Resort pensioner caught out by ‘pay later’ scam
Southport residents are being urged to beware of a new scam which police chiefs have labelled, ‘Buy now and pay later.’ A spokesperson for the Sefton Community Policing Team said: “A fraudster
Birkdale Park Nursing Home Holds its D Day 75 Anniversary Veterans’ Parade
Birkdale Park Nursing Home in Southport held its D Day parade and commemoration of the 75 Anniversary of the greatest amphibious landing in history. To celebrate the actions and sacrifice of the
Family pay tribute to man killed on Lord Street
Ventsislav Marginov The family of 51 year-old Ventsislav Marginov, who died following a disturbance in Southport on Saturday 1st June, have today paid tribute to him. Mr Marginov, a Bulgarian national who was
Sefton Council celebrates the invaluable work of foster carers in the borough
The work of the borough’s foster carers was celebrated at the annual Sefton Fostering Service Conference held at the Formby Professional Development Centre on June 5. Foster carers and staff from Sefton’s
Get back in the saddle and rediscover your love of cycling in confidence
People who want to rediscover their love for cycling in Sefton after years of staying out of the saddle can now benefit from free refresher sessions. To mark Sefton Council’s Year Of
Sefton Council’s Food waste collection service suspension
It is with regret that Sefton will be suspending the Food Waste Collection Service in June 2019. The last week of collections will be week commencing 10 June. The amount of
Southport’s Lee Slattery to play third U.S Open
Southport’s Lee Slattery will make his third U.S. Open start after shooting 9-under 135 in the Surrey, England, sectional qualifier conducted on the Old and New courses at Walton Heath Golf Club.
Meadow Lane Housing Development raises questions
Sandway Homes is the official name of the newly created Sefton Council owned Housing Development Company. Sefton Council’s Cabinet approved the new company name and arrangements for its board of directors. The
MP highlights “damning indictment” of FRAG-run Formby Parish Council
MP Bill Esterson has called criticism of FRAG’s plans for Formby “a damning indictment of the way they run the Parish Council”, describing their Neighbourhood Plan as lacking substance and credibility after
Full steam ahead for Ainsdale’s Community Police Station
It’s full steam ahead for Sefton’s second Community Police Station as it officially open its doors in Ainsdale Railway Station, Tuesday 28th May. The Community Police Station is designed to make officers and
Sefton’s chip shops batter the competition ahead of National Fish & Chips Day
Fish and Chip shops across Sefton repeatedly batter the competition according to the local authority’s public protection team. To mark National Fish & Chips Day on Friday, June 7, Sefton Council is
WATCH |Live Music at its best on Mighty Radio
Check out 27-year-old Scott Beckett, an amazing singer/songwriter who appeared on Tuesday night’s Live Sounds on Mighty Radio – broadcasting from the heart of Southport on 107.9FM. Live Sounds provides a platform
Teenagers Arrested On Suspicion Of Robbery In Southport
POLICE have arrested three teenagers on suspicion of robbery following an incident in Waterloo Road, Southport, last night, Tuesday 4th June. Police were called at 6pm to reports a teenage boy had
Have your say on local policy
Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in Merseyside and Cheshire are currently working together to review more than 100 local NHS policies and treatments to ensure that they have the best possible outcomes for
Merseyside High Sheriff Visits Birkdale Park Nursing Home and rides in a rickshaw to Commemorate D Day Landings with Forces Veterans
Birkdale Park Nursing Home in Southport welcomed the recently installed Merseyside High Sheriff David Steer QC DL to attend a veterans’ parade at Birkdale Park. Welcomed by former Major Jonathan Cunningham MBE
Thousands enjoy delights of 2019 Southport Food & Drink Festival
Thousands of food and drink lovers descended on Southport last weekend to sample the very best that the North West has to offer.Occasional rain showers did not deter the crowds at Victoria
Melling fundraisers deliver life-saving defibrillator
Melling residents now have access to a potentially life saving defibrillator thanks to fundraising by residents. Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson attended the installation ceremony at the Horse & Jockey on Waddicar Lane
Lakeland Leather Southport Support Cancer Research UK
Lakeland Leather has launched a new campaign supporting Cancer Research UK to encourage the recycling of unwanted jackets to raise money for the charity. The Cumbrian-based fashion retailer is running an in-store
Nominate your hospital People’s Health Hero
Do you know a member of staff working at our hospitals who deserves special recognition? Members of the public are being invited to nominate a member of staff at Southport and Ormskirk
Southport Salvation Army appeals for more volunteers
Community spirit in full force for Salvation Army in Southport thanks to local volunteers – but charity appeals for more A charity is celebrating the Southport community spirit thanks to the support
Local businesses vote YES to renew Southport BID
#YourSouthportBID 2019-2024 Southport BID has today (Tuesday 4th June) announced that the investment it brings to Southport and the work that it does in the town will continue for another 5 years.
Bold Arms regulars compete for prize of a lifetime
A churchtown pub have launched a search for an ‘event tester’ who will be paid £2,000 to travel around the country to visit hostelries. The Bold Arms on Botanic Road, is advertising
Merseyside Police launch annual Summer Drink and Drug Drive campaign
Today (Monday, 3 June) marks the start of the annual Summer Drink and Drug Drive campaign and Merseyside Police is reminding motorists to drive responsibly. During last year’s month-long campaign, Merseyside Police
Dukes Ward Advice Surgery on Monday 10th June
“Councillors John Pugh, Tony Dawson and Ward Activist Jo Barton will be holding their Dukes Ward Advice Surgery on Monday 10th June. They will be available from 2pm – 3pm at Delizzi’s
Laura takes a leap of faith for McDonald’s charity
A McDonald’s employee from Southport is taking a massive leap of faith to raise vital funds for Ronald McDonald House. Laura Eyes from Southport is jumping 11,000ft from a plane to raise
Man fighting for his life after Lord Street attack
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault following an incident in Southport on Saturday night (1st June) which has left a 51-year-old man in a critical condition.
Clubber rushed to hospital after vicious late night attack
A local reveller has been rushed to hospital in the early hours of this morning after he was viciously attacked in Southport Town Centre. The Male who has yet to be identified
Blaze rips through former Blundell Pub building
A major fire has ripped through the former Blundell Arms Pub on Upper Aughton Road destroying the building. Fire crews are still on site tackling the blaze which broke out early this
The Spicy king of Southport celebrates bumper first day of festival
A Southport entrepreneur is celebrating after expanding his business across the North West. Gaz Johnson is currently the most popular man in Southport for his JustWings business which is the highlight of
Hilarious Edinburgh fringe show in Southport
An Edinburgh 5* fringe show will be appearing in Southport for one night on June 28th at Holy Trinity Church, Southport. The first 90 chapters of the Bible will be dramatized in 90