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Galloway’s launches its annual Morecambe Bay Walk with a spring date

Sight loss charity Galloway’s is launching its famous Morecambe Bay Walk, which this year returns with an early spring date. Once again, it is the only charity to devote a weekend to

10th February 2020

High tide leaves cars stranded on beachside car park

Two cars have been left stranded near to the entrance of Birkdale sands. A Volkswagen and a Golf which has been left at the makeshift car park on Weld Road are now stranded

9th February 2020

Live updates as Storm Ciara brings torrential winds and rain to Southport

UPDATE High tide leaves cars stranded on beachside car park UPDATE Traffic bulletin: Drivers urged to take extra care in high winds Southport has been battered by Storm Ciara this morning with

9th February 2020

Resort bar manager pulls no punches for gruelling charity challenge

A Southport bar manager is pouring her heart and soul into a mammoth charity challenge next month Kie Wain, the ever friendly face behind the bar of the Beer Den in Southport

8th February 2020

Council must address £9.14m funding gap to set one year budget

Sefton Council must address a further £9.14m funding gap to set a balanced budget for 2020/21. For the past 6 years, the local authority has worked towards setting 2 three-year budget

8th February 2020

Plans to boost Southport’s golfing offer approved by Sefton Council

Sefton is to enhance its golf offer with the addition of two new driving ranges. New driving range facilities will be constructed at Sefton’s two municipal sites at Bootle Golf Course and

8th February 2020

Teens robbed at knifepoint as expensive bike stolen

Police are hunting two unidentified individuals after a young couple were robbed at knifepoint in Southport last night. Two teenagers, a young boy and girl, were walking down Southport Promenade when they

8th February 2020

Labour forces through pay rises for favoured half dozen

Six top members of ‘cash-strapped’ Sefton Council have had their earnings boosted to over £100,000 a year each thanks to Bootle Labour Party bosses. The Council is now busy recruiting two new

8th February 2020

Sefton MP speaks out for small brewers in Parliament

MP Bill Esterson voiced his support for small breweries by calling for an increase in a tax break that helps brewers compete with bigger rivals. The Small Brewer Relief gives a discount

7th February 2020

A local business growth specialist is aiming to create 100 new millionaires in Sefton and West Lancashire

A local Business Growth Specialist is bringing 20 years of expertise to Sefton and West Lancs, supporting business owners to become more profitable and to take their business from good to great.

7th February 2020

Storm Ciara Hits Southport On Sunday!

Hold onto your hats! Batten down the hatches! Storm Ciara is set to hit Southport on Sunday 9th February. North Western coastal areas are particularly affected as the Met Office warns of

6th February 2020

Drivers warned to check MOT dates after shock figures revealed

Drivers in Southport are being urged to check their vehicles after figures released by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) show that last January over half a million cars had a

6th February 2020

WHAT’S ON | Kidsfest is The Atkinson’s family festival

Kidsfest is The Atkinson’s family festival Southport. This February Half Term take part in a jam-packed celebration for families of all ages. We have theatre, puppetry, Disney films, craft workshops, museums, exhibitions

6th February 2020

Valentines Special At Trattoria 51

Merseyside’s much-loved Italian restaurant Trattoria 51 will be extending its Valentine’s celebrations across three days at its Southport and Liverpool locations. A special menu will be available from February 14 to February

6th February 2020

Sefton pool goes green to meet zero carbon target

(Left to right): Catie Page, Cllr Nina Killen, Bill Esterson MP, Trust chair Dympna Edwards, Pool chief executive David Kiernan Formby pool has set an ambitious target to become one of the first

6th February 2020

Kirwans boss to walk Great Wall of China for Maggie’s

A Merseyside solicitor is preparing to walk along the Great Wall of China to raise money for cancer care organisation Maggie’s. Claire Currie, managing partner of Kirwans law firm, is hoping to

6th February 2020

Lytham showcased by local media company

The town of Lytham has been showcased on YouTube by local media company Lytham St Anne’s News. All the independent shops were focused on and several of the owners spoke on video.

6th February 2020

Could a New Casino Be on the Cards for Southport?

According to the latest statistics, more than 9.2 million people visited Southport in 2018, contributing around £590 million to the economy. They are drawn by the area’s seaside setting, their money poured into

5th February 2020

Another HUGE sink hole, Ainsdale

Residents of a quiet Southport street are fuming after their road was closed to traffic after a gaping sink hole opened up. Road workers were forced to close off Salford Road between

5th February 2020

Bizarre moment mindless cyclist risks life on live train crossing

British Transport Police are hunting a woman who put her life and others at risk after jumping a level crossing in Birkdale. The woman, who is reportedly known to local authorities for

5th February 2020

Writing up Some Romance

Southport Writers’ Circle have been enjoying a very busy couple of months, having recently appeared on local radio station, Mighty FM, and hosting a successful Writing Resolution Night, which encouraged members of

5th February 2020

Woodlands – Could your business help ours?

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary Spring Ball is fast approaching and this year it is extra special because the charity is celebrating its 15th Birthday! Their ball is always a much anticipated event with

4th February 2020

FOOD REVIEW | You can’t help growing your appetite at the Potting Shed

To dispel a myth, it’s actually a very promising sign in the world of a food critic when they struggle to pick a starter from such a varied menu. That happened to

4th February 2020

The Buy to Let Broker sprint to the heart of VSF’s 3000th screening

Southport based mortgage experts, The Buy to Let Broker, sprinted to the aid of local heart screening charity, Vital Signs Foundation (VSF), to help screen local young people for any undiagnosed heart

4th February 2020

Appeal after bike stolen from High Park nursery

At 14:20 this afternoon, Monday 3 February a bike was stolen from High Park. Owner Russell Hagen said, “this piece of trash strolled into my works car park, Kinderworld on Bispham Road

3rd February 2020

Appeal after Penwortham burglary

Penwortham Burglary – Two Men Wanted Have you seen either of these men? They are wanted in connection with a burglary at Penwortham’s 1260 Craft & Crust Bar & Restaurant on 21st

3rd February 2020

Appeal to locate missing Preston man

Have you seen Shaun Horan? Shaun, 48, was last seen at Mariner’s Way in Preston this morning and concern is growing for his welfare. He is described as white, five ft 8ins,

3rd February 2020

EFT we are proud to be supporting National Apprenticeship Week this week: 3rd – 7th Feb 2020

Here at EFT we are proud to be supporting National Apprenticeship Week this week – 3rd-7th Feb 2020 Come see us at these great events: Southport College Careers Fair – Tues 4th

3rd February 2020

Baltic Market firm set sights on Southport for new project ko

A firm which transformed the fortunes of the Baltic Triangle in Liverpool, have set their sights on ‘opportunities for expansion’ in Southport. Ten years ago the Baltic Creative Community Interest Company was

3rd February 2020

Where to Find Entertainment in Southport After Location Closures

In 2019, Rightmove released its Happy at Home Index and confirmed that Southport is one of the happiest places to live in the country. Our large seaside town was 10th place in

3rd February 2020