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Work nears completion on new Birkdale bar set to open this week

Work on ‘@No.4’, Birkdale’s newest bar, is nearing completion ahead of opening this week. No date has yet been confirmed for opening but a post on the Birker’s Bar Facebook page suggests

17th September 2020

Sefton’s health director stresses coronavirus tests are only for people with symptoms

With a recent survey of the country’s coronavirus testing sites showing a quarter of people turning up for tests did not have symptoms, Sefton’s Director of Public Health Margaret Jones has reminded

17th September 2020

Resort home care team pull off major expansion

A Southport-based home care group has launched a new operation in Preston as part of a £200,000 investment. Fast growing family-run home care provider, Alcedo Care, has opened a new regional office

16th September 2020

Unusual police escort causes Lord Street commotion

A police escort with a difference caused quite the stir this afternoon after a rarely sighted Police HGV was given a blue light escort through Southport. The massive mobile tactical command unit

16th September 2020

Community worker from Southport lives on refugee’s rations to raise awareness of plight

Could you live on the same daily food intake as a refugee fleeing war or famine? A Southport woman is doing just that through a Ration Challenge, in order to raise

16th September 2020

Pair charged in Portland Street knife attack are finally named

Two men who are charged in connection with a shocking knifepoint robbery at a Southport corner shop have gone before the courts. John Garnett, 33 and of no fixed abode, was charged

16th September 2020

Every little inch helps! Birkdale man reveals fury over Tesco delivery blockade

A Southport man says he has been ignored by Supermarket bosses after complaining repeatedly of delivery drivers blocking the entry to his house. The furious Anthony Kennedy has launched a series of

16th September 2020

Popular resort dance academy relaunches after virus shutdown

The Pauline Quirke Dance Academy Southport has reopened their doors for the first time in over 6 months. Having provided a whole host of exciting virtual performing arts activities throughout lockdown (including

16th September 2020

Alchemy Club have the recipe to help youngsters during pandemic

A Youth Club in Southport are offering a special escape for young people aged 9-12 doing activities like: football, baking, basketball, arts and crafts and more. A spokesperson for the club, based

15th September 2020

Work resumes on brand new Southport Lifeboat hub

Great progress is being made on the spectacular new Southport Lifeboat Station. The impressive building on Marine Drive, near Southport Pleasureland, is expected to be the biggest lifeboat base in the North

15th September 2020

NHS workers offered FREE night out at Comedy Festival

NHS workers and care home staff are being invited to a very special evening as part of this year’s Southport Comedy Festival. They are welcome to enjoy a free night out as

15th September 2020

Testing fiasco puts lives at risk, says local MP

MP Bill Esterson has accused the government of incompetence over the Covid test shortage. Bill Esterson is the MP for Sefton Central and he has been contacted by a number of constituents

15th September 2020

Hero ICU workers shortlisted for national accolade

The Intensive Care team at Southport hospital has been shortlisted for a Nursing Times award, thanks to the innovative ways team members worked during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the pandemic,

15th September 2020

Rising resort music stars launch debut single

Southport’s newly assembled four-piece, Bobhowla have spent the last year getting a collection of songs into shape and are now preparing for the release of the lead track off their debut album.

15th September 2020

Police suspect they have Wright man for burglary case

Southport man and long time trouble causer Warren Wright is once again in police custody. The 48 year old, who lives on Albert Road, Southport, was arrested on suspicion of burglary to

15th September 2020

MISSING: Police launch search to find Southport teenager

Police are appealing for help in finding 17 year-old Anthony White who is missing from home. Anthony, who has recently moved to the Southport area, was last seen at 1.30pm on Thursday

15th September 2020

Chef shocked to find bike stolen after tiring shift

A hard working cook at a Southport town centre was left fuming after finding his ride home had been stolen while he worked. The chef was stunned to find his beloved bike

15th September 2020

Birkdale broadband bust after car smash

Birkdale residents woke up this morning to find their WiFi had gone down after a one in a million car accident. Overnight a driver lost control of their vehicle at considerable speed

15th September 2020

Charity trek set to fund Southport spinal unit mini bus

People are being urged to support a fundraising event to help spinal patients in Southport which was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 20-mile Southport to Liverpool Walk in aid of

15th September 2020

Resort youngsters hit hardest by virus job shortage

Young people under the age of 24 in Southport are the most likely to be unemployed or struggling to find a job thanks to the impact of Coronavirus. National figures show the

15th September 2020

Reds legend Redknapp sends motivational message to Southport man

Ex Footballer turned TV star Jamie Redknapp has paid tribute to a Southport man who is desperate to return home from 24 hour care. Michael Walton, who suffered complications from a brain

15th September 2020

Hoghton Street shops not so mellow over doubles yellows

Furious businesses along Hoghton Street say they fear losing thousands of pounds in income this week double yellow lines appeared outside their shops. Businesses say they could lose significant income after the

15th September 2020

NHS Sefton urges sunscreen use with hot week ahead

With sunny spells forecast in Sefton, this week residents are being urged by local health professionals to stay sun safe. In the UK, almost 9 in 10 cases of melanoma, the most

14th September 2020

EXCLUSIVE: Major incident declared as children spotted in death defying scaffold climb

Emergency services have been led on a major hunt after a group of children were spotted climbing scaffolding in Southport Town Centre. A group of youths were spotted by Morrisons shoppers climbing

12th September 2020

Fire crews rush to Hillside blaze

Firefighters are currently tackling a house blaze in upmarket Hillside this evening. Two fire engines from Southport Fire Station rushed to the scene on Lynton Drive tonight just after 6.30pm following a

12th September 2020

Safety fears for ‘rotten’ BHS building after signs of collapse

Safety fears have been raised over the condition of the ex British Home Stores building after part of the £500k building began to fall away in recent days. Heavy facia coverings which

12th September 2020

Scarisbrick Hotel guarded by police ahead of ‘anti-immigrant’ right-wing march

Police are currently guarding the Scarisbrick Hotel ahead of a supposed planned ‘anti immigrant’ facist march. Officers are patrolling the town centre after the Merseyside Anti-Facist Facebook group caught wind of a

12th September 2020

Warning over large gatherings during warmer weather before stricter COVID rules apply

The Public are being cautioned against gathering in large numbers with hotter weather predicted by the Met Office, before stricter coronavirus rules come into force. Meetings of more than six people will

12th September 2020

Hero rangers save young woman from suicide bid

Two park rangers have been hailed for saving the life of a young girl after she attempted suicide in Ainsdale. The heroic duo have been praised for their quick thinking and lightning

11th September 2020

Staff attacked in armed robbery at Portland St McColls

Residents in Southport town centre were stunned last night after a terrifying armed robbery at their local corner shop which left a staff member with horrific injuries. A member of staff at

11th September 2020