Helping hands needed at SOUTHPORT charity shop
Leading veterinary charity, PDSA, is appealing for local animal lovers to lend a paw and volunteer at its Southport shop to help raise vital funds for sick and injured pets. PDSA Shop Manager,
Southport Hospital A&E Unit under threat – updated!
The masterminds at the top want to close our Southport Hospital’s A&E Unit. Some years ago they closed our children’s A&E and Maternity services and now adults are in their firing line
Three car crash causes heavy traffic on Formby bypass
Photo: RTC A565 Formby bypass Three car crash causes heavy traffic on Formby bypass A three vehicle smash has created heavy traffic around the Formby bypass this morning, Thursday 16 February 2017. The accident took
Southport company (MB Auto Electrics) named and shamed for failing to pay minimum wage
Photo: MB Auto Electrics, Banastre Road Southport company (MB Auto Electrics) named and shamed for failing to pay minimum wage Mr Mark Buckler trading as MB Auto Electrics, Southport PR8, failed to pay £4,549.07
Vandals smash up Albert road phone box
Photo: Albert road phone box Vandals smash up Albert road phone box Mindless vandals have put a brick through the phone box on Albert Road, Southport. The box located near to Hesketh
Call for root and branch reform of Southport’s tree strategy
Photo: Councillor David Barton Call for root and branch reform of Southport’s tree strategy A “root and branch” review of the strategy for growing and maintaining Southport’s trees has been demanded as
Peaky Blinders filming in Southport
Photo: Film crews based on Leicester Street, Southport Peaky Blinders filming in Southport Film crews are based on Leicester Street whilst filming takes place at the old Magistrates Court on Albert Road. This is
Recognition for Two British Legion Volunteers
Two volunteers from the Royal British Legion, Netherton & Sefton Branch, were honoured at a meeting in Bootle Town Hall recently. Jimmy Kavanagh and Alan Kelly were both nominated by the Armed
CCTV Appeal following charity box theft in Burscough
Do you know him? Police want to speak to him in connection with a theft of a charity box from Square Lane Post Office, on Chapel Lane, Burscough at around 15:30hrs on
Southport couple lucky in love at BINGO
Couple from Mecca Southport celebrate their love and three years since setting eyes on each other. Southport pair who met at Mecca Bingo are among the winners of Mecca’s Valentine’s Day
Kim joins Southport Family team
Photo: Family law executive Kim Busby Kim joins Southport Family team Napthens solicitors has expanded its team in Southport. Family law executive Kim Busby has joined the firm’s office in the town
Engaged on Valentines at the Tea Rooms
Photo: Karen Wilson alongslide future husband Stephen Engaged on Valentines at the Tea Rooms There was love in the air at Birkdale’s Tea Rooms yesterday when a local couple got engaged! Karen Wilson was
Senior Road Users Event
Sefton Council is holding a road users event offering support and advice for those over the age of 60. There is currently more traffic on the roads than ever before with over
Car smashes through garden wall in Birkdale
Photo: police and ambulance on scene Car smashes through garden wall in Birkdale Emergency services were called to Liverpool Road, Birkdale this evening following a report of a crash, Tuesday 14 February
Last call for Southport singles
Photo: Speed dating event at The Falstaff, King St, Southport Last call for Southport singles tonight at The Falstaff, February 14 2017 Event organiser Adam Brown said: “We are looking for singles of all
Man kicks police car window through in arrest rage
Photo: Police remain outside Sainsbury’s on Lord Street Man kicks police car window through in arrest rage Merseyside Police were called to Sainsburys on Lord Street, Southport this afternoon after a man
Christopher Maerevoet Hair & Beauty Awarded Guinot’s Prestigious Crown Status 2017
Christopher Maerevoet Hair & Beauty Awarded Guinot’s Prestigious Crown Status 2017 Christopher Maerevoet Hair & Beauty, Southport has been awarded the status of Guinot Crown Salon 2017. This coveted title celebrates the highest
Southport nursery achieve Millie’s Mark first aid award
Photo: Monkey Puzzle, Hoghton St, Southport Second round of nurseries achieve Millie’s Mark first aid award A dozen nurseries across England have become the second cohort of childcare settings to achieve Millie’s
£50,000 up for grabs for everyone this Saturday at Mecca SOUTHPORT
Mecca Southport is holding a Saturday night special this week, where every member playing in club has the opportunity to share a huge £50,000 jackpot. Players at Mecca Southport will all be
Full steam ahead for Miniature Railway refurbishments
One man is on a mission to turn Southport back into the best British seaside resort – and it all starts with a chainsaw! Pleasureland boss Norman Wallis has been one of
Wheels of misfortune as pram wrecked by dog mess
Photo: Larkfield Lane Wheels of misfortune as pram wrecked by dog mess Residents of Larkfield Lane, Southport have voiced their disgust at the way dog owners leave their pet’s poo. The popular pathways
Dan Nightingale to star Southport’s LOL Comedy Club
Photo: Dan Nightingale Starring: Dan Nightingale, Marcel Lucont, Chris Kent, Damion Larkin (MC) STAR OF JOHN BISHOP’S ‘ONLY JOKING’ AT LOL COMEDY CLUB AT THE ATKINSON Dan Nightingale from John Bishop’s Only Joking (Sky TV) and Ross
All Change at West Lancs MG Owners Club
It was all change for West Lancs MG Owners Club at our first committee meeting of the year. As our chairman Nigel Malyan decided that after serving 12 years he was standing
Search launched to find missing man who has links to Merseyside
Photo: David Hunter, 46 Search launched to find missing Nottingham man with links to Merseyside An appeal has been launched to help Nottinghamshire police trace a man who has been missing since Saturday.
Text service reminds patients of cost of missed appointments
Photo: Mobile telephone numbers will be used by the Trust only Text service reminds patients of cost of missed appointments Hospital patients are being told missing a hospital appointment costs the NHS £100
Drug dealers arrested in Merseyside
Photo: Suspected stolen scrambler bike Drug dealers arrested in Merseyside Merseyside Police has arrested four people and recovered drugs and suspected stolen motorbikes as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour and drug
Prepare yourself for the digital tax age, warn accountants
Southport businesses are being urged to prepare for changes coming in next year that will make it compulsory to file tax statements digitally. Starting in April 2018 many businesses will be required
Energy bill advice available to Sefton residents
We all need gas and electricity to run our homes and to keep ourselves warm, yet some of us are paying more than others for the exact same product. The price of
Retired Council Clerical Officer Appealing To Former Colleagues After Cancer Diagnosis
A former Clerical Officer for Sefton Council who has been diagnosed asbestos-related cancer, is appealing to her former colleagues for information about asbestos exposure at Council offices at Balliol House on Balliol
Southport begins countdown to Open Golf Championship in July – with 200,000 spectators expected
It is the 10th time Royal Birkdale will host The Open and preparations are well underway to welcome sports fans from across the world to Sefton and the wider Liverpool city region. Tiger