’Upskirting’ Legal Ban Voted on Today
A Lib Dem MP’s proposal to make ‘Upskirting’ a specific criminal offence, with perpetrators facing up to two years behind bars, under her proposed new law which is backed by Government. Wera
George Pub to host Huntington’s Disease
A southport woman who sufferers from Huntingtons Disease is holding a special charity family fun day later this month. Kirsty Skinsley from Southport suffers from the debilitating terminal hereditary degenerative neurological disease
Dangerous tree: Sandringham Road, Ainsdale
In these times of excessive developments and profiteering we (and the wildlife) all need many more trees, not less. However, the council has a duty to remove dead and dangerous specimens that
Potting Shed Bar and FirePit Smokehouse Has Officially Opened After A £2.6million Refit
One of Southport’s best-known landmark has now opened after a multi-million pound investment to turn it into two new venues and a stunning rooftop terrace. The Sandgrounder on Lord Street has been transformed
Woman’s near ‘death by tree’ claim
Woman’s near ‘death by tree’ claim A Southport woman says she was left shaken and her dog badly injured as she narrowly avoided ‘death by tree’. Storm Hector has ripped through a
Men in Southport and Formby urged to check for diabetes as part of Men’s Health Week
Men in Southport and Formby urged to check for diabetes as part of Men’s Health Week With one man in 10 across the country having diabetes, this week (11-17 June 2018) NHS
Take a breather from smoking during Breathe Easy Week
Take a breather from smoking during Breathe Easy Week With around 16 percent of adults in Lancashire smoking across the County, the Quit Squad want to highlight the specialist support available to
Merseyside Police Appeal To Locate Missing Man
Merseyside Police Appeal To Locate Missing Man Merseyside Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing 29-year-old man from Bootle. Ryan Clarke, who was born John Woodcock, was last seen
Wannabe burglars NO MATCH for Merseyside Police
Wannabe burglars NO MATCH for Merseyside Police Merseyside police caught three bumbling burglars red-handed inside NO MATCH electronic cigarette last night, Tuesday 12 June 2018. A member of the public spotted the three amigos
Merseyside on alert as Storm Hector set to batter the region with 70mph winds
The Met Office has named storm Hector and will batter the UK overnight on Wednesday. The strong winds and rain will arrive as an area of low pressure picks up strength over
Next of kin appeal – Terence Vasey (Southport)
Next of kin appeal – Terence Vasey (Southport) Sefton Coroner’s office is appealing for help in tracing the next of kin of a 58 year-old man from the Southport area. Terence Vasey, died
Canal towpath temporarily closed for emergency works
Canal towpath temporarily closed for emergency works Please be aware that the Towpath on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal between Spencers Lane and Brewery Lane, Melling will be temporarily closed due to
Mike Phenix Joins Southport FC
Southport FC have completed the signing of forward Mike Phenix for an undisclosed transfer fee. 28-year-old Mike, most recently of Salford City, has signed a two-year deal at the Merseyrail Community Stadium.
ME Group Confirmed As New Southport FC Front Of Shirt Sponsor
ME Group Confirmed As New Southport FC Front Of Shirt Sponsor Southport FC are pleased to announce a new front of shirt sponsorship deal with ME Group for the 2018/2019 season. The
Dates announced for brand new SOUTHPORT Constituency Forum
Local residents now have a new way to engage even further with Sefton Council and its partners. Constituency Forums are being introduced as a more relaxed way for residents to talk to
NHS commissioners ‘proud’ to have been shortlisted in prestigious national awards
NHS commissioners ‘proud’ to have been shortlisted in prestigious national awards NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS South Sefton CCG say they’re proud to have been finalists in
Sefton Council move to take action on the Duke Street travellers, Formby
Sefton Council are aware of the travellers on Duke Street park and are in talks with Merseyside Police as to the best way forward. Merseyside Police are happy with the situation as
Formby boy arrested following a burglary in Southport
Formby boy arrested following a burglary in Southport A 16 year old boy from Formby and two 16 year old boys from Southport have been arrested in connection with a burglary to
Government review announced to step up fight against fly tipping
Defra Secretary Michael Gove has announced a review to beef up the government’s approach to tackling fly tipping and waste crime. A Call for Evidence launched on Sunday (10 June) will enable
Simon says vote for your unsung hero
Southport residents are being urged to nominate unsung heroes for a national award. Falklands war veteran Simon Weston, who was named the Nation’s Favourite Hero in 2014, has joined forces with global
CCTV images issued as part of investigation into shop theft in Southport
Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man and a woman they would like to speak to following the theft of a designer jacket from a shop in Southport. At approximately 3pm
Ainsdale riders to tackle 180-mile road trip for cancer charities
Ainsdale riders to tackle 180-mile road trip for cancer charities Ainsdale Cycling Club is embarking on an epic challenge to raise money for two incredible charities this summer. A team of 15
Sunday league football players WANTED to join Ormskirk Cavaliers
Sunday league football players WANTED to join Ormskirk Cavaliers New players needed to join Ormskirk Cavaliers F.C in time for the new season which kicks off in August. A club spokesperson said:
CCTV appeal following a bike theft in Churchtown
CCTV appeal following a bike theft in Churchtown A CCTV appeal has been made after a teenager stole a bike from outside Subway in Churchtown this evening, Tuesday 12 June 2018. Anyone
Cycle loving primary school wins top bike award
pupils at a primary school in Southport have been celebrating after winning the UK’s largest cycling and scooting competition for schools. Kew Woods Primary School won the large primary school category in
PCC responds to Sir Thomas Winsor’s ‘mean-minded’ comments on State of Policing
PCC responds to Sir Thomas Winsor’s ‘mean-minded’ comments on State of Policing Merseyside PCC Jane Kennedy has reacted with surprise and disappointment to the press release issued by Chief Inspector Sir Thomas
Sopwith Camel Armed Forces Day At SOUTHPORT
Sopwith Camel Armed Forces Day At SOUTHPORT Local SSAFA (The Armed Forces Charity) Veterans based at RAF Woodvale are preparing to hold this years Armed Forces Day event at the Town Hall
“Failure to make LPAs putting loved ones at risk” says Southport solicitor
Failure to make LPAs putting loved ones at risk Many Southport residents are unwittingly putting family members at risk of extreme financial hardship by failing to plan for ill health, according to
Bankfield Lane Greenbelt Plan Delayed
Bankfield Lane Greenbelt Plan Delayed Churchtown residents were celebrating last week after convincing Sefton Council’s Planning Committee that plans to build 327 homes on greenbelt land off Bankfield Lane were deeply flawed.
Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police. Burglaries Between 29th May and the 11th June burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Derby Road(garage),