching
figures released by TV Licensing show that after more than 50 years of colour transmissions, more than 7,000 black and white TV Licences are still in force across the UK with seven
Christmas shopping goes off the rails for Southport
Rail misery continues to strike at passengers shoppers and commuters in Southport thanks to Northern Rail, after it was announced that all trains to Manchester from Wigan will be cancelled for the
Damien Moore’s view on Brexit and the draft Withdrawal Agreement
I believe that any agreement to leave the European Union must respect the result of the referendum, this means leaving the single market and the customs union. I understand the strength of
Southport Hockey Weekly Report
This week saw 3 of the 4 home games hosted at Greenbank High School.The Ladies 1st XI got off to a slow start going down to an early goal against Garstang, however
Horse rescued from 15ft deep ditch
Horse Queenie and pony Grace were lifted to safety by our crews in a two-hour rescue after they got stuck in a 15ft deep ditch in Rainford. Firefighters and the search and
New film urges victims to consider restorative justice to get answers
A powerful new film of one woman’s journey to get answers from her childhood abuser has been released to encourage other victims of crime to consider using restorative justice to help them
How the Game of Poker Can Help You Find Entrepreneurial Success
To be a great entrepreneur, you need more than just business acumen and a drive for success. You also need a specific set of skills. Without them, your big idea will never
“Where were the police last night?”
“Where were the police?” One of our Southport Local Policing Team officers mapped his patrol route on the first half of yesterday’s day shift. This is the route he took over 11.4kms
Sovini Group receives Royal Gold Award for supporting the Armed Forces
The Sovini Group has been recognised for their support of the Armed Forces community in a ceremony in London, where they were presented with the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award by
Southport firm closes after half a century of trading
A Southport firm which became the first in the country to sell industry changing fibreglass is ‘shutting down’ at the end of the month after 50 years. Glasplies Southport, now known as
Southport Drivers warned of major disruptive road change
Southport motorists are being urged to get to grips with a new type of road being introduced in nearby Maghull or face possible danger, confusion, or financial penalties. Van specialists LeaseVan.co.uk have
Bridge over troubled crossing is ‘bad idea’
Building a life saving bridge at a suicide hotspot in Formby is a bad idea say local residents. They claim that building a bridge at Fisherman’s Path will do more harm than
No case to answer – All charges dropped
5 people charged with serious offences by Merseyside Police in connection with an alleged incident in August 2018, have been found NOT guilty on all the charges against them. At a premature
Pregnant women in SOUTHPORT urged to get their flu jab
Pregnant women across Sefton are being urged to make sure they get the flu jab this winter by Sefton Council, NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby
Health commissioners introduce new policy in self care week
During self care week (12 – 18 November 2018) health commissioners in Sefton are launching a new policy which follows national guidance, explaining that prescribing of over the counter medicines is changing.
Sefton stands by veterans in need with £45,000 donation
Sefton Council is continuing its support of ex-armed forces personnel across the borough with a £45,000 contribution to the Veterans in Sefton (ViS) charity. As part of the local authority’s ongoing commitment
Local Golf Pro, Towndrow, secures a top finish in Bahrain Trophy
Sean Towndrow from Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club finished eighth in the King Hamad Trophy, Bahrain, last week. The field saw 140 competitors from across the world, battle it out in the
Charity asks for end to animal cruelty
A Southport animal charity is calling to end the persecution and torture of all animals. Geoffrey Dennis of the Society for the Protection of Animals wants people to be aware of the
Volunteers required to help Southport Foodbank Christmas collections
A Southport foodbank is appealing for more help with its annual supermarket Christmas collections next month. Following the success of the collection earlier this month, volunteers are needed to help Shoreline Church