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Southport Household Waste Recycling Centre CLOSED

The instructions from the Prime Minister are clear. Visits to Household Waste Recycling Centres are not one of the four reasons given for leaving your home. All Household Waste Recycling Centres across

24th March 2020

Southport’s Red Rum gallops home for Borough of Culture!

A huge mural of legendary race horse Red Rum by acclaimed street artist Paul Curtis has been unveiled in Southport. The mural covers more than 270 square metres and has been commissioned

24th March 2020

Merseyside Police urge people to use 101 for ‘police matters only

Merseyside Police urge people to use 101 for ‘police matters only’ Merseyside Police have asked people to only call the 101 non-emergency number “when it is a police matter” after seeing an

24th March 2020

Desolate Lord Street empty as cops enforce lockdown

The eerie quiet of a town on full lockdown became a reality this morning as police started to enforce a stay at home order Hardly a soul was spotted on Lord Street

24th March 2020

Dobbies store defies ban as staff forced in to work

Staff at Dobbies Garden Centre in Southport are baffled after their bosses told them to turn into work during the lockdown. Staff across the garden centre business were told to report for

24th March 2020

CORNAVIRUS: Many thanks to our town’s frontline defence

Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: CORONAVIRUS: Full praise to the staff at Saint Mark’s Medical Centre and its in-house pharmacy in Southport’s Derby Road for the excellent service they are giving patients

24th March 2020

First package of measures unveiled to help Liverpool City Region deal with Coronavirus

An initial package of measures from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority aimed at easing the Coronavirus burden on local people has been unveiled. Chairing the first meeting of the Liverpool City

24th March 2020

Free Online Coaching (David Campbell Soccer)

To support you in the current Corona crisis, DAVID CAMPBELL SOCCER is offering you FREE OF CHARGE access to a series of daily sports fun fitness sessions via an exclusive online platform.

23rd March 2020

Southport Foodbank fundraising appeal

Southport Foodbank is launching an emergency fundraising appeal to help deal with the needs arising out of the Coronavirus crisis and beyond. A generous local pensioner has kicked off the appeal with

23rd March 2020

National Trust urges public to stay away from Formby beach

IMPORTANT UPDATE PLEASE SHARE – Coronavirus We are a coastal site with many access points, however to restrict the spread of coronavirus we urge people to stay home, avoid travel and observe

23rd March 2020

Woman horrified to find fly eggs in McDonalds meal

Mcdonalds to close by 7pm on Monday 23rd March

An update from McDonald’s UK and Ireland – See you soon I am incredibly grateful to our brilliant employees who have been working hard to continue to serve you safely in difficult

22nd March 2020

COVID-19 pandemic | Merseyrail reduced timetable

Following government advice in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Merseyrail will be running a reduced timetable, with trains every 30 minutes on all lines from start of service on Thursday 19 March.

22nd March 2020

SCAM WORKMEN targeting elderly Tarleton residents

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and issuing a warning to the public following a bogus workman incident in Tarleton An 85-year old male was at his home in Tarleton on Monday 16th

22nd March 2020

Resort media firm offer free support and set up for businesses affected by Coronavirus

A Southport multimedia company is offering any business in the resort free social media set up and training to help them communicate to residents during the shutdown The social media team from

21st March 2020

Mixed reactions as Boris bar bans takes toll on Southport

Pubs and clubs across Southport have finally welcomed reassurance that they can claim for their lack of business now that a ban has been brought in However council staff at One Stop

21st March 2020

A Sefton Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police

A Message from Merseyside Police Merseyside Police have welcomed the sentencing of a 30 year old man from Southport following a drugs warrant. Jamie Morgan was arrested earlier this year following a

21st March 2020

Family of Stephen Maguire issue tribute

A post-mortem examination has confirmed Stephen Maguire, 27, died as a result of a gunshot wound to the abdomen following a shooting in Birkdale on Monday (16 March). Emergency services were called

21st March 2020

Message from Cllr Ian Maher, Leader of Sefton Council

I know many of us are understandably worried about the current Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic that is dominating our daily lives right now. Together we are facing a huge challenge, and we are

21st March 2020

Bold Hotel launches ‘essential items supermarket’ for elderly and key workers

The Bold Hotel on Lord Street has launched an ‘essential items supermarket’ for the town’s elderly and vulnerable residents, along with those designated to be ‘key workers’ under the government’s coronavirus guidelines.

21st March 2020

Coronavirus: PM orders pubs, restaurants and gyms to close across the UK

Boris Johnson has ordered cafes, pubs, bars, restaurants and gyms to close from tonight in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. It comes after the total number of people who

20th March 2020

babyballet Southport, Formby & Crosby moves online to keep local pre-schoolers dancing

A local pre-school ballet dancing class has moved all its lessons online to enable toddlers to keep dancing during the disruption of the coronavirus outbreak. babyballet Southport, Formby and Cosby has moved

20th March 2020

Call for Sefton Council Meeting COVID 19 Suspension

A Southport councillor is calling for Sefton Council meetings to be suspended until the COVID crisis is over. Councillor Tony Dawson has written to the Mayor, the Leader of the Council and

20th March 2020

COVID-19 Bliss Hotel to close Saturday

Bosses at the Bliss Hotel, formerly Ramada, have said they are devastated to announce they are closing down temporarily due to Covid-19. Due to the government announcement on the Coronavirus staff at

19th March 2020

Forest Road Coverings – FREE local delivery

Local decorating and paint shop ‘Forest Road Coverings’ are offering FREE local delivery to customers unable to visit the shop! 25 Forest Rd, Southport PR8 6JD Tel: 01704 537807

19th March 2020

Southport solicitors offer telephone appointments to make a Will

Southport solicitors Breens are offering clients the ability to make a Will without stepping foot outside their home. Using cutting edge technology Breens are able to confirm a client’s identity electronically –

19th March 2020

Pick up a pint! Pubs launch innovative idea to survive isolation

The guest house pub in Southport are offering patrons the chance to fill up empty milk bottles with beer during the Coronavirus outbreak. The Guest House on Union Street have said anyone

19th March 2020

Chocolate Box Van Stolen From Ainsdale

THE CHOCOLATE BOX van has been stolen. It was taken this morning from Ainsdale at about 8.15am, Thursday 19 March. It is white with black signage on it. Reg plate is SA68

19th March 2020

Public asked not to ring 101 to ask Coronavirus-related questions

Members of the public are being reminded not to use the non-emergency 101 line to ask questions about the Coronavirus. We have noticed an increase in the number of calls received by

19th March 2020

Merseyrail amends services in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Following government advice in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Merseyrail services will be running every 30 minutes on all lines from start of service on Thursday 19 March. All trains will be

19th March 2020

Is There a Future for the Gambling Industry in Southport

The gambling market has been massively profitable in most parts of the world, including the UK, where sports betting and playing casino games is already a hugely favored pastime. Gaming websites are

19th March 2020