Calling bands and musicians of all ages
Radio regulator OFCOM has awarded an FM licence to Mighty Radio, Southport’s popular local community radio station. And it goes live on Monday April 1st at 8am on 107.9 FM. We’re delighted to
Childcare company set to mark 5th birthday with new play days
In celebration of hitting the five-year milestone, locally-based childcare company First Steps Enterprise launches special “stay and play” days across the region. A locally-based childcare and staffing company is celebrating five years
Nearly 300 MORE homes planned for Formby
Outline plans to build 286 homes on land north of Brackenway in Formby will be considered by Sefton Council’s planning committee on Wednesday (March 6). Labour’s Formby councillors Catie Page and Nina
Yellow weather warning for Southport
@metofficeUK have issued a yellow warning of “danger to life” from STORM FREYA, which is due to make landfall on Sunday, bringing strong winds, traffic disruption and possible dangerous conditions. The warning
News Tools Government announces up to £26 million for vulnerable rough sleepers
Vulnerable people sleeping rough will receive specialist tailored support they need to recover from life on the streets and find accommodation. Vulnerable people sleeping rough across the country will receive specialist tailored
Arrests following Formby burglary
Detectives working on Operation Castle, the force’s ongoing response to burglary, have arrested two men in connection with burglary offences in Formby. At around 7pm last night (Thursday 28 February), officers on
Radical Hatton heading to Southport?
Liverpool Militant leader Derek ‘Degsey’ Hatton hasn’t let being suspended from Labour two days after rejoining the party affect his networking opportunities. Degsey was seen at ‘Politicians in the Park’ this week,
Have your say on Southport bus services
Residents in Sefton have the chance to give their views on bus services in the area in the first consultation phase of a new bus network review in the borough. This initial
New Lane Pace closed after Two car smash
New Lane Pace is closed after a two car smash this afternoon. Merseyside and Lancashire fire service were both called to the two car accident on New Lane Pace. Merseyside were stood
Andrews Lane development is killing PHEASANTS
Worried twitchers say housing developments in Formby are killing off the local birdlife such as pheasants. One resident said “The Andrews Close/Barton Heys Road, Formby housing development has obviously pushed the local
Gymnast Danny hangs up leotard after ten years
Southport club gymnast Dan Purvis has retired following a ten-year career and 16 major international medals. The 28-year-old, who trained at Southport Gymnastics Club, in Ainsdale, was a key figure in the
Bootle golfers furious at better Southport course
A Bootle Golf Club member says more needs to be done to bring the municipal course up to scratch and put it on a par with the council-owned Southport Links Golf Club.
Rush hour chaos over Trafalgar Road smash
Emergency services are currently dealing with a two car collision on Trafalgar. Paramedics are treating the occupants of both cars at the scene for injuries after a head on collision shortly after
Planned North West roadworks – Monday 4 to Sunday 10 March 2019
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 1 March but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
Exclusive FM News from mightyradio.co.uk
Your Strong Radio Station for Southport is launching on 107.9 Fm on Monday 1st April (No April’s Fool!) Mighty Radio will launch on 107.9 Fm across the Southport coast on Monday
Alzheimer’s Society event in Southport next week
Become a Side by Side volunteer and make a real difference to a person living with dementia. A pioneering initiative aimed at improving the lives of people living with dementia is seeking
Cancer charity calling on Southport cyclists to saddle up for the return of 300-mile challenge
North West Cancer Research is searching for cycling enthusiasts or people looking for a fitness challenge to sign up to its Cycle of Hope to support life-saving cancer research in Liverpool. Now
TEAM MEMBERS AT UNIQUE SOUTHPORT GARDENC ENTRE RECOGNISED FOR ‘GREEN’ ACHIEVEMENTS
People who attend a unique garden centre in Southport run by adult social care provider New Directions with the help of team members with support needs have been honoured for their ‘green’
Moe cops to patrol Southport Town Centre
Police will have more feet on the beat after plans were unveiled to recruit 80 new officers – the first time this has happened in nine years. By increasing the police precept
history lovers wanted to restore Birkdale civic society
A relaunch meeting is to be held to organise the ‘relaunch’ of Birkdale Civic Society on Wednesday (March 6). The meeting will be held at Birkdale Conservative Club on Liverpool Road at
MP slammed for Falklands jaunt as Southport suffers
While Southport residents are being hit by a massive council tax rise, the town’s MP was nowhere to be seen. Damien Moore, whose opposition call him the invisible man, was actually thousands
Youngsters viciously attacked in Ainsdale
Police are hunting two young men after a vicious assault and robbery in Ainsdale. A young boy and his friend were viciously attacked by two young men on Liverpool road yesterday. in
Hunt to find £1million lottery winner in Southport
A southport lotto ticket holder is sitting on £1million and they don’t even know about it. National Lottery players in Southport are being urged to check and double-check their tickets to see
Major Rail Disruption After Person Killed By Train
Due to a person being struck by a train in the Freshfield area, services on the Southport line are suspended. Buses have been requested, more information will be announced once available.
Sefton council RAISES your council tax AGAIN
Council Tax for services provided by Sefton Council will increase by 2.99% to fund the unprecedented demand on Children’s Social Care, protecting our vulnerable older people, and being able to continue to
Have your say on Sefton health policies review
Sefton residents are being asked for views about a number of local health policies, being reviewed to make sure NHS resources are used on the most effective treatments. NHS South Sefton (CCG)
Town Lane shuts for roadworks
Drivers should avoid Town Lane next month as it shuts for roadworks. The knock in effect will cause big tailbacks on Kew Roundabout. The council say diversions are in place to ensure
MPs to receive above-inflation 2.7 percent pay rise
As Parliament descends into pandemonium, amidst backbiting over Brexit (and the Universal Credit fiasco), the salaries of our MPs are due to rise by more than £2,000 from April next year. This
McDonalds Kew now deliver to your door!
Fast food lovers are rejoicing after Mcdonalds Kew announced they will start delivering to homes. Only available on Uber Eats the service will now send out piping hot Mcdonalds to thousands of
Dog walker fined for not microchipping Jack Russell
A dog owner has been landed with a fine and costs of £626 after failing to respond to an order from Sefton Council to get her dog microchipped Leighanne Inglis, of Tulketh