Scooter gangs fear as pensioner targeted in town centre
An elderly woman says she was left terrified after a scooter rider swerved off road and made a failed grab for her purse this evening. The 80 year old woman’s son has
Learn more about where you live through a Community Chat
Local residents are being encouraged to learn more about their communities through the new Community Chat events. Residents can now engage even further with Sefton Council and its many different partners through
Unacceptable to take free TV licence from older people, says MP
MP Bill Esterson has backed a Labour campaign to keep TV licences free for over 75s. The BBC launched a consultation on whether to start charging older people the £150.50-per-year fee last
Cold weather shelter open to Southport homeless
*COLD WEATHER SHELTER FOR HOMELESS & ROUGH SLEEPERS IN SOUTHPORT – OPEN AT TIMES OF EXTREME COLD WEATHER : LOCATED AT THE ECO CENTRE, ESPLANADE.* Due to the cold weather forecasts, this
Council Tax police precept rockets 22% in two years but gives us 53 fewer officers
Lib Dem policing spokesperson, Councillor Simon Shaw, has warned that the amount local council tax payers are having to pay towards Merseyside Police is rising by a staggering 22% in just two
Public back plans to protect local policing & recruit 40 new officers
More than 74% of respondents to a public consultation have supported a proposal to protect 100 police officer jobs and recruit 40 new officers. Nearly 2,200 people responded, either in person or
Meols Ward Councillor Advice Centre
COUNCILLOR ADVICE CENTRE: Crossens: St Johns’s Primary School, Rufford Road, second Saturday in the month (except August) between 11am and 12noon. Churchtown: Boxtree Kitchen for Queenscourt café, Manor Road/Cambridge Road roundabout, fourth Thursday in the month
Pensioners urged to check their eligibility for pension credit
Older people in Formby are being urged to check their eligibility for pension credit after the Government announced a change in the rules that could cost couples up to £7,000 per year.
“Event day planning” will improve Formby beach traffic issues, say councillors
Formby’s Labour councillors have welcomed moves to introduce “event day” planning to tackle summer traffic and parking issues in the town. Last year saw some of the highest ever single-day visitor numbers to
UPDATE| Raiders smash hole in wall to get into Southport jewellers
Detectives are appealing for information following the burglary of a jewellers in Southport in the early hours of this morning, Monday 4 February. At around 2.50am, the alarm to Rebecca’s Jewellers on
Closing the Gender Equality Gap – Women’s Business Conferences in 2019
The start of the year is a great time to think about career progression and building your career networks. If you are looking to boost your career, then a great way to
Damien Moore MP on Brexit and the withdrawal agreement
Last week, Members of Parliament cast their vote on the Withdrawal Agreement on the terms of our departure from the European Union and the Political Declaration on our future relationship. I voted
SOUTHPORT Writers Search for Love
Looking for an alternative way to celebrate Valentine’s day this year? Southport Writers’ Circle are continuing their annual tradition of hosting a ‘Valentine’s Verses’ evening, where all are welcome to share romantic
Planned North West roadworks – Monday 4 to Sunday 10 February 2019
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 1 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
Liberal Democrat Councillors Advice Centre
Liberal Democrat Councillors John Pugh, Tony Dawson and Ward Activist Jo Barton will be holding their Dukes Ward Advice Surgery on Monday 11th February. They will be available from 2pm – 3pm
New chronic pain management service to be delivered for West Lancashire residents
THE NHS in West Lancashire has developed a new specialist service to support patients living with chronic pain. The service, iHELP Pain Management service, has been designed by local clinicians and patients.
Southport bus concerns as fares soar and passengers decline under Tories, says Labour’s Liz
New analysis from Labour reveals how bus fares are set to soar over the next few years, while at the same time private companies operating bus routes are raking in billions of
Funding For Heritage Lottery Project in Southport
Further funding is set to be approved by Sefton Council to submit a second round application for Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF) for a major project in Southport town centre. Development funding of
Missing: David James Halpin
Police are appealing for help in finding a 21 year-old man who is missing from home. David James Halpin, who is from the Litherland area, was last seen in Eaton Avenue on
Southport Conservatives announce first four candidates for May’s Local elections
Southport Conservatives have announced their first four candidates for the local elections in May. Amongst those standing are Cllr Terry Jones (Ainsdale) and Cllr Harry Bliss (Cambridge), two current councillors seeking re-election.
Home Secretary announces new police powers to deal with knife crime
The Home Secretary is radically stepping up the government’s response to knife crime and will be introducing new orders to prevent criminals carrying blades. As part of decisive action to enhance police
Reward offered for return jewelly stolen in Ormkirk
A resident in the Ormskirk area has been the victim of a burglary recently where items of jewellery, see pictures, were taken. The victim would like the items returned and is willing
WARNING | Doorstep selling in Ainsdale with an aggressive attitude
6.55pm AINSDALE Police are receiving calls about a number of males doorstep selling in Ainsdale with an aggressive attitude. Officers are in the area. Should anyone call at your home in this
Get to know more about your tablet – At The Atkinson
Include-It Mersey, a project that aims to reduce digital exclusion across the Liverpool City Region, has teamed up with The Atkinson to provide technical support to local people. Alongside the usual free
UPDATE | Appeal following a fatal road traffic collision in Southport
POLICE are appealing for information after a pedestrian died following a collision involving a car in Southport this morning (Wednesday 30 January 2019). A report was received shortly before 10.55am that a
Pedestrian killed in Town Lane RTC
Emergency services have closed off Town Lane after a pedestrian was knocked down and killed by a car. Paramedics and doctors from Southport hospital ran to the aid of the victim but
Violent male arrested after smashing doors a Southport Hotel
At approximately 01:30 hrs this morning, officers attended The Scarisbrick Hotel, Lord Street, Southport in response to a report of a violent male causing damage at the location. The male had left
Woodvale Centre launch confidence classes
The Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association are running a free six- week course for residents to help them learn vital skills and help them to improve their confidence. It will run on
Person killed by train between Hillside and Birkdale
Cancellations to services between Hillside and Birkdale Due to a person being hit by a train between Hillside and Birkdale the Southport and Hunts Cross line is disrupted. Impact: Train services running
Have you seen missing Ormskirk man Alastair Scott?
Have you seen Alastair Stott? Police are appealing for information after he went missing from Ormskirk. The 62-year-old was last seen around 12.15am yesterday (Monday, January 28) in the Calder Avenue area.