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Ambulance service hands over twitter account to paramedics

NORTH West Ambulance Service (NWAS) NHS Trust is giving social media users the chance to see behind the scenes of its work as it launches a new Instagram account, the first ambulance

25th February 2018

Rail group fight to save Southport to Manchester line

The chairman of the Southport Rail Transport Forum has revealed that he has polled rail users to discover whether they would prefer to keep the connection between Southport and Manchester Piccadilly –

25th February 2018

Police warning after Moss Lane burglary

PCSO’s have attended the victims address and conducted house to house enquiries for a burglary that took place at approximately 10:15pm, Friday 23rd Feb, on Moss Lane, Southport. CSI have also attended.

25th February 2018

Southport continues the fight against child abuse

Sefton Council is asking local residents to be vigilant on the signs of child abuse and report instances when they suspect them. Using the mantra “If you think it, report it”, the

25th February 2018

Volunteers needed for sefton dolphin survey

are wanted to look out for whales and dolphins around Sefton’s coastline. The Sea Watch Foundation want people in our area to take part in the National Whale and Dolphin Watch 2018,

24th February 2018

RESULT | Southport 3-1 Curzon Ashon

Southport came from a goal behind to beat Curzon Ashton 3-1 at the Merseyrail Community Stadium this afternoon, Saturday 24 February 2018. Three points moves the PORT up to 11th place in

24th February 2018

Cannabis to become legal? Weed bill set for UK parliament this week

The UK parliament will debate a proposal to partially legalize cannabis this week, as campaigns in favor of using the drug for medicinal purposes gather momentum. Politicians will revisit the issue in

24th February 2018

Hillside Micropub to receive top CAMRA Award

The Grasshopper micropub in Hillside has been voted the best pub in Southport by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. The Southport and West Lancashire branch of CAMRA has held a vote

24th February 2018

Honda Classic: Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood one shot off lead at Palm Beach

Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood is just one shot off the lead after the second round of the Honda Classic. Tommy, the reigning Race to Dubai champion, followed up his opening round of 70

24th February 2018

Damien Moore MP Joins Campaign for a Defibrillator at every School by 2020

This week, Damien Moore MP met with The Oliver King Foundation in Westminster to show his support for every school to have a defibrillator by 2020. The Oliver King Foundation was set

23rd February 2018

Dentist in bid to fund Zambia charity trip

A dentist from Ormskirk is asking the community to dig deep and sponsor her in a year long fundraising campaign. Claire Uttley is fundraising for a different public service each month and

23rd February 2018

New Grant scheme will help Sefton groups benefit from involvement of volunteers

A major new grant scheme will help Sefton organisations gain more benefits from the involvement of volunteers in their work. Volunteering 4 Good has been launched by Waterloo-based Sefton CVS via its

23rd February 2018

Adrian Shandley has resigned from the board of directors.

On his resignation, Adrian said “After much thought and consideration I have sadly decided to resign from the SFC board for reasons that are nothing whatsoever to do with football or the

23rd February 2018

Calling all Southport artists and photographers

Calling all artists and photographers If you fancy you’re an artist or photographer, here’s a great opportunity – Trinity Arts annual art exhibition is now accepting applications from exhibitors. The two-day exhibition,

23rd February 2018

People with Type 2 diabetes encouraged to educate themselves

With around 7,500 people living with diabetes in Southport and Formby, Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust’s diabetes team is calling on people to educate themselves on how to best manage their condition.

23rd February 2018

Southport MP lambasted for “outlandish claims” and “shameless” behaviour

Local Conservative MP Damien Moore has been roundly criticised for issuing “patently ridiculous” statements and an “absolutely shameless” grab for credit where it’s not due, according to opponents. It comes after the

23rd February 2018

Southport Conservatives announce candidates for May elections

Southport Conservatives have announced their first five candidates to fight this May’s local election. Former Councillors Tony Brough and Sir Ron Watson CBE will be seeking re-election in their old Ainsdale and

22nd February 2018

Southport doctors needed for diabetes study

A diabetes charity is looking for healthcare professionals in Southport and Formby to lead improvements in their diabetes care programme. Staff at Diabetes UK are searching for consultants, nurses, GPs, dieti- tians,

22nd February 2018

Secrets Medi-Spa Open Day Saturday 24th Feb

Secrets Medi-Spa Open Day Saturday 24th Feb 147 Liverpool Road Birkdale Southport PR8 4NT tel 01704 607125 email info@secrets-spa.com Open Day Saturday 24th Feb from 10.00am till 4.00 Come in have a

22nd February 2018

SOUTHPORT shop now stocking CBD

Love Iguana/ Tranzform – 5b Hoghton street have been selling CBD in various strengths and also types from Vaping, Under the tongue dripper, Supplement capsules, Smokeable herb, Dabbing Wax and also Pure

22nd February 2018

Southport Health and wellbeing event to help those affected by cancer

Southport Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre will be holding its first ‘Health and Wellbeing event’ of the year on Thursday 15th March at the Royal Clifton Hotel, Promenade and anyone who

22nd February 2018

Police appeal to find missing 16-year-old girl from Southport

Merseyside Police is appealing for information to help trace a missing 16-year-old girl from Southport. Sovereign Porter, who lives in the Southport area was last seen on Saturday 17th February a 2pm at

22nd February 2018

Southport Mental Hospital Update

It doesn’t seem five minutes since I was at our pre-Christmas ground-breaking ceremony to mark the official start of building a new 44-bed mental health hospital in Southport. It’s great to be

22nd February 2018

Tui to reopen Southport store where Cassie Hayes was killed

The Tui travel agency where travel agent Cassie Hayes was killed in January is to reopen at the wishes of the staff next month. The store in Southport town centre in Merseyside has been shut

21st February 2018

Damien Moore MP Pledges Support to Ban Electric Shock Collars

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity yesterday (Tuesday 20th February) launched its #ShockinglyLegal campaign to help urge the Government to ban the sale of electronic shock collars. Damien Moore MP

21st February 2018

Police arrest 3 Southport bus shelter vandals

Merseyside Police are investigating a spate of Criminal Damage reports to Bus Shelters, which occurred in the Southport area on Monday evening. Three suspects aged 18 & 19 years were arrested and remain

21st February 2018

Cllr David Barton – Lord Street Carriageway Remedial Works Programme

Councillor David Barton, a leading campaigner for the restoration and regeneration of Southport Town Centre and Lord Street who originally and has consistently raised the matter of the much needed improvements to

21st February 2018

SOUTHPORT hospital visitors asked – ‘Please help prevent the spread of flu’

Visitors with cold and flu symptoms are being asked to stay away from Southport and Ormskirk hospitals to prevent the bug’s spread. Andrew Chalmers, the Trust Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and

21st February 2018

Labour can be positive force for change in Southport claims former party leader

Southport needs the “positive force for change” that only Labour can bring, says its former leader, Ed Miliband. The Doncaster MP was in town to launch Southport Labour’s local election campaign and co-hosted the

21st February 2018

Contractors start digging up botched Lord Street tarmac

Contractors have today started digging up and once again laying sections of Lord Street, only five months after being laid. Earlier this month multiple potholes appeared on the iconic road. Sefton council

21st February 2018