92% of Sefton residents that applied for a Sefton primary school place have been offered their first choice school. Letters and emails were sent on national offer day (April 18), informing parents/carers about the
Tennis Open Days North Meols Tennis Club, situated in Mill Lane Crescent, Churchtown, is hosting Open Days this Saturday and Sunday, 23rd and 24th April, from 10.30am – 2pm. Everyone is welcome,
Southport campaigners to deliver an updated ‘Stop Privatising Our NHS’ petition to Southport & Formby CCG Following a ‘Day of Action’ in Southport town centre to raise awareness of a local NHS
The Legion’s Advice and Information Officer, Sarah Abbotson, will be available at Byng House to discuss face to face the Legion’s services with anyone that may need help. This also includes: signposting
Karen Potter Craven Minor JFL Results Week Ending 18th April 2016 Under 12 Phoenix 0-5 Redgate Rovers (Saturday) Phoenix 3-3 Trinity Blue Crosby Stuart 0-8 Trinity White Under 13 Premiership Burscough Green
Southport are hosting its 7th Annual Arts Trail and a number of venues are holding exhibitions, have a go events, and demonstrations dotted all over Southport. One of which is based at
Come together to celebrate Queenscourt’s 25th Birthday by taking part in Star Trekk X, our famous sponsored night walk! Friday 20th May – walk starts at Southport Pleasureland Every year, hoards of dedicated
Update R.I.P James Henry Huyton (Southport) The funeral for James Henry Huyton will take place on Friday 22nd April at Southport Crematorium, 11.20am. Family and close Friends are invited along to a service afterwards at
Photo: Aggressive attack on the North West Ambulance Service, Sunday 17 April Dead man’s family slams Ambulance Service for his death A floral tribute which passive aggressively attacks the North West Ambulance Service has
Photo: Road surface at Weld Road near the Fishermens Rest pub Sefton Pothole programme forgets Weld Road Birkdale residents are calling for pothole problem on Weld Road, in Birkdale, Southport, to be fixed urgently,
Sainsbury’s and Muller recall children’s yoghurt over fears pots contain plastic Two batches of children’s yoghurt have been recalled over fears they may contain bits of plastic. Sainsbury’s is recalling it’s Strawberry
Bradley Wood scored a last-minute equaliser as Lincoln twice fought back to share the spoils with Southport. Andy Bishop got on the end of a Louis Almond cross to nod the hosts
Photo: Police attend Russell Road Collision UPDATE UPDATE: Russell Road RTC Southport Merseyside police were called to Russell Road following a head on collision shortly after 5.15pm, Saturday 16 April 2016. A
Sir Ron Watson re-joins the Southport Tories after the previous honours scandal hit the headlines Sir Ron, seen here ‘endorsing’ an aspiring new Dukes Ward Tory candidate. Past Tory party problems apparently now forgotten,
Southport Past In April 2008 a driver thought they would able to get out of a car park on West Street via a ramp made of wooden pallets. Credit Paul Gingell Did you witness
Planned road works in the North West – Summary for Monday, 11 April to Sunday, 17 April 2016 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is
OPERATION ROGUE TRADER 2016 – INITIAL RESULTS An operation targeting doorstep criminals is being hailed a success following proactive activity by Merseyside Police and other partners across Merseyside this week, as part of Operation
Eleventh Person Charged With Drugs Offences Following Operation Targeting Serious And Organised Crime In Sefton A woman has been arrested and charged following a police operation targeting serious and organised crime in the
British mother missing in the Algarve with her two children ‘makes contact with her husband – but WON’T tell him where they are’ • Christine Davies vanished 10 days ago with two
On Friday 22nd April, womenswear brand Lavitta, will be opening their fourth UK store on Lord Street, Southport. The store will open at 9am, with the first 50 customers receiving a goody
A terminally ill woman from Southport plans to host a huge charity concert to raise vital funds to fight cancer. Despite knowing she has just a matter of months to live, 59-year-old
TEN CHARGED WITH DRUGS OFFENCES FOLLOWING OPERATION TARGETING SERIOUS AND ORGANISED CRIME IN SEFTON Ten people have been charged following a police operation targeting serious and organised crime in the Sefton area
Rubbish Friends are out again tomorrow Saturday 16th April. This time the team of volunteers will be tackling the issue of litter under the Pier. As “Rubbish Friends” organiser Pat Keith explains “This
Formby residents can rest assured that their beloved Formby Pool remains safe for another ten years as Sefton Council and the Formby Land Trust agreed to renew the lease on the site
Do you recognise these men? Police are looking to speak to them in connection with a Burglary from Bargain Booze, Aughton Street in Ormskirk Town Centre on Tuesday 12th April 2016 between
Merseyside Police has teamed up with partners to take part in the 10th year of Operation Rogue Trader, a week of action to tackle doorstep criminals, including rogue traders, loan sharks and distraction burglars.
Photo: Alena Kudera A Czech fashion designer who has had her work modelled in Paris and London will be bringing her clothes to Southport for the upcoming resort fashion show. Alena Kudera will
Photo: Special guests attend award ceromony Congratulations to Southport Team 5 – 2016 Congratulations to Southport team 5 on successfully completing the prince’s trust team programme. Over the past 12 weeks, the
St. Mary’s Sixth Formers Achieve Musical Success! Congratulations to St. Mary’s College pupils Sophie Clarke and Ellie Griffiths, who have both achieved outstanding musical successes recently. Sophie Clarke, who is 17 and lives
Two arrested on suspicion of theft after power tools were taken from a van in Ainsdale Two men have been arrested on suspicion of thefts from motor vehicles after a member of