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Government announces new Town of the Year competition

The competition aims to celebrate towns’ achievements, including in areas such as entrepreneurship, technology, community, enterprise, and integration. Communities Secretary announces new Town of the Year competition to celebrate thriving towns New

9th January 2020

What’s On The Sporting Calendar Around Southport In 2020?

When it comes to sports, Southport has plenty to offer. Further afield in Liverpool, the city has one of the best football teams in the world, but sports fans don’t have to

9th January 2020

Facebook and eBay pledge to combat trading in fake reviews

Following action from the CMA, Facebook and eBay have committed to combatting the trade of fake and misleading reviews on their sites. In a win for online shoppers, Facebook and eBay have

9th January 2020

Next of kin appeal – Alison Hardman

Liverpool and Wirral Coroner’s Office is appealing for the family of a woman from Waterloo who recently passed away to come forward. Alison Hardman, 42 years, of Sandon Street sadly died at

8th January 2020

Heartless pair desecrate beloved war memorial

Two heartless people have been caught on camera desecrating a sacred war memorial in Southport. The pair were caught by shocked onlookers scratching the stone and etching sweat words into the monument

8th January 2020

Upcoming ‘Uncovered Southport’ event a must for local historians!

On Tuesday 14th January, the Birkdale Civic Society are holding an special evening showcasing a selection of restored and unseen images of the area, presented by local historian Martyn Griffiths. These images

8th January 2020

Southport opticians supports local soup kitchen

SPECSAVERS in Southport is celebrating raising £676 for Southport Soup Kitchen, and will be hosting a free eye health clinic for homeless in need at the end of the month. The opticians

8th January 2020

The Southport Hesketh Round Table Raise £8,500 With Dancing Santa

The Southport Hesketh Round Table would like to praise and thank everyone that came out in force on the streets of Southport in December and saw their Santa float. The volunteers brought

8th January 2020

A magical Happy New Year from Woodlands Animal Sanctuary

The team at Woodlands would like to wish all their supporters a very happy and healthy 2020! At the start of a brand new decade the sanctuary’s sights are set on the

7th January 2020

Council chiefs evacuated after furious taxpayer phones in bomb threat

Council chiefs have been evacuated from their offices after a bomb scare. OTS has been told that ab aggrieved resident phoned in a bomb scare at the council headquarters in Bootle today

7th January 2020

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre

ADVICE CENTRE Saturday 11th January Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis and Yaso Sathiy, will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 11h January. They will be available

7th January 2020

Saturday recruitment event at Southport hospital

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 25 January from 11 till

7th January 2020

Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police

BURGLARIES Between the 22nd December 2019 and the 5th January 2020 burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Coudray Road, Blundell Drive, Cemetery Road, Moreland Drive, Knob Hall Lane, Cedar Street,

7th January 2020

POLICE appeal to locate WANTED Sefton man

Do you know this man? Officers in Sefton are looking to speak to 26-year-old Dylan Go from Crosby. We believe that Go may have information in connection with an ongoing drug supply

6th January 2020

Appeal to locate missing Merseyside man

Can you help? We are continuing to appeal for help in finding 31 year-old Lee Radford, who is missing in St Helens. Lee was last seen in the Marshalls Cross Road area

6th January 2020

Drivers reminded of Lancashire M6 weekend closure

Drivers using the M6 in Lancashire are being reminded about plans to close the motorway this weekend as part of a safety project. Highways England is removing Nan’s Nook bridge which carries

6th January 2020

Motorists escape head on collision, Birkdale

A commuter had a horrific start to the first working Monday of the new year after crashing into a parked car in Birkdale, Monday 6 January 2020. A blue fiat panda somehow

6th January 2020

Bold move as hotel undergoes carvery transformation

Customers at the Bold Hotel say they can’t wait to see what happens when the popular Lord Street hotspot reopens later this month. The Bold is currently shut while it undergoes a

5th January 2020

Charity boosted thanks to generous supermarket shoppers

A local charity which supports local families in Southport and Formby during ‘tough times’ has been given a donation of £8,011 from a supermarket chain. Volunteer and trustee Sheila Jones from Home-Start

5th January 2020

Resort residents urged to take life saving blood pressure tests

Southport residents have been tested for high blood pressure to help them detect the condition, with the tests being carried out by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service. Across Cheshire and Merseyside, around

5th January 2020

RESULT | Southport 0-2 York City

REPORT | Disappointment At Home Southport slipped to a fourth straight defeat as Kieran Green and Jordan Burrow struck either side of half-time to secure maximum points from York City. Despite the

4th January 2020

Appeal after Southport businessman has van stolen

Local businessman Christ Stead last night had his van stolen, Friday 3 January 2020. Chris said: “Not one for having a rant BUT SOMEONE STOLE MY VAN LAST NIGHT WITH MOST OF

4th January 2020

Merseyside man WANTED on prison recall

Do you know where this man is? Gerard Thompson, 28, from Liverpool is wanted on a recall to prison. Thompson was released from prison in May 2019 following a sentence for drugs

4th January 2020

Bustling makeshift car park ‘endangering’ lives claim fearful neighbours

Furious Leicester Street residents say they are taking their lives into their own hands after cars continue to turn the pavement into a makeshift car park. The corner of Leicester Street and

4th January 2020

GROSVENOR JAZZ featuring SKYLARK Saturday 18th Jan 7.30pm.

Saturday 18th January 2020 is the date of next concert at Grosvenor Jazz featuring Skylark a young band from Manchester with a difference who play all the classics from artists such as

4th January 2020

American Acoustic Duo to play at EDDA Community Arts Centre, Ainsdale

The next concert at EDDA Community Arts Centre and Library features Limerance an acoustic Americana duo playing original songs with heartfelt optimistic, interesting lyrics and great harmonies. They have built up a

4th January 2020

Free Summer Holidays Meals for Children Scheme

Free meals and summer holiday activities for children

£11.8 million boost to breakfast clubs in disadvantaged areas and £9 million funding for summer holiday activities Thousands more children across the country will get a healthy and nutritious breakfast to set

4th January 2020

Take control of your health this New Year

After all the indulgence of the festive season, health professionals and Sefton Council are encouraging you get the New Year off to the right start by taking better control of your health.

4th January 2020

TV STAR DEAD Derek Acorah dead – Most Haunted and Celebrity Big Brother star dies aged 69

DEREK Acorah has eied aged 69 after slipping into a coma. The Celebrity Big Brother star died last night in intensive care, his devastated wife has confirmed. n a Facebook tribute, his

4th January 2020

Wheel sad news as much loved Southport cycling business announces closure

A much loved cycling shop in Southport has closed its doors, it has been announced. CJ Cycles announced today that it will be sadly closing its doors for good at its popular

3rd January 2020