Southport young musician competition deadline extended
If you’re a young person who can sing or play a musical instrument why not enter the Southport Young Musician of the Year competition? Students between the ages of 8 and 18
Thief caught on camera in Hillside burglary spree
A suspected burglar is operating in Hillside. One resident reported how they were burgled in broad daylight earlier this afternoon saying that other witnesses had noticed the thief clearly casing empty houses
Internationally acclaimed American choir comes to Southport thanks to The Salvation Army
A world renowned American choir is set to visit Southport on its inaugural tour of England. The Gary Bonner Singers from Los Angeles, who have performed at three Christmas concerts at The
Southport Lifeboat become first Independent Lifeboat in country to be awarded Probationary Declared Facility Status
The Trustee Directors of the Southport Offshore Rescue Trust are delighted to have become the first Independent Rescue Boat Organisation to be recognised by the UK Coastguard as a Probationary Declared Facility
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital information event
Join us at Ainsdale Medical Centre on Thursday 4th July, 6pm and hear more about Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital and how we put patients and their families at the centre of
WATCH: Teenager Tia hits the right notes on Mighty Radio
Teenage singer/songwriter Tia Morris is fast building an excellent reputation for her original songs, some of which she performed on this week’s edition of Mighty Radio’s Live Sounds show. The Tuesday night
MP calls on fast-fashion chain to prove its ethical credentials
Shadow Business Minister Bill Esterson MP has called on fashion retailer Boohoo to prove its ethical trading credentials by giving its workers “a voice” through trade union recognition. The Union of Shop,
How Pensioners Can Increase Their Retirement Funds
Many individuals are concerned about how to look after themselves and their family when they hit retirement. However, saving for retirement does not have to be difficult if you start early and
Ince Blundell bus changes “unacceptable”, says MP
Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson has described proposals to stop a bus route from serving Ince Blundell village as “totally unacceptable” and “potentially dangerous”. Arriva North West is consulting on plans to
Brenda shortlisted for Merseyside Women of the Year Awards.
An inspirational woman from Southport has reached the finals of the 2019 Merseyside Women of the Year Awards. Brenda Porter, from Ainsdale, is in the final 26 of the prestigious awards, which
Aiming to walk 1 million steps to raise money for diabetes charity
To mark National Diabetes Week this year (10-16 June), staff in Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Diabetes Service aim to walk at least 10,000 steps a day to raise money for Diabetes
Thousands receive life-saving trauma care since creation of new service
Health professionals who care for some of the most seriously injured patients in Cheshire and Merseyside are celebrating the seventh anniversary of their specialist life-saving service this week (13th June 2019). Since
Take a breather from smoking during Breathe Easy Week
Breathe Easy Week is an annual awareness event organised by the British Lung Foundation that focuses on lung health; the Quit Squad is supporting the campaign by raising awareness of the impact
Special Feature: Why The Quiet Life Now Suits Southport
By Sam Elliott We all remember this time last year. The World Cup was about to start, the sun was shining and we didn’t yet know exactly what joy those next few
Sefton invests £320k to keep borough’s communities safe from crime
Sefton Council continues to help keep communities across the borough safe from crime and anti-social behaviour, a recent report has revealed. Throughout the past twelve months, Sefton’s Safer Communities Partnership (SSCP) have
Fundamental is back at the Botanic Gardens
Fundamental is back at the Botanic Gardens on Saturday 22nd June. The Settle Inn will host the unique game show which is fun for all the family. Fundamental is a fun
34 years in prison for duo caught supplying cocaine
Two men have been jailed following an investigation by the joint NCA and Met Police Organised Crime Partnership (OCP). Officers observed Dean Melody, 46, from Hertfordshire, and Arthur Boxall, 52, from Essex,
Girlguiding in Birkdale needs you!
Girl Guides Birkdale District is looking for adults over the age of 18 to run Rainbows (age 5-7), Brownies (age 7-10) and Guides (age 10-14). If you live in the Southport area
Look after your own health and those of your children on Father’s Day
While giving up smoking is a personal decision and one that only a smoker can make, life changes such as having a family can influence this. The Quit Squad are here to
Cleaners trip town centre bank alarm
A anti theft alarm has been triggered at a town centre bank filling it with acrid smoke. The Barclays Southport branch on Lord Street was evacuated this morning, not for the first
Full steam ahead at Ainsdale Railway Police Station
It’s full steam ahead for Sefton’s second Community Police Station as it officially opened its doors in Ainsdale Railway Station last week. Above: Haydn Preece Former Ainsdale Councillor Haydn Preece reflected: “Sometimes
Bungling burglars arrested inside Southport bar
UPDATE Following a burglary at a public house in Southport, Police have charged 2 males with burglary and possession of a bladed article. The males are: Leon Shaw aged 45 of Scarisbrick
Pleasureland gives emergency services the blue light for fun
£50 worth of ride tokens for just £10 Emergency services staff will have their own celebration day at Southport Pleasureland this year as the park recognises their dedication and hard work with
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police
Burglaries Between the 26th May-9th June 2019 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Manchester Road, Cobden Road, Leyland Road, Scarisbrick New Road, Trafalgar Road, St Johns Road, Bengarth Road,
Bishop to the Moon landing in Southport
In July 1969 man first landed on the moon. Fast forward fifty years and on the 8th of July 2019 a NASA space suited Ken Clapham will be landing in Southport. His
Tory decision leads to thousands losing free TV in Southport
Over 8,000 households in Southport are set to lose the automatic free TV licence for those 75 and over, after a decision to make drastic changes to the concession. The BBC has
Pupils tasked with creating ferry good posters
Art loving pupils from Southport can enter a competition to create a new poster for a distinctive Mersey Ferry. The design must feature Mersey Ferry’s colourful Dazzle Ship and be inspired by
Sefton Council grants help high streets bloom
Sefton Council has delivered almost £9000 in grants to help community groups improve their local high street. Ainsdale in Bloom, Bootle in Bloom, Crosby and Waterloo in Bloom, Litherland in Bloom, Lord
Diabetes programmes in Sefton gains accreditation
Programmes in Sefton that support people living with diabetes are the first in Merseyside to be recognised by a nationally respected institute in time for Diabetes Week 2019. The two patient education
Patients in Southport help homeless people get healthcare
Health commissioners in Southport and Formby are encouraging residents to get involved in their local NHS by joining their GPs practice’s patient group this national participation week (10–15 June). NHS Southport and Formby