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Damien Moore MP joins push to encourage more accessible rail journeys in Southport

Damien Moore MP has today joined forces with the rail industry to encourage more disabled people in Southport to travel by train using the Disabled Persons Railcard, which offers a third off journeys. Damien

2nd July 2019

Van overturns after crash on residential street in Southport

Photo: Birch Street RTC The emergency services were called to Birch Street at 8am this morning following a collision involving two vehicles, Tuesday 2 July. A local resident told our reporter: “There was

2nd July 2019

Southport Music Festival ‘SONFEST’ returns for its 6th year

Over 1000 people will gather at the free music festival, SonFest Southport, set to take place on 13th July in Southport, Merseyside at King’s Gardens. SonFest Southport will feature a range of

2nd July 2019

Formby cyclist takes on 300 mile ride in memory of murdered Jo

A Formby cyclist will honour the memory of murdered Labour MP Jo Cox with a sponsored cycle ride from Yorkshire to Parliament. Pam Ashton, 72, of Argarmeols Road, Formby, will join

1st July 2019

Award for Liverpool NHS volunteers who ensure no patient dies alone

A group of hospital volunteers from Liverpool has been recognised for their work in enhancing end of life care and ensuring no patient dies alone. The team at Aintree University Hospital has

1st July 2019

VIDEO: Behind-the-scenes at Mighty Radio’s Live Sounds show

Mighty Radio hosts Martin Hovden and Cameron Maerevoet had the tables turned when studio guest Phil Calland started filming them for the last 10 minutes of their four-hour Live Sounds show. Phil,

1st July 2019

Our £4.2m plan to target serious violence and put criminals behind bars

A major policing operation which aims to tackle serious and violent crime and put the people responsible for committing it behind bars will be launched across Merseyside today, Monday 1st July. In

1st July 2019

Globetrotter Challenge brings hospital staff and local community together

Staff at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals are half way through their summer Globetrotter Challenge. Over 400 people from across both hospitals are competing in 40 teams, to win a race around the

1st July 2019

Birkdale Park Rickshaw Takes Centre Stage at Armed Forces Service

Birkdale Park Rickshaw Takes Centre Stage at Armed Forces Service and Parade Once again Birkdale Park Nursing Home and its proud veterans couldn’t miss the opportunity to be on parade at the

1st July 2019

Sefton campaigner gives guarded welcome to leasehold ban plan

Councillor Pat Keith, who has been opposed to leasehold properties, has a given a tentative welcome to the Government’s announcement that they are to ban new leasehold homes. But the Cambridge Ward

1st July 2019

Rubbish Friends get Brownie points!

Southport’s celebrated Rubbish Friends team had a big surprise when they turned out for their latest cleaning mission… a helping hand from a pack of Brownies and Rainbows. The volunteer group turned

1st July 2019

Puppies left for dead in horrific dunes dog attack

A horrific dog attack on Formby dunes has sparked a region wide hunt for a danger dog and its owner. A man wearing a grey t shirt and jean shorts has been

1st July 2019

Sefton’s homelessness work praised by Local Government Association

Another rough sleeper in Southport town centre

Another rough sleeper on the streets of Southport this time in Lord Street. This man is well known around the town centre and sadly he has a drink and drug problem .

1st July 2019

Southport Salvation Army Open Friendship Cafe

Southport Salvation Army have opened a brand new friendship cafe this month. The cafe will open from 1-3pm each Sunday. A spokesperson for the charity said: “It is a great opportunity for

30th June 2019

Combined Authority Sets Ambitious Targets to Tackle Climate Emergency

Having declared a Climate Emergency, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority today set out ambitious targets for tackling climate change and will develop a full Climate Action Plan by December 2019. Amongst

29th June 2019

TODAY modern slavery EXHIBITION, Ormskirk

Why not pop along to Moorgate this morning and come and take a look at our modern slavery exhibition. Lancashire police will be there from 10am until 2pm for a chance for

29th June 2019

Brenda bags top gong at Merseyside Woman awards

An Ainsdale woman who is well known for her work to improve the village and the surrounding area has won a lifetime achievement award. Brenda Porter, Ex councillor and local volunteer, has

29th June 2019

This week at the Grateful Freds Session at the Atkinson are Resonant Rogues

Resonant Rogues Coming all the way from Western North Carolina, Resonant Rogues craft fresh songs from a variety of vintage folk styles, featuring vocal harmonies accompanied by accordion, guitar, banjo, fiddle, and

28th June 2019

Southport’s Inciner8 receives back-to-back accolades for exporting excellence

Southport-based waste management specialist, Inciner8, is celebrating after receiving two top accolades last week, as it was named International Business of the Year by the Echo Regional Business Awards and received

28th June 2019

Exciting proposals revealed for transformation of Southport Market

Exciting new plans are being developed to potentially transform Southport Market into a unique food and drink offer with flexible events and market space. Impressive images have just been released charting how

28th June 2019

MP hops to defence of Formby’s natterjack toads

A number of Formby residents joined their MP Bill Esterson at the climate and environment protest, “The Time Is Now”. They included Formby National Trust’s Kate Martin, who asked Mr Esterson for

28th June 2019

Health & Safety issue, Used drug needles Shorrock Street, Southport

Health & Safety issue, Used drug needles Shorrock Street Southport Hypodermic needles are being strewn and abandoned across Shorrock Street Southport. Near to Cambridge Walks there is a build up of not

28th June 2019

Stay #SunSafe during the hot weather in Sefton

Thousands of people are expected to visit beautiful Sefton this coming weekend (June 28-30) with temperatures set to soar. Sefton also plays host to two major events this weekend, with the Southport

28th June 2019

Woodvale Jackdaw Roof Rescue

This morning caring staff members from Brookdale Daycare Centre in Sandbrook Way noticed a young jackdaw that was trapped and dangling on dilapidated woodwork in flats opposite the centre. Staff tried desperately

27th June 2019

How smoking or allowing weed use at home can get you evicted

It’s common knowledge that cannabis is an illegal drug in Britain – but what if you’re using it behind closed doors? The risks could be even higher. Landlords do not tolerate antisocial

27th June 2019

Search begins to find family of war memorial soldiers

A railway operator is searching for the families of three soldiers from Southport whose names appear on a long-lost war memorial which has been ‘lovingly restored’ Northern rail wants to invite them

27th June 2019

Southport Rugby Football Club Hunt For New Head Coach

Southport Rugby Football Club Southport RFC wish to recruit a Head Coach. As a progressive club, where player development is at the heart of everything we do, SRFC are looking to recruit

27th June 2019

Eight people arrested as part of investigation into a suspected drug supply conspiracy in Sefton

Detectives investigating a suspected drug supply conspiracy in South Sefton have carried out 10 warrants and arrested eight people this morning, Thursday 27 June. The strike day comes as part of an

27th June 2019

Major high-rise training exercise in Bootle, Merseyside

A Bootle tower block will host a major training exercise at the end of this month as Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service lead an exercise to test their response to a major

27th June 2019

Fisherman’s Path crossing closed after cyclist was nearly hit by a train

Government plan to make private level crossings safer

Plans announced today mean signage could be improved to protect pedestrians and motorists using private level crossings. Improved signage to protect motorists and pedestrians using private level crossings could be introduced under

27th June 2019