CCTV appeal to catch Formby bike thieves
Affluent homeowners in Formby with CCTV equipment are being asked to search their tapes for footage of two young teenage boys after a double bike theft in the village. two teenage boys,
Southport MP welcomes £175,708 investment to tackle potholes
Damien Moore MP welcomes new £175,708 investment to tackle potholes and improve road quality in Southport. Damien Moore MP has welcomed the new funding commitment from the Conservative Government to improve the
Ready, set, lift! Giant ‘superspan’ gantry installed across M6
This is the moment a giant ‘superspan’ gantry was installed across a stretch of the M6 as part of a major upgrade to ease congestion. The structure is nearly 131ft (40m) in
Visiting Europe after Brexit?
There would be changes if you visit the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland and the UK leaves the EU without a deal. It would mean that from 12 April 2019, the
Liverpool CFA Final | Southport crowned champions
SOUTHPORT WIN (3-4 ON PENALTIES): Prescot Cables 0-0 Southport FC Cables shootout: O X O O X X Port shootout: O X O O X O Cables goals: n/a Port goals: n/a Cables
Make sure you clunk-click every trip, warn police in seatbelt crackdown
POLICE are backing a national seat belt campaign which is promising to tighten up on motorists and passengers who don’t clunk- clink every trip. Officers in the region are currently staging a
North West’s fun capital announces new lower prices
Northwest theme park Southport Pleasureland this week announced an across-the-board reduction in prices to make the 2019 family entertainment budget go even further. The park’s more than 40 rides and attractions will
Missing from Merseyside | 25-year-old Adam Mercer
Merseyside Police are appealing for help in finding a Bootle man who has been missing from home since yesterday afternoon, Monday 1 April. 25-year-old Adam Mercer was last seen at his home
100 New Jobs Created by the Opening of Connected Health Plus
Community of Southport unites to celebrate the opening of a unique organisation who are connecting innovation with care in the home. Through a blend of in-home technology and quality care Connected Health
Smashed up untaxed Volkswagen abandoned in Southport
An untaxed Volkswagen has been abandoned on Denbigh Avenue and vandalised overnight. Residents of the quiet unassuming close woke this morning to find the car had been left in the close with
Some Time Today on tonight’s Live Sounds
Top Burscough pop punk band Some Time Today (pictured) are the special studio guests on tonight’s Live Sounds show on Mighty Radio, which launched yesterday on 107.9 FM. The talented lads will
How to Make Your Small Business More Ethical
As a small business owner, you will be looking for ways to make your company continue to be profitable going into the future. One of the main concerns of modern customers is
Message from Peter Jones of Southport Homewatch Association
Message from Peter Jones of Southport Homewatch Association “All residents are welcome to attend theAGM at Lord Street West United Church Hall on Tuesday 9th April at 7.00pm(doors open at 6.30pm. There will be
A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police
Burglaries Between the 20th March and the 2nd April 2019 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Shaftesbury Road, Talaton Close(garage), Bath Street (2), Folkestone Road, Forest Road (shed) Property
Knife crime classes delivered to Southport high schools
The negative consequences of carrying a knife can be life-changing, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Over the last two weeks Officers from the Southport Local Policing Team have made
Interactive Easter Fun For The Whole Family At The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Interactive Easter Fun For The Whole Family At The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Families in Southport will be delighted to hear of a truly magical event coming to the Botanical Gardens on
Birkdale Civic Society recruiting new members
At the beginning of 2019, the process of reforming the Birkdale Civic Society began, and they are currently recruiting new members to help continue the important work that has taken place since
Apartments released at £16 million Birkdale care village
As construction work continues apace on Belong’s £16 million state-of-the-art care village in the West Birkdale Conservation Area, the not-for-profit care provider has released particulars of the first phase of accommodation available
Anti-fracking MP slams Government’s ‘appalling record’ on climate change
Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson has spoken out in Parliament against proposals by the government to make fracking easier. During a debate on permitted development and shale gas exploration, the MP
Coastal Road plays starring role in Sky series
A stretch of the Coastal Road in Southport will be closed to facilitate filming a popular Sky Atlantic series. Diversions will be in place between the Shore Road roundabout in Ainsdale and
Southport MP discusses Work and Pensions to Southport Job Centre to discuss UC
Damien Moore MP welcomes Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to Southport Job Centre to discuss UC. During the visit Damien Moore MP and Rt Hon Amber Rudd MP spoke to
Holy Week at Holy Trinity – with a difference!
An Easter egg hunt, resurrection cocktails, communion and washing of feet will all be part of Holy Trinity Church Southport’s Easter events – and the Bishop of Warrington Rt Revd Beverley Mason
Biggest ever increase to National Living Wage comes into effect
1.8 million workers earning the National Living Wage will receive an additional £690 over the year from today. Full-time workers receiving National Living Wage will be more than £2,750 better off a
Local Artists invited to submit work to 93rd Annual Southport Palette Club Exhibition
Artists with a connection to Sefton are invited to submit work to the 93rd Annual Southport Palette Club Exhibition, which is the juried section of the Sefton Open. Submissions will be accepted
Southport man wins £250k on Reds bet
A Southport man has woken this morning to find he’s won a quarter of a million pounds on a football bet. John Rigby, who works at Smedley Hydro scooped the massive win
Appeal to find Collie Cross lost on Southport beach
*****Lost Dog. Please help please share***** Souhthport Area. PR8 1SB. Salli is a Collie Cross and is Black & White in colour and was being walked on the beach in her harness
Rare Duck disappearance sparks mallard mystery
The owners of a rare jade coloured duck are spitting feathers after it disappeared from their back garden in an apparent theft. The Cayuga mallard and it’s eggs were swiped from the
All change for Opening Night as Strictly Champion comes to Southport
Kevin Cliftoni n BURN The Floor with Graziano Di Prima and Johannes Radebe All change for Opening Night as Strictly Champion comes to Southport… BBC Strictly Come Dancing Champion, Kevin Clifton, is set to headline
Thief leaves Bittersweet taste after laptop swipe
Police are hunting a young Male who swiped an expensive laptop from a town centre restaurant. The Male, wearing all black, stole the expensive £1500 MacBook from the offices of Smooch desert
Southport’s Armed Forces Day – Sunday 30th June 2019
On Sunday 30th June local Veterans from SSAFA (The Armed Forces Charity) based at RAF Woodvale are preparing to hold this years Armed Forces Day event at the Town Hall (Princess Diana