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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

9th May 2017

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

9th May 2017

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

9th May 2017

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

8th May 2017

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

8th May 2017

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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

8th May 2017

Back by popular demand during the October half term, Sefton Council is delighted to offer a number of ‘Ditch Those Stabilisers’ cycling events. Children aged four and above can learn to ride a bike unaided at sessions in Litherland and Southport. The events have a very high success rate and staff from the Council’s highway safety team will offer a range of practical advice to young riders and their parents. Sessions are free but pre-booking is essential. Join in the fun at Litherland Sports Park, Boundary Lane on Tuesday, October 24between 9am-12pm or Southport’s Shoreside Primary School, Westminster Drive on Thursday, October 26 from 9am to 12pm. Parents of youngsters that have taken part in previous sessions have said: “Thank you to you and your team for this morning’s cycling session. “It was brilliantly run and the positive attitude and enthusiasm of you and your team was evident from the start. Great tips, great advice, and great results. “We have absolutely loved the session learning skills to carry this on and enjoy cycling together as a family!” Pre booking is essential due to popularity. To register, call Sefton Council, on 0345 140 0845.

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

8th May 2017

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

8th May 2017

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

8th May 2017

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

8th May 2017

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

8th May 2017

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,

8th May 2017

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

8th May 2017

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,

8th May 2017

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

8th May 2017

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

8th May 2017

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

8th May 2017

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

8th May 2017

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

7th May 2017

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

7th May 2017

Whoops! Shop N Go delivery driver knocked down our post box

Letters of complaint won’t be sent to a delivery firm – because their bungling van driver knocked down a postbox on High Park Corner yesterday. One elderly resident, Graham Burgess, told OTS

7th May 2017

Lancashire Police appoint new Deputy Chief Constable

Lancashire Constabulary has today appointed a new Deputy Chief Constable. Sunita Gamblin, currently a Chief Superintendent at Derbyshire Constabulary, will take over from current Deputy Chief Constable Andy Rhodes in June when

7th May 2017

Missed all of the Gin taste competitions? Don’t worry, Rueters Gin needs taste volunteers!

Missed all of the Gin taste competitions? Don’t worry, Rueters Gin needs taste volunteers Rueters Bar & Grill is the next in line to have its own premium gin. Sinclair ….. took over management

6th May 2017

Southport Rotary Club donate £250 to Lord Street in Bloom

Lord Street In Bloom Volunteers Earlier this week Southport Rotary Club donated a cheque to the group which spends hours each week cleaning up the town centre gardens of Lord Street, weeding, hoeing

6th May 2017

Lit cigarette causes bin blaze on Lord Street, Southport

Fire-fighters from Southport Community Fire Station were called to Lord Street, Southport on Saturday (6 May 2017) following an emergency call. They arrived on scene withing minutes and quickly put out the

6th May 2017

Car abandoned after crashing into Ainsdale roundabout

A Toyota Yaris has been abandoned on the Pontins roundabout this morning, Saturday 6 May 2017. It would appear that the driver lost control of the car when entering the roundabout from

6th May 2017

Man brutally attacked on Lord Street, Southport

A man has been taken to hospital with head injuries after a ‘vicious attack’ near to Lord Street in Southport town centre, Saturday 6 May 2017. Police remain at the scene this

6th May 2017

Peter Jackson the Jeweller to close down Lord Street store

Peter Jackson jewellers in Southport is closing down. Peter Jackson has served customers from its Lord Street in Southport town centre for many years. The company also has stores in Blackburn, Preston,,

6th May 2017

Nigel Allen releases statement after Clapham enforces ban on Southport FC board meeting

On (Weds 3rd May) I along with the 2 other Directors appointed to the board in September were scheduled to not only attend but I was to chair a Board meeting at

5th May 2017

Clapham shall not be moved! Investors slam owner in fan forum meltdown

Phil Hodgkinson said I can now confirm publicly that I made a formal written offer to acquire a majority shareholding in Southport FC, last week. The offer was I believe presented at

5th May 2017