Kevin takes on the Cycle for Dementia Challenge
Novice cyclist Kevin Lee has decided to see how many miles he can cycle in 30 days throughout March for the Cycle for Dementia Challenge. The Cycle of Dementia Challenge is for
Janey Lee Grace on Southport’s Mighty Radio
Janey Lee Grace is best known for being a staple presence on Steve Wright in the Afternoon – The Big Show on BBC Radio 2 and having a top ten hit record
Southport to welcome two ‘biggest festivals of their kind’ this June
Two of the largest festivals of their kind are coming to Victoria Park in Southport on 26th June 2021 and 27th June 2021 respectively. Save The Rave is set to be the biggest ever
UB40 announced for epic summer party in Victoria Park
Reggae legends UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and Astro bring their unique blend of reggae and pop hits to Victoria Park in Southport on 16th July 2021 supported by Ska & Reggae legends
PCC unveils preferred candidate to be next Chief Constable of Merseyside Police
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy has today announced the current Deputy Chief Constable, Serena Kennedy, is her preferred choice to be the next Chief Constable of Merseyside Police and is referring her
Sefton Carers Centre to launch new transitions pathway for young adult carers
Sefton Carers Centre will officially launch its new transitions pathway for Young Adult Carers on National Young Carers Action Day – Tuesday the 16th March. Young adult carers are young people aged
Let’s call it quits on No Smoking Day
It’s No Smoking Day on Wednesday and Sefton’s free stop smoking service is urging local people to call it quits on smoking. ABL Health’s ‘Smokefree Sefton’, a partner of wellbeing organisation Living
Priya Burton talks International Women’s Day with Mighty’s Cassie James
Tomorrow (Monday 8th March) Cassie James will be talking to the fantastic Priya Burton on her Mighty Radio mid-morning show between 10am and midday, all about International Women’s Day. Priya is a
Chris’ one man mission to clean up town
Cassie James’ guest today (Sunday 7th March) on her mid-morning Mighty Radio show was local man Chris Truett who is on a mission to clean up the town, literally! Each Saturday Chris
Sally’s squat challenge for Marie Curie UK
Local fundraiser Sally King will be on Cassie James’ mid-morning Mighty Radio 107.9FM show tomorrow (Saturday 6th March) talking about her upcoming 3,000 squat challenge to raise money for the Marie Curie
Etiquette expert talks “second screening” lockdown habit
William Hanson, one of the UK’s leading etiquette consultants and social commentators, was Cassie James’ guest on her mid-morning Mighty Radio 107.9FM show today. William has given lessons all over the world
BTP appeal for information after train guard assaulted at Upholland station
Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating an assault at Upholland railway station are today releasing an image in connection. At just after 3pm on Wednesday 17 February, a train guard asked
Have your say on dog theft
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy is supporting a national survey designed to understand public perception of dog theft, enforcement, and the prosecution of offenders. Demand for dogs as pets has increased during
Mental health champion urges people to speak out
Cassie James welcomed Dave Crompton onto her Mighty Radio mid-morning show on Wednesday 3rd March to discuss his various projects around anxiety, depression and removing the stigma surrounding men’s mental health. On
It’s a full house for Woodlands
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary have once again got a full cattery which provides you with a superb opportunity to find the purfect feline for your home. They have pairs, singles, older cats and
Community groups urged to share their views on support services for victims of crime
Community organisations that may support victims of crime in Merseyside are being urged to share their views of the support currently on offer to help improve services in the future. Merseyside’s Police
Government announces £5 billion in Restart Grants for high street shops and hospitality firms
The Government has announced £5 billion in Restart Grants for high street shops and hospitality firms. The news ensures that the hardest-hit businesses will have the support they need through the next
Appeal launched to help Southport Dad in US hospital waiting for kidney transplant
An appeal has been launched to help a Southport dad who is in a US hospital desperately in need of a kidney transplant and money for life-saving medicine. Father-of-three Paul Mook, aged
Macmillan Grand National Charity Event 2021
It’s now been over a year since the fantastic Macmillan Charity Ball of 2020 and a significant change has happened across this planet, however it’s not changed the fact that Cancer is
Sefton families urged to get imaginative and go on a story hunt for World Book Day 2021
To celebrate World Book Day, Sefton Libraries are collaborating with renowned storyteller John Kirk for an interactive story hunt, and families across the Borough are urged to get involved. The virtual adventure
Give your views on changes to the Highway Code
Highways England has today (1 March) launched a review of the Highway Code to improve road safety on motorways and high-speed roads. The consultation will run for four weeks and closes at
Less than two weeks to save Piccadilly rail route campaigners warn
Campaigners trying to fight off a threat to Southport’s direct rail service to Manchester Piccadilly have warned that local opposition must act quickly to make itself heard before time runs out. A
Woodlands – Kitten Season 2021 has begun!
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary were beginning to turn their thoughts to warmer weather, sunnier days and the influx of babies – of the furry and spikey variety, but they have already welcomed their
Green light for improvement works to enhance Ainsdale Beach facilities
Following approval at January’s full Council meeting, plans are now progressing for improved access and facilities at Sefton’s Ainsdale Beach. In 2020, the Council saw huge numbers of visitors flocking to the
Pulse Oximetry at Home rolls out in West Lancashire
Vulnerable patients in West Lancashire who have tested positive for COVID-19 could avoid the need to visit hospital thanks to the ‘Pulse Oximetry at Home’ service being rolled out in the region.
Churchtown Co-op spread joy with golden tickets
It’s not just the sunshine that’s brightened people’s days around Churchtown and Marshside today, the Co-op Store in Churchtown have hidden a number of “golden tickets” around the area for people to
Galloway’s launches pilot to encourage more visually impaired people to use assistive technology
Blind and partially sighted people with no internet access are being given the opportunity to try new assistive technology through Galloway’s. The sight loss charity is working with new digital partner Aspire
SFC Wholesale product recall as salmonella deaths investigated
Southport based SFC Wholesale have found themselves at the centre of a product recall storm. A death, with salmonella recorded as a contributory cause, has led to an investigation by The Food
Residents to remain vigilant after increased prowler reports
Southport residents are urged to remain vigilant and ensure all doors and windows of their properties and vehicles are locked at night after increased reports across the town of prowlers in gardens
Merseyside Police to top 4,100 officers in 2021/22
Merseyside Police will recruit an extra 160 police officers in the year ahead, taking their contingent to more than 4,100 for the first time since 2011, it was confirmed at a special