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Southport No Deal alliance endangered by Lib Dem hospital “dirty tricks” claim

A local alliance to protest Boris Johnson’s No Deal Brexit and suspension of parliament is in danger of being undermined by what’s described as Liberal Democrat “deceit and falsehood”. The Greens, Labour

13th September 2019

Police appeal to locate boy last seen in Southport

UPDATE, Monday 16 September 2019 A spokesperson for Merseyside Police commented: “We are pleased to confirm that Joshua Kelly, missing from home in Southport, has been found safe and well. Thanks as

12th September 2019

EFT Group Now Main Shirt Sponsor For Burscough Dynamo Football Team!

As you may already be aware, EFT are huge sports fans, and we’re always delighted to play our part in showing support to the local sports clubs. “We believe in encouraging the

12th September 2019

Man charged after Fleetwood Road burglary

Detectives working on Operation Castle, our ongoing response to burglary across Merseyside, have charged a man following an incident at the weekend in Southport. At around 9.30pm on Sunday 8 September, a

12th September 2019

Tory MP criticised for putting Southport businesses at risk

Small businesses will be badly affected by No Deal Brexit, secret government documents reveal. Yet it is still uncertain how many in Southport will be at risk if Britain crashes out of

12th September 2019

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre

COUNCILLOR ADVICE CENTRE: Crossens: St Johns’s Primary School, Rufford Road, second Saturday in the month (except August) between 11am and 12noon. Churchtown: As you may be aware, Boxtree Kitchen for Queenscourt café, Manor Road/Cambridge Road roundabout,

12th September 2019

UPDATE | Lifeboat project may need its own rescue fear locals

UPDATE Lifeboat Station 12/09/2019 It will not have gone unnoticed that there has been an issue with the construction of the new Southport Lifeboat Station currently being built on Marine Drive. The

11th September 2019

Southport BID prepares for a second term

Having received a successful yes vote from the businesses within the town centre this June, Southport BID are preparing to move forward into their second term. Southport BID was re-elected for a

11th September 2019

RAF Woodvale chiefs have paid tribute to former Southport spitfire hero

RAF Woodvale chiefs have paid tribute to former Southport spitfire hero Percy Procter. They said: “We were extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Peter ‘Percy’ Proctor. “Percy was an inspirational

11th September 2019

Phoenix Charity “All about Southport” quiz night in aid of Southport Lifeboats

Thursday 26th September our Charity “All about Southport” quiz night in aid of Southport Lifeboats will be starting at 8pm. Not only do we have an amazing quiz we have some great

11th September 2019

Emergency Sefton Care Home BREXIT Contingency Planning Conference – Southport Atkinson Centre – 25th Sep 2019

A Super Care Home Conference is set to be held in the Southport Atkinson Centre on Wed 25th Sep ‪0900-1300‬ hrs. Organised by the North and South Sefton Care Home Group the speaker line

11th September 2019

Southport residents with hidden disabilities can access Blue Badges for the first time

Southport motorists who have ‘hidden disabilities’ such as anxiety or depression, can now apply for a Blue Badge to help with parking. The changes came into force on Friday, August 30 when

11th September 2019

Family Road Trip: 5 Vans to Go On a Comfortable Vacation

What could be better than traveling by car? The answer is simple – traveling by van with the whole family! Recently, it became very popular to rent a van for a family

11th September 2019

Slimming World magic stars take to Hesketh Park

Slimming World Consultants and members all gathered in Hesketh Park recently as part of Slimming World’s Golden Body magic challenge! The Southport team of consultants who organised the walk say ‘We are

10th September 2019

Four arrested on suspicion of drugs supply following warrant at property in Southport

Some of the items recovered from the property in Bath Street, Southport We have arrested four males after a warrant was executed at a property in Southport today, Tuesday 10th September. At

10th September 2019

Appeal for information after car blaze, Foul Lane

Police and fire crews are investigating an alleged arson after a Mercedes was dumped and set ablaze in Kew Park & Ride overnight. The car was abandoned halfway across a public footpath

10th September 2019

Southport MP slammed for series of “reckless, empty boasts” after £25m investment claim

Southport’s Conservative MP has been heavily criticised for “pie in the sky” politics after claiming Southport is to receive £25m in investment from the government. Damien Moore made the claim at

10th September 2019

One of the world’s oldest Universities chooses Wallis for Masters student’s visit

International tourism and leisure expert, Norman Wallis, will welcome a University of Leipzig delegation of 17 masters degree students and their professor at one of the NW region’s biggest family visitor attractions

10th September 2019

FCFC Turns Formby Orange

On a cold, damp March afternoon, over a couple of drinks, long discussions and lots of enthusiasm, FCFC was born, and we knew that we had a long journey ahead of us,

10th September 2019

Gold Medal winner donates £1,326 for Queenscourt after Open Garden Event

Thank you to Heather Sidebotham for raising an incredible £1,326 for Queenscourt Hospice at her Open Garden Event in June 2019. As well as supporting Queenscourt Hospice, Heather recently won a Gold

10th September 2019

Filter firm want to bring finer things of life to Southport

A special water filter firm in Southport are offering cafes and gyms in the town the chance to give their customers the best hydration possible. Finerfilters have launched an initiative for local

9th September 2019

Town centre burglar jailed

Due to a recent increase in Business Burglaries in Southport Town Centre we have been increasing our patrols to disrupt offences. Following further enquiries Samuel Lamberton (37 yrs) from Southport was identified

9th September 2019

Last Night of the Proms in Southport

Enjoy a spectacular Last Night of the Proms right here in Southport on Saturday 21 September. Over 90 musicians from the Maghull Wind Orchestra will provide a resounding performance, including favourite tunes

9th September 2019

Edge Hill University partners hospital to see if fully immersive experiences can improve the training of those delivering lifesaving operations

Ground breaking research is underway at Edge Hill University’s Medical School to see if training medical professionals in a fully immersive, mixed reality environment can improve their ability to deliver lifesaving operations.

9th September 2019

Heavens above! Celebrate the start of Autumn

The beginning of Autumn sees the start of Southport Astronomical Society’s regular monthly meetings. The first meeting is on September 19th and is called “Heavens Above!” It takes place at Scarisbrick Bowling

9th September 2019

Ormskirk hospital open day a great success!

On Saturday over 400 people attended a fantastic open day at Ormskirk hospital. Visitors looked around x-ray, maternity, theatres, children’s and orthopaedics in F ward. West Lancashire Deputy Mayor Councillor Terry Aldridge

9th September 2019

Merseyside solicitor marks 50 years of legal life

A well-known Merseyside solicitor is celebrating a legal milestone after notching up 50 years in law. David Kirwan, managing partner of Kirwans law firm, was admitted to the roll of solicitors in

9th September 2019

Popular Southport man Gary Whitehead has his name tracked across the Lancashire hills in support of Pancreatic Cancer UK at a four-day 200 mile Charity Bike Ride.

The Gary Whitehead Charity Bike Ride from Southport is taking on pancreatic cancer – the deadliest common cancer – through a gruelling 4-day bike ride covering 13 locations that spell out Gary’s

9th September 2019

Knives and firearms discovered as part of Op Target

Operation Target officers working to disrupt serious and violent crime recovered a large quantity of knives and two firearms as part of an ongoing forcewide campaign. Op Target is our forcewide campaign

9th September 2019

Meols Cop has a new Headteacher

I had made sure my new pencil case was ready, new school bag packed, shoes shiny and ready to go. Sharing the first day at ‘big’ school and experiencing it alongside our

8th September 2019