Blind vicar takes on huge endurance challenge
The blind Vicar of the Church of St Francis of Assisi, Folkestone Road, famous for his dare devil stunts, is facing a long test of endurance this year, rather than a short
Deadline looms to sign parks petition
Local campaign group 38 Degrees want you to sign a petition to help save parks in Southport. The deadline to sign expires tomorrow lunchtime. A spokesperson for 38 Degrees said: “Our parks
Police arrest four teenagers after fight outside college
Merseyside Police officers carrying out patrols in Southport Town Centre have arrested four youths following an incident on Wednesday night A report was received around 7.45pm of a disturbance near to Southport
Dog rescued from near death outside Bold Hotel has been left totally blind
A greyhound that was rescued from certain death after being left in a swelteringly hot car over a year ago outside a Southport hotel has made a full recovery. On the 19th
Bin collections to remain as normal for Open residents
Bin collections to remain as normal for Open residents Bin collection days for residents who live near Royal Birkdale golf course in Southport will not change during the Open Golf Championship. Letters
Citizens advice warn of Western Union scam
Citizens Advice Southport are warning people who get the following email to delete it immediately. The email reads: ‘We wish to inform you that you are one of seven email beneficiraies of
Pumping station restaurant plan approved
Sefton Council has granted Planning Permission for a change of use of a former pumping station in Southport to a restaurant. The building, located on the Promenade by King’s Gardens, is situated
Mostly talk features fascinating Formby coast
The next monthly talk at Formby Library will take place on Tuesday, July 11 when Sefton Council Coastal Ranger, Fiona Sunners, will discuss ‘The Coast of Formby’. During the talk, Fiona will be
Planned road works in the North West – Monday 10 to Sunday 16 July 2017
Planned road works in the North West – summary for Monday 10 to Sunday 16 July 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is
Food bank volunteers to stage supermarket collection
Volunteers from Southport Foodbank will be collecting food at Tesco Extra, Town Lane, Kew from 9 am until 6 pm on Saturday 15th July. Southport food bank manages 6 outlets in the Southport and Formby area and helps local
Volunteers needed to help capture forgotten war heritage
Volunteers needed to help capture forgotten war heritage Volunteers are needed for a project to capture memories of a military hospital on Merseyside which pioneered treatment for soldiers with ‘shell-shock’ during the
Do you know how to cook the best BBQ? Share your tips!
Knowing the temperature difference between rare and well-done steak, the exact amount of time to cook your chicken and making sure you oil your food instead of the grill are some of
New breastfeeding scheme launches in Sefton
A volunteer-led breastfeeding support service has been launched to provide pregnant and new mothers with practical and emotional support when breastfeeding. Commissioned by North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the service
Food Writer Jay Rayner is key note speaker for Taste Lancashire
Marketing Lancashire has announced plans for the county’s first ever Taste Lancashire food and drink conference. Taste Lancashire 2017 will bring together food entrepreneurs, retail bosses, agricultural leaders, international trade experts and
Desperate plea to home terminally ill cat
Woodlands are desperately seeking a new home for a terminal cat. Oliver is a very handsome two-and-a-half-year-old neutered male and has been at Woodlands since the 12th of June 2017 as he
Pupils practice their Putting skills ahead of the Open
Pupils practice their Putting skills ahead of the Open Primary school pupils from across the borough got into full swing ahead of the Open Golf Championship heading to Southport later this month.
The County Group wins Insurance Broker of the Year 2017!
The County Group wins Insurance Broker of the Year 2017! The British Insurance Awards 2017 took place at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Wednesday evening (5th July 2017). The County
Santander to close its Churchtown branch in September
Santander to close its Churchtown branch in September. Santander on Preston New Road bank will close for good on the 28th September. The Natwest and Lloyds TSB has already closed leaving both buildings empty. Santander
Pink Floyd memories wanted for new book
Writer Richard Houghton is researching a new book on the lives of the psychedelic rockers and is delving deep into the archives from the band’s early unknown days – especially two gigs
Preserving Southport’s Historic Verandahs
Preserving Southport’s Historic Verandahs Sefton Council is leading the way in the preservation of Southport’s famous verandahs with the publication of a brand new maintenance and repair guide. The guide has been
Police chief praises hero officers after Mersey rescue
The Chief Constable of Merseyside Police has paid tribute to the bravery of three police dog handlers and three police community support officers (PCSOS) who saved a man who had jumped into
Southport’s Byng House call in the army!
Byng House call in the army! Byng House in Southport, a hotel owned by the Royal British Legion, is holding its annual Summer Fayre on Saturday July 22 (1-4pm). The break centre,
Southport Councillor calls for cross-party support after suspension
Southport Councillor calls for cross-party support after suspension Southport’s Independent Councillor says ‘Let’s Work Together’ Southport’s newly-independent councillor, former Lib Dem deputy leader Tony Dawson is calling for greater cohesion among people
Footbridge goes up to signal start of major Open works
A pedestrian footbridge has been built over Waterloo Road in anticipation of heavy foot traffic for the upcoming Open at Royal Birkdale The local and regional economy is expected to receive a
Is your community group worth £10,000?
Is your community group worth £10,000? New company Multilotto is appealing for good causes in and around Southport to be nominated to stand a chance of receiving a whopping £10,000 towards their
Southport Lib Dems respond to councillor fall out news
Lib Dems respond to councillor fall out news A spokesperson for the Southport Liberal Democrats has today stated their views on the suspension of a town centre party member. Cllr Nigel Ashton
Warning sign tells drivers there’s no ‘poading’!
Warning sign tells drivers there’s no ‘poading’! Confused drivers may be wondering why they’re not allowed to lark on the Esplanade. But if that’s not confusing enough, they’re also told they’re not
Councillor Dawson suspended from party after election fall out
Dukes Ward councillor Tony Dawson has become the second Dukes representative without a party after he was temporarily suspended by the Lib Dems Cllr Dawson has been listed as an independent on
Plea to find stolen bike in Hillside
Plea to find stolen bike in Hillside A distraught youngster had his expensive bike stolen from him outside a newsagents in Hillside yesterday (Wednesday 5 July). His mum has now launched an
Volunteers needed to help capture heritage of military hospital
Volunteers are needed for a project to capture memories of a military hospital on Merseyside which pioneered treatment for soldiers with ‘shell-shock’ during the First World War. If you are interested in