Southport man WANTED on recall to prison

POLICE are appealing for help in finding a 30 year-old man who is wanted on recall to prison. Patrick Kevin Garrett, who is originally from the Netherton area, is reported to have
3rd March 2020

Oil spill causes chaos in Birkdale Village

Drivers are being urged to proceed with severe caution after a significant oil spill in Birkdale. A heavy goods vehicle has suffered a major leak of its oil tank causing the surface
3rd March 2020

Lakeland Leather Southport at Risk of Closure 

Lakeland Leather, the 60 year old Lake District-based fashion retailer, has confirmed the expected closure of their Southport store on Lord Street. Martin Foster, Lakeland Leather Managing Director, announced the store is
3rd March 2020

Exciting volunteering roles that can make a difference

Healthwatch Sefton has exciting volunteering opportunities for people wanting to make a positive difference to local health and social care services. The independent health consumer champion is looking for people who love
3rd March 2020

SCAM alert for residents of Southport

A Sefton resident had problems with his printer and went on the manufacturer’s website to obtain advice. He was faced as usual with a number of choices and opted for a helpline.
3rd March 2020

PM to chair COBR meeting on the coronavirus outbreak

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will chair meeting of the government emergency COBR committee. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will today (Monday 2 March) chair a meeting of the government emergency COBR committee on
2nd March 2020

DVLA warns motorists to be aware of scams

DVLA has revealed a 20% rise in scams reported to their contact centre, with 1,538 reports about suspected vehicle tax scams during the last 3 months of 2019. DVLA has released pictures
1st March 2020

H is for… HMS Prince of Wales

Yesterday, Southport’s Arctic 24 Lifeboat headed down to the River Mersey to meet the Royal Navy’s 65,000 tonne warship, HMS Prince of Wales. Our lifeboat was joined by RNLI Lifeboats from New
29th February 2020

Sefton’s Budget and Council Tax set for 2020/21

Council Tax for services provided by Sefton Council will increase to fund the unprecedented demand on Children’s Social Care and to be able to continue to provide the everyday services residents rely
29th February 2020
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