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Southport Councillor calls for closer liaison with taxi drivers after complaints prompt tree u-turn

Photo: Councillor David Barton Southport Councillor calls for closer liaison with taxi drivers after complaints prompt tree u-turn A councillor has called for Sefton Council to consult Southport’s taxi drivers before planting

17th February 2017

An Evening Celebrating the Music of John Denver supporting Queenscourt Hospice

An Evening Celebrating the Music of John Denver The music of John Denver still brings joy to music lovers all over the world. We are absolutely delighted that on Thursday 23rd February,

17th February 2017

Helping hands needed at SOUTHPORT charity shop

Leading veterinary charity, PDSA, is appealing for local animal lovers to lend a paw and volunteer at its Southport shop to help raise vital funds for sick and injured pets. PDSA Shop Manager,

16th February 2017

Kim joins Southport Family team

Photo: Family law executive Kim Busby Kim joins Southport Family team Napthens solicitors has expanded its team in Southport. Family law executive Kim Busby has joined the firm’s office in the town

15th February 2017

Last call for Southport singles

Photo: Speed dating event at The Falstaff, King St, Southport Last call for Southport singles tonight at The Falstaff, February 14 2017 Event organiser Adam Brown said: “We are looking for singles of all

14th February 2017

Man kicks police car window through in arrest rage

Photo: Police remain outside Sainsbury’s on Lord Street Man kicks police car window through in arrest rage Merseyside Police were called to Sainsburys on Lord Street, Southport this afternoon after a man

14th February 2017

Christopher Maerevoet Hair & Beauty Awarded Guinot’s Prestigious Crown Status 2017

Christopher Maerevoet Hair & Beauty Awarded Guinot’s Prestigious Crown Status 2017 Christopher Maerevoet Hair & Beauty, Southport has been awarded the status of Guinot Crown Salon 2017. This coveted title celebrates the highest

14th February 2017

Tree Parking at Hillside Train Station

Photo: Hillside Road Sefton Council continue to ignore Hillside Road residents in their bid to stop people parking their cars in the woodland area opposite the houses. Resident Sarah said: “Neighbors have

13th February 2017

WATCH | Armed police arrest male in pre planned operation in Southport

WATCH | Armed police arrest male in pre planned operation in Southport Armed police swooped on an unsuspecting male in broad daylight this afternoon, Sunday 12 February 2017. The suspect was arrested

12th February 2017

Merseyside Police Enforcement Operations target road safety offences

Photo: Police speed check on Rotten Row Merseyside Police Enforcement Operations target road safety offences Merseyside Road Safety Partnership’s Safer Roads Problem Solving Team has been working in partnership with all the

10th February 2017

Sefton organisation hosts European virtual mobility conference

Liverpool Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Malcolm Kennedy and Regenerus Chair Cllr John Fairclough pictured (front) with UK and European partners at this week’s Connect conference. A Sefton organisation hosted a major European

10th February 2017

John Pugh MP encourages schools to go sky high with national rocketry competition

Southport’s MP John Pugh has encouraged local schools to take part in the UK’s largest youth model rocket competition, the UK Rocketry Challenge. John Pugh joined the 2015 and 2016 winning teams

9th February 2017

Southport electrical engineers spark new new generation in national apprenticeships

An electrical engineers in Southport are looking to put the spark into a new generation as part of national apprenticeship week. EFT Systems Ltd are a local family business who have been

9th February 2017

Southport crash out of Lancashire Cup

Southport defeated 3-2 on penalties by Blackburn Rovers after 1-1 at 90 minutes to exit the Lancashire County Cup. PENALTIES – Southport V Blackburn Rovers – Lancs County Cup https://t.co/5uQYDblMXy — Southport FC

9th February 2017

Two iPhones stolen on train between Liverpool Central & Hunts Cross – Liverpool

Can you help BTP officers investigate a bag theft in which two new iPhones were stolen on a train in Liverpool? The incident happened at approximately 6pm on Monday 16 January. The

8th February 2017

CEO of a Southport solicitors recognised in legal hot 100

CEO, Ed Fletcher The CEO of the UK’s leading medical negligence and personal injury law firm, Fletchers Solicitors, has been named in the prestigious Hot 100 UK lawyer list. Ed Fletcher beat off

6th February 2017

FOOD REVIEW | The Hesketh Arms (Churchtown)

The Hesketh Arms, Botanic Rd, Southport Churchtown is a place steeped in history. Everything here is vintage – from the iconic brilliant white cottage rows to the cobbles! So it stands to reason

6th February 2017

VIDEO | CAR CRASH DRAMA one person, rushed to hospital after horror in Southport

Photo: Head on collision with a tree VIDEO | CAR CRASH DRAMA One person, rushed to hospital after horror in Southport Emergency services were called to Guilford road, Southport this evening following reports of

5th February 2017

Appeal after teenage girl was assaulted in Southport

A teenage girl was assaults near to Silcocks Amusements last night after three youths punched her in the face with an egg. She was on her way to start a shift at

4th February 2017

Vegetable crisis sees shoppers urged to buy Southport produce

Photo: We Grow, 86-88 Radnor Dr, Southport PR9 9RS Vegetable crisis sees shoppers urged to buy Southport produce With supermarkets in Southport limiting the amount amount of vegetables you can buy due to

4th February 2017

Planned road works in the North West – Monday 6 to Sunday 12 February 2017

Planned road works in the North West– summary for Monday 6 to Sunday 12 February 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct

4th February 2017

Southport woman hit with a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order

Deirdre Patricia Maguire A 54-year-old woman from Southport has been given a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Deirdre Patricia Maguire, of Sefton Street,

3rd February 2017

You’re never too old to care

Photo: Peter Dooley, Debbie Darby, Community Engagement Co-Ordinator, and Joyce Kelly Joyce Kelly (80) and Peter Dooley (74), caregivers at Home Instead Senior Care in Southport, Formby and Crosby are wonderful examples

3rd February 2017

Bold staff jet off around the world

Pictured, left to right: Tomasz Grosz, Tracey Booth, Andrew Mikhail and Joanna Balcius. The Bold Hotel is sending members of their staff jetting off around the world thanks to an employee incentive

2nd February 2017

Jaeger on Lord Street has finally closed….

Another shop on Southport’s Lord Street is closing its doors for good Another Lord Street store has finally closed. Jaeger has now closed down. The nearest store to Southport is located on

2nd February 2017

Please help family cover the funeral costs of dying Southport woman

A JustGiving page has been set up for the funeral of a Southport woman who has just a few months to live. Vix Hope Shannon went to the doctors for an operation

1st February 2017

Battle of the bands competition launches Southport Festival 2017!

Southport Festival and Sandgrounder radio are looking for exceptional local live acts acts to perform a live session with a chance of winning the opportunity to perform a live set at Southport

1st February 2017

G4S Security Van Robbery, Santander, Churchtown, Southport

G4S Security Van Robbery, Santander, Churchtown, Southport POLICE are appealing for information following a robbery at Santander, Preston New Road, Churchtown, Southport, at approximately 8.25pm tonight (Tuesday 31 January 2017). There were

31st January 2017

Southport college students shine for radwraps

A number of students from Southport College have recently showcased their creative skills as part of a project involving Radwraps. The Southport College students were given a graphic design brief for a

31st January 2017

Gourmet Burger Kitchen to open at Ocean Plaza on Valentines day

Burger fans are in for a treat as Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) announces the opening of its newest restaurant at Ocean Plaza just in time for Valentine’s Day. From 13 February, burger

30th January 2017