Job loss fears leave Hydro staff in the dark
Nursing jobs in Southport could be lost as part of a restructuring plan that would see 500 staff across England cut. A spokesperson for the NHS has said that ‘where possible’ staff
MP visits Southport hospital prior new A&E opening
MP visits Southport hospital prior new A&E opening Last week, Damien moore spent the afternoon with nurses and doctors at Southport Hospital to learn more about the work they do to help
Southport Care home goes to extraordinary lengths to get their old soldiers on parade
Care home goes to extraordinary lengths to get their old soldiers on parade When several of Birkdale Park Nursing Home veterans stated that they would like to be part of the WW1
Motorbike stolen from Toby Carvery, Ainsdale
Motorbike stolen from Toby Carvery, Ainsdale Motorbike stolen from outside the Toby Carvery yesterday, Sunday 11 November 2018. Betwee 4:40 – 6:10 the Honda CBR 125r red was stolen. REG: PL18 YGE Did
Light failure causes Tulketh street jam
A broken traffic light junction is causing massive tailbacks on Tulketh Street. Traffic has been backed up for the last three days as cars get stuck in long queues trying to exit
Dream bike stolen from Lord Street
a Southport man’s dream bike has been stolen from outside a Southport restaurant. the black white and yellow KTM was stolen from outside El Rincon near the Scarisbrick on Eastbank Street last
Planned North West roadworks – Monday 12 to Sunday 18 November 2018
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 9 November but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
Sefton Businesses receive more than half a million pounds in help with Business Rates
Sefton Businesses receive more than half a million pounds in help with Business Rates Businesses in Sefton have received more than half a million pounds from Sefton Council in rate support. Enterprises
Traffic chaos after ANOTHER crash at accident blackspot, Roe Lane, Southport.
Traffic chaos after ANOTHER crash at accident blackspot, Roe Lane, Southport. Another car crash has caused traffic chaos at a traffic blackspot in Southport this evening, Friday 9 November. This time a
Appeal to locate man after Ormskirk incident
Appeal to locate man after Ormskirk incident Police would like to speak to the male in relation to an incident that took place in Ormskirk Town Centre on Wednesday 3rd October at
Southport Local Policing Team attended a FRIENDS AGAINST SCAMS event
Southport Local Policing Team attended a FRIENDS AGAINST SCAMS event Officers from the Southport Local Policing Team attended a FRIENDS AGAINST SCAMS event at Forum Court on Thursday in company of Home
Sandpipers charity turns 30
Residents at a respite holiday centre in Southport celebrated their 30th Pearl Anniversary with a special party. Revitalise Sandpipers, a holiday centre sup- porting disabled people and carers, hosted an afternoon of
St. Mary’s College re young Southport musician at the Royal Albert Hall
St. Mary’s College re young Southport musician at the Royal Albert Hall A talented young musician and composer who left St. Mary’s College in Crosby in the summer conducted his own piece
Government must launch inquiry into leasehold “con-trick” says Labour’s Liz
Government must launch inquiry into leasehold “con-trick” says Labour’s Liz. Southport’s Labour Candidate Liz Savage has backed local home-owners feeling ripped off by leasehold contracts and calls for a government inquiry into
Fisticuffs and Cufflinks attract celebrity line-up
2018 is set to be the biggest and best Fisticuffs and Cufflinks so far! Now it its 7th year this prestigious charity event sponsors “Fireguard Developments Ltd” have secured 7 celebrities! With
National Rural Wildlife Crime Reduction Day
National Rural Wildlife Crime Reduction Day – November 8th Officers from the Southport Local Policing Team took part in this initiative today, liaising with partner agencies and members of the rural community
Recruitment Event for Southport & Ormskirk hospitals
Recruitment Event for Southport & Ormskirk hospitals On Saturday 24 November, Southport hospital is holding a nursing recruitment day. Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm, and maybe go home with a conditional job
Dukes Ward Advice Surgery – Monday 12th November
Dukes Ward Advice Surgery – Monday 12th November Liberal Democrat Councillors John Pugh, Tony Dawson and Ward Activist Jo Barton will be holding their Dukes Ward Advice Surgery on Monday 12th November.
Southport voluntary group awarded grant from the Big Lottery Fund
Southport Access For Everyone (SAFE) an access group for people with a disability based in Southport has been awarded a Big Lottery Fund grant to help it to carry on the good
‘How Tickled I Am’ Comedy Night At The Grasshopper
How Tickled I Am’ Comedy Night At The Grasshopper The Grasshopper, Sandon Road, Hillside will be holding a How Tickled I Am, Lancashire Comedy Night on Friday, November 30 to celebrate Lancashire
Sainsbury’s Burglar sees window of opportunity
Sainsbury’s Burglar sees window of opportunity Police are hunting a supermarket burglar who made a daring escape after being caught by staff dangling out of a shop window, Thursday 8 November 2018.
Man arrested on intent to supply drugs
Man arrested on intent to supply drugs A 23 year old male from Southport has been arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis with intent to supply and making threats to commit
Make Southport Plastic Free With Damien Moore
Make Southport Plastic Free With Damien Moore On Friday 23rd November, Damien Moore will be picking up plastics on Southport Beach with some great local volunteers and organisations – including McDonalds. If
Tips for getting Black Friday deals
Looking online for deals, avoiding impulse purchases and starting early are just some of the handy tips for Black Friday shopper success. The money saving team at Promotionalcodes.org.uk have looked into a
Highways England aims for better journeys with multi-billion pound contract awards
Highways England aims for better journeys with multi-billion pound contract awards Highways England launched a new era for road building today (7 November 2018) as it announced ground-breaking multi-billion pound contracts encouraging
Government needs to act now on police funding
Government needs to act now on police funding The Government needs to act now on police funding – that’s the stark message sent out by a Commons Committee in a damning report
Remembrance Sunday Services at St John’s for Sunday 11th November
Remembrance Sunday Services at St John’s for Sunday 11th November Services at St John’s for Sunday 11th November 2018, Remembrance Sunday / 3 before Advent, are:- 8:30am Holy Communion BCP NB: **No
Firefighters attend less deliberate fires – but more dangerous bonfires – than last year
Firefighters attend less deliberate fires – but more dangerous bonfires – than last year Firefighters attended over 35% more potentially dangerous bonfires across Merseyside on Bonfire Night, Monday, November 5, than on
Belshazzar’s Feast – Two Wise Men – On Tour with their celebrated Christmas show Playing The Atkinson Southport Thursday 6 December
Thu 6th, The Atkinson, Southport 01704 533 333 / www.theatkinson.co.uk Two Wise Men Tour – December 2018 ‘One of folk’s great odd couples – The Feast’ The Independent On Sunday ‘Duo known for their sense
Southport residents – Why not ask your pharmacist?
Why not ask your pharmacist? Health experts in Sefton are reminding residents to ask their pharmacist about the range of services available in local chemists during a week long campaign, running from