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A attack on a house in Weld Road, Birkdale has left police searching for a what is believed to be a revenge attacker. A car and numerous windows of a house on
The driver of this car seized in Southport by TX20 was using a fake Southern Ireland Driving Licence. He has done so for 7 years and has also been working as an
MP Damien Moore has been out supporting the Royal British Legion in the Southport constituency. Damien was joined by the Army and Navy Cadets and members of the Royal British Legion selling
The Pacific restaurant will open seasonally at the Vincent hotel from the end of March to beginning of October. A spokesperson for southport’s number one hotel said: “Out of season the Pacific
A Councillor who has led the fight to restore and regenerate Southport Town Centre has called for the Local Authority to act fairly should they be awarded a potential Heritage Lottery Funding
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 10 November and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
Southport travel to Curzon Ashton this weekend searching to finally put an end to their nine match winless streak. A host of missed chances allowed North Ferriby United to take a point
Damien Moore has today visited two MHA housing schemes in Southport to speak with management, social care staff, and residents about loneliness and supported accommodation. MHA, a charity providing care, accommodation, and
United Automation shares best practice alongside Prime Minister Theresa May in The Parliamentary Review. United Automation appears alongside Prime Minister Theresa May in the 2016/17 Parliamentary Review. Established by former minister The
Merseyside Police carried out a warrant resulting in the discovery of a cannabis farm in Southport today (Friday 10th November 2017). Merseyside Police carried out a warrant resulting in the discovery of
At around 8.10am, a report was received of a collision on Everton Road close to the junction of Vaughan Road involving a Jaguar XJ, a parked Mini and damage to four other
Medical negligence and serious injury law firm, Fletchers Solicitors, has strengthened its 29-strong team with the appointment of a new senior solicitor. Trevor Ward has over 30 years’ experience within the legal
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police. Burglaries In the past fortnight burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Arundel Road, Hawesside Street, Pine Grove, Virginia Street
Due to recent stormy weather, decaying palm oil from a 26 year old shipwreck may wash up along the Sefton coastline. A spokesman for Sefton Council said: “A small amount of this
Southport MP Damien Moore has praised the work of Southport based Immersive Interactive, which works to support pupils from specialist schools gain experience in real-life scenarios. The independent organisation specialises in immersive
Green fingered thieves have targeted the Friends of Rotten Row group making off with hundreds of pounds worth of specialist heating equipment that helps the horticultural group to keep maintaining Rotten Row.
Sefton residents whose lives have been affected by cancer are being invited to a special event at Aintree Hospital later this month. The Health and Wellbeing Event will be held in the
A horrific six car smash has left emergency services dealing with a number of casualties on Everton Road, Southport. The incident outside St Teresa’s Primary school has been described as ‘horrific’ by
The son of the last Labour candidate to do well in Southport before Liz Savage has been suspended from his job as a key Corbyn aide. David Prescott, (second right above) the
On Fry-day 10th November 2017 Celebrating the humble yet might mushy pea. The perfect side to the world’s favourite comfort food fish and chips and loved by millions. Fylde Fish Bar in Marshside & Birkdale have
Labour are branded ‘hypocrite’ tax avoiders as it’s revealed Sefton Council used offshore firm to buy Bootle Strand shops. £12 million in stamp duty is avoided by Labour Council shenanigins. The Bootle
Bar Mio, of 108 Station Road in Ainsdale is the latest Sefton bar to get its very own label premium gin. Stefano was so impressed with the Limited Edition Birkdale Golfers’ Gin
Would-be entrepreneurs in Southport are being invited to find out more about how to start a successful small business at a special event in Southport later this month. The Be Your Own
Damien Moore, Member of Parliament for Southport, has today condemned both the Labour Party leadership and Sefton Council over claims of tax avoidance surface. It has emerged that Sefton Council spent £32.5
Witnesses are needed who may have seen an unknown assailant after a car was badly damaged in Southport yesterday (Tuesday 7 November). The broad daylight attack left a St James Street resident’s
A hard working shopkeeper has been left distraught after a man and woman came into his popular shop and robbed him. The owner of Daily Mart Off licence and general store on
Building work is underway to bring four 3G artificial sports pitches to Dunes Splashworld in Southport. Due for completion in Spring 2018, the state of the art pitches are set to open
One of the North West’s most popular white-collar boxing events “Fisticuffs and Cufflinks” is back for it’s 5th year running! Hosted by Capital FM’s Baz Todd, the event originated in 2012 and
The full line up for Southport’s Christmas Lights switch on has been revealed and East 17 are set to be making Southport sparkle! Get your white fur trimmed coats on and start
Fire crews have rushed to the Swan chippy after a fire filled the restaurant with acrid black smoke. Customers and staff were evacuated after a fryer caught ablaze shortly before 1.30pm this