Get ready for Christmas at Philip Barton Butchers
Philip Barton butchers has plenty of offers ahead of Christmas. Special offer turkey crowns £6.99kg offer only up to 17th December , buy and freeze ready for Christmas.
Keep a clear head” this festive season as police and rail industry warn of rise in alcohol related incidents
As “mad Friday” approaches revellers warned to “keep a clear head” around the rail network over the festive season • 7,419 recorded alcohol-related incidents on and around the railway in 2016/7 –
When will Hickory’s Smokehouse open in Southport?
Hickory’s Smokehouse will become “a welcoming family restaurant and neighbourhood bar.” Work is well underway to transform the building, on Folkestone Road in Southport, that was formerly the Pageant pub. The new
KGV fosters new partnership with prestigious Leeds College of Music
King George V College will now be working in collaboration with Leeds College of Music, meaning all future applicants to Leeds College of Music from KGV will receive a guaranteed interview. In
Funeral arrangements announced for John Pye
John Pye died peacefully at Southport Hospital on Thursday 7th December. A funeral service will take place at Southport Crematorium on Tuesday 19th Dec 10.40am. John will be greatly missed by his
Drivers advised to drive to the conditions
Drivers are being urged to be prepared before setting out on their journeys this evening and into tomorrow morning, after the Met Office issued a yellow warning for ice. Temperatures are likely
Citizens 4 good scheme honours more heroes at Southport Town Hall
A scheme to recognise Sefton residents who make a difference to life in their local communities has honoured its second group of recipients. Citizens 4 Good, a joint initiative by Sefton CVS
Rossi’s Ice Cream Parlour pleading guilty to flytipping
Two commercial businesses have been found guilty of flytipping in Sefton, with one caught on CCTV dumping rubbish outside a waste disposal centre! The owners of Rossi’s Ice Cream Parlour on Lord
Keep A&E free for people with serious or life-threatening conditions
People are being urged to avoid using A&E at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals unless they have a serious injury or illness, or face a life-threatening emergency. Southport hospital in particular is extremely
Warning about suspicious circumstances from Lancashire Police
In Tarleton two incidents have been reported. A white Ford Transit van displaying the registration number PJ53PXK with two males in the vehicle of East European origin were seen driving very slowly
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police.
Burglaries Recently burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Preston New Road, Scarisbrick New Road (out buildings), Castle Street, Trafalgar Road. Criminals move from town to town very quickly these days
Building a global brand from Southport
Many tech businesses today started from humble beginnings. We all know the story of Facebook, developed and launched from student accommodation by Mark Zuckerberg before growing into a huge global brand. Perfect
LFC players visit Southport Toddler Alder Hey Hospital
Liverpool players made a festive visit to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital to spread some Christmas cheer today. Southport Toddler Aflie Lucas Johnson gets a visit from Liverpool Players while being treated in
A Quarter of Employees will LIE About Snow Conditions TODAY To Avoid Work
27% of employees plan to lie about the snow conditions to get the day off work today, a survey reveals. “Can’t get into the office due to the snow” – a common
Police hunt Ormskirk flasher
PC DALBY of Lancashire police is looking for flasher in Ormskirk PC Dalby said: “I am currently investigating multiple exposures in and around Ormskirk town centre, whereby a male described as being
Volunteers help to launch Sefton’s Good Dog Code
Sefton has set tails wagging with the launch of a brand new Good Dog Code. The Sefton Good Dog Code is an informative campaign which encourages good and responsible dog ownership in
Councillor gains commitment over refurbishment of Promenade lamp posts
A leading campaigner for the preservation of Southport’s unique heritage has won an assurance that work to restore the town’s historic lamp posts will be completed soon. Earlier this year, Cllr David
Anyone planning to build skyscrapers in Bootle?
Businessman linked to Labour Party is caught demanding £2 million bribe from property developers. The sad tale of Labour councils and property deals has taken a new national turn. Sefton Council’s decision
A Southport Solicitor joins fight for cohabiting couples law
A Merseyside lawyer is calling for a change in the law, claiming the current system is preventing him from helping warring cohabiting couples. Paul Hunt from Kirwans law firm, which has offices
Call to bring back the glory of lord street’s angels
A campaigning councillor has called for action to return the choir of angels along Southport’s Lord Street shopping area. Cllr David Barton says the cherubs were an internal part of the street
Call for Councillors to back extra Promenade cleanups
A campaigning councillor is urging fellow district representatives to support extra clean-up work on Southport’s Promenade. Cllr David Barton has called on fellow councillors to back the use of local funding to
Surfs up for Southport Santa’s today
Santa’s sleigh will be floating to Southport this year as he hitches a ride on a paddle board. The Southport Stand Up Paddle Board are holding two Christmas themed paddle races, the
Liverpool v Everton fixture
Merseyside Police is working closely with Liverpool Football Club ahead of tomorrow’s derby fixture at Anfield. Chief Superintendent Chris Markey said: “We will be working closely with the club over the next 24
S&B to host Lancashire’s Specsavers County Championship Division 1 match
SOUTHPORT & Birkdale Cricket Club is to host Lancashire’s Specsavers County Championship Division 1 match with newly promoted 2017 Division 2 Champions Worcestershire, at Trafalgar Road, next August. Read more: SOUTHPORT |
Planned roadworks in the North West – from Monday 11 December 2017
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 8 December but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
Adam Dawson Joins First Team Squad
Southport have added midfielder Adam Dawson to the squad on a non-contract basis. Adam was most recently at Tranmere Rovers for a second spell. Adam has youth experience with Liverpool and Wigan
Bottle Nosed Dolphin washed up on Ainsdale Beach
In the wild conditions of Storm Caroline it is hardly surprising that large amounts of tidal debris are washing up along the Sefton coast at the moment. Sefton Coast Landscape Parnership team
Appeal after theft of SHOTGUNS in Formby
Police is appealing for information following the theft of two licensed firearms in Formby. A report was received at about 10pm on Thursday, 7 December that a Browning shotgun and a Beretta
Southport FC Stadium Development Agreement With Frank Whittle Partnership
Southport FC are delighted to announce that we have formally engaged the services of the Frank Whittle Partnership, to oversee and manage the development of the Merseyrail Community Stadium, as well as
Southport’s only sex shop closes it’s doors
Nice ‘N’ Naughty on London Street, Southport has closed down. Sadly the store which has been trading for over thirteen years in the town centre has now closed. A note posted in