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Storm Dennis is set to hit Southport this weekend, bringing gusts of up to 70mph and heavy rains

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for wind as Storm Dennis is set to batter many parts of England and Wales this weekend. The Met Office have issued a

11th February 2020

Woodlands – Pets At Home Charity of the year

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are extremely pleased and proud to announce that they have just been presented with a cheque from Pets at Home Mariners Way, Preston, for over £2000.00 which has been

11th February 2020

Free event to help people with persistent pain

People with persistent pain in Southport and Formby are being invited to a free community event to learn more about what help is on offer in the borough. The event called ‘Pain

11th February 2020

Learning from Online Businesses: Ideas to Revive Southport’s High Streets

If Mike Ashley’s spree of picking up high-street retailers on the cheap over the last few years, including the likes of Game, Evans Cycles, and Flannels, tells you anything, it’s that the

11th February 2020

Town centre cafe throws open its doors to all for special event

Staff at a popular town centre cafe are gearing up for what they say is an event like no other in the resort. Hoghton Coffee Lounge & Bar would like to invite

11th February 2020

Housebuilder’s donation secures future of lifesaving defibrillators

A local housebuilder has donated £500 towards the maintenance of new defibrillators in two West Lancashire villages. Jones Homes made the contribution following a successful fundraising effort by Rufford resident Angela Bruce-Konuah

11th February 2020

Southport Lifeboat awarded £31,785 grant by Department for Transport

Trustees of the Southport Offshore Rescue Trust are delighted to announce that we have been awarded £31,785.09 by the Department for Transport from the Inshore and Inland Rescue Boat Grant Scheme. The

11th February 2020

Southport’s young people invited to get creative for climate change

Better By Bus is teaming up with National Museums Liverpool to give young people of the Liverpool City Region the opportunity to be heard in the debate on climate change. Young people,

11th February 2020

Long Established Birkdale Village Business For Sale

Long Established Leasehold Business For Sale – Premium £75,000. Established businesses within Birkdale Village are rarely available on the open market and we are delighted to offer The Birkdale Cheese Centre which

10th February 2020

Out-of-form Atlético Madrid could still pose problems for Liverpool in the Champions League

It’s been a season to forget thus far for Atlético Madrid and coach Diego Simeone. The Spanish giants have looked bereft of inspiration, rendered impotent by the loss of Antoine Griezmann to

10th February 2020

Detectives appeal for information following knifepoint robbery for bikes in Southport

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a knifepoint robbery of bikes from teenagers in Southport last Friday night, 7 February. At around 8pm, a teenage boy and teenage girl were in Kings

10th February 2020

Local company aims to make huge community impact for Dementia patients

Radwraps based in Southport have completed a project for East of England Ambulance association and Southend Hospital to create Dementia friendly ambulances. Hopefully something which will be introduced in the North West soon.

10th February 2020

Fleetwood Hesketh champions of champions again!

Fleet Hesketh’s snooker team have retained their champion of champions title again after last years success. The team turned out comfortable winners in a 5-1 victory over Formby in the final. Gareth

10th February 2020

Tenancy Deposit Scheme calls for clarity over zero deposits

A leading industry expert has called for transparency over deposit replacement products and is urging for any mis-selling to be stamped out. It comes after concerns were raised over ‘deposit-free’ renting being

10th February 2020

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