Gardeners heartbroken at Green Flag loss
Green fingered garden lovers in Southport have reacted with fury after it was revealed the council has lost a number of coveted Green Flag Awards after council chiefs chose not to apply
Southport law firm scoops two trophies at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards
Birchall Blackburn Law has won a prestigious award for conveyancing, as well as a Highly Commended status for a national award. BIRCHALL BLACKBURN LAW has won Conveyancing Firm of the Year –
Norwood gets no weed treatment as new community action group gets to work
A new community action group organised by Norwood councillors and the High Park Project has undertaken it’s first clean up activity in the ward with the help of local residents. The volunteers
Childhood obesity must stay high on political agenda, says Damien Moore MP
On Wednesday 3rd July, Damien Moore MP attended an event in Parliament to support calls for the new Prime Minister to push on with plans to reduce childhood obesity. The event
MISSING Patrick Gonzalez could be in Southport
Missing: Patrick Gonzalez POLICE are appealing for your help in finding a man from Kensington who is missing from home. 44-year-old Patrick Gonzalez from Stanley Street was last seen on Thursday 11
Southport make triple appointment
Southport Rugby Football Club are delighted to announce the appointments of Bill Nichol as our new Head Coach, Darren Hall as Assistant Coach and Mike Smith as Lead Academy Coach. Bill Nichol,
Have your say on Southport’s highway network
Residents and visitors to Sefton are being encouraged to have their say on the borough’s highway network. Following a record number of responses last year, the local authority is hoping even more
Arriva slammed by residents for creating “black hole” with Southport bus changes.
Southport residents have told local Arriva managers that they believe the company’s consultation process over its proposed bus changes in the town fell “desperately short” of what is expected. The bus company’s
What’s On | The METRO SUMMER BBQ TODAY
The METRO SUMMER BBQ TODAY” Starting around 4:00pm with good quality food, music and beer.
Pakistan’s Hunza valley: Hidden paradise on Earth
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Family pay annual tribute to much loved son and uncle
10/06/1971 – 21/07/2017 Two years since you left us, missed every day and never forgotten. Love you always and forever, Mum & Billy, Terry & Suzie, Lee & Nat, Dad, Mel, Megan
Does Debbie have Southport’s tallest sunflower?
A Southport woman has lain down a challenge to keen gardeners in the resort as she believes she has the largest sunflower in the town. Debz Baggley says her 9ft 4inch sunflower
Lancashire Care celebrates achieving Phase 1 Triangle of Care
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust has received national accreditation from The Carers Trust in recognition for working collaboratively with service users and carers, and for its commitment to changing the culture of
Pistol handed into Southport Police Station in firearms surrender
The firearms handed in (clockwise from top right the Webley air pistol, the Olympic and the Diana BB gun. Three firearms were handed in to police stations on Merseyside just hours after
Almost a million public sector workers handed a second year of inflation-busting pay rises
Almost a million public sector workers including doctors, teachers and soldiers will get a second-year of inflation-busting pay rises, the Chancellor announced today (22 July). After considering the findings of seven pay
Meols Ward ADVICE CENTRET hursday 27th June
Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis and Yaso Sathiy, will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 25th July. They will be available from 10.30am-11.30am at BoxTree Kitchen for Queenscourt café, Manor
Horror crash in 20mph zone leaves car on its roof
Paramedics have rushed to the scene of a horror smash on Park Avenue in Southport this morning, Monday 22 July 2019. Two cars collided with one spinning out of control and landing
Fun Open Day behind the scenes at Ormskirk hospital
Fun Open Day behind the scenes at Ormskirk hospital WHAT? Ormskirk District General Hospital is holding a family friendly, community Open Day WHERE? Various locations around the hospital: the restaurant and adjacent outside
A Crime Alert for the residents of North Sefton and Ainsdale Ward from Merseyside Police
A Crime Alert for the residents of North Sefton and Ainsdale Ward from Merseyside Police. Burglaries Between the 7th July and the 21st July 2019 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in
Letter: Council want you to picnic in traveller filled park
Furious Meols Cop residents say they are flabbergasted that Sefton Council are telling people to have a picnic in their local park despite it being taken over by travellers. One letter OTS
Bob Dylan: Icon of 20th Century Music
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Police launch hunt for missing autistic man
Police are combing Southport after fears for a missing autistic man. The Male, who went missing after walking off from his carer is considered a high risk vulnerable adult and officers are
Teens take on hike challenge for Alzheimer’s UK
A group of Southport teenagers from the National Citizen Service are doing a sponsored walk for Alzheimer’s UK. Arran Showering and his friends from the NCS want to raise £500 by going
Greenbank Group in marathon football session for Jude
Thousands of pounds have been raised ahead of a charity football day at Greenbank High School. Jono Murphy and a team of coaches from local group Sportscubed want to raise £2000 to
Appeal after West Lancashire robberies
DETECTIVES are appealing for information after two post office robberies in West Lancashire. The first happened between 3pm and 3:30pm this afternoon (Friday, July 19th) when a white man wearing dark clothing
Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood moves into contention at The Open
Tommy Fleetwood moved into contention to succeed Ryder Cup partner Francesco Molinari as Open champion as Tiger Woods tried to avoid an early exit at Royal Portrush. Tommy outscored Woods by 10
Operation Beachsafe aims to keep Southport’s coastline safe this summer
Operation Beachsafe is this week reminding people to keep Sefton’s coastline safe for visitors and residents alike over the summer months. Partner agencies continue to work together to prevent crime and disorder,
Owen Drew Luxury Candles now available at Yaffe Photography!
Southport’s premier portrait studio, ‘Yaffe Photography’ have always made sure that anyone arriving at their studios were thoroughly impressed the moment they walked through the door. The luxurious reception area greets you
Rainbow NHS badges take pride of place at Aintree
Liverpool’s Aintree University Hospital has become the first NHS organisation in Merseyside to join a grassroots campaign showing support for LGBT+ communities. The Rainbow Badge project sees members of staff sign a