Flood in Ainsdale
What appears to be a broken water main caused some flooding in Sandbrook Way this evening. Residents called United Utilities after noticing the steady stream of water gushing out of raised flagstones
Southport Law Society raises funds for Queenscourt
Law Society raises funds for Queenscourt Gill Dowling (Head of Property at Brighouses Solicitors on Lord Street) is the current President of the Southport and Ormskirk Law Society. The Society held their
Three horse to watch for the 2020 Grand National
The Grand National is the most significant event in the horse racing season. Millions of viewers around the world will have their eyes on the famous race, while spectators in their thousands
Southport recognised as one of UK’s leading coach-friendly tourism destinations
Southport’s long-established reputation as one of the UK’s most welcoming towns for coaches and groups has once again been confirmed with a place on the shortlist at this year’s British Coach Tourism
Call for £6 Billion project to be scrapped after 38 motorists are killed over five years
So-called ‘Smart Motorways’ are death traps, a leading traffic policeman has said. Their £6 billion ‘roll-out’ should be scrapped immediately, John Apter, chairman of the Police Federation and himself a former traffic
‘Northern Fail’ Decision Expected Today
A decision on Northern Rail’s constant failing service is expected later today. Northern, run by Arriva, runs the Southport to Manchester line and many trains between Liverpool and Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle.
Not Long Until EFT Apprentice Open Day On Friday 7th Feb! Apply Now – Places Going Fast!
We invite anyone with an interest to our Open Day on Friday 7th Feb. There will be 2 sessions on the day at 10am and 1pm There are only a few spaces
DVLA Clamp down on Southport vehicle tax dodgers
Clamped on Liverpool Rd, Birkdale. If you don’t pay your car tax, either intentionally or because you ‘just forget’, you need to be aware that the penalties are severe. Many people think
Roger Wilson back at Bothy Folk
Making a welcome return to the Bothy Folk this week is Roger Wilson Roger Wilson is a folk singer, musician, songwriter,producer and actor who works both solo and in collaboration with an
Engelbert Humperdinck to perform at Southport Theatre
MJR present Engelbert Humperdinck UK performance @ The Southport Theatre Wednesday 6th May 2020 Tickets on sale Monday 27th January at 9am! https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/engelbert-humperdinck-southport-06-05-2020/event/36005838A183242B In a career spanning almost 50 years, Engelbert has
Merseyside man WANTED by Fugitive team
Do you know this man? Merseyside Police Fugitive Team is looking for 33-year-old Christopher Medway from Wirral, who has been circulated as wanted on a prison recall. Medway recently breached the conditions
Blind runner set to tackle the London Marathon to raise money for The Salvation Army
A local woman, who has been blind since birth, will be running this year’s London Marathon to raise vital funds for charity. Kelly Barton, 43, from Southport who lives with her 14
First images of Brexit coin revealed
The Chancellor (Sunday 26 January) unveils the first images of the Brexit coin, a 50p bearing the inscription ‘Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations’ and the date the UK leaves the
Southport Company to Expand Gaming in Merseyside with Adult Gaming Centre in St Helens
Gaming is booming up and down the UK, but in Merseyside, particularly in Southport, the popular entertainment medium is really taking hold. In Southport, wannabe gamers can either find exactly what they
Best Chill-Out Places in Southport for a Tired Student
Students are considered a vibrant community that is in constant search of new ideas, fun experiences, and impressions. Still, with Christmas holidays being over, we start noticing more and more tired faces
MP calls for reform after week of “pure misery” on roads
MP Bill Esterson is calling for improved co-ordination of roadworks in Sefton after a week of “pure misery” for drivers on the roads. The MP said his office had been inundated with
parents panic as popular baby food jars recalled over tampering fears
Cow & Gate and Tesco are recalling 15 types of baby food jars as a “precautionary measure” amid concerns some may have been tampered with. Customers who bought food for babies aged
The next SAFE meeting, Monday 27th January
The next meeting of Southport Access for Everyone will be held on Monday 27th January from 7pm to 9pm and will begin with our AGM. Our meetings are now held in the
Art as a form of therapy
“All my work is original. I work from life but for finer details beyond direct observation at times” A new solo exhibition, entitled “Faces & Figures” by celebrated Southport artist Lisa
Get fit in February with fantastic BeActive Half Term fun!
Young sports fans will be delighted to hear that Active Sefton’s bumper BeActive programme is returning for the February half term. Featuring a host of thrilling fun days, sports and splash sessions,
Ainsdale Pool Open Championship 2020
Ainsdale Pool Open 2020 sponsored by Dead Mans Fingers £500 Cash Prize & Free Rum Tasters! Live Streamed on the day by Live Event LTD If you wish to enter please contact,
Southport BID Beales administration announcement
Following the announcement of Beales entering administration, Southport BID have taken the initiative and written to Jake Berry, Minister of State for the Northern Powerhouse and Local Growth at the Cabinet Office
Essential path maintenance work at Lifeboat Road
The National Tralust Formby has made great progress with improvements to the main access path from the Lifeboat Road car park to the boardwalk. A spokesperson for the trust Said “Please bear
Merseyrail raises £41,000 for Alder Hey Children’s Charity
Merseyrail has raised an impressive £41,000 for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in 2019 as its Charity of the Year. Employees voted for Alder Hey to be the Charity of the Year for
Power outage causes chaos in town centre
Security alarms are ringing throughout the town centre and restaurants were thrown into i after a brief power cut tonight. The town wide power cut knocked out street lamps and power to
Woodlands – Could you take our Cinderella kitten to her own loving forever home?
Woodlands – Could you take our Cinderella kitten to her own loving forever home? There is always a story behind every admittance at Woodlands Animal sanctuary but Peppermints has a strong resemblance
Barking Mad – Canines in Clay, Southport
With more than a passing nod towards the upcoming CRUFTS dog show at Birmingham’s NEC 5-8th March, Skelmersdale ceramic artist, Helen Birnbaum, has been putting together her own take on man’s best
Reports of door to door salesmen, Southport
Merseyside Police offering advice to local residents following reports of young males attending houses in Southport and attempting to sell items. At around 3.35pm on Tuesday 21 November, we received a call
CCTV appeal after car stolen from Sussex Road, Southport
APPEAL for information following a theft of a motor vehicle in the early hours of this morning, Thursday 23 January 2020. The Hyundai i30N stolen from Sussex Road Southport, three men were
Rodwell, Wilshere and Jones: A Story of Failed Potential
Southport’s own Jack Rodwell returned to the Premier League in a move to Sheffield United after starting the 2019/20 season without a club. The 28-year-old is in dire need of a spark