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SILVER VOICES UPDATE: UNPAID OLDER CARERS UNDER THE COSH, BUT WHO CARES?

Carers UK has published some important research revealing how unpaid carers are struggling in the cost-of-living crisis. A survey of more than 12,400 unpaid carers found that: 27% are already struggling with

25th October 2022

Police recover body of man from Marine Way Bridge

Detectives say they are treating the death of a man near Southport Pier this morning as unexplained. Emergency services were called to the Marine Way Bridge this morning near to Genting Casino

24th October 2022

Police close off Marine Lake bridge after ‘body found’

Emergency services have been called to the Marine Lake Bridge this morning after reports of a body being discovered. Police, fire and ambulance services closed off the bridge near to the former

24th October 2022

Yacht pilot gets sinking feeling as boat ‘capsizes’

A yachtie on Marine Lake had that distinct sinking feeling today as their boat nearly capsized in the water. The skilled pilot was seen by shocked onlookers to be clinging on for

15th October 2022

Southport Shoppers targeted in ‘dash crash’ scam

Shoppers at Central 12’s complex in Southport are warning others to be careful of a suspected dash cam crash scam operating in the area. One driver who had been to the ASDA

15th October 2022

Homeless Southport man saved by chance poster encounter

A former homeless man from Southport has told of his struggle on the cold streets of the resort before finding salvation thanks to a poster. The resident, known only as David, was

15th October 2022

Business moguls eye up Victoria Baths for regeneration project

A historic Southport landmark is now being market tested as an exciting major investment opportunity. Works have been taking place at the Grade II listed Victoria Baths building on Southport Promenade ahead

10th October 2022

Police hunt young girls after supermarket ramraid

A group of young girls are being hunted by police after trying to break into a Southport supermarket. The teenagers, who didn’t attempt to cover their faces during the incident, were caught

10th October 2022

Iconic theatre will be demolished within five months

The once grand Southport Theatre will be no more by March of next year. The date has been set for diggers and bulldozers to move into the site, which will make way

10th October 2022

Lord Street sports bar shuts ‘permanently’ after string of closures

A sports bar on Lord Street has closed for the final time after shutting temporarily for extended periods over the last two years. Owners of the Potting Shed announced this morning that

3rd October 2022

SILVER VOICES LATEST NEWS RELEASE: New Age Of Austerity Beckons

The irresponsible mini-Budget of last week will inevitably lead to a new age of austerity with savage public expenditure cuts across the board. This may be exactly what some of the extreme

1st October 2022

Southport petrol station mannequin prank goes viral

A group of pranksters from Southport have gone viral after a holding up a Petrol station cash machine queue with a mannequin. The unidentified jokers, who have repeatedly posted a series of

30th September 2022

Response to Southport MP Damien Moore: launching new petition to return the Children’s A & E back to Southport

Southport MP Damien Moore is apparently launching a new petition to return the children’s A &E back to Southport. https://www.otsnews.co.uk/mp-launches-campaign-to-bring-childrens-ae-back-to-southport/ What has happened to make Mr Moore decide to launch a petition

29th September 2022

Bliss Hotel put up for sale by owners

Owners of the Bliss Hotel have put the popular venue up for sale. The hotel’s owners Waterfront Southport Properties has given instructions to a Manchester real estate firm market the property. In

28th September 2022

Southport ‘Spoons duo survives pub axe

Despite boasting two branches on the same street, Wetherspoons bosses say Southport is safe from a recent cull of the popular pub chain’s portfolio. JD Wetherspoon has put 32 pubs across England

27th September 2022

Fireworks ash on Marine Lake making dogs ‘very sick’

Dog owners say their pets have been falling sick after eating ‘ash’ from the recent Fireworks competition. Worried pet owners have shared warnings to other dog walkers in Southport to be careful

27th September 2022

Sell-out Fireworks show wows thousands at Victoria Park

Tens of thousands of people attended the 2022 British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport’s Victoria Park at the weekend, with a sell-out show on Saturday! Visitors were treated to a series of

26th September 2022

Sunday night fireworks CANCELLED

Fireworks bosses have announced that tonight’s displays are cancelled due to bad weather. In a statement shared by Sefton Council this afternoon they said high winds will pose a safety threat to

25th September 2022

Popular restaurant forced to shut two days a week due to rocketing energy bills

A hugely popular Southport town centre restaurant will now close two days a week because of sky rocketing energy bills. The Hungry Monk Alehouse in Cambridge Arcade are now being forced to

25th September 2022

Bar and restaurant plan revealed for ex Debenhams building

The grade II-listed ex Debenhams department store building in Southport is yet again the subject of major redevelopment plans. The plans include a bar, restaurant and aparthotel complex It is envisaged these

22nd September 2022

Missed Green bins won’t be collected until SATURDAY

Southport Residents who were left with overflowing green bins have been told to put them back out this weekend Following the bank holiday in place for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen

21st September 2022

Tickets nearly sold out for Fireworks spectacular

A handful of tickets are still available for the 2022 British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport later this week. Following on from the success of the Food & Drink Festival and Southport

21st September 2022

Southport beach covered in mud as council issue car warning

The beach at Southport is too treacherous for cars to travel on, it’s been announced. Southport Beach car park remains closed after beach rangers said a thick layer of mud has covered

16th September 2022

Resort retail figures fall as cost of living bites

Retail sales in Southport and other shopping centres fell sharply in August as the rise in the cost of living put pressure on households, figures show. Across the nation face to face

16th September 2022

Victim’s veneers shattered in horrific town centre attack

A mum of six stamped on her victim’s face so hard she knocked out their teeth after she falsely believed they had set up a fake social media profile in her name.

14th September 2022

Theatre cans ‘inappropriate’ Horrible Histories show

Atkinson bosses have cancelled a run of the Horrible Histories stage show in reaction to the passing of the Queen. Refunds will be issued to anyone who bought a ticket to the

14th September 2022

ASDA Southport to shut on day of Queen’s funeral

The Southport ASDA store will be shut throughout the daytime of the Queen’s funeral. All online deliveries for the day have also been rearranged. Bosses at the Central 12 superstore say they

14th September 2022

Town Hall turns Purple to honour Queen

Southport Town Hall is lit up purple this week in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. The civic building will be illuminated for eight nights – this is to mark the UK wide

13th September 2022

In Pictures: Southport Classic and Speed Rally 2022

Pictures from the show – taken on Sunday 11 September, 2022. Additional information: https://www.facebook.com/southportclassicandspeed

11th September 2022

Club reveller ‘critically injured’ after town centre balcony fall

A woman who fell from a nightclub balcony in a Southport this morning is being treated for critical injuries. The 20 year old woman is believed to have fallen from a height

4th September 2022

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