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Deafblind Southport woman shortlisted for national charity award

Karolina Pakenaite, a deafblind woman from Southport in Merseyside, has been shortlisted for an award by the national disability charity, Sense. The nomination recognises Karolina’s efforts to raise awareness about face covering

21st November 2020

PCC welcomes an extra £270,000 for vulnerable victims on Merseyside

Charities across Merseyside will share an extra £272,000 of emergency funding during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic to support vulnerable victims of abuse and violence. It is the second round of extraordinary funding

21st November 2020

Stranger danger alert issued after schoolgirl intimidated by van man

Schools in Southport are on high alert after a man in a transit van reportedly kept slowing his vehicle down as he followed a schoolgirl in a frightening manner as she walked

20th November 2020

Moore welcomes biggest army investment since Cold War

The Prime Minister has today announced the biggest investment in the UK’s Armed Forces since the end of the Cold War, confirming an injection of £16.5 billion over four years. Combined with

20th November 2020

Southport set to return to ‘Victorian grandeur’ claim Town Deal

Plans have been revealed that are set to support Southport’s return to the grandeur of Victorian England, when it was the country’s second most popular tourist destination. The project, dubbed “Les Transformations

20th November 2020

Can comedy BINGO save Christmas in Southport?

The people behind the Southport Comedy Festival have come up with a unique and fun way to give people a much-needed boost of cheer over Christmas with their Zoom Comedy Bingo! Comedian

20th November 2020

Twelve giant Nutcrackers will arrive in Southport today

Giant Nutcrackers will arrive in Southport today! The much-loved 6ft tall figures, which celebrate the magic of Christmas, will be located at various positions around Southport town centre. They are being provided

19th November 2020

Car yobs in ‘drive by’ cycle Lane smash up

‘It’s just one problem after another.’ They are the words of frustrated office workers on Hoghton Street this week after another night of vandalism on the much maligned cycle lanes. Kerry Booth

19th November 2020

Cops charge wanted Southport man after drugs find

Officers have charged a 32 year old man following a warrant in Southport on Monday evening (16th Nov). Louis Bolton, 32 of Milton Street was arrested after being wanted on prison recall.

18th November 2020

Soldiers post Tripadvisor reviews of Pontins

Army personnel allegedly part of the soldier encampment at Pontins Ainsdale have started leaving mixed reviews of the infamous holiday park. Army personnel have been camping at the Pontins site on Shore

18th November 2020

Southport to host Christmas Trail this festive season

A fun and festive Christmas Trail is being organised to save Christmas for hundreds of children across Southport. Following on from the widely hailed success that was the Halloween Trail, which raised

18th November 2020

Farmhouse Kitchen set to launch exclusive mystery Black Friday deal

A delicious treat awaits hungry residents in Southport as a popular takeaway and butchers prepares to launch a mystery festive feast. The Farmhouse Kitchen, based in the north of the town, is

18th November 2020

‘MISSING’: Search launched for Ainsdale woman feared missing after stray pet is found

A community appeal has been launched to find an Ainsdale woman who people believe has gone missing after her dog was discovered wandering the streets of the village. The unidentified lady, who

16th November 2020

Teen girl followed by ‘suspicious’ man near Asda

A teenage girl was left terrified and her parents furious after a mystery male began following and intimidated her near Southport town centre. The 16 year old was near to Asda supermarket

16th November 2020

Merseyside Police urge Christmas caution on e-scooter purchases

In the run-up to Christmas, Police are highlighting the illegal use of electric scooters and urging parents and guardians to think seriously before buying them as presents. Recently, the force has seen

16th November 2020

Southport care home group praised for support of residents

A gold standard award-winning care home group in Southport is being praised for its support of residents. Dovehaven Care Homes, which have been part of both the community around Southport and Birkdale

16th November 2020

Shocking state of Skatepark forces government petition

Popular local campaigner and pro rollerblader Mike Marsh says he is fed up of trying to get the local council to fix the skatepark in Southport. He is so annoyed at a

15th November 2020

Virus cases in Crossens rocket by 80% as health chiefs urge caution

This week confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the Crossens area of Southport rose by a staggering 223 infections. It was one of the biggest rises in virus spread in the Liverpool City

15th November 2020

Safety campaigner welcomes Southport rail defibrillators

A Southport campaigner has praised Merseyrail for supplying all local train stations with defibrillators The news follows local heritage campaigner, David Barton’s most recent campaign, in which he lobbied for the introduction

15th November 2020

Girls team set off on virtual European tour for charity

We might be without football over the next few weeks but one young girls team in Southport are not letting that stop them. Churchtown AFC Girls are going on a virtual Road

15th November 2020

Mindless bar vandalism will cost ‘kids Christmas presents’

Mindless yobs who smashed up an expensive bar and nightclub sign have been told they should be ashamed of themselves. The owner of Le Moose Bar in Southport Town centre is furious

15th November 2020

Southport ‘clean air’ rail plan on track for region

Council hopefuls in Southport are looking to clean up after successfully persuading key stakeholders to join their campaign for improved air quality in the area. Labour’s Birkdale candidate Sonya Kelly put forward

14th November 2020

Takeaway lovers urged to buy INVISIBLE chips tonight

As thousands of Southport residents turn to their takeaway menus to order in Saturday night dinner, restaurants are encouraging a side order of invisible chips. Pioneered and led locally by Rumah bar

14th November 2020

Formby hot fuzz swoop on bypass swans

Quick thinking police officers have saved two swans from certain death after they were found wandering across the busy Formby bypass. Officers were called to the Formby bypass near Altcar on Friday

14th November 2020

Police called after man climbs bridge to hang controversial sign

Stunned dog walkers in Kings Gardens were left open mouthed this morning after watching a man climb across Marine Lake Bridge to hang a controversial sign. The banner, which bears the slogan

14th November 2020

Tommy takes title step after promising Masters first round

Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood is well and truly in the hunt pack for the Masters after he shot an impressive 66 last night in Augusta Fleetwood is part of the English pair, along

13th November 2020

Nugget lovers only have 24 hours left to claim 30% off McDonald’s

Fast food lovers in Southport have just 24 hours left to claim 30% off their McDonald’s food order before it runs out. The offer applies to all orders made throughout the day

13th November 2020

RIP Ian: Family lead tributes for Banks teacher

The family of a popular school teacher from the outskirts of Southport have led tributes to him after he sadly passed away. Religious Studies professor Ian Howarth, well known as one of

13th November 2020

Help our local NHS workers get a pay rise this Christmas

This Christmas, thousands of NHS workers will be working around the clock, putting their lives at risk to protect the public. Yet the average nurse in the UK has lost 20% of

13th November 2020

Prison rehab project set to continue after cash injection

An innovative project which aims to support people as they are released from prison and go back into the community around Southport has received a cash injection from the Cumbria and Lancashire

13th November 2020