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Free Trees for Ainsdale this Saturday

Following two very popular events in Birkdale in February, residents in the Ainsdale area are being given the opportunity to collect a free tree this Saturday. Ainsdale’s Lib Dem Councillor Lynne Thompson

12th March 2020

Multi-Million Pound Budget Boost For Flood Stricken Homes Across Southport

Southport is to receive £4.5 million of funding to improve flood defences, which will protect more homes in the town from extreme weather. The cash, which was announced in the Budget today,

11th March 2020

Coronavirus in resort? First case confirmed within Sefton borders

Coronavirus could have been confirmed in Southport after the council announced its first case in Sefton Matt Ashton, Director of Public Health for Sefton, said: “We can confirm that a case of

11th March 2020

Registered nurses recruitment event – Saturday 14 March 2020

As part of its ongoing drive to hire an additional 100 nurses, Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is inviting local people to come along on Saturday 14 March from 10 till

11th March 2020

8 Reasons to Get Involved in Sports in the Local Area

Sports and hobbies are a great way to boost both physical and mental health. Whether you’re looking for activities the kids can enjoy, or you are looking back at the sports you

11th March 2020

Sefton calls on Department for Health for funding clarity

Sefton Council have written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care for clarification on as yet unreleased public health grant funding. The leader of the council, Cllr Ian Maher,

11th March 2020

Go Smokefree this March

Smokers in Sefton are being urged to quit for good starting this National No Smoking Day, Wednesday 11 March 2020. Dr Craig Gillespie, local GP and chair of NHS South Sefton CCG,

11th March 2020

Resort taxpayers to foot £9million care bill

Taxpayers are set to have their pockets raided again to help the council with a massive million pound care bill. Figures have revealed it will cost Sefton Council almost £9million to place

10th March 2020

Next of kin: John Dewsbury

Can you help? Sefton Coroners Office is looking for the next of kin of a Waterloo man who recently passed away. 56-year-old John Dewsbury died at his home on Oxford Road on

10th March 2020

Southport looks to future as major conference destination as Southport Theatre and Convention Centre assess redevelopment options

Sefton Council has appointed IPW to appraise long-term investment and redevelopment options for Southport Theatre and Convention Centre (STCC). IPW will work with Sefton Council to undertake feasibility studies into the future

10th March 2020

Southport Seeks Improvements: Is a New Casino a Good Choice?

Southport may be known across the United Kingdom as having one of the happier populations in the land, but the seaside town is in need of some TLC. Hailed as the go-to

10th March 2020

Appeal after suspicious behaviour in Birkdale

POLICE can confirm we are looking into an incident following a report of suspicious circumstances in Southport on Sunday, 8 March. Just before 9pm, a call was received reporting a 13-year-old boy

10th March 2020

New 24-hour defibrillator now available in Southport town centre

People can now enjoy nights out in Southport safe in the knowledge that vital new life-saving equipment is available in the town centre. Southport Business Improvement District (BID) has paid £2,000 for

10th March 2020

Police close off Bentham’s Way following major accident

Police are advising drivers to avoid the Bentham’s Way area of Southport this evening following a major medical emergency OTS understands the air ambulance and a number of emergency response vehicles have

9th March 2020

Car overturns after shocking Duke Street collision

Another car has lost control and flipped on its roof in Southport Police were called to Duke Street in Southport just after 4pm after residents heard a massive smash When they went

9th March 2020

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

9th March 2020

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

9th March 2020

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

9th March 2020

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

9th March 2020

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

9th March 2020

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

9th March 2020

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

8th March 2020

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.

8th March 2020

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

8th March 2020

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

8th March 2020

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

7th March 2020

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

7th March 2020

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

7th March 2020

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

7th March 2020

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

7th March 2020