SWACA – Support us in celebrating 45 years of charitable service in Sefton
“From coming to SWACA I feel I have power over my own life.” Adult service user “I hope that I can have a normal life like my friends.” Child service user “Because
Formby MP calls for public inquiry into Thomas Cook collapse
Shadow Business Minister Bill Esterson has called for a public inquiry into the collapse of Thomas Cook after it was revealed that governments across Europe had stepped in to offer support while the UK
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police
Burglaries Between the 15th and the 30th of September 2019 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: East Street, Lytham Road. Marshside Road, Willow Grove, Guildford Road, Sefton Street
Police appeal after man convicted of manslaughter absconds from Kirkham prison
Police are appealing for help after a man convicted of manslaughter absconded from a Lancashire prison. Hughie Scanlon is wanted by police after absconding from HMP Kirkham. Scanlon, 64, was jailed for
Southport Musical Fireworks – Stay Safe!
SOUTHPORT MUSICAL FIREWORKS 2019 Town will be busy today for the last day of the three day fireworks event. Be mindful of your surroundings and of people who may be attempting to
Downpours cause flash flooding in Southport
Heavy rain overnight has caused major flooding in parts of Southport. Homes in Crossens have had to bail out their gardens filled with rainwater while Rotten Row, which is closed to traffic
Home Office announces £10 million for Taser uplift
The additional ring-fenced funding will significantly increase the number of officers carrying the devices in England and Wales. The Home Office is giving police forces £10 million in additional funding to significantly
REPORT | Below-Par Port
A below-par Southport saw their five-game unbeaten run come to an end with defeat at Boston United. Goals in either half from Brad Abbott and Jordan Thewlis means the Port left Lincolnshire
Conker picking child narrowly avoids used needle
Piles of used drug needles have been stashed away in bushes in the town centre. A young mum and her child we’ve picking conkers near to the bandstand this morning when they
Southport Waterfront to Host Snooker’s top stars at Players Championship
Southport will host a snooker world ranking event for the first time early next year when the Coral Players Championship comes to the town. The event will run from February 24th to
Snowdon climb for Isla Rose and the John Lucas Foundation
A group of 20 individuals from Kew McDonalds in Southport have volunteered to complete a sponsored Snowdon climb on the 30th of October 2019. We are fundraising for the beautiful Isla Rose
Fireworks put on four displays after Friday cancellation
Tonight there will be four displays instead of the usual three at the British Musical Fireworks in Victoria Park Tickets for tonight’s Southport Fireworks are nearly sold out. You need to get
BT fraudsters are targeting vulnerable pensioners
Care home chiefs are warning people in Southport of a scam targeting vulnerable elderly people. Recently a resident at the Hollies rest home received a phone call claiming to be BT advising
New app brought in to prevent suicides in resort
Southport residents can now download a new app to help prevent suicide. The Stay Alive app, which was developed by charity Grassroots, is a pocket-sized suicide prevention resource which gives people the
Arrests and drug seizures during day of action in Sefton
Police arrested 13 people and seized drugs and cash during a day of activity in Sefton yesterday (Wednesday 25 September 2019). Operation Vermont uses officers from across the force to focus on
Rain wont threaten musical fireworks competition say bosses
Heavy rain isn’t causing any concern for bosses she’d of the start of the British Musical Fireworks tonight. Poor weather conditions could hamper how many people turn up to the show but
Inspectors praise Aintree University Hospital staff and highlight “outstanding” practice
Staff at Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool have been praised after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) awarded their trust a rating of Good and highlighted their “outstanding” work for patients. The CQC
North and South Sefton Care Home Group Conference – declared a resounding success for the care sector!
Picture : Joanne Dawson and Joanne Cunningham who organised the conference day What an incredible launch event! Wednesday 25th September saw the inaugural conference of the North and South Sefton Care Home
Letter: Ban the air polluting air show on our beach
June 2019 – the United Kingdom became the first major economy in the world to pass laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050. I wonder how this intent can
PCC highlights Merseyside success in reducing reoffending
Police and Crime Commissioner Jane Kennedy has praised the Merseyside Community Rehabilitation Company after reports showed it is leading the way in reducing reoffending. The Government created 21 Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRC)
Nominations sought for latest round of Sefton Citizens Award
Nominations are now being accepted for a major scheme that recognises Sefton residents who make a positive difference to life in their local communities. Sefton 4 Good and the Mayor of Sefton’s
Convicted criminal loses appeal to remain a Southport taxi driver
A Southport based taxi driver has lost an appeal against Sefton Council who refused to issue him a cab licence after they found out he had 17 previous convictions. The council lost
Business owners urged to be more fire safe
Southport firefighters are urging businesses in the town to check their premises are safe from the risk of fire, as part of a new safety campaign. The National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC)
Car dealership host world’s biggest coffee morning
Staff at the Honda dealership in Southport are taking part in the worlds biggest coffee morning tomorrow to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Research. Bosses at the showroom said “We are hosting
Heartless thieves steal young boys bike
Heartless thieves have stolen a push bike belonging to a four year old boy from Southport The expensive bike was swiped from Bright Street in High Park yesterday after the youngster only
Construction starts on swanky new Merseyside Police HQ
Work has now begun on Merseyside Police’s new £48million headquarters. A ‘break the ground’ event was held on Friday, September 13 when the force’s Police and Crime Commissioner Jane Kennedy and Merseyside Police
Give your say on future of deserted Southport Market
Sefton Council is seeking the views of existing traders, residents and visitors regarding an exciting vision for the future of Southport Market. Earlier this year, impressive images were released charting how the
Council chiefs forced to cut extra £2m by March
Council chiefs need to save a further £2.5million by the end of the financial year. The Revenue and Capital Budget Update 2019/20 was discussed at the latest meeting of Sefton Council’s Overview
OTS hailed for helping out Blundell Arms plans on ice
OTS readers have been hailed for their efforts to help force Sefton Council to halt plans to demolish the Blundell Arms pub in Birkdale Campaigners to save the pub and transform it
Beaten Pub landlords see another vicious attacker in court
The unluckiest pub landlord in Southport, famed for her selfless charity work, has once again seen an attacker in court for a vicious assault on her and her husband. A court was