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A Southport medical practice is backing an idea from one of its patients to walk for health. Norwood Surgery has swung into action by setting up a weekly walk in Hesketh Park
Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: The decision earlier this week by The Green Party not to stand in Southport in next month’s general election will haunt them for years to come.
Please support this petition to make Jean Alexander the first individual women to be given the Freedom of the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton. The mayor of Sefton, Iain Brodie – Browne is
Shaw enough residents in Birkdale were left fuming again after selfish parking caused a huge hazard (Thursday 11 May 2017). Shaw‘s Road in Birkdale resembled an impossible impasse yet again this evening as motorists abandoned there
A herd of around 10 seals were spotted having a swim in the beautiful water on Formby Beach this afternoon (Thursday 11 April 2017). The Video was captured by Birkdale resident Dickie
An appeal has been made to find a missing handbag which has been left on a bus in Southport OTS readers are being asked to keep their eyes peeled after an elderly
The emergency services were called to Sussex road in Southport this afternoon following a report of a two car collision (Thursday 11 May 2017). A witness told our reporter that a Ford
Sefton council have failed to block sports direct from putting up backlit signage on Tulketh street, Southport. Sports Direct had their bid for illuminated facia signage outside their store turned down by
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is marking ‘Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Week’ next week with a series of events for its ethnic minority staff to talk about opportunities for the Trust
A Southport man has been arrested in connection with a residential burglary and a burglary at the Gusto restaurant, which took place in April. Matthew Walden aged 27 of Southport has been
Deirdre Patricia Maguire has been jailed for breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order that banned her from entering the town centre to reduce shop thefts. Original – February 2017 In 54-year-old woman from
Sharon Gregory-Wareing, community champion at Asda Southport, joined a total of 64 pupils and their teachers across various classes to talk to them about growing their own food. Using compost, seeds
With a major cash injection and two new Directors James Treadwell and Adrian Shandley taking over the reins at Southport FC, the new directors are looking to draw up a managerial shortlist
Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: What sort of reaction would Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn receive if he came to Southport during the general election? Former West Lancs Mayor Liz Savage (pictured)
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
Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Conservative parliamentary candidate Damien Moore is on course to win Southport in next month’s general election, it was revealed today. Polling expert Martin Baxter of Electoral
A consumer champion from Southport is fast becoming the go to man for money advice. Ian Walkers popularity as the money man in the know has skyrocketed over the last few months
The annual Britain’s Top Tradesperson competition organised by Screwfix which has a store in Southport, launched on Monday (8 May, 2017). The event is held to highlight and recognise the great job
Flood Minister’s visit to West Lancs Sam Currie, Conservative candidate for West Lancashire, invited Therese Coffey, Under Secretary of State at the Department of the Environment, to West Lancashire to discuss various
A past Birkdale High head teacher has been charged with historic sex offences against a young boy. Marcus Barker(54) left Birkdale in 2007 to pursuit a high profile job at an academy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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