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Popular town centre Indian restaurant will be offering collection and delivery service from Wednesday

The popular Taj Mahal restaurant on Bath Street in Southport town centre will be offering both collection and delivery service from Wednesday 8th April. In the grand scheme of things, the importance

7th April 2020

MISSING FROM MERSEYSIDE : Amy Jordan

POLICE are appealing for help in finding a 33 year-old woman from Huyton who is missing. Amy Jordan, was last seen in Liverpool city centre, on Thursday 19th March. She is described

7th April 2020

Southport Police delivering food parcels to those in need

Officers from Southport Police have been out delivering food parcels to those in need. Along with many of the volunteer groups that are providing support during the Covid-19 emergency, our North Sefton

7th April 2020

Former Lancashire detective spared jail after pursuing sexual relations with vulnerable women

A FORMER Lancashire police officer has been given a suspended prison sentence after trying to pursue sexual relationships with victims of crimes. Stuart Lunt, who worked as a Detective Constable in South

7th April 2020

Covid-19 and your Antenatal Appointments

Covid-19 and your Antenatal Appointments. Due to the current pandemic it is likely that our staffing levels may be affected. National Guidance is in place to reduce some of the Antenatal contacts

7th April 2020

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Heartless Hospedia cashing in on Southport Hospital Coronavirus Patients

Following West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper’s intervention on behalf of a constituent, Southport and Ormskirk Hospital contacted Hospedia requesting that cost of calls to patients be reduced or redirected to the hospital

6th April 2020

Volunteer seamstresses need materials for hospital scrubs

Fundraisers are appealing for help to buy hospital scrubs and more equipment for nhs staff at Southport Hospital. A group of kind hearted individuals are raising funds to buy materials for a

6th April 2020

Drunken louts flout outside ban risking lives

Sunbathing and frolicking layabouts have been slammed for putting lives at risk this afternoon, Monday 6 April. A group of intoxicated adults have infuriated passers by after wrestling and play fighting on

6th April 2020

Southport and Ormskirk hospitals need volunteers during the Covid-19 pandemic

Southport and Ormskirk hospitals are appealing for volunteers to support patients and staff during the Covid-19 pandemic. Hospital volunteers have always played an important role in supporting our hospitals. It is more

6th April 2020

OPEN CLOSED The Open 2020 CANCELLED due to coronavirus and will not take place until July 2021 at Royal St George’s

The tournament had been scheduled to be played at Kent’s Royal St George’s between July 16-19. But it will now be pushed back by a whole year – like many major sporting

6th April 2020

Damien Moore MP Welcomes £300 Million Cash Boost To Southport Community Pharmacies During Coronavirus Crisis

Community pharmacies are receiving a £300 million cash boost to ensure they can continue to carry out essential services during the coronavirus outbreak. The funding injection will support pharmacies across England, including

6th April 2020

Bank shuts as staff hit by COVID-19

A prominent Lord Street Bank has shut its doors today due to Coronavirus. Staff sickness has rocked the HSBC bank on Lord Street with bosses being forced to close its doors and

6th April 2020

Cat owners warned to take care during Covid – 19 lockdown

Two eminent professors have encouraged cat owners to take extra precautions when near their pets and highlighted the importance of hand washing. Prof Eric Fèvre, chair of veterinary infectious diseases at the

6th April 2020

Instructor dives in to online swimming coaching classes

A swimming instructor from Southport is joining the online home training craze by giving out tips and hints for budding swimmers. Swimming coach Andy Dagger is isolating at home like millions of

6th April 2020

MP backs new Labour leader to “support and challenge” through virus crisis

Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson says new Labour leader Keir Starmer is the right person to lead the party and effectively challenge the government through the coronavirus crisis. Mr Esterson had backed

6th April 2020

Coronavirus: Staff nurse dies in Liverpool after contracting COVID-19

A staff nurse at Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool has died after contracting coronavirus. The news was confirmed by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, whose chief nurse, Dianne Brown, named the

6th April 2020

Morrisons to give staff £1,050 coronavirus bonus

Morrisons workers will receive a 6% bonus on their earnings over the next 12 months. Morrisons have told staff to expect a bonus of over £1,000 as a thank you for working

6th April 2020

COVID-19 | Prime Minister taken to hospital

Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests, 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus, Downing Street has said. Boris was taken to a London hospital on Sunday evening with “persistent

6th April 2020

Stolen quad bike rider arrested after pursuit over fields

There’s no stopping our lancashire response officers tonight. Buckle in, Here’s the short story… Last night a burglary took place in Lathom, where a quad bike was stolen. Tonight a pursuit has

5th April 2020

Coronavirus victims son makes emotional plea to neighbours

A Southport man and his wife are mourning the loss of his father after he passed away from Coronavirus. Stuart Smith has paid an emotional tribute to his father Doug Ivan who

5th April 2020

levels will be awarded following the cancellation of this year’s exams.

How GCSEs, AS & A levels will be awarded in summer 2020 Ofqual sets out details for schools, colleges, students, parents & carers on how GCSEs and A Since the Secretary of

5th April 2020

Spar worker dons Dino suit to cheer up isolated

A staff member at the Liverpool Road Spar supermarket in Birkdale is aiming to cheer up the town by doing her daily exercise in an inflatable dinosaur suit. The worker who helps

5th April 2020

Norwood Primary school students paint rainbows for police cars

Officers starting a late shift at Southport, with the addition to our cars of some rainbows painted by children from Norwood Primary school. Stay safe everyone and stay at home unless it’s

5th April 2020

NHS asks people to share their coronavirus symptoms to help others

A new Coronavirus Status Checker will help the NHS coordinate its response and build up additional data on the COVID-19 outbreak. A new Coronavirus Status Checker that will help the NHS coordinate

5th April 2020

WANTED | Merseyside Man Patrick (Paddy) James Duggan

Officers are appealing for the whereabouts of 26 year old Patrick (Paddy) James Duggan. Duggan from Beechwood, Wirral is wanted for breaching his gang injunction issued last month. He is described as

5th April 2020

Police issue advice on keeping children safe online during coronavirus pandemic

Merseyside Police is giving advice on how to keep children safe online during the coronavirus pandemic. In recent weeks, we have recorded an increase in reports of child sexual exploitation, with criminals

5th April 2020

Coronavirus: UK lockdown could be relaxed in weeks, says top govt adviser

A government adviser says the epidemic is expected to plateau in the next week to 10 days – but people’s behaviour is critical. Social distancing measures in the UK could be relaxed

4th April 2020

Tech mogul lights up house for NHS staff

A lighting production mogul has put his downtime to good use lighting up his entire house blue to praise the NHS. 17 year old businessman Scott Makin runs the popular Moonlight Events

4th April 2020

Merseyrail announces extra evening services for key workers

Merseyrail announced a reduced timetable starting on Thursday 2 April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with services operating between 07:00 and 19:00 Monday to Saturday (Sunday services differ). This was

4th April 2020

Doctors say- Avoid DIY & gardening work during coronavirus lockdown to help save lives

Medical experts are asking everyone to refrain from any DIY or gardening during the coronavirus pandemic. This is because it’s already caused a rise in the number of power tool injuries. This

4th April 2020

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