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Southport Tory MP quizzed over “black hole” Sefton Covid cash cuts.

Sefton Council has had nearly a quarter of its emergency funding slashed by the government as it tries to tackle the Coronavirus Crisis, it’s been revealed. The authority has been handed a

12th June 2020

‘ Topping out’ ceremony to mark major milestone towards completion of new Merseyside Police headquarters

A ‘topping out’ ceremony to mark a major milestone towards the completion of Merseyside Police’s new Headquarters will take place today (Friday, 12th June). Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy and Chief Constable

12th June 2020

2020 marks KDM Supplies LTD 40th Anniversary

KDM Supplies was started by Kenneth Maddick in 1980 at 1A Kensington Road, Southport as the one small shop. Beverley Bush (Ken’s Daughter) joined the business in 1985 and Andrew Bush joined

11th June 2020

Celebrating Carers and Improving Services

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCft) is working with local carers to understand their experiences and improve services for people in the future. The Trust is celebrating National Carer’s Week

11th June 2020

Hungry driver blocks road to eat her lunch

A motorist has been branded as dangerous after parking on the busy promenade road to eat their lunch The driver of the Toyota Prius, with children in the car, stopped on double

11th June 2020

Southport sign Mo Ali

Report by Southport FC Manager Liam Watson has completed his third signing of the summer with the addition of defender Mo Ali. Mo joins Southport after two seasons in the Vanarama National

10th June 2020

We can’t have mental health without ‘men’: a nurse on why men opening up is more important than ever

It is a long standing cliché but one that is sadly still true; men do not always feel comfortable to talk. With the Covid-19 pandemic still having a detrimental effect on our

10th June 2020

Hospital physios finding innovative ways to treat patients

Changes hospital physiotherapists made to cope with the Covid-19 pandemic are now shaping the future of the care they give. The Joint Health Team at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust turned

10th June 2020

Missing From Southport: Scarlett and Matilda Hooligan

Scarlett (left) and Matilda Hooligan (right) POLICE are appealing for help to locate two girls aged 11 and nine from Southport who have been reported missing and are thought to be with

10th June 2020

The juggle is real: Working mums share how they juggle legal career and kids from home

For many of us, working from home can be a struggle. But for working mums who have children at home with them, staying focused can be a constant battle. Leading female

10th June 2020

Sporty residents courted by Hillside club in new member search

Sporty southport residents looking to get back into peak fitness are being encouraged to join a local tennis club. Hillside Lawn Tennis Club are trying to encourage those who have been forced

9th June 2020

Sefton Council recommending Monday 22nd June for schools re-opening

In the light of the recent announcement that the R number in the North West had risen above 1, Sefton Council is recommending that schools delay wider opening for Nursery, Reception and

9th June 2020

Study launched to monitor prevalence of COVID-19 in schools

The new voluntary coronavirus (COVID-19) study will assess and monitor the prevalence of COVID-19 among pre-school, primary and secondary school pupils and teachers. Teachers and pupils to be voluntarily swab tested as

9th June 2020

What is Rakeback in Poker?

Poker is a game that requires 100% skill and an element of luck is large but it is usually short time. There are superior decisions that poker pro mitigate so that they

9th June 2020

Troublesome traffic lights go down causing pedestrian danger

Troublesome traffic lights on Lord Street have gone down yet again for the third time this month. Despite being only 9 days into June the traffic crossing near to Sainsburys on Lord

9th June 2020

Mike Cromwell Painter & Decorator, One Of Southport’s Longest Established Painters And Decorators

As one of Southport’s leading Painting Contractors, Mike Cromwell Painters & Decorators have been providing first class painting services since 1993. Operating from Birkdale in Southport, Mike offers his complete Painting and

9th June 2020

Mobile Coronavirus Test Centre returns to Litherland this week

Litherland will once again be the venue for a Coronavirus Mobile Test Centre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11th, 12th and 13th June. Located at Litherland Sports Park, the site will provide

9th June 2020

New UK deals will bring millions more PPE items to frontline healthcare staff

Millions more visors, aprons and gowns will be delivered to frontline health and social care workers treating coronavirus patients, manufactured in response to the UK government’s call to arms. Four more companies

9th June 2020

Events Betting Fans Go Crazy For

As long as fans have gone crazy for the thrill of a sporting event, there have been bookies making fortunes from people wanting to get in on the action for themselves. Sports

8th June 2020

Home food facts on World Food Safety Day (June 7)

In the current circumstances more of us are cooking and eating at home, this World Food Safety Day (June 7) we want to help you make the most of the contents of

7th June 2020

Black Lives Matter protest planned in Resort

A massive protest for Black Lives Matter has been planned for Southport. The peaceful protest is expected to take place on the steps of Southport Town Hall on Saturday June 13th at

7th June 2020

Warning to parents as rogue ice cream vendor ignores virus safety measures

A concerned mum from Southport says she wants other parents to be alert after her children were given ice cream from a vendor who was not wearing any protective equipment The vendor

6th June 2020

Car insurance: why you must always be honest with applications

When purchasing car insurance, it’s absolutely vital that you are 100% honest when filling out your application. You must present the insurer with all necessary information and never lie about any details,

5th June 2020

5 fun things to do in Cambridge

Cambridge is a truly magical city, packed full of history, charm and culture. It’s a great place to visit for a day out, with a whole host of fantastic things to do

5th June 2020

Merseyside hair transplant expert on hand to help once coronavirus lockdown ends

Hair Transplant Solutions ask people to submit photos for future consultations A Southport hair transplant expert is inviting people who are considering the procedure to use their lockdown spare time to plan

5th June 2020

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Health leaders remind residents how to access NHS services during COVID-19 pandemic

LOCAL NHS leaders are reminding residents how to access the most appropriate health service if they or a loved one falls ill during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Peter Gregory, local GP and

5th June 2020

Police investigate potential drink drive crash as woman flees scene

Police are investigating reports of a potential drink drive incident after a motorists struck a traffic Island The driver who appeared to have have turned the wrong way onto Lord Street from

5th June 2020

Signs You’re in a Destructive Relationship

Relationships should be a source of love and support whenever you have bad times. And good times. Whenever you need that moral help. It’s a way of mutually maintaining inner harmony. That’s

5th June 2020

Council wardens ticket key workers fitting PPE safety gear

Key workers, working in the near empty Ormskirk town centre fitting Perspex safety screens at the Moor Lane Bagel Deli, were given a parking ticket by a traffic warden today. The stunned

4th June 2020

Woodlands – Metal bars and forever scars

The team at Woodlands come across many different scenarios where cats become unwanted and at times neglected, before they are able to find sanctuary with them. However, some situations can pull at

4th June 2020