St Patricks Day night event at the Metro this Friday
The Metro in Southport will once again be celebrating St Patricks day in style. On Friday 13th March from 7pm the popular venue will host live music and serve FREE hot Irish
Four Aintree Winners Who Could Score Again at the 2020 Cheltenham Festival
The town of Southport will forever be connected with jumps horse racing thanks to Grand National legend Red Rum being trained on its beaches. Aintree Racecourse is just 15 miles or so
Meols Ward ADVICE CENTRE Saturday 14th September
Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis and Yaso Sathiy, will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 14th September. They will be available from 11am-12noon at Crossens School, Rufford Road, to assist
Keep calm and call your pharmacist, says chemist in response to coronavirus outbreak
“Keep calm and call your pharmacist” is the message from local chemists in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Emma Scanlan, Regional Leader of Rowlands pharmacies, invited MP Bill Esterson and Formby councillor Nina
Sefton school chef crowned LACA School Chef of the Year 2020
We are absolutely delighted with the news that one of Sefton’s amazing School Chefs, Holly Charnock has won this year’s national SCOTY title, for her two-course meal, which was presented at Stratford-upon-Avon
Crumbling Debenhams store already in decay just weeks after closure
It’s only been a few weeks since Debenhams department store shut for the final time but the building is already showing signs of major decay. Bosses at the failing flagship chain pulled
Southport dancers hand picked for RED tour
A dance troupe from Southport have been poached by a renowned Liverpool producer for an upcoming tour of REDz A hunger of small community dance groups from the town have been contacted
Male Priscilla Queen Wanted For Southport Show
Men needed for Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical Production dates 1st-5th July rehearsals at greenbank high school Get in touch with Southport spotlights via their Facebook or Insta page.
Bulldozers tear down arson struck deaf school decades after closure
After years of uncertainty work has finally began to demolish a well known Birkdale eyesore. The former deaf school in Birkdale has been empty for a decade and has been the target
IN PICTURES | Pure Birkdale Grand Opening
On the 27th February Hayley and her fabulous team of therapists opened their doors for the grand reveal of what has been under construction for the last few months. And it was
Snoozy shopper stumps ASDA security
Security staff at a town centre superstore were left flummoxed yesterday after being faced with an unusual issue Staff at Asda Central 12 were called to deal with what was suspected as
Southport Astronomical Society Meeting Date Announced
The next meeting of Southport Astronomical Society takes place on Thursday March 19 when the society’s very own Bob Mount will be hosting a fun Astro Quiz. You’ll be amazed at what you
Elim Pre School visit Fire Station celebrating World Book Day
Children from Elim Pre School had a great week visiting the local fire station and celebrating World Book Day. The youngsters, between the ages of 2 and 4, loved being shown around
Conservative candidate hits back at Liberal Democrat inactivity
Conservative candidate for Dukes Ward, Michael Prendergast, says actions not words are needed when it comes to Southport’s town centre economy. Highlighting a wave of recent comments from Liberal Democrat Councillor Tony
Murder investigation in Longton
A murder investigation is underway in Longton after the death of a man today (Friday, March 6). Police were called around 3.50am to a report of a serious assault at an address
Brookdale Resource Centre event highlights scam danger faced by older people
Carers of people who attend a Southport day service for older residents were given some top tips on how to prevent their loved ones becoming scam victims at a recent event. Jackie
Education programme developed to tackle ‘escalating’ knife crime culture
Two ex-soldiers have vowed to help tackle the country’s knife crime epidemic by educating young people about its devastating effects. Friends John Duff and Derry Barton, former Corporals with the Duke of
Coronavirus: Sefton’s advice for residents and visitors to borough
Sefton Council are working tirelessly to ensure residents across the borough are aware of what they can do to help stop the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The COVID-19 situation is a nationally
IN PICTURES | Bulldozers blitz birkdale’s Blundell
Campaigners have said they are heartbroken to see bulldozers ripping into a former Birkdale Pub Activists spoken of their sadness after demotion work finally started on turning a fire-damaged former Birkdale pub
Norman Wallis unveils plan for town regeneration
What Norman Wallis had in store offers great deal for town Tourism and attractions expert Norman Wallis, who has ambitious plans for his Southport Pleasureland park’s future, responded to the latest high
Siksilk, the Secrets to Succeed
What does it take to run a successful Southport business? Most individuals will highlight qualities such as motivation, dedication and the ability to think outside of the proverbial box. However, there are
Primary pupils celebrate World Book Day at Broadhurst Bookshop
Pupils took a trip to Southport’s oldest book shops to enjoy their favourite stories. Children from St John’s C of E Primary School in Crossens visited Broadhurst Bookshop and were given a
Surgeons and hospital theatre staff swap scalpels for shavers in aid of local children’s cancer charity
Theatre staff from Liverpool University Hospital’s Trauma and Orthopaedics department had their heads shaved to help raise more than £16,000 for the Liverpool Children Cancer Support Group (CHICS). A total of 18
Business Ideas For Innovators Looking To Spread Their Wings In Dundee
Dundee is currently enjoying a period of success, with a buoyant local economy and a thriving trade in tourism. It’s not surprising then, that entrepreneurs would look to explore the opportunities available
Residents’ fears after council cuts leave them in the dark
Residents are being kept in the dark and afraid to go out at night due to funding cuts, says a local council candidate. Ainsdale hopeful Sean Flynn shone a light on how cutbacks
The Best Places for a Night Out in Southport
Caption: Southport has plenty of places to dance the night away Whether you’re looking for a sumptuous meal with your significant other or a wild night out on the town, Southport has
Lord Street Future on BBC Tonight
BBC North West Tonight will be featuring the battle to give Lord Street Retail a future stretching into the 21st Century. In the programme commencing at 6.30 pm tonight Wednesday 4th March, presenter Peter Marshall
Appeal to identify man found on Blackpool beach
POLICE are appealing for help in identifying a man who was found on the beach in Blackpool. Police were called at around 9pm last night (Monday) to reports the body of a
Could two wins be enough to see England over the line?
After losing their opening Six Nations match against France, you could forgive England for playing with some caution, as they looked to make amends for back-to-back defeats in major competitions. The manner
Reasons Why People Enjoy Metal Detecting As A Hobby
There are a number of people who now engage in metal detecting as a way to productively make use of their time. As such, you will find men and women from a