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Southport Off-Key Choir invite you to their Big Southport Singalong

Southport Off-Key Choir would like to invite you to their Big Southport Singalong. We’re on a mission to get Southport singing and experience the joy and health benefits it can bring. Come and join

3rd May 2019

Professional Dancers launch New Southport Dance school

Exciting times ahead for two professional dancers, Jennifer Berrett (35) and Rebekah Ryan (28) as they launch a new dance school in Southport, DBA School of Dance ltd for children from 4

3rd May 2019

Birkdale Councillors holding Advice Centre this Saturday

Liberal Democrat Councillors representing Birkdale and Dukes ward will be holding their regular monthly Advice Centre this Saturday, 4 May 2019 at the Liverpool Road Methodist Church (‘The Red Chapel’) at the

3rd May 2019

Edge Hill student blocks come forward in Ormskirk

Plans have been submitted for three accommodation blocks in the centre of Ormskirk, reaching between four and five storeys, for Edge Hill University students. The developer, J Waring & Sons, has put

3rd May 2019

Delight for local dance school babyballet, Nominated in National Awards

babyballet® Southport, Formby & Crosby is delighted to have been nominated in not one but two categories in the prestigious National Awards hosted by ‘Whats On 4 Little Ones’. The highly sought-after

2nd May 2019

Southport business urged to help victims of domestic abuse

Southport businesses are being urged to do more to help staff who are victims of domestic abuse. Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy has launched the Merseyside Domestic Abuse Workplace scheme in partnership

2nd May 2019

Magic Mild at The Grasshopper, Hillside

May is the month that CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale promotes Mild Ales. Mild is a very traditional type of beer that is sweeter and usually darker than regular bitter beers.

2nd May 2019

Murder investigation underway in Parbold

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a body was found in Parbold. Police were called around 5.25pm yesterday (Wednesday, May 1) after a body had been found in a wooded area

2nd May 2019

RTC Formby Bypass (near Southport)

Crash on A565 Formby bypass near Ince Blundell, Thursday 2 May 2019. North End Lane which runs from the bypass to Hightown. There were a couple of casualties involved who were taken

2nd May 2019

L37 Fest – Full Weekend Lineup Announced!

The hugely anticipated ‘L37 Fest’ is coming to Orrell Hill Woods (just off the Formby Bypass) from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th July 2019. Tickets have been going fast since they went

2nd May 2019

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Southport MP campaigning for Southport Town Council

Damien Moore commented said: I’m campaigning for a local review into local government to create a Southport Town Council to give local residents a greater say on how their money is being

2nd May 2019

How to Hire the Right Employees for Your Business

When starting a business, one of the first things that you should consider is how to find the best employees for the jobs that you need filling. Your employees can affect a

1st May 2019

Nurse Recruiment Day at Southport Hospital

On Saturday 11 May, from 11am-3pm, we are holding another recruiment event, for band five nurses. This is for any band five nurse or students soon to graduate. We are not hiring

1st May 2019

European Parliamentary Elections: Registration deadline is looming

There are just days left for anyone in Sefton wishing to have their say in the European Parliamentary Elections to ensure they are registered to vote. More than five million voters across

1st May 2019

May Bank Holidays: All You Need To Know In Southport

Thousands of people are expected to visit beautiful Sefton this Bank Holiday weekend (May 4-6) and we’ve put together a list of helpful tips to make the most out of the borough.

1st May 2019

Salons support Neonatal mental health week

Ormskirk hospital Neonatal Unit took part in the first national Neonatal Mental Health Awareness Week. Running from 15th to 21st April, it aimed to raise awareness, share best practice and inspire change.

1st May 2019

BMW driver abuses pavement parking

A BMW driver has been slammed by visually impaired residents at a tower block after he continues to park on the pavement nearby. Elderly residents living at flats above Farmfoods say they

1st May 2019

Hilarious Edinburgh fringe show in Southport

A show full of laughter, which received five stars at the Edinburgh Fringe, is coming to Southport in June, as part of a national tour. Searchlight Theatre Company will dramatize the first

30th April 2019

Aging presents seniors with health issues that are often overlooked. How to improve circulation involves introducing new foods and seated exercises.

Get the Blood Pumping: How to Improve Circulation for Seniors

One gallon. The same amount as a gallon of milk. That’s how much blood is pumping through your body at any given time. Given that your heart is about the size of

30th April 2019

Eye-Opening Reasons Why Custom Challenge Coins Make Unique Gifts

Every year people in Britain spend almost £1,000 per year on gifts. Giving each other gifts is a time-honored tradition among many societies. From birthdays, Christmas and other holidays it is customary to show

30th April 2019

Itchy and Scratchy: Recognizing and Treating Allergies in Dogs

There’s no doubt that your dog is a part of the family and likely your best friend to boot. Dogs have a variety of needs like ensuring that they get the right

30th April 2019

Right at Home launches charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Society

Leading homecare provider Right at Home is thrilled to announce the launch of its new charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Society. The franchise has pledged to raise more than £20,000 for the charity

30th April 2019

Your chance to nominate a Sefton Sporting Star for 2019

The honour of joining Sefton’s sporting hall of fame is one step closer as entries open for the 2019 Sefton Sports Awards. Now in its 17th year, the awards celebrate the very

30th April 2019

Southport residents warned against turning to ‘law on the cheap’

A leading solicitor is urging those representing themselves in court to ‘steer clear’ of unqualified legal advisors whose intervention could do more harm than good. Paul Barnes, Head of Dispute Resolution at

30th April 2019

Dignitaries step far back in time for Wayfarers landmark birthday

To celebrate Wayfarers Arcade’s 120th birthday a call was put out to find out how people saw this Grade II Victorian treasure which we are so fortunate to have right in the

29th April 2019

Appeal to locate man last seen in Crosby

POLICE still appealing for help in finding a 47-year-old man who is missing from home in Worthing Street, Brighton Le Sands, Liverpool. Steven Westwood was last seen at around 4.30am on Monday,

29th April 2019

Volunteer drivers needed for Queenscourt Hospice patients

Could you become a member of our patient ambulance transport team? Queenscourt aims to offer care for patients in different ways, at the point in which they need it. Patients referred to

29th April 2019

When it comes to our resolutions every year, there’s a common refrain among almost all people: we want to get more in shape. And yet, there’s very few of us that successfully achieve

29th April 2019

Southport Police Station New General Enquiry Office opening times

Merseyside Police is changing the opening hours of its General Enquiry Offices (GEO) across the county on 15 April 2019. The change follows an extensive review of the GEO service by the

29th April 2019

Take on the 3 Club Challenge and win big in May!

As part of Sefton Council’s fabulous Festival of Golf, a raft of prizes are up for grabs as part a special 3-club competition. Golfers can play a free round at Southport Municipal

29th April 2019