Ceremony to honour VC winner after grave transformed by volunteers
Victoria Cross hero Richard George Masters, who saved 200 lives during WWI, will be celebrated at a ceremony after his grave was restored by volunteers in Southport.
Justin Fletcher to perform at Southport Flower Show
Children’s TV star Justin Fletcher is back at Southport Flower Show this year and you can bring the kids along to see him for free! The entertainer, known to millions of youngsters
Southport to host special event celebrating the 75th Windrush anniversary
People are invited to enjoy a very special event being held in Southport to celebrate the 75th Windrush anniversary. It will culminate with a fun day in the Town Hall Gardens in
We Grow Co to hold craft fair for Autism Initiatives
Members of the public are being invited to a Vintage and Craft fair in aid of Autism Initiatives. Held by We Grow Co, the fair will take place from 10am to 4pm
Local Business Babyballet celebrates 13 years of business
Local Mum of 2, Jennifer Berrett, known to thousands of little stars as Miss Jennifer is delighted to have been sprinkling the magic of ballet, dance and movement and passing on her
Macmillan centre invites people to their next health and wellbeing event and to join them for parkrun
Southport Macmillan Centre is inviting those affected by cancer to its next Health and Wellbeing event and are encouraging people to join in on the monthly 5k parkrun with the team. The
Volunteers sought for Southport ‘Big Spring Clean’ to remove coastal debris
Volunteers are being asked to help clear up a line of rubbish left by this winter’s high tides at Southport, stretching from RSPB Marshside car park to Hesketh Road. Wes Davies, Ribble
West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium to host Mother’s Day Remembrance Service
West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium will be remembering mothers next month as local families are invited to pay tribute to their maternal loved ones. On Friday 17 March the site is hosting
Sefton businesses invited to attend mental health workshop
Sefton businesses of any size or sector are being invited to a ‘Health is Wealth’ workshop focusing on mental health wellbeing. InvestSefton has teamed up with PACT Mantality to host the workshop
Free trees for Birkdale residents to improve local environment
Residents of the Birkdale area will have another opportunity to collect a free whip this Saturday morning. The handout of the whips (or small trees) has been organised by Birkdale Ward’s three
Farmhouse Kitchen faces anxious wait as judging begins for British Pie Awards
A Southport food establishment is proving the Pies the limit as they rise to the challenge of Britain’s Best Pie. The Farmhouse Kitchen are putting their hugely popular assortment of delicious pies
Labour councillor and local mum team up to tackle dog fouling problem
Southport councillor and local mum team up to urge dog owners to clean up after their pets to keep streets clean and protect children.
Swimmers evacuated from leisure centre pool after ‘accident’
People at a Southport baths got more than they bargained for this morning after one over excited swimmer contaminated the pool. Dunes Leisure Centre staff sounded the alarm and told people to
Energy bills will soar by at least £500 next month
People will be paying at least £500 a year more for the gas and electric from April, with many not getting any direct financial support for it. Energy regulator Ofgem has set
Council leader reaffirms support for Ukraine as anniversary approaches
As the world prepares to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Sefton Council Leader Cllr Ian Maher has reaffirmed the Borough’s support for “Ukrainians and Russians everywhere who
Edge Hill University reveals £35m development plan
Edge Hill University has unveiled plans for a further £35m development, significantly enhancing the student experience at its Ormskirk campus. The largest element of the new plans is for 232 residential rooms,
Keith Brymer Jones to appear at Southport Flower Show
Potter, Ceramic Designer and Broadcaster Keith Brymer Jones will be making an appearance at this year’s show on Friday 18th August. The Great Pottery Show Down star will be taking a break
Harry runs London Marathon for Southport Soup Kitchen
A Southport man is getting ready to run the 2023 London Marathon to raise as much money as he can for Southport Soup Kitchen. Harry Topping will be joining thousands of runners
Volunteer sought to help scrutinise council’s decisions
Are you passionate about local government and want to help make sure the right decisions are being made? Sefton Council is offering a unique opportunity for someone with the right professional background
JustGiving campaign launched to repair vandalised RSPB Marshside Hide
One of the most important wetland sites for wildlife in the North-West has today launched a new campaign to ask nature lovers to show a little extra love for the reserve and
Norwood disability improvements in full swing
A number of disability initiatives have begun in Norwood ward with the installation of two new access swings for disabled children. The work programme also includes installing drop kerbs and tactile paving
Merseyside firefighters among those deployed to Türkiye following earthquakes
Specialist teams from Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) are among those being deployed to the Republic of Türkiye to assist with search and rescue operations following the devastating earthquakes. The 77-strong
Still time to renew energy pre-payment vouchers
Sefton households with pre-payment gas or electricity meters that have not used their October and November Energy Support Scheme vouchers to claim payments, can get them reissued even though they have expired.
Council inviting applications to Household support fund
Sefton Council is inviting residents in need of financial help to apply to the Household Support Fund. Open to those who are struggling to afford energy, food and essential household bills, the
Ormskirk solicitors firm raise £4000 with charity wills month
Dickinson Parker Hill Solicitors, based in Derby Street, Ormskirk have recently presented a cheque for £3,950 to Ormskirk Civic Hall following their annual Charity Will Month last November. Each year, Mike Prendergast,
Sefton residents warned over mould survey scams
Sefton residents are being warned about fraudsters offering free surveys to check for toxic mould in their homes. Since recent high-profile coverage of two-year-old Awaab Ishak’s death in 2020 as a result
Southport misses out on first new Merseyrail trains
Commuters in Southport will wait a little longer to ride on the brand new Merseyrail trains after it was revealed they’ll be put into operation from next week. A deal has been
SFC Ladies manager wins volunteer award
Southport FC Ladies
Christ Church to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
An event to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day will be held at Christ Church, Lord Street on Saturday 29 January. Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) marks and remembers the deaths of millions of Jews
Tributes paid to famous Southport pianist Frank Garner
Frank Garner, who won a host of fans and admirers as resident pianist at Southport’s Scarisbrick Hotel’s cocktail bar for three decades, has died at the age of 88. Tributes have been