WARNING car abandoned on coastal
Early morning drivers were given a fright this morning when they had to swerve to avoid a car abandoned on the coastal road near Marshside the abandoned BMW had no lights on
Missing vulnerable male rescued from marshes
CALL OUT – 15/11/18 – 22:25 – As our crew were washing down after weekly training, the Southport Quads and foot team were tasked by Holyhead Coastguard to a vulnerable male missing
Councillor Attacks Brexit ‘Slur on Mentally Ill’ over McVey Brexit Resignation Tantrum Reports
A leading Southport councillor has denounced political commentators for describing Esther McVey’s uncontrollable outburst in a meeting with the Prime Minister over the latest Brexit ‘deal’ proposal as ‘going mental’. Councillor Tony
November is lung cancer awareness month
Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. Around 46, 700 new lung cancer cases are diagnosed in the UK every year – that’s nearly 130 every
Clean Sweep for the Greens
Over the course of the past 8 weeks Southport Hockey have been within touching distance of a clean sweep. 5 wins from 5 games over the course of the weekend is no
Nationwide appeal launches to feed homeless pets in Southport this Christmas
To help ensure no bowl is left empty this Christmas, the annual Santa Paws appeal has launched to help feed pets spending Christmas in a rescue centre. Over the festive period, Pets
Betrayal Of Brexit Voters, Says MEP
Betrayal Of Brexit Voters, Says MEP UKIP MEP Paul Nuttall asked today why since Theresa May famously said a ‘no deal’ Brexit was better than ‘a bad deal’, she has come up
Appeal for information after theft from car
Appeal for information after theft from car Police are hunting a dark haired woman who swiped a pair of expensive ray bans and a wallet from a parked car last night. Victim
Over three quarters of local teachers face yet another pay cut
Teachers across Southport and Sefton are facing the prospect of yet another pay cut this year, despite government claims that “austerity is over”. Secretary of State for Education, Damian Hinds MP, has
Councils get £2m fund from government to tackle rogue landlords
The UK government has announced that it has earmarked £2million to help councils tackle the problem of rogue landlords. Councils can apply to have some of the fund allocated to them before
Keep your antibiotics working urge GPs
Southport residents are being urged to play their part in a campaign to ‘keep antibiotics working’. Public Health England want to remind patients that taking antibiotics when you don’t need them puts
Grants to help reduce social isolation
Grants to help reduce social isolation Local groups have been given a boost now that wellbeing organisation Living Well Sefton has launched the fifth round of the Community Resilience Grant. Community groups
Southport businesses raise hundreds of pounds to protect neglected and abused animals
Southport businesses raise hundreds of pounds to protect neglected and abused animals Southport, Ormskirk and District Animal Centre received a welcome £445 boost for its vital work to protect neglected animals thanks
Southport MP meets with church leaders
Southport MP meets with church leaders MP Damien Moore has met with church leaders at Leyland Road, Southport. Damien said: “I recently met with church leaders and volunteers at Leyland Church in
WHATS ON | The Ukulele Rebels Celebrate Lancashire night at The Guest House
Join The Ukulele Rebels for Lancashire night, as we focus on tunes by Lancashire musicians. On the 27th November The guest house in Union street celebrate Lancashire night with Ukulele Rebels featuring
Shameless thief swipes Poppy Appeal cash
Do you know him? Is this you? Shameless thief swipes Poppy Appeal cash This is the moment a brazen thief steals a collection tin full of money intended for military veterans. The
Safety warning following seven gritter crashes in North West
Safety warning following seven gritter crashes in North West “I didn’t want to get back in a wagon for a few weeks” Motorway drivers are being urged to take extra care around
Next of kin appeal – David Clark (Southport)
Next of kin appeal – David Clark We are appealing for help in tracing the next-of-kin of a 61 year-old man from the Southport area. David Clark died at his home address
Children from Sefton get involved in anti-bullying awareness workshops
Children from Sefton get involved in anti-bullying awareness workshops This week, November 12 – 16, is National Anti-Bullying week focusing on the theme of Respect. During the week, the Bullybusters team will be
Attempted fraud at phone shop – Liverpool Central
Do you know who this man is? Officers investigating an attempted fraud at Liverpool Central station are today releasing a CCTV image in connection. At 3pm on 1 November, a man attempted
St Teresa’s Super Sports Days!
St Teresa’s Super Sports Days! St Teresa’s Year Two children spent a thoroughly enjoyable day at Rock and River in Ormskirk taking part in Archery, climbing and den building activities. All of
Hospital apology and decision reversal welcomed but caution still urged by campaigners
Local residents fighting to retain use of Southport Hospital’s hydrotherapy pool have won an apology and reversal of its closure decision. The campaign, which was backed by Labour activists in the town, saw
SOUTHPORT – TV License Scam Reported
SOUTHPORT – TV License Scam Reported At least two incidents have been reported supposedly from TV Licensing who contacted residents stating that their TV License has expired and could not be automatically
AINSDALE – Suspicious Cold Caller
AINSDALE – Suspicious Cold Caller A white male 5’8” in height, approximately 30 years of age, wearing a blue/green jacket and blue trousers called at a house in Ainsdale. He asked the
A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police
A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police. Burglaries Between the 31st October and the 13th November burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Upper
Health commissioners introduce new policy in self care week
Health commissioners introduce new policy in self care week During self care week (12 – 18 November 2018) health commissioners in Sefton are launching a new policy which follows national guidance, explaining
SPAR shoppers raise an impressive £1156 for Marie Curie
SPAR shoppers raise an impressive £1156 for Marie Curie SPAR Cambridge Road would like to thank everyone who supported their SPAR Spooktacular campaign over the Halloween period. Karl Wildman, Store Manager of
Public Health England warns travellers of rabies risk
This reminder comes after a UK resident sadly died after becoming infected with rabies following a cat bite during a visit to Morocco. There is no risk to the wider public in
Cafe Bar N’ista to open boutique style bedrooms in Birkdale Village
Cafe Bar N’ista to open boutique style bedrooms in Birkdale Village Cafe Bar N’Ista is set to open four new boutique styled en suite bedrooms above the popular food and drinks bar
CCTV Appeal after mobile phone theft from The Metro Bar & Hotel
CCTV Appeal after mobile phone theft from The Metro Bar & Hotel Merseyside police are investigating a theft of a mobile phone which took place at the Metro Bar & Hotel in