Woodvale Rally returns to Victoria Park in Southport next month
The fun-filled, value for money event takes place on June 17 and 18 with tickets costing just £6 for adults and £4 for children under 15. This year organisers have secured a
Suspected dog poisoning in Southport
A dog hating Southport resident has been putting warfarin in dog food and leaving it around Millars Place it has since been taken away for testing and the RPSCA are investigating but dog
Couple launch energy firm to challenge the big six
Britain’s newest energy company, customer-focused People’s Energy, has received its Ofgem licence. It is a significant milestone for the ethically-minded energy firm that will give customers 75% of its profits, as the
Southport FC land investment from local businessmen
Photo: James Treadwell and Adrian Shandley Statement from James Treadwell and Adrian Shandley We have now made a significant investment in the club as long term supporters and are both looking forward
Conservative candidate discusses Southport’s beaches and flood defences today
Damien Moore, Conservative Candidate for Southport was meeting with Environment Minister, Therese Coffey earlier today (Tuesday 9 May) discussing Southport’s beaches and flood defences. Damien Moore is Conservative parliamentary candidate for Southport
TV regular & ‘Comedian of the year’ at LOL Comedy Club
Paul Myrehaug was born in Camrose Alberta Canada; a place so cold school wouldn’t be cancelled until the temperature dropped below -45 degrees. As a young man Paul wanted to be a
Woman cut free from car after smashing into garden wall in Southport
An elderly woman lost control of her car on Sussex Road, Southport at around 13:15 this afternoon (Tuesday 9 May 2017). She was stuck in her car after colliding with a garden wall
Fly Tipping on The Promenade Southport
Photo: Unwanted mattress dumped on The Promenade, Southport Fly Tipping on The Promenade Southport Someone has dumped a mattress on the Promenade in Southport today, Tuesday 9 May 2017. A large amount of
Formby pupil bags Big Bang prize for engineering effort
Ben Pott of Formby High School got more than just a fun day out when he attended the national Big Bang Fair at Birmingham’s NEC recently. Having tried his hand at civil
Award winning Southport Hair and Beauty Salon seek new SYLIST
Christopher Maerevoet are now looking to recruit a new Stylist Stylist required to work in a professional hair and beauty salon. A current clientele you can bring with you is preferred but
The Southport Liberal Democrats release video for Election campaign 2017
The Liberal Democrats in Southport have released a video with John Pugh and Sue McGuire giving their thoughts on the upcoming general election. A Liberal Democrat spokesperson said: “For the last 20
Great news for Churchtown – Peaky Blinders set to open second venture!
Description of Development: Change of use from a bank to a restaurant and bar on the ground floor, with a bed and breakfast on the first floor involving alterations to the elevations
Back by popular demand – Southport will have Christmas ice rink!
Southport BID are excited to announce their plans for a that the Christmas ice rink will be back for 2017 and will be bigger and even better than last time! The ice
Vandals kick down playing field fence in Southport
Vandals have struck again, this time on Meols Cop playing fields in Southport. A member of the public reported seeing a group of youths kicking down a fence that runs between Scarisbrick
Is this children’s playground the most depressing in Southport?
Parents have slammed a grotty playground in Birkdale saying they’d rather have an afternoon playing with their children in post fall out Chernobyl. Compton Road park in Birkdale has been slammed in
Woman breaks arm in Southport children’s playground
A mum had to be taken to hospital after breaking her arm at a children’s playground. The mum was helping her child off one of the climbing frame at Hesketh Park, Southport
Southport – Are you ready to Ditch Those Stabilisers?
Back by popular demand during the Mayhalf term school holidays – Sefton Council is proud to offer a number of ‘Ditch Those Stabilisers’ cycling events. Children aged four and above can learn
Beach Safe 2017 sails into action
The Beach Safe 2017 campaign is under way. The initiative by Sefton Council in partnership with Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue and the National Trust will promote safe use of the
Mecca Bingo launches summertime menu in Southport
Mecca Southport has unveiled its new menu put together with the help of customers in Southport, who have had their say on which spring/summer favourites they’d most like to see on the
Discover Southport Art at Trinity Art Exhibition
Affordable local art can be hard to find, but the Trinity Art Exhibition brings local talent and the community together. The 52nd Trinity Art Exhibition will take place on 13-14 May at
Tommy’s Ultimate dream of Winning The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale
WHEN Tommy Fleetwood walks out onto the first tee at Royal Birkdale come July 20, his ambitions for The 146th Open will already have been met without even striking a ball. A Southport
Residents Invited to Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre
Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 13th May. They will be available from 11am-12noon at Crossens School, Rufford Road,
Meet your Southport Labour General Election candidate
Liz Savage has once again been selected to stand as Labour candidate in Southport for next month’s General Election. Liz remarked “I’m delighted to be representing Labour in Southport again at this
Southport Triathlon – 21st May 2017
Southport Triathlon – 21st May 2017 Vital Events will be staging the 6th edition of this extremely popular Triathlon on 21 May from Waterside Lodge, Marine Drive, Southport, PR8 1RY. Once again,
Thieves targeting cars in Southport
Thieves have targeted unlocked cars in the Fleetwood Road area of Southport over the weekend. Currently thieves are targeting cars for handbags, wallets, tools and Sat Navs. Vehicle registration plates are also being
Labour push through plan to build on Southport’s Green Belt
Cllrs Sue McGuire & Bill Welsh have campaigned against development on greenbelt at Moss Lane. At Thursday’s Council Meeting Lib Dem councillors spoke against the adoption of the Local Plan which is
Former Riverside Caravan site resident handed fly-tipping prosecution
Preston City Council has been successful in a fly-tipping prosecution against Mr Scott Smith, 31, previously of Riverside Caravan site, Banks, Southport at Preston Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 26 April 2017. Following
War declared on unsightly wheelie bins in Southport
Wheelie bins designed to help keep Southport tidy are causing an unsightly mess across the town in the run up to The Open golf tournament, campaigning councillor David Barton has revealed. Cllr
Biker rushed to hospital following road rage incident in Southport
A female biker has been rushed to hospital after an apparent road rage incident in Southport (Sunday 7 May 2017). Police have closed off a portion of Sussex Road this evening after
The Original Vanwall British Grand Prix Winning Car Returns to Southport
Iconic Stirling Moss Grand Prix winning car coming to Southport This year marks the 60th anniversary of the famous win by Sir Stirling Moss and Tony Brooks at the British Grand