Residents make Bold move over pot hole
Residents make Bold move over pot hole Bold Street in Southport has seen fencing erected around a sinkhole for over two months now. Fed up Bold Street residents are playing a dangerous
Hillside’s Grasshopper OPEN for Business
Hillside’s Grasshopper OPEN for Business The Grasshopper has geared up for The Open this week with the unveiling of a new outdoor drinking area. The outdoor area has smart new banners and
Southport’s Open Air cinema returns to Kings Gardens this Friday – Hairspray
Southport’s Open Air cinema returns to Kings Gardens this Friday – Hairspray The Open Air cinema is returning to Southport later this week. Kings Gardens will host the event on July 21
Southport Councillor objects to plans which put house made famous by Gracie Fields In Jeopardy
Southport Councillor objects to plans which put house made famous by Gracie Fields in jeopardy One of Southport’s oldest buildings, used as a residence by famous entertainer Gracie Fields when she performed
Police helicopter called to JD robbery amid reports of gunfire
A major police response was issued tonight to a break in at a popular Town Centre clothing store. An NPAS helicopter, police dogs and at least twenty officers were called to JD
RESULT | Southport 1-3 Blackpool
RESULT | Southport 1-3 Blackpool Blackpool eased to a routine 3-1 win against Southport in their first public pre-season friendly. Goals from Kyle Vassell, Armand Gnanduillet and Bright Osayi-Samuel were enough to
Clueless! Cabinet Member admits he knows nothing about Southport’s health needs
Clueless! Cabinet Member admits he knows nothing about Southport’s health needs The man responsible for Southport‘s health needs, Councillor Ian Moncur has not got a clue about how the town’s hospital needs
New Horizons Southport Adult Survivors – You are not alone!
New Horizons Southport Adult Survivors – You are not alone! From an early age I knew I was different, withdrawn, quiet. Everyone said I was shy. As a teen I lacked self
Planned road works in the North West – Monday 17 to Sunday 23 July 2017
Planned road works in the North West– summary for Monday 17 to Sunday 23 July 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is
Opening date revealed for “The Mad Duke” pub in Southport
Opening date revealed for “The Mad Duke” pub in Southport Work is well underway on the new Marston’s Inn pub which is being built in Southport. Situated on the A570 the pub
Multi Award Winning TV Favourite At LOL Comedy Club Southport
Multi Award Winning TV Favourite At LOL Comedy Club Southport Rob Deering is an award-winning comedian who has cemented his reputation as one of the country’s finest stand-ups, taking six solo shows
Young carers from Southport successful in new libraries pilot
Young carers from Southport successful in new libraries pilot Young carers from Southport recently took part in a unique pilot to help them meet challenges they face in their everyday lives. The
IN PICTURES | Southport Learning Partnership Arts Festival
IN PICTURES | Southport Learning Partnership Arts Festival The Southport learning Partnership held their annual arts festival yesterday outside Kings Gardens (Thursday 13 July 2017). 21 Southport schools came together to showcase
Paedophile Ainsdale businessman Robert Darby jailed for 25 months
Paedophile Robert Darby jailed for 25 months Ainsdale businessman Robert Darby has today been jailed for 25 months. serious offences only came to light after the girls had told how Robert Darby
Partnership working to improve lives in Southport
Partnership working to improve lives in Southport Living Well Sefton is working in partnership with Southport Foodbank as a way of highlighting how Living Well can help people feel better. One of
Golf Open ‘lock in’ won’t affect local traders – official
Golf Open ‘lock in’ won’t affect local traders – official The decision of the Royal and Ancient Golf organisation to stop ticket holders from having ‘pass-outs’ enabling them to pop out during
Formby Rotary has a busy month!
Formby Rotary has a busy month! The Rotary Club of Formby has had a busy couple of weeks. On the first Sunday in July the Club once again stewarded the car parking
Could you help us provide the lifesaving care and medication these poorly kittens need to survive?
Woodlands – Could you help us provide the lifesaving care and medication these poorly kittens need to survive? Animal rescue; a fight for survival – a very real, very brutal fight we
When a UFO is not a UFO – updated
Once again, a strange phenomenon has created suspected UFO activity that is exciting the UK media. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4692558/Mysterious-ring-shaped-UFO-appears-M62.html Mysterious rings in the sky have provoked many theories, yet I have actually seen these
Its a faux par say bookie after refusing to pay out on Tommy Fleetwood bet
Its a faux par say bookie after refusing to pay out on Tommy Fleetwood bet A furious punter has been left devastated by a high street bookie who have refused to honour
R&A to increase security at the Royal Birkdale British Open
Martin Slumbers has said that the R&A plans to increase security to ensure spectator safety at this year’s Open Championship in light of recent terrorist atrocities in the UK. There have been three
Southport success at Sefton Sports Awards 2017
Southport success at Sefton Sports Awards 2017 Last night saw the region’s sporting stars and unsung heroes celebrated once more. Sefton Council was proud to host the Sefton Sports Awards 2017 which was
Plea to find missing cat in Birkdale
An elderly cat has gone missing from its owners home in the Carr Lane area of Birkdale, Southport. Marmalade, a 17 year old ginger and white cat vanished from its owners home
The Mount Pleasant launches SMARTPHONE Pub Quiz
The Mount Pleasant launches SMARTPHONE Pub Quiz QUIZ boffins are being put to the test thanks to the The Mount Pleasant’s brand new mobile phone based pub quiz! No pens to run out,
Open themed golf balls sculpture unveiled in Southport
Open themed golf balls sculpture unveiled in Southport An amazing golf-themed art structure will dominate the Southport skyline ahead of the 146th Open Golf Championship. With the Championship soon to tee off,
Traffic chaos hits Lord Street after traffic light failure
Traffic chaos hits Lord Street after traffic light failure Traffic chaos hit Lord Street, Southport, this afternoon as the Nevill Street junction lights failed. Engineers rushed to the scene in a bid
Southport’s Paymentsheild young hearts with Three Peaks Challenge
Southport’s Paymentsheild young hearts with Three Peaks Challenge Seven employees of Paymentshield, based in Southport, completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on 23 June, raising £850 for the organisation A group of
Southport Newspaper dumping problem continues
Southport Newspaper dumping problem continues Once again residents have been left to clean up the mess after hundreds of copies of the Midweek Visiter have been dumped in woods off Preston New
Hundreds get colourful, as the Southport Colour Blast returns for its second year
Hundreds get colourful, as the Southport Colour Blast returns for its second year. Returning for a second year, the event is hoping to raise over £10,000 for local sight loss charity, Galloway’s. Over
Rail services to get you to The Open at Royal Birkdale
Rail services to get you to The Open: Travel bosses pull out the stops to run a service despite Merseyrail strikes People heading to the final of The Open on Sunday 23rd July