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Goals galore for promising pre-season Port

Following the disappointing news that the highly anticipated pre-season friendly against Huddersfield Town had been cancelled, Port hastily arranged a replacement fixture against Longridge Town at the Pure Stadium yesterday afternoon. The

23rd August 2020

Youngster falls down 12ft open drain shaft in Banks

A five-year-old girl was lucky to walk away with only cuts and bruises after falling twelve feet down a drain shaft in Banks. The youngster was playing with older siblings on Aveling

22nd August 2020

Mighty Radio Breakfast Show Presenter’s Wedding Plan B

Trevor Ford, Breakfast Show host on local community radio station Mighty Radio 107.9FM and his lovely fiancée Jackie took the plunge a few months ago and booked their wedding ceremony at Southport

21st August 2020

Traffic misery for road users in Meols Cop

Scheduled works on key routes throughout the town are causing traffic misery for road users. Meols Cop Road is closed between Haig Avenue and Kew roundabout until 17th August whilst sewer repair

14th August 2020

Keep Our NHS Public campaigners at Southport Hospital

Members of local group Keep Our NHS Public were out in force outside Southport Hospital on Town Lane today, braving the blistering heat to raise awareness of their campaign. The campaigners say that

14th August 2020

Mighty Radio presenter celebrated by Merseyside Women of the Year Marvels Awards

Southport’s own Cassie James has been revealed as one of the winners of Merseyside Women of the Year’s special MWOTY Marvels Awards. The MWOTY Marvels awards were launched in June, after the organisation was

14th August 2020

Why can’t traders skip lessons?

In recent times, trading has become the number 1 most demanding profession. People from all over the world are subscribing and many websites are growing up offering life-changing lessons. As people want

12th August 2020

Hospital charity thanks Southport Rugby Club after round the world effort

Southport & Ormskirk Hospital’s charity have sent their heartfelt thanks to Southport Rugby Club, after raising over £35,000 in memory of Club President Graham Ellis. Father-of-three Graham, who was married to wife,

6th August 2020

Southport FootGolf first tournament a success

Southport FootGolf hosted their first tournament yesterday boasting a cash prize of £150 on offer for the winner. The participants enjoyed a fantastic experience, making their way through the course in the

1st August 2020

Property scammers target Southport renters

A local couple looking to rent their dream home in the town almost became the victims of scammers pretending to be vacant property owners. The scammers used property listed for rental online

24th July 2020

Parents warned about potentially lethal baby masks

With the implementation of mandatory face coverings in UK shops on Friday, it has come to light that a number of dangerous products being aimed at babies and young children are currently

24th July 2020

Southport mum wins High Court battle

Sharon Pantellerisco, a single mum from Southport has been successful in challenging the Department for Work and Pensions over universal credit rules in the High Court this week. Receiving payment from her

21st July 2020

Southport BID launches new Southport Gift Card to help firms bounce back from Covid crisis

A brand new Southport Gift Card is being launched to encourage more people to spend money locally and to help businesses recover from the Coronavirus crisis. Southport Business Improvement District is launching

21st July 2020

Sunny Southport brings the crowds out

Warm sunshine saw crowds of people coming into the town centre today. Police attended a person in need on the Marine Drive this afternoon, which resulted in some traffic delays. Last year:

19th July 2020

Search underway for missing Tarleton man

Ormskirk & Rural West Lancs Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of 80yr old John Nugent, who is missing from his home in Tarleton. John was last seen in the

19th July 2020

Bin lorry fire closes Coastal Road

The stretch of the Coastal Road between Woodvale and Pontins has been temporarily closed this afternoon after a fire broke out in a council waste disposal vehice. The road will remain closed

15th July 2020

Southport Eco Centre plan to resume education service in September

Southport Eco Centre are planning to resume their education service in September. They are currently working hard to make their building and other sites as safe as possible for all future young

9th July 2020

Southport duo to appear on BBC Ambulance

Series Five of the popular BBC show Ambulance, a documentary series which takes a detailed look at the ambulance service from the control room to the crews on the street, shines a

9th July 2020

Ormskirk & Rural West Lancs Police update

Ormskirk & Rural West Lancs Police investigating the assault that recently took place on Hoole Lane, Banks, have now tracked down and dealt with the male involved. Enquiries are ongoing in relation

9th July 2020

Ellis Expedition smashes target

Southport RFC recently embarked on a fundraiser for Southport and Ormskirk Hospital Charity in memory of their President Graham Ellis who recently passed away. The goal was to cover the distance to

9th July 2020

Happy Birthday Marc Almond

Southport born Marc Almond is celebrating his birthday. The Soft Cell front man famous for hits “Tainted Love” and “Say Hello Wave Goodbye” turns 62 today. Almond was appointed Officer of the

9th July 2020

Morrisons “pick up packs” help Southport foodbanks

Southport Morrisons store currently have a trolley with pre-picked items that local foodbanks including Southport Baby Bank, Shoreline and Southport Soup Kitchen have indicated they are currently in need of. All of

9th July 2020

Suspended sentence handed to Formby air rifle pensioner

Allan Corlett, 75, from Formby was this week handed a 20-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months along with a restraining order after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm with intent to

9th July 2020

Dave Quinn to return to the airwaves

Dave “the Mighty” Quinn will soon be returning to the airwaves on Mighty Radio for a brand new show. Looking to focus on listener requests and reminisce about his time with Galaxy

9th July 2020

Queenscourt Hospice donation station open

Queenscourt Hospice will be accepting donations again at its donation station which is based at their Bispham Road shop. The donation station will be open each week from Tuesday to Saturday. Please

6th July 2020

Ongoing police incident Roe Lane and Norwood Avenue junction

A police incident is in progress at the traffic light-controlled junction of Norwood Avenue and Roe Lane in Churchtown. Numerous police cars are in attendance alongside a police van with officers searching

4th July 2020

Southport Pleasureland reopening from 11th July

After receiving feedback from the public, Southport Pleasureland will be reopening from the 11th July with guest safety firmly their number one priority. There will be amendments to the way the park

4th July 2020

Southport father of two sentenced for drugs offences

Shaun Esterhuizen, 40 of the Promenade Southport, pleaded guilty to possession of heroin and cocaine with intent to supply at Liverpool Crown Court earlier this month and has now been sentenced to

1st July 2020

Southport Rugby Club Beer Garden to open this weekend

Following the announcement by the Government that pubs and bars in England can reopen from the 4th July Southport Rugby Club have prepared to reopen with largest beer garden in the area!

1st July 2020