Beloved family pet attacked by trio of dogs in woodland
A much loved family pet has been attacked and lucky to escape without serious injury after being attacked by three dogs in Ainsdale on Friday. Milo, a husky type dog, was walking
Allotment owner STUNNED by community support after vandal destruction
An allotment owner who was left heartbroken by the vandalism and near destruction of her beloved allotment patch says she is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support she has received. Since OTS
Coach park prepares for pre Christmas testing surge
Extra Mobile Coronavirus Testing Units are being deployed in Southport and further afield in Sefton, with the Fairways Coach Park primed for a busy fortnight of testing. The testing site, near to
Alex takes on giant charity campaign in memory of best friend
A Southport man who has taken giant steps to help improve mental help support across the resort and further afield has been hailed for starting a charity in memory of his best
Remembrance Sunday Service to take place virtually in Sefton
Sefton will once again pay tribute to those who have given their life during conflict, with a special virtual Remembrance broadcast tomorrow (Sunday, November 8). While traditional Remembrance services across Merseyside are
Virus deniers target pub next to Covid Army base
Coronavirus deniers and anti vaccination campaigners have targeted the former Sands pub building on Ainsdale as a protest against a coronavirus army campsite just yards away. The army have been drafted into
Extra covid testing at Eco Centre and Ainsdale for those with symptoms
Extra Mobile Coronavirus Testing Units are being deployed in Sefton. These are for people who are showing coronavirus symptoms of a high temperature, a new persistent cough or a loss of taste
Police close off Scarisbrick New Road after ‘bike smash’
Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a reported motorbike crash on Scarisbrick New Road. Police have closed off a large section of the busy commuter road stretching from Kew Roadabout
Southport company Inciner8 bought out by Chiltern Capital
Southport-based Inciner8 has been bought out by private equity firm Chiltern Capital for an undisclosed fee. The Canning Road company, which bespoke designs and builds incinerators for businesses, governments, health services, charities,
Merseyrail trains to Liverpool only every 30 minutes from Monday
Merseyrail service on the Southport-Liverpool line will drop to every 30 minutes from Monday. The usual service currently runs every 15 minutes, but this will be reduced due to coronavirus restrictions. Services
Sefton Central MP: Emergency coronavirus funding for borough “disgraceful”
Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson has branded as “disgraceful” the failure of the government to properly take into account the number of residents in high-risk older age groups when calculating emergency coronavirus
Army personnel arrive at Pontins ahead of Liverpool mass testing
Heroic army units drafted in to help lead the first bout of mass testing in Liverpool have been forced to camp at the shockingly poor Pontins resort in Ainsdale. Infamous for its
U12s girl’s side show off special bond as they storm league
A Southport junior girls team are proving they’re made of strong bonds after winning the majority of their opening games this season. Southport Trinity Under 12s, who have now been proudly sponsored
Celebrate and vote for your favourite park or green space in Sefton
As Sefton residents and visitors alike have enjoyed exploring our beautiful parks and green spaces more than ever this year, now they can reward their favourite with a vote as part of
People with diabetes from Southport invited to ‘vital’ online educational event
People from Southport can get a “front row seat” and exclusive access to hear from some of the leading voices in the world of diabetes as part of World Diabetes Day. On
The Atkinson closes for lockdown
The Atkinson will temporarily close to the public from Thursday 5 November 2020 for at least 4 weeks. This includes the Box Office, Theatre, Studio, Museum, Galleries, Shop, Library and A Great
Southport CAMRA warn that pubs face extinction
Southport CAMRA have warned that local pubs face extinction as a result of the latest coronavirus restrictions. Neville Grundy made the warning, saying that “the current pandemic will devastate our pubs.” Mr
Asylum seekers brought together to clean Southport beach
Asylum seekers have joined green fingered community activists in Southport to help clean up the local coastline. Eco friendly asylum seekers from from Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Mali, Palestine, Somalia and Sudan
Three arrested for Class A drug supply after Ocean Plaza stop and search
Police arrested a 19-year-old male on 31st October in Southport after a stop and search. His car was stopped near the Ocean Plaza McDonalds in Southport at around 8pm. Here, he was
Five month gas pipe replacement on Sussex Road starts Monday
Work will start on Monday to replace 1.2km of gas pipe under Sussex Road. The replacement work will start on Monday 9th November and will continue until March. Temporary traffic lights will
Restoring rail services between Southport, Preston and Ormskirk is vital for local economy, says Damien Moore
Restoring rail services between Southport, Preston and Ormskirk is vital for the local economy in the region, says MP Damien Moore. The Southport Conservative MP praised the cross party determination to restore
Sandgrounders take starring role in launch of Town Deal video
A host of Southport residents and businesses have come together to mark the launch of the Southport Town Deal in a special video. The Southport Town Deal board have today released a
CVS appeals for more trustees for Sefton charities
A leading Sefton charity support organisation is appealing for more local residents to offer their services as trustees of good causes across the borough. Waterloo-based Sefton CVS, which provides a wide range
Southport excluded from Liverpool’s mass testing program
Southport will be excluded from Liverpool’s new mass testing program, despite previously being forced into tier-3 restrictions as part of the “Liverpool City Region”. 2,000 military personnel will descend on the city
How to Keep Your Plants Healthy and Growing Through the Winter
In the UK, winter can see freezing temperatures that can be detrimental to many plants without the right equipment and care. If your grow your own plants at home, and want to
Safe Shopping During COVID-19 – How It Can Be Achieved
Safe shopping is something you probably never even thought of before 2020. If you needed groceries or other items, you’d just head to the store and pick up what you needed. Well,
What You Need to Know About Becoming a Landlord
They say that investing in property is one of the safest and most sound investments people can make. Sure they may not make a fortune overnight, but the idea is that they
Ambulance service activates Major Incident plan due to volume of calls
The North West Ambulance Service has declared a Major Incident due to the sheer volume of emergency calls this evening. NWAS guidance says: “An incident may be declared as a major incident
Allotment owner left ‘heartbroken’ by vandal rampage
An allotment owner has been left totally “heartbroken” after their beloved project was smashed into hundreds of pieces by an unidentified group of vandals. The allotment patch, situated at the Birkdale Irrigation
Caravan parks and B&Bs to suffer as pre Christmas holidays are BANNED
Caravan park owners, along with Bed and Breakfast sites in Southport are being forced to tighten their belts once again as they brace for a country-wide holiday ban. From Thursday, holidays both