The New Falstaff Southport has reopened!
The New Falstaff Southport has reopened! Wed to Sun from 12pm til late up to Christmas and then 7 days a week in the New Year! Our official relaunch and the reopening
Help us to help you this winter
WITH Christmas just around the corner, health experts in West Lancashire are urging everyone to prepare now to make sure they’re fully ready should they or a loved one become unwell in
Family-Focused Tips to Help You Sell Your Home
Selling a home is no simple task and can get more challenging if you have a family to worry about. You should definitely prepare for some of the issues that might come
Merseyrail dishing out daily advent prizes for commuters in Southport
Merseyrail is bringing some festive cheer to their passengers in Southport this year with an advent calendar competition. Staff have kicked off Christmas offering commuters at Southport station daily prizes worth over £2000, including a year’s
Lib Dems slammed for “scurrilous” Southport Hospital scare story
Southport Lib Dems have come under fire for “blatant scare stories” claiming that there is a plan to relocate local hospital services to Skelmersdale. The condemnation follows reports in Lib Dem campaign
News from Southport Policing Team
Another recovery of drugs and a large quantity of cash in Southport. A 49 year old male was arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to supply and money laundering
WARNING A New Scam Reported
A Sefton resident received a call from a person who said he was from the Telephone Preference Service, to inform the recipient that his TPS account needed to be reactivated and asked
A Crime Alert for the residents of North Southprt from Merseyside Police
A Crime Alert for the residents of North Southprt from Merseyside Police. Burglaries Between the 28th November and the 12th December burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations:
Hopeful mum-to-be needs egg donors to come forward
A Southport woman is calling on virile women to donate their eggs for her fertility journey. Victoria Kennedy and her partner desperately want a baby and through the Liverpool Women’s Hospital she
Southport MP can now vote for himself – AND for his predecessor!
18 months after he was elected as Southport’s MP, Conservative Damien Moore can now vote for himself. And he can also vote for his predecessor should the mood take him to do
Mum’s desperate plea to find Jessica a safe space
Southport family are desperately appealing for help to raise £60k to help their daughter get specialist equipment. Jessica Rose was born prematurely 23 years ago, weighing in at 1lb 9.5ozs and has
Women mean business in new networking group
A NEW networking group is inviting local businesswomen to its first meeting at The Prince Of Wales – Lord Street Southport Pr8 1JS The Southport Unique Ladies’ group is aimed at helping
Quiz and Music Night in aid of Queenscourt Hospice
Join O’Leary’s Irish Pub, Southport as they host a fabulous Quiz and Music Night in aid of Queenscourt Hospice on Sunday 16th December. The Quiz will begin at 2pm and entry is
Experience the extraordinary life of Queen of Soul Aretha at the Atkinson
Sweeney Entertainments presents their brand-new concert show, Respect to Aretha at The Atkinson in January 2019. Life-long Aretha Franklin fan and power-house vocalist, Letitia George stars in this heartfelt and uplifting dedication
Southport fly-tippers hit with £400 fines
Southport residents who hire rogue waste disposers who then fly-tip the rubbish, could now be fined up to £400. The government has brought forward legislation needed to introduce new financial penalties of
Tom Jones returns to Southport for a Christmas special
The Metro proudly presents the Tom Jones Tribute show. When: Saturday 15th December 3 course meal and show costs only £35:00 per person Location: The Metro – bookings@themetrosouthport.com https://www.metrosouthport.com/en-gb Tel: 01704 536836
Merseyside Police appeal to locate 14-year-old Josh Brady
Merseyside Police are is becoming concerned for the whereabouts of 14-year-old Josh Brady. Josh was last seen at Switch Island at 4.10pm on Friday, 30 November and has not been seen since.
ECJ ruling greeted with anger by MEP
The ruling by the European Court of Justice that the UK can cancel Brexit without the permission of the other 27 EU states has been greeted with anger by local MEP Paul
Next of kin appeal of woman who recently died in Southport
Sefton Coroner’s Office is appealing for information to find the next of kin of a woman who recently died in Southport. Jacqueline Stone, 77 years, of Duke Street, Southport died at her
Fight against knife crime gets partnership boost
Merseyside Police’s continuing fight against knife crime has been given a boost thanks to a new partnership set up with the region’s five local authorities. We’ve asked colleagues from Liverpool, Sefton, Wirral,
Mark Fox appointed as new managing director of New Directions
Sefton’s leading adult social care provider has a new man at the helm. Mark Fox has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Bootle-based New Directions. Mark joins the organisation from
Milo receives Sefton4Good Status
Milosz Chojnacki (locally known as Milo to friends and colleagues), was recently awarded Sefton4good status at the Southport Town Hall in view of all his work to support multiple worthy causes across
Chase away the New Year Blues
Chase away the New Year Blues A concert at Holy Trinity Church Southport looks set to chase away the New Year blues.The music will be far ranging, with songs from the shows,
Three Scarisbrick Swords Fencers Selected For Northwest Region
Three young fencers from Scarisbrick Swords fencing club have been awarded their Northwest colours and selected to fence for the region at the Cadet Winton Cup. This competition is British Fencing’s annual
UPDATE | Man’s body found in Banks
Merseyside Police can confirm enquiries are underway following the discovery of a man’s body in water in Southport this morning (Monday, 10 December 2018). Emergency services were called at around 10.10am to
James Brokenshire unveils action plan to combat rough sleeping
New road-map sets out next steps to support thousands of people off the street for good as government works to end rough sleeping by 2027 £11 million fund opened for councils across
Missing person appeal on behalf of Merseyside Police
Merseyside Police is becoming increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of 16-year-old Jordan Goode. Jordan, who lives in North Wales, was last seen on Monday, 3 December in the New Ferry area. He
Railway society treated to architecture talk
Southport Model Railway Society enjoyed a detailed look at the construction of the Merseyrail Loop and Link lines, which revolutionised travel in Liverpool 40 years ago. The talk was given by John
Playground campaigners overcome “hostility” to win community award
Three Southport mums have each received an award hailing them as community champions for working “tirelessly” to save a local park. The women were given the recognition for their “outstanding contribution” to
Planned North West roadworks – Monday 10 to Sunday 16 December 2018
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 7 December but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or