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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

13th October 2017

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

13th October 2017

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

13th October 2017

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

13th October 2017

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

13th October 2017

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,

13th October 2017

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

13th October 2017

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

13th October 2017

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

12th October 2017

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

12th October 2017

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

12th October 2017

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

12th October 2017

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

12th October 2017

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.

12th October 2017

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

12th October 2017

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

12th October 2017

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

12th October 2017

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

12th October 2017

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

12th October 2017

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

12th October 2017

Callous handbag thief targets young Mum

Police are hunting a sick and twisted man after he stole a mother’s purse from a pram in broad daylight.The theft took place on Hampton Road this morning in what was a

11th October 2017

Police take two more vehicles off the road

An unmarked police car stopped this van & trailer Southport. The driver had no insurance and was reported for the offence. This red Renault clio was removed from Cambridge Road Southport. No

11th October 2017

New advice on eating runny eggs

The Food Standards Agency has today announced a change to its advice about eating eggs – infants, children, pregnant women and elderly people can now safely eat raw or lightly cooked eggs

11th October 2017

Another uninsured vehicle off the roads in Southport

Another uninsured vehicle off the roads in Southport. This vehicle was seized on Eastboune Road and driver reported. The owner will now recieve 6 penulty points, £300 and recovery costs! A spokesperson

11th October 2017

Cyclist in Southport caught running a red light

This cyclist in Southport was oblivious to this red traffic light (and the unmarked police traffic car) this afternoon, Tuesday 10 October. The cyclist caused traffic on Cemetary Road to stop to

10th October 2017

Vagrants dishonour war dead by turning memorial into toilet

Vagrants are setting up camp once again in the war memorial in Southport. Sheets, empty beer cans and dirty duvets have been tucked away in the corner of the war memorial, while

10th October 2017

Truant teen caught by angry grandad

A truent schoolgirl has been put through major shame after her grandfather caught her playing hooky. Police were called after the Stanley High pupil’s grandfather caught the girl, causing her to scream

10th October 2017

Disqualified van driver arrested in Southport

This van driver in Southport must have thought the disqualification at court didn’t apply to him. Merseyside police arrested this van driver on Eastbourne Road when the reg flagged up the on

10th October 2017

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre

Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 14th October. They will be available from 11am-12noon at Crossens School, Rufford Road,

10th October 2017

Local NHS encourages residents to have their say on cosmetic procedures

NHS WEST Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is working in partnership with the other seven CCGs in Lancashire and South Cumbria to review clinical policies across the region. The eight CCGs across Lancashire

10th October 2017