CCTV appeal after hooded man ransacks town centre shop
A reward ha been offered to anyone who has any information that would lead to the arrest of a man after he broke into an Hoghton Street shop. The Iguana gift shop
High on drugs and disqualified – Van seized (Southport)
The driver of this van arrested in Southport thought it right to drive whilst disqualified and whilst over the drug drive limit. Van seized and taken to a secure compound. Police officers
Birkdale boozers turn beer garden into war zone after penis exposure
A horrendous sexual attack on a young boy has shocked Birkdale. A 16 year old boy was reportedly pulled from his bike and chased by an unidentified Male who exposed his penis
Birkdale boozers turned into war zone after penis exposure
A horrendous sexual attack on a young boy has shocked Birkdale. A 16 year old boy was reportedly pulled from his bike and chased by an unidentified Male who exposed his penis
Close shave kids lose hair to support cancer patient
Two young boys are having their hair shaved off to support their brother who is set to undergo Chemotherapy. Young Jack Rogan will be in Alder Hey hospital this week to start
The Hesketh Colts Fun Day
There is a sponsored fun run today at 4 o’clock on Meols Cop field. The Hesketh Colts football teams are raising money for football kits across ages 6-16. This time the ‘Diddies’
CBeebies Star to appear at Christmas switch on
The Southport BID have announced that CBeebies presenter Alex Winters will be appearing at this years lights switch on. A BID spokesperson said: “We are really excited that CBeebies Alex Winters will
Suspected drink Driver refuses breath test
A suspected drunk driver has smashed into a parked van, practically writing it off on Lytham Road. The incident, which happened less than an hour ago, took place when a Kia Sorrento
It’s official – KGV is rated good by Ofsted
KGV College have received a seal of approval from Ofsted in their recent inspection with Good across all areas. It’s good news all round for KGV this year with bumper enrolment numbers,
‘Drunk’ contractors paint wonky Lord Street lines
People parking up on Lord Street may think they need a breath test when they pull up thanks to dodgy lines. Whoever has been in charge of painting the yellow double lines
Headway golf day raises almost £10,000 for brain injury survivors
Fletchers Solicitors, has helped to raise £9,500 for Headway Preston and Chorley through its annual Golf Day. The money raised will be used to fund the Headway services and provide support to
Concern over Southport Children Centres
Concern over Children Centres Southport Liberal Democrat councillors have expressed grave concern over Sefton Council’s proposal to combine the work of Children Centres with Talbot Street Family Centre. “This plan by Sefton
Planned roadworks in the North West – summary for Monday 16 to Sunday 22
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 13 October and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
Partnership aims to cut Merseyside road casualties by a third by 2020
Road safety chiefs on Merseyside have vowed to try and cut the number of deaths and serious injuries in the area’s roads by a third by 2020. In a new strategy just
Paramedic who hosts Christmas dinner for elderly reaches Amplifon Awards for Brave Britons final
Paramedic who hosts Christmas dinner for elderly reaches Amplifon Awards for Brave Britons final A paramedic who brings Christmas cheer to pensioners has reached the final of the Amplifon Awards for Brave
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police.
A Crime Alert for the residents of North Southport from Merseyside Police. Burglaries In the past fortnight burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Westbourne Road, Vivian Drive,
Gypsy Travellers set up camp in Kings Gardens
A gang of Travellers have set up camp in the Kings Gardens in Southport overnight (Friday 13 October) Although faster and more effective enforcement powers have come into force regarding unauthorised Gypsy
Portland Street traders have road rage over closure
Road repairmen who are using Portland Street to store their machines whilst they resurface Lord Street have angered traders. Owners of businesses along Portland Street are now asking why they are still
Medical centre fire fears after smoke billows over Churchtown
Worried residents in Churchtown have taken to social media to ask if their local medical centre is burning down. a strong smell of acrid smoke could be seen and smelt across the
Galloway’s set to host Low Vision Roadshow
Sefton based sight loss charity, Galloway’s Society for the Blind, are hosting a Low Vision Roadshow on Tuesday 31st October at Galloway’s in Southport between 10am and 2.30pm. Galloway’s, who support over 7,000
Lancashire Care has been shortlisted for the Excellence in Diversity Awards!
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Equality and Diversity lead has been shortlisted for the Head of Diversity and Inclusions Award at one of the UK’s most anticipated diversity awards. Emma Allen, Equality
LCR Mayor backs message of “hope not hypocrisy” in Southport
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotherham has been in town to back Labour’s call for “hope not hypocrisy” in Southport’s Dukes Ward by-election. The message is the central theme of Labour’s candidate, Frank
Disabled Go
Disabled Go People living with or caring for someone with a disability will soon be able to access information about facilities before they visit for a health appointment. Lancashire Care NHS Foundation
Exciting Job Opportunity at MCS Group
Are you interested in IT? Would you like a new challenge? MCS Group are looking for enthusiastic and hard-working people to join our growing team as a 1st Line IT Support Technician.
Holidaymakers struck down food poisoning at Southport hotel
Over forty holidaymakers have been struck down with food poisoning at The Prince of Wales. Two coach loads of tourists who have come to Southport for a mini break have had their
Hospital League of Friends transforms children’s waiting area
A children’s waiting area at Ormskirk hospital has received a makeover thanks to the League of Friends. The waiting area within the antenatal and gynecology clinic has new child-friendly furniture, flooring and
Popular Lord Street boozer has closed down
The popular Sandgrounder Bar on Lord Street, Southport has closed its doors for the final time. A sign outside said closing down 2-4-1 on Draught and bottles. Big Boozer, Garth Burgessto OTS
Appeal to trace missing Southport man – Mark Baghurst
Merseyside Police is appealing for information to locate a man from Southport who has not been seen since Saturday 16 September. Mark Baghurst, aged 48, was last seen outside Heron Foods on
Racer driven round the bend after crash
Drivers could only chuckle to themselves with amusement after a speeding Vauxhall careered over a roundabout at Lane End and ended up parking awkwardly on the traffic island itself. Bemused passers by
MP Damien Moore on World Mental Health Day
Damien Moore has made an appeal to residents in the town who may be affected by mental health not to suffer in silence. The new member of parliament who was elected in