Southport Chippy Changes For The Batter
A Southport chip shop is battering the competition after being taken over by a new family team. Harper’s Fish and Chip shop on Eastbank Street has been refurbished and modernised. which has
Merseyside Police join partner agencies to discuss the protection of vulnerable people in Polish communities
Protecting vulnerable people in Polish communities event Officers from Merseyside Police met with partners yesterday (Monday, 20 May) to discuss the protection of vulnerable people within Polish communities in the UK. Representatives
Guess the celeb and win ride in Mighty limo
Mighty Radio listeners are being given a fantastic opportunity to be driven around Southport in a luxury limousine. Resort-based MD Travel have joined forces with Mighty Radio 107.9FM and have painted the
Support during Action for Brain Injury Week 2019
Head injury brings a huge health challenge in the UK, with up to 1.4 million people presenting at A&E every year, with a head injury. With this in mind, Lancashire Care NHS
Care Home’s residents fundraise for the Southport Lifeboat
On Saturday the 18th of May, residents of a Southport Athena Healthcare Group care home, Hesketh Park Lodge, presented a cheque to their chosen charity – the Southport Lifeboat. The nursing home
Southport school girls make generous donation to the stroke unit
Southport school-girls Miya Maclean and Nova Brookfield, students at Christ the King Catholic High School, recently made a generous donation to the stroke unit at Southport hospital. The friends came up with the
Brand New 5 & 6 A Side Football Starting in Southport
Leagues kick off at Stanley High School 5 A Side and Greenbank High School 6 A Side this month. A chance to fly to Germany on holiday and a chance to benefit
Macmillan to hold family fun day In Southport
Macmillan to hold family fun day Southport and Formby Macmillan Cancer Information Centre is doing something a bit different this summer to support children and young people whose lives are affected by
Strictly stars Ian Waite and Vincent Simone come to Southport
Ian Waite & Vincent Simone – The Ballroom Boys! An Evening of Dance, Song, and Banter! Strictly boys unite for 2019 UK and Ireland tour… BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s favourite male professionals,
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and Merseyside Police jointly launch new bespoke mental health triage car
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and Merseyside Police have today jointly launched a new bespoke mental health triage car to help those in crisis on Merseyside get urgent assessment and access to
Motorists urged to check vehicles as Highways England unveils favourite driving routes
The scenic M6 in Cumbria has been named England’s favourite road to drive on in a snap survey by Highways England. The fun online poll asked people to name their favourite stretch
Major M62 upgrade to speed up journeys enters latest phase
A major project to provide quicker and more reliable journeys for drivers on the M62 near Warrington will enter its latest phase early next month. Contractors for Highways England are nearing the
Resort cyber champions will help tackle internet crime
A cyber champions scheme aimed at teens is being rolled out at schools across Southport in a bid to reduce internet crime. Merseyside Police are behind an initiative which will promote digital
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
Eurovision fan blows £3k on UK to win
A die hard Eurovision fan from Birkdale has lost £3000 after betting on the UK to win in Israel. Phil Tilbrook put blind faith in Michael Rice to finally win the song
Thomas Cook says Brexit hitting holiday plans
Travel firm Thomas Cook has warned of “further headwinds” for the rest of the year after reporting a £1.5bn loss for the first half of the year. It said there was “now
Cat’s Bill Tory MP: UK drivers to face huge fines
Motorists who accidentally hit wandering cats and don’t report it could face a fine of up to £20,000. A new ‘Cats Bill’ could mean drivers would be lawfully obliged to notify a
Coroner holds inquest into death of Adam seaton
An inquest into the death of Southport student Adam Seaton has heard how he died. Adam, a geography student at Edge Hill University, was the subject of a high profile missing persons
WARNING thefts from cars/vans in the Birkdale Village
POLICE are aware of a number of incidents of theft from cars/vans in the Birkdale Village area, although not all have been reported to us. We will of course be giving the
Knife safe operation carried out at Southport College
This week, Officers from the Local Policing Team at Southport police station, assisted by Merseyside Police Special Constables continued our work on the awareness of and reduction of knife crime incidents involving
Southport Company Leading the way in Vehicle Tracking Technology
Southport based fuel business DRIVEcard is expanding into brand new, cutting edge vehicle tracking technology. DRIVEcard has expanded its offering from fuel cards to now include vehicle tracking and reporting software DRIVEtelematics.
Photography exhibition announced featuring fascinating photos of historic Southport
Back by popular demand, The Atkinson presents Southport Double Take II (Old Southport Through a Modern Lens), a photography exhibition offering a unique glimpse into Sefton’s past. The Atkinson has invited local
MP calls for compensation for Waspi women
MP Bill Esterson has reiterated his support for the “Waspi” campaign by signing an Early Day Motion (EDM) calling for compensation for women who have lost out as a result of the
Bumper BID deal praised by passionate businesses
A Southport owner in the town has jumped to the defence of the Southport BID, saying the organisation is ‘making a difference’. BID chiefs are campaigning for a further five- year term
The Edinburgh Woollen Mill set to open new store in Southport
The Edinburgh Woollen Mill is creating ten jobs in Southport with a brand new store, complete with a Ponden Home concession. The new store will be located within Dobbies Garden Centre on
The Problem with Parking in Big Cities
Motorists have been grumbling about parking in major cities for some time now, but it’s gotten so bad in certain regions that even small business owners are complaining. Many retailers feel that
Explore Bel Paese: 9 Compelling Reasons to Visit Italy
La Vita è un Sogno! In Italian, this means “life is a dream” and that is certainly true when talking about life in Italy. This magical country tops many hopeful travellers bucket
Take care of yourself during the May bank holiday
As people make plans for the May bank holiday weekend the NHS in Sefton is encouraging you to also be prepared in case of any accidents or minor ailments. Health professionals from NHS
Art in the park takes over Hesketh gardens
An annual Art in the Park event takes place on Sunday, June 2. The Ainsdale and Birkdale Art Club will be staging the event from 11am to 3pm at the conservatory at
Parents console distraught youngsters after football tournament SHELVED
Over the past decade Ormskirk West End FC have held our annual tournament each year at Ormskirk School and provided thousands of local children with the opportunity to celebrate their passion for