August Bank Holiday: All You Need To Know In
Thousands of people are expected to visit beautiful Southport this Bank Holiday weekend (August 23-26) and we’ve put together a list of helpful tips to make the most out of the borough.
WARNING | Police close Roe Lane after HUGE sinkhole opens up
Please be advised there is a large sink hole, 2 feet across and 4 feet deep on Roe Lane near to Lane Ends Roundabout. Police have closed the road, Sefton Council are
Hunt is on to find mystery Southport Samaritan
A Southport man is launching a desperate search to find a woman who helped his son in the town yesterday afternoon, Friday 23 August. Andy Griffiths’ son was at the skatepark near
Travellers set up bank holiday summer camp
Travellers have turned the protective bollards of Southport park and ride into a washing line. Last night a group of 20 travellers with heavy Irish accents drove onto the Fairways park and
Hillside Cider and Sausage Festival 23rdth- 25th August 2019
The popular Hillside Cider and Sausage Festival returns to the Grasshopper Micropub in Hillside this weekend. Once again there are over 30 different real ciders from around the country. The selection of
Merger of two Liverpool hospital trusts a step closer after being cleared by competition regulator
The competition regulator has cleared the proposal for an NHS merger that will create one of the largest university hospital trusts in the North of England. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA),
Essential safety works start on Coronation lanterns
Essential works are set to take place to remove three structurally unsound lighting columns on Lord Street, Southport. Surveys of all three coronation columns, which were erected along the main boulevard in
Dukes Ward Councillor Surgery
Please note the day change from Monday to TUESDAY! Councillors John Pugh, Tony Dawson and Ward Activist Jo Barton will be holding their Dukes Ward Advice Surgery on Tuesday 10th September. They
WARNING after attempted motorbike theft from SPAR, Roe Lane
A motorbike rider had a near miss yesterday after his bike was nearly swiped from under his nose at a petrol station. The Biker was paying for fuel after filling up at
Police hunt knife wielding maniac after Chapel Street assault
Police are currently hunting for a man who allegedly brandished a knife on a shop worker leaving work for the day. A police helicopter is circling Southport town centre after reports that
£900,000 Southport hospital wards improvement starts
A £900,000 programme of improvements to eight wards will get under way at Southport hospital this autumn. The first phase of work on wards 7A, 7B, 9A, 9B, 11A and 11B
Christ the King celebrates GCSE results
Christ the King Catholic High School is celebrating its fantastic GCSE results which demonstrate a significant improvement in every measure including Mathematics, English and Science. Pupils, staff and parents are absolutely delighted.
Council chiefs finally apologise over monument marketing disaster
Council bosses have finally apologised after visitors to Southport complained about a new car promotion which was allowed to be sited within the town’s Lord Street war memorial area. The display consisted
Fundraiser ‘saddles up’ for 250-mile Trans Pennine Trail trek for Macmillan
A dog trainer and her pony will trek 250 miles – from Southport to Hornsea – to raise funds for Macmillan which has supported her family through her dad’s cancer ordeal. Sarah
8 Things Every Home Owner Should Know
You’ve recently purchased a home and you are over the moon with your investment! For some, home ownership is a big milestone in their life, and you feel a sense of accomplishment.
Baby garden restored for hospital open day
A restored and replanted baby garden will be rededicated in a ceremony at next month’s Ormskirk hospital open day. The garden is a quiet place near the hospital reception for all visitors
Highways England urging motorists to ‘check it before towing it’
Highways England is today calling on motorists to ‘check it before towing it’ following dramatic footage showing a trailer rolling down the M25 in Surrey. The incident happened on the Surrey/Kent border
McColls Churchtown raise £573.00 for Queenscourt Hospice
Thank you to McColls in Churchtown, who have raised £573.00, through their collection tin and also from the sales of their own products. This is when a customer buys a McColl’s Retail
Much loved landlady viciously beaten as she defends customers
A Southport landlord famed for her charity work has revealed the vicious injuries she received during a brutal beating at her pub. Much loved landlady Annie McTaggart was viciously assaulted by Southport
Manchester Piccadilly rail service return hailed by Labour’s Liz
News of the return of Southport’s Manchester Piccadilly service has been warmly greeted by Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for the town, Liz Savage. The service is due to run again from December after
Cut loose and audition for FOOTLOOSE!
Fresh from the success of their 40th anniversary shows ‘West Side Story’ and ‘A Journey Through Song’, SONG are on the look out for talent for their upcoming production ‘FOOTLOOSE!’. Bursting with
Daves Tyres & Exhausts Air Conditioning Recharge and Service
Make sure that you can rely on your air conditioning with a recharge service. Car air con needs regular maintenance to ensure that it is functioning as efficiently as possible. At Daves
Fire crews rush to head in Norwood Ave crash
Norwood Avenue is currently closed to traffic after a head on collision. The Street hasn’t been shut by emergency services due to its thin carriageway while paramedics and fire crews work to
Lancashire Care shortlisted for the Excellence in Supply Awards 2019
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust has been shortlisted for a prestigious international award that celebrates inspirational examples of businesses, third sector organisations and the NHS working together to provide great patient care
Southport bus services need public control says transport group meeting
Calls have been made for Southport bus services to be put back into public control to improve local transport for residents. It follows a meeting between representatives of the Ormskirk, Preston and
Sefton Council asked to fell diseased tree on Chapel Lane, Formby
Sefton Council has been contacted by Formby Parish Council and requested to fell a diseased tree in the village. The horse chestnut tree, located outside Cassidys on Chapel Lane, was earmarked to
Ormskirk Hospital donation from the League of Friends
A donation of £500 from the charity League of Friends has allowed the play specialists at Ormskirk hospital to invest in a much needed update to the toy box. The charity works
Casablanca’s in Southport to be transformed back to the 80’s
On Saturday 7th September, for one night only, be transported right back to the 80s! Casablanca’s in Southport will be transformed into an 80s party venue, complete with 80s disco and live
Sefton Adult Social Care Provider Offers Gift Ideas With A Difference At Flower Show
Visitors at this year’s Southport Flower Show were able to shop for craft and gift items with a difference thanks to a leading Sefton adult social care provider. Bootle-based New Directions took