On The Spot News

Headteacher Dominic Mackenzie and Bill Esterson MP at Formby High School

MP criticises “bizarre” government decision to turn down funding for Formby school expansion

MP Bill Esterson has praised an outstanding Sefton high school for its high-quality teaching and nurturing ethos. The MP met with Formby High School head teacher Dominic Mackenzie to discuss a

3rd February 2020

Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police

Burglaries Between the 19th January and the 2nd February 2020 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Sussex Road, Hereford Road (shed), Ashdown Close, Guildford Road (2), Wennington Road, Cobden

3rd February 2020

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GP staff reveal scale of bizarre Coronavirus calls across Southport

Staff at hospitals and GP surgeries in Southport are feeling the pressure of panicked residents worried about the Coronavirus. Despite countless health warnings, advice and Media coverage of the virus, some residents

2nd February 2020

Rosie Cooper MP raises further concerns over Parbold Hill Landfill and secures commitments for full consideration to be given

West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper has again written to both Lancashire County Council and the Environment Agency to reiterate her concerns and that of West Lancashire residents over the Parbold Hill Landfill application. Initially writing last summer,

2nd February 2020

Union Street is looking for its next success

One of southport’s premier boutique commercial districts is looking for the final piece of its successful puzzle. While the rest of the town struggles, Union Street is bucking the trend boasting five

1st February 2020

PREVIEW | Southport V Bradford Park Avenue

Southport will be looking to make it back-to-back wins as they welcome bottom placed side Bradford (Park Avenue) to the Pure Stadium this weekend. After claiming their first league win in over

1st February 2020

Knockout show returns for second bout

A popular knockout sporting event is coming back to Southport this easter. Lights Out 2 – The Easter Sunday Bash seed local boxing royalty go glove to glove at the Prince of

31st January 2020

Southport’s Sean Towndrow secures Mena Tour Golfer Status

OTS congratulates Southport Golfer Sean Towndrow on securing his Mena Golf Tour Card. Sean travelled out to Aqaba, Jordan to successfully complete the qualification tournament which guarantees Sean a start in each

31st January 2020

Isabella Dixon – Going For Gold

A young oung Scarisbrick Hall student has her eyes locked firmly on a future gold medal. Isabella Dixon, aged 6, would appear to have a talent for sport and has already achieved

30th January 2020

Green-fingered volunteer needed at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital!

Green-fingered volunteer needed! Do you love gardening? Do you have a little spare time on your hands? Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is looking for volunteer gardeners to spend a few

30th January 2020

MP calls for action to help Waspi women suffering poverty and ill-health

MP Bill Esterson has signed an Early Day Motion in Parliament calling on the Government to take action to save 1950s-born women from “poverty, deteriorating health and homelessness”. The Sefton Central

30th January 2020

Officers join forces at transport hubs across Merseyside to combat County Lines drug dealing

Officers from Merseyside and Cheshire were out in force yesterday, Tuesday 28 January, as part of a regional operation to tackle county lines drug dealing and child criminal exploitation. With its direct

30th January 2020

New Homes Launched in Scarisbrick

An exclusive development of just four new homes in Scarisbrick have been released for sale. Onward Living’s Willow Green development on Southport Road is due for completion this spring and will offer

30th January 2020

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

29th January 2020

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

29th January 2020

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

29th January 2020

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

29th January 2020

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

29th January 2020

‘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.

29th January 2020

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

28th January 2020

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

28th January 2020

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

28th January 2020

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

28th January 2020

MP criticises “bizarre” government decision to turn down funding for Formby school expansion

Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police

GP staff reveal scale of bizarre Coronavirus calls across Southport

Rosie Cooper MP raises further concerns over Parbold Hill Landfill and secures commitments for full consideration to be given

Union Street is looking for its next success

PREVIEW | Southport V Bradford Park Avenue

Knockout show returns for second bout

Southport’s Sean Towndrow secures Mena Tour Golfer Status

Isabella Dixon – Going For Gold

Green-fingered volunteer needed at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital!

MP calls for action to help Waspi women suffering poverty and ill-health

Officers join forces at transport hubs across Merseyside to combat County Lines drug dealing

New Homes Launched in Scarisbrick

Flood in Ainsdale

Southport Law Society raises funds for Queenscourt

Three horse to watch for the 2020 Grand National

Southport recognised as one of UK’s leading coach-friendly tourism destinations

Call for £6 Billion project to be scrapped after 38 motorists are killed over five years

‘Northern Fail’ Decision Expected Today

Not Long Until EFT Apprentice Open Day On Friday 7th Feb! Apply Now – Places Going Fast!

DVLA Clamp down on Southport vehicle tax dodgers

Roger Wilson back at Bothy Folk

Engelbert Humperdinck to perform at Southport Theatre

Merseyside man WANTED by Fugitive team

Blind runner set to tackle the London Marathon to raise money for The Salvation Army

First images of Brexit coin revealed

Southport Company to Expand Gaming in Merseyside with Adult Gaming Centre in St Helens

Best Chill-Out Places in Southport for a Tired Student

MP calls for reform after week of “pure misery” on roads

parents panic as popular baby food jars recalled over tampering fears