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SOUTHPORT FC TICKETS | LCFA Senior Cup

The Quarter-Final of the Liverpool County FA Senior Cup sees the Port host Tranmere Rovers at the Merseyrail Community Stadium on Tuesday 12 February, 7:45pm KO. Southport have lifted this cup on eleven

6th February 2019

Two faced Moore votes to cut THOUSANDS from Southport funds

Two faced Southport MP Damien Moore’s party have voted to cut more cash from the town despite complaining to his residents that the area is being victimised. The Southport MP’s colleagues voted

5th February 2019

‘SIT UP’ Service for homeless and rough sleepers in SOUTHPORT

The sit up service for rough sleepers operates 365 days a year at ‘New Start; 40-42 Leyland Road. Places are limited and available on a ‘first come first served ‘ basis from

5th February 2019

Region unites to say Merseyside is no place for hate

Victims, volunteers, support workers and local school children have united with Merseyside’s Police Commissioner to urge people affected by prejudice and hate to reach out for help as the region marks Hate

5th February 2019

CCTV images released following theft in Aintree Retail Park

We are issuing CCTV images of two people who may have information to assist our enquiries into a theft from a shop in Aintree. At around 1pm on Saturday, 12 January two

5th February 2019

Would you like to be a Southport Conservative Councillor?

Becoming a councillor is a uniquely rewarding experience. It gives you the opportunity to help your local community and be part of a dedicated team providing key services for your area. Being

4th February 2019

Battered Lord Street Chippy Finally Fires Up Fryers

A long awaited Lord street chippy is finally opening. Workers are busy fitting out the Kings Plaice on Lord Street with a view to opening its doors in the coming weeks. The

4th February 2019

NO or little water for Southport homes

REFERENCE NUMBER – 586458801 FIRST REPORTED –4/02/2019 11:40 AM ISSUE TYPE -No Water/Poor Pressure PR9 Area You may have noticed that the water is coming out of your tap slower than usual or

4th February 2019

Cat – related Toxoplasmosis risk in pregnancy

Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which can be found in garden soil and raw meat. Cats can get toxoplasma infection by killing and eating infected prey, the

4th February 2019

Volunteers needed to hand out Marie Curie daffodil pins

Volunteers are needed to hand out Marie Curie daffodil pins, in return for donations. The charity’s annual fundraiser, the Great Daffodil Appeal, takes place in March and charity workers are hoping to

4th February 2019

Tony Owen’s Hair Transplant Solutions are ‘Hairmazing’ claims delighted customers

A Southport hair expert has been hailed for his work helping balding men regain their luscious locks. Tony Owen, who runs Owen’s Salon on Hoghton Street, is the managing director of Hair

3rd February 2019

New businesses in Southport

This week Helen from the Southport BID headed to some of Southport’s newest additions. Omnom Zero Waste, Wesley Street OmNom Zero Waste opened this month on Wesley Street. The shop, a first for

3rd February 2019

Missing: Sian Grantham

Merseyside Police is becoming increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of 31-year-old Sian Grantham. Sian has not been seen since Sunday, 20 January when she was in the Wallasey area of Merseyside. Sian

3rd February 2019

Tell someone” – victims of sexual violence urge others to speak out #ItsNotOK

Survivors of sexual violence have talked about their experiences in a powerful short film aimed at encouraging other victims to seek support ahead of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week. Produced

3rd February 2019

McDonald’s Formby are looking for 100 staff members for their April opening

McDonald’s Formby are looking for 100 staff members for when they open in April. A spokesperson from McDonald’s said: “Once you apply, we will be back to you very quickly and wish

3rd February 2019

Beales Department Store southport ots news

Beales Bosses slammed after cheap publicity stunt

Bosses at Beales Southport have been slammed for a cheap publicity stunt after claiming they were closing down. The store has been plastered with huge closing down signs both inside and out

3rd February 2019

Police continue to tackle Bedford Park Anti-Social Behaviour

Police continue to receive reports of Anti-Social Behaviour in the area of Bedford Park. The problems are attributable to a small minority of young people, who appear to be intent on causing

3rd February 2019

Another chance to visit a fascinating exhibition with artefacts from Bootle’s History

A special exhibition displaying artefacts from Bootle’s illustrious history is being brought back this February, due to popular demand. The exhibition was first unveiled as part of a week long celebration of

2nd February 2019

Sefton Council’s Chief Executive to retire after 10 years in post

Sefton Council’s Chief Executive Margaret Carney has announced that she will retire in May after 10 years in post. Margaret, who has worked in local government for more than 40 years, told

2nd February 2019

Huge Lord Street Store in closing down shocker

One of the last big Southport department stores is closing down. Beales, formerly known as Broadbents, is closing down with huge yellow closing down signs plastering the windows of the Lord Street

2nd February 2019

Appeal to locate missing Southport man Paul Stranmore has been found

UPDATE – Paul has now been found, thanks you for sharing MISSING | Paul stanmore 56, 5ft 9 bald head Paul has not been since Sunday 27th February at around 5pm, friends reported that he

1st February 2019

Merseyide Police stall on chop shop investigation

No arrests have been made despite police uncovering one of the largest chop shops in Merseyside Police history. A number of cars stolen from hard working Southport families led to the discovery

1st February 2019

Kew Woods win special award for Wellbeing

Kew Woods Primary School has been named as the first school in Sefton to win a special award for wellbeing. The school on Ovington Drive in Southport was one of five in

1st February 2019

The Central Club Open Day – Saturday 16th February

The all-new ‘The Central Club’ on bath Street in Southport town centre (previously known as Southport Conservative Club) will be holding an open day on Saturday, February 16th, from 3pm until 7pm

1st February 2019

FTSE 100 Recovers on Tuesday in Week of Uncertainties

London’s markets continued to struggle to start the week as Brexit decisions continue to weigh down stocks. The markets started the week much like they ended the previous week down. The FTSE

1st February 2019

How To Pursue A Career In Fitness

Have you ever considered what steps you need to take in order to pursue a career in health and fitness? If you are passionate about physical activity, working out, and most importantly

31st January 2019

Hawk’s freedom flight ends in disaster

Fire crews in Southport were given the odd task of helping rescue a hawk from a TV aerial last night. The RSPCA drafted in fire fighters from Manchester Road after a homeowner

31st January 2019

Car crashes into front garden in Southport

A car spun out of control on Cemetery Road this morning crashing through a wall and into a parked car. The driver of the black Peugeot lost control after skidding on Black

31st January 2019

Dental Care in the Past

For most of us, brushing our teeth is part of our early morning routine. We brush our teeth with a soft bristled brush using fluoride toothpaste, floss, gargle mouthwash, and then head

30th January 2019

Sefton council slammed for not gritting Southport roads

Motorists have slammed Sefton for not gritting AGAIN. The roads around Southport were a total disgrace this morning and a number of cars collided with each other due to black ice. Roads

30th January 2019