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Punters can’t wait for 2021 Grand National race

“Grand National Racecourse” (CC BY 2.0) by Paolo Camera Horse racing fans cannot wait for 10 April 2021 when the next running of the Grand National is scheduled to take place at Aintree Racecourse near

25th June 2020

Tackling your first day back at work after working from home, or being furloughed

Whether you’ve spent sixteen weeks working from home or catching up on your favourite boxsets, there’s a good chance you’ve balanced fear, anxiety and uncertainty with your new routine – and so

25th June 2020

Carlton building set for new glam makeover

The former Carlton pub is being given a brand new lease of life as a seemingly upmarket bar New signs have been put up at the site of the former Veronica’s and

24th June 2020

Police close off Promenade after major promenade smash

A driver had a lucky escape after writing off their car in a smash on the promenade this evening The driver narrowly escaped injury but the same could not be said for

23rd June 2020

Could former Southport FC keeper David Raya be playing in the Premiership next season?

Very few former Southport FC players have made it all the way to the top flight, although Brentford goalkeeper David Raya may be on the brink of joining this small, but select group.

23rd June 2020

Southport Care home resident certificates 105th birthday

Wilf’s 105th Birthday On Monday 22nd June, staff and residents at Parklands Lodge came together to celebrate resident Wilf’s 105th birthday – socially distanced, of course. The Lodge was transformed with decorations,

23rd June 2020

POLICE nab Birkdale Beach illegal ravers

This weekend, officers acting on intelligence were able to stop a group of around 70 people going onto the beach at Weld Road in Southport,for what is believed to have been an

22nd June 2020

Parents panic as man takes covert photos of young girls

Police are investigating after a man was alleged to be taking photos of young children in a town centre garden The Male pictured was allegedly taking photos of a young two year

22nd June 2020

Next mobile Coronavirus Test Site in Southport from Sunday

Sefton Borough’s next three-day visit by a Coronavirus Mobile Test Centre will be at Southport’s Eco Centre on Maghull’s Meadows Leisure Centre from Sunday 21st to Tuesday 23rd June. The site will be providing

20th June 2020

How to See what My Child is Doing on His Phone?

We live in an age where communication tools are shrinking the world by the day, if not the minute. In other words, today people across age groups are dependent on the spread

19th June 2020

Southport Armed Forces Day CANCELLED

Sunday 28h June Local Veterans from SSAFA Sefton (The Armed Forces Charity) based at RAF Woodvale are preparing to hold 2020 Armed Forces Day event at the Town Hall (Princess Diana Memorial

19th June 2020

Who is the Richest Casino Owner?

The casino is basically a facility where people get indulged in certain types of gambling. These casinos are mostly found near or inside the hotels, malls, and restaurants. There are many cruise

19th June 2020

Woodlands – We all love a happy ending!

If you are a follower of Woodlands Animal Sanctuary on Facebook you may well have seen that they have been looking for a very specialised home for a very special moggy. Piglet,

18th June 2020

Who can apply for the Local Community Fund

To apply to be a local cause you must be part of a not for profit organisation and run a project that will benefit your local community. Organisations that can apply UK

18th June 2020

WW2 ammunition uncovered buried in Southport sands

A metal detectorist has made the discovery of a lifetime on Southport beach today, Thursday 18 June 2020. The avid hunter was combing Southport sands this morning when he came across a

18th June 2020

4 Ways to Leverage Technology to Streamline Your Business

Introduction: It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to mention that the business world, in today’s day and age, would collapse without technology. The structure and operations are so heavily technology dependant that it

18th June 2020

Apology demanded from Southport MP accused of “clear discrimination” against Black Lives Matter protest

Southport’s Conservative MP has been told he should apologise after denouncing the Black Lives Matter protest held in the town at the weekend. Posting on his Facebook page, Damien Moore made a

18th June 2020

Shocking figures reveal scale of furloughed workers in resort

A staggering 36,000 jobs in Sefton have been supported by government schemes during the Covid 19 crisis – including 27,700 by furlough. The two separate packages of finan- cial support, known as

17th June 2020

Online Studying: Is It Really That Education Can Switch Forever To Online?

There are several types of online school education. First of all, it is an individual and collective form. In addition, there is asynchronous training (when students send completed assignments and receive feedback,

17th June 2020

No Deposit Bonuses—Information about Online Casinos and These Offers

We all love great gambling deals. But when it’s a bonus you don’t have to work hard for, you might pose to check if there’s something you’re missing. Most casino bonuses come

17th June 2020

Drugs seized in Tarleton traffic stop

During a routine traffic stop in Tarleton, a quantity of drugs were found and a 20yr old male from Hesketh Bank was arrested today. He has now been released under investigation pending

17th June 2020

How to Protect Yourself From Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is one of the most heinous and damaging crimes imaginable, but unfortunately, it is a major issue all over the world. What makes the problem so difficult to eradicate is

17th June 2020

Southport MP Damien Moore urges people to support local businesses as shops reopen

People are being urged to do all they can to support local businesses when shops across Southport reopen on Monday (15th June) after three months in lockdown. Southport MP Damien Moore hailed

15th June 2020

New contractor to complete £19 Million Birkdale Care Village

Warrington-based contractor Cruden Construction is set to complete the work on Birkdale’s new £19 million state-of-the-art care village, following its appointment by leading care operator, Belong. With a strong background in care

15th June 2020

From tomorrow | Everyone travelling on public transport in England to wear face coverings

From Monday (June 15), please be aware that new rules will come into force which require everyone travelling on public transport in England to wear face coverings. The new rules are designed

14th June 2020

Southport residents remember to take care in the heat

Community reminded to stick to social distancing guidelines ahead of weekend

POLICE are reminding our local communities of the importance of social distancing to ensure everyone stays safe. The lifting of various lockdown restrictions continues and people are spending more time outdoors and

13th June 2020

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Damien Moore MP responds on Cllr Greg Myers Sefton funding allegations

Southport MP Damien commented: “I will be updating my Facebook page and website later this week to update constituents about funding for Sefton Council, but I wanted to tackle this article by

12th June 2020

Southport award winning dental hygienist clinic to re-open 15th June 2020

AFTER BEING CLOSED DUE TO LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS SINCE THE 23RD JUNE, THE COSMETIC DENTAL HYGIENIST IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE CLINIC WILL RE-OPEN FOR CONSULTATIONS AND HYGIENIST TREATMENT FROM 15TH JUNE.

12th June 2020

Council chiefs back Black Lives Matter protest

Council bosses have lent their support to a Black Lives Matter protest in Southport. A peaceful socially distanced protest is expected to take place in Southport on Saturday June 13, to join

12th June 2020

ARE WE THERE YET? ARE WE THERE YET? ARE WE THERE YET?

Sefton Council is warning people planning on driving to its beaches this weekend that ‘Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?’ is what their day out could sound

12th June 2020