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
A Crime alert message for the residents of North Sefton and Ainsdale Ward from Merseyside Police
News from Your Community Policing Team Over the half term week in Southport, there have been a number of incidents of anti-social behaviour involving some young people, mainly around the Kew area.
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Feast Of Fiddles Annual Tour To Stop In Southport
FEAST OF FIDDLES 27th ANNUAL TOUR – 2020 Feast of Fiddles was born in Nettlebed on Valentine’s Day 1994 as a one–off special concert. Since then the band has done 26 spring tours,
The North West’s Grumpiest Cats
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary has had the North West’s Loneliest and now the team think they have the grumpiest cat – but this is not without reasons. Peppa is a distinctive 6-year-old cat
Different Types of Homes in Canada
You may be thinking of purchasing one of the homes for sale in Canada or possibly contracting with a house builder to build one for you. As an example, there’s a custom
Herald Juniors Qualify For National Cup Semi Final
Herald juniors travelled south to Devon over the weekend for there national cup quarter final against a Southampton development squad. They won there tie 9-1 to progress to the semi final. They
Beaches at Ainsdale and Southport to benefit from improved access and facilities
Sefton Council has given the go ahead to improve facilities at Ainsdale and Southport Beaches after granting approval at a full council meeting. The proposed facilities and resources will improve safety and
Oil spill causes chaos in Birkdale Village
Drivers are being urged to proceed with severe caution after a significant oil spill in Birkdale. A heavy goods vehicle has suffered a major leak of its oil tank causing the surface
Exciting volunteering roles that can make a difference
Healthwatch Sefton has exciting volunteering opportunities for people wanting to make a positive difference to local health and social care services. The independent health consumer champion is looking for people who love
What can businesses in the North West expect in 2020
Around the end of last year, business forecasts for the North West were somewhat bleak. This year, however, has seen the region get off to a great start, with business confidence up