By Aimee O’Calaghan Generous clubs at Southport Golf Links have shown they are all heart this week by raising money for a vital life-saving piece of equipment. The clubs, all affiliated to
Staff and students at King George V College (KGV) are celebrating after being honoured with four awards for their outstanding teaching and exam results across three subject areas. The Good Schools Guide
MP John Pugh led a debate in the Commons this week on ‘Coastal Towns and Economic Development’. It was very well attended with many other MPs queuing up to sing the praises
Minor RTC Westcliffe Road, Birkdale, Southport. Paramedics were called to Westcliffe Road, Southport, at approximately 4:00pm today, Friday 16 January 2015. A VW Polo ran into the rear of a Gateways van
Scarisbrick Hall College Fencer Wins 2014 Leon Paul Junior Series Richard Michell, a pupil at Scarisbrick Hall, has just been confirmed as this year’s Leon Paul Junior Series under 15 epee champion.
Merseyside Police can confirm an investigation is underway following an RTC in Southport on Saturday, 10 January. At approximately 10pm a patrol observed an Audi A3 travelling at speed in the Southport
Ofsted plans for double inspections of school Responding to the news that Ofsted is to trial ‘double inspections’ in the spring to verify the reliability of the inspection process, Kevin Courtney,
UNISON police staff strike set for 23 January UNISON police staff members working in forces in England and Wales* are to stage a 24-hour strike starting at 07.00 hours on Friday 23
David Walliams, David Mitchell, Johnny Vegas and Sir John Hurt voice new St John Ambulance baby choking first aid campaign St John Ambulance has launched a new campaign featuring the voices of
Above: Southport Lifeboat members Paul Harrison(left) and Scott Harrison(right) Saturday 31st January 2015 Ainsdale 33rd Girl Guide Group is running a Coffee morning for Southport Lifeboat. The venue is: Ainsdale Methodist Church Office, Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3NQ (Across the
Sefton Council, in partnership with England Netball, is launching a new Back to Netball initiative to get residents active. The session will run for eight weeks at Dunes Splashworld, Southport starting on
Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help to trace a 30-year-old man who is wanted on a European Arrest Warrant for the murder of PC Neil Doyle. Timmy Donovan, who is
Tips to help beat ‘Blue Monday’ Sefton Council is encouraging residents to look out for each other or discover local services and activities ahead of ‘Blue Monday.’ Blue Monday, said by some researchers
By Aimee O’callaghan A further spell of very strong winds is forecasted for Southport, this time blowing from the west, is expected to affect Irish Sea coastal areas of England and Wales
HMS PORTLAND SAILS INTO LIVERPOOL FOR A FOUR DAY LIAISON VISIT HMS Portland’s Commanding Officer Captain Simon Asquith OBE will sail his Type 23 frigate HMS Portland into Liverpool on Thursday 15
Obstacles Blind people face in Southport There have been a number of complaints recently regarding the A-Boards that swamp the entrance to Cambridge Arcade in Southport. A number of partly sighted pedestrians
The NHS trust’s award-winning volunteer scheme ‘Come Dine with Me’ will be one of the topics up for discussion at an event aimed at improving the experience of patients. Southport and Ormskirk
Green Garden Waste Collections By Joel Rodwell Letters and new calendars are being delivered to properties across Sefton highlighting changes to the green garden waste collection service. From the beginning of March, the green
As part of National Obesity Awareness Week 2015, Sefton Council is encouraging people in the borough to consider looking at small lifestyle changes they can make to reduce their weight. Little things
The UK’s first National Pothole Day – highlighting growing problems with the state of the country’s road network – is being supported by local MEP Louise Bours. “Repairs to our streets are
Concern for missing teenager Police are growing concerned for a missing teenager who hasn’t been seen for almost a week. Thomas Park, 15, was last seen on Co-operative Street, Bamber Bridge at 7.20pm
Steeleye Span In Concert, The Atkinson – Theatre. Monday 16 February 2015 Credit Pete Silver C Folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span are touring with a new live show. Maddy Prior – the voice
Man charged with distraction burglary after 88-year-old woman in Hillside is targeted Michael McDonough(55) was arrested on January 2 and charged with the burglary of dwelling in the Sandon Road and Liverpool
Following the huge response to the Great British High Streets competition towns and villages are being urged to make one of their resolutions to enter this year’s awards, which will be going
Police were called to Scarisbrick Street Southport at 2:50pm on Wednesday 14 January 2015 following reports of a disturbance. Police arrived on scene within minutes and arrested a male aged approximately 60 years
A cold weather warning has been issued for Merseyside and a yellow warning of snow and ice is currently in place for parts of the North West. Merseyside Police is reminding the
Hesketh Park undergoes essential maintenance of footpaths today (January 14 2015). The gardens and ornate fountains have been restored and reconstructed, to bring the park back to its former glory. Over the last
Halliwell Jones have a quite amazing deal on some limited supply BMW Bicycles. These bikes retailed at £899 until very recently and the new model was launched. The Halliwell Jones Show have
Above: Andrew Birch from Skelmersdale who died in the crash The 56 year old man from Southport who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been bailed pending further
Not one single council, Labour Tory or Lib Dem, uses Eric Pickles’ £250 million fund to restore weekly bin rounds. The only local authority who considered move decided not to go ahead