Little princess donates her hair to help sick children
A little princess from Southport will be donating her long locks to help sick children today. Danielle Burnett’s nine year old daughter will have her hair cit at the Hoghton Arms today
Furious mums launch petition to save children’s centres
Hundreds of worried parents have signed a petition to keep children’s centres open after OTS revealed council plans to close them down. Currently, there are ten Children’s Centres in the Borough of
Councillor David Barton- COMMUNITY CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN
Earlier this week at the Bootle Town Hall putting forward several notions pertaining to a variety of Community Concerns that have been raised with me across the District. Having formally requested the
Planned roadworks in the North West – Monday 2 to Sunday 8 October 2017
Planned roadworks in the North West – summary for Monday 2 to Sunday 8 October 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as
Resident stabbed over alleged drug debt in Southport town centre
A man in his 50’s has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed numerous times over a reported drugs debt. The male, who was cycling down Princes Street earlier today, was accosted
The Old Ship Macmillan cancer support day – get itself a down!
So today’s the big Macmillan day at the old ship, we have raffles, tombolas, fancy dress competition, guess the name of the bear, cake stalls, face painting from 4pm (feel free adults),
The Vincent Awarded AA 2 Rosette Plate for culinary excellence
The Vincent Hotel was today awarded the AA 2 Rosette Plate for culinary excellence General Manager, Andi Mosson said:“I’m delighted for everyone at the venue, find us in the 2018 Best Restaurant
Applications Sought For First Team Manager, Assistant Manager & First Team Coach
Southport Football Club is entering the most exciting time in its history. With a new Board of Directors, substantial investment and a forward-thinking approach, the club is poised to implement its blueprint
Vicious attack leaves woman almost totally bald
A furious attack on a defenceless Southport woman has left her without the majority of her hair. The shocking attack, launched on Southport woman Jo Tedin has left her fearing more attacks
Active Sefton launches ‘spooktacular’ half term line-up
Active Sefton has released its exciting line up of activities taking place over the October half term (October 23-28). The ‘Spooky Spectacular’ timetable includes lots of fun activities available for 2-16 year
Dame Judi Dench enlists host of celebrities to champion holidays for disabled people and carers at local centre
Celebrities including Sir Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson, Alex Brooker, Warwick Davis, Jo Brand and stars of Game of Thrones already send contributions As the demise of the traditional postcard becomes a hot
MERSEYSIDE POLICE AND SEFTON SAFER COMMUNITIES PARTNERSHIP TO GIVE OUT DNA MARKING KITS TO COMBAT THEFT OF MOTORBIKES AND SCOOTERS
Merseyside Police, in partnership with Sefton Safer Communities Partnership, will be handing out DNA marking security kits in Sefton this weekend, as a continued response to the theft and anti-social use of
Southport Pleasureland’s £50,000 Giveaway
Hard-working members of the armed forces and emergency services are set to enjoy some free Halloween fun with their families this October, courtesy of Southport Pleasureland. The amusement park is giving away
Next of kin appeal – Alexander Aichison
Liverpool Coroner’s Office is appealing for the public’s help in tracing the next of kin of a man who recently passed away in Bootle. Alexander Aitchison, aged 49, died on Tuesday, 26 September
Woodlands – Last chance for soft release sites to take hedgehogs before winter
Hedgehog rescue and rehabilitation is a year round task for the team at Woodlands Animal Sanctuary, they have had days where they have admitted up to 10 hogs in one day! Each
Fletchers solicitors bolsters senior team with new head of medical negligence serious injury
Medical negligence and serious injury law firm, Fletchers Solicitors, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a new head of its medical negligence serious injury teams. Peter Rigby joined the
Eyes down for Sefton 4 good bingo fundraiser with a difference
Good causes across Sefton are set to benefit from a local charity’s upcoming bingo event with a difference. Sefton 4 Good is staging its first-ever Comedy Bingo Night fun fundraiser at Crosby
Councillor David Barton- Southport Economy/ Southport Tourism Ratings
Once again I should like to extend my appreciations to all constituents whose questions I collectively answered in tandem regarding progress made to procure a ruby red carriageway for Lord Street, Southport
DVLA having a field day in Southport
DVLA Continue to clamp Southport car tax dodgers If you don’t pay your car tax, either intentionally or because you ‘just forget’, you need to be aware that the penalties are severe. Many
Bark In The Park
Report by Sarah-Kate Bromley Bark In The Park Bark In The Park took place Victoria Park , Southport 24th September. The event was to raise money for Merseyside Dogs Home. There was
BOXING | Southport’s Mike Stafford to fight in November
Southport’s boxing legend Mike Stafford steps back into the ring on the 4th November at the Auditorium Theatre next to Echo Arena. Standard tickets cost £40 and ringside £60 (limited left) for
Southport residents enjoy a ‘Big Chat’ at NHS annual review
Over 35 Southport and Formby residents turned out for the local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) ‘Annual Review meets Big Chat’ event on Tuesday 12 September. For the third year running, NHS Southport
Battle of the bikes as Legion fundraisers smash target
A team of intrepid cyclists from the Southport Hesketh Round Table have triumphed in their challenge to cycle all the way to the National Memorial Arboretum in Belgium. Raising money for the
New reflective space for patients at the Scarisbrick Unit
The Scarisbrick inpatient mental health unit in Ormskirk officially opened its newly developed reflective space for patients at an event with representatives from charitable organisations and healthcare professionals. Lancashire Care NHS Foundation
Live from Royal Birkdale | Simpson Cup Day 2
After being whitewashed 6-0 in the fourball matches on day one, Team GB’s hopes of victory going into the Wednesday Singles of the 2017 Simpson Cup were slim. But they still had
Residents quiz top docs at Big Chat
Southport and Formby residents turned out for the local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) ‘Annual Review meets Big Chat’ event on Tuesday 12 September. For the third year running, NHS Southport and Formby
Giant funnel bins to tackle North West motorway litter
New giant funnel bins are being installed at motorway service areas across the North West in a bid to reduce the amount of litter dropped on the region’s roads. Highways England is
Going Natural’ small parks can still win an award!
‘Going Natural’ small parks can still win an award! Sefton Councillors Ian Moncur and Ian Maher at Kings Gardens play area “Don’t worry!” Formby and Southport residents are being reassured. Having a
ASBO youth nicked with Skunk
ASBO youth nicked with Skunk A Group of youths were spoken to by police after worries residents on Cambridge Road called 999 to report anti social behaviour. Officers attended the land around
Southport IS still in Lancashire!
Southport IS still in Lancashire! Southport Broadcasting on the internet and via Freeview Channel Seven, ‘That’s Lancashire’ TV aims to provide a community-focused service throughout the county of Lancashire. And despite 45