Botanic Gardens Aviary to undergo major repairs
Southport’s Botanic Gardens Aviaries – home to a range of exotic birds such as parrots and parakeets as well as rabbits and guinea pigs – are set to undergo further repair works
Insurers must pay small Southport firms for Covid lockdown losses
Small businesses in Southport are set to receive insurance payouts covering losses from the first national lockdown, following a court ruling. The Supreme Court found in favour of small firms receiving payments
Volunteer needed for rewarding hospital role
Southport and Ormskirk hospitals are looking to recruit a local person to fill a unique and fulfilling position as a patient discharge support volunteer. Volunteer manager Irene Gardner explains: “It is widely
Friends and family invited to stream funeral of Southport businessman
Friends and family of popular Southport businessman John Sinclair are being invited to watch a special live stream of his funeral tomorrow. The Peaky Blinder’s Bar owner and prominent resort philanthropist will
Bold Street ‘Business owner’ stabbed in violent knife assault
A Southport man is currently being treated for serious injuries after being attacked with a large knife in Southport tonight. Police have closed off Bold Street in Southport this evening after a
Police close off Bold Street after ‘serious incident’
Officers have closed Bold Street in Southport Town Centre this evening (Wednesday) following what has been described as a ‘serious incident.’ Police have cordoned off the road between the former Casa Italia
“Extreme pressure” forces North West Ambulance Service to declare highest alert level
North West Ambulance Service has moved to the top level of its Resource Escalation Action Plan amidst severe pressure being placed on the service. The service confirmed it had escalated to REAP
Police warn Ainsdale residents to be aware of ‘porch poachers’
Police are asking residents to make sure their properties and cars are secure after reports of two men trying to target porch doors in Ainsdale. It follows an incident on Sunday evening
MP wants VAT support extended to save struggling resort businesses
Hospitality businesses in the UK need “a clear road map” to help them emerge successfully from the Covid-19 pandemic says MP Damien Moore. The Southport Conservative MP is also calling for VAT
Southport’s silver screen saviour passes away
The man credited with bringing a classic cinema experience back to the heart of Southport has sadly passed away. Michael Lockwood, the friendly faced film buff behind the rise of Bijou Cinema
Birkdale hill ‘should be rounder’ says community campaigner
Heritage campaigner, David Barton, has called for the reinstatement of ‘Round Hill’ on Birkdale Common to “preserve it for the community and to encourage the use of the area’s parks and recreation
Southport campaigner welcomes leasehold break through
Southport’s leading anti-leasehold campaigner Councillor Pat Keith has welcomed new government moves to reform the archaic, much criticised system. “ I have experienced first -hand with Southport residents during the past few years the
Motorists rush to aid of OAP after falling from scooter
Drivers in Hillside have been praised for their swift actions and help after a pensioner was thrown from their mobility scooter. The elderly lady who was shaken by the ordeal had been
Health leaders launch initiative to allow public to shape future services
Health leaders in Southport, Formby and West Lancashire are inviting people to share their views and experiences of local healthcare by getting involved with Shaping Care Together, a programme of work designed
Southport waste firm brought in to safely remove used COVID kits
A Southport firm is leading the way in helping to safely dispose of harmful Coronavirus (COVID-19) waste in the region. Gilston Waste Management, based in Birkdale, are one of the UK’s top
Southport BID urges people to support local businesses during new national lockdown
Southport BID is urging people to support local businesses as new national lockdown rules come into force. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a range of tough new restrictions on Monday (4 January)
National Award for Ormskirk Hospital
Ormskirk Hospital is celebrating after being named as a National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data Provider after successfully completing a national programme of local data audits. The NJR monitors the performance of
Race for Life 2021 announced with registration open now
PEOPLE across the region are being encouraged to look beyond Lockdown by making a date to join Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Merseyside. The charity’s much-loved events are aiming to return
Galloway’s Santa Dash raises more than £800 for blind and partially sighted people
Galloway’s santas have raised more than £800 for blind and partially sighted people across Lancashire and Sefton. Participants took part in the sight loss charity’s Santa Dash in their household bubbles by
Fire service issue statement after fatal house fire
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) attended a house fire in Bowland Drive, Litherland on Saturday morning (9th January, 2021). Sadly, the incident has resulted in the death of a 37-year-old woman.
Thieves ransack Krakajak Southport garage
Police are investigating after a beloved Southport family business was raided in the cover of darkness and thousands of pounds of equipment stolen. Detectives are carrying out an investigation after the popular
Metro Mayor calls for inquiry after Merseyrail cancellations
Liverpool Metro Mayor Steve Rotherham is calling for an inquiry after adverse weather caused the cancellation of Merseyrail services of Friday. The organisation announced on Thursday evening that it would not run
Police appeal after Formby Bypass robbery
Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery at the Esso garage on Southport Road in Formby on Friday 8. At around 9.20am officers were called to reports of a male suspect
Funeral details revealed for John Sinclair
The family of John Sinclair, one of Southport’s most popular businessmen, have revealed he will be laid to rest next Friday. John, famous for creating the Peaky Blinders Bar and Hotel chain
Resort businesses could get £9k to help with new Lockdown
Southport businesses are being urged to apply for new £9,000 grants which have been made available to help them to get through the new national lockdown. The grants have been announced today
Trains off as major winter storm set to hit
Trains between Southport and Liverpool won’t run tomorrow according to travel chiefs as a freak snowstorm is set to batter Southport. Sefton Council said they re ready and waiting with a fleet
Clap for Carers to return as Clap for Heroes
Clap for Carers is to return under a new name of Clap for Heroes, the initiative’s founder has said. The weekly applause for front-line NHS staff and other key workers ran for
1000 Southport residents have received first dose of coronavirus vaccine
A landmark milestone has been reached in Southport’s fight against the coronavirus. As of today the 1000th resident in the town has received the first dose of Covid-19 vaccination. Currently 1009 jabs
Southport pays tribute to resort loving celebrity chef
Celebrity chef and Soutport loving culinary genius Albert Roux OBE has sadly passed away. The world famous French chef died at the age of 85 on Monday and the culinary world has
Courses close for national lockdown
Southport golfers were turned away from their courses yesterday amid the first stages of a new national lockdown. In line with government laws following the new lockdown measures, Southport Municipal and all