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The Weld Blundell Pub closes its doors to make way for a petrol station and drive through cafe

The Weld Blundell Pub closes its doors to make way for a petrol station and drive through cafe The Weld Blundell Pub on the Formby bypass closes its doors for the final

13th May 2018

Dead owners dog finds loving new home thanks to Community First Responder

Dead owners dog finds loving new home thanks Community First Responder. A loveable pooch who was found cuddling up to its dead owner has now been given a new home. Poppy, a

13th May 2018

Galloway’s 2 day Morecambe Bay Walk set to return!

Galloway’s 2 day Morecambe Bay Walk set to return! Local sight loss Charity, Galloway’s Society for the Blind, have today launched the return of their famous Morecambe Bay Walk and will be

13th May 2018

Junkies’ playground: Drug-users shoot up in Kings Gardens Playground

Health & Safety issue, Used drug needles in Kings Gardens Playground, Southport. WARNING | A mother has sent out a message after her child nearly stabs themself on a used needle. Donna

13th May 2018

SEFTON dog group gets a £1,000 cash boost

A VOLUNTEER group which raises awareness about the importance of responsible dog ownership has been given a £1,000 cash boost. Sefton Dogs won the money through a public vote run by the

13th May 2018

WANTED Man maybe in Southport

WANTED Man maybe in Southport POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to trace a 36-year-old man from Poulton, Wirral who is wanted on recall to prison. John Neil Winchcole had been

12th May 2018

The Vikings all set to invade Eurovision

The Vikings all set to invade Eurovision Southport journalist Martin Hovden gives his predictions for tonight‘s Eurovision Song Contest (BBC1 8pm-11.15pm-ish): Cans of Fosters (yes, Australia is in tonight‘s final) all lined

12th May 2018

Serious incident at Prince of Wales hotel

Serious incident at Prince of Wales hotel A woman has fallen into the cellar sparking an air ambulance to land on the Kings Gardens and a major police presence around the hotel.

12th May 2018

Southport Lib Dem candidate challenges Labour: “Debate me. Any time. Anywhere. Any issue”.

Southport Lib Dem candidate challenges Labour: “Debate me. Any time. Anywhere. Any issue”. New Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate John Wright has challenged his Labour counterpart to debate with him – “Any time.

12th May 2018

Pothole ‘EPIDEMIC’ costs £1M a month

New research reveals that the pothole ‘epidemic’ is costing UK motorists and insurers £1m a month. Amanda Stretton, motoring editor at Confused.com says: “The latest pothole count has surged due to the

12th May 2018

Sefton health commissioners celebrate Nurses’ Day 2018

Sefton health commissioners celebrate Nurses’ Day 2018 Choosing nursing as a career offers a world of opportunities and experiences that many people wouldn’t associate with the profession. That is the message from

12th May 2018

10 polite reminders from a football coach to pushy parents

This weekend will see hundred of kids across Southport kicking off summer league football. Before parents start barking from the touchline, one coach offers up some home truths One coach, who has

12th May 2018

SOUTHPORT FC ready to sign James Baxendale

SOUTHPORT FC ready to sign James Baxendale . Southport FC (Liam Watson) and Notts County Football Club are currently monitoring regarding signing probably the best unearthed gem in non league football this

12th May 2018

WARNING | Bank Fraud phone calls

Merseyside Police has received a number of reports from people who have been contacted over the phone by someone fraudulently claiming to be police, involved in an investigation into suspected staff within

12th May 2018

Southport FC U21’s Do The Double!

Southport FC U21’s Do The Double! Southport FC’s U21 team have won their second cup final of the season, lifting the North West U21 Development League Challenge Cup on Thursday evening. Goals

12th May 2018

SOUTHPORT’S Splash World washes away its carbon footprint

SOUTHPORT’S Splash World washes away its carbon footprint As Splash World, Southport reflects on the 10 years since it first opened its doors in 2008, the Sefton Council run centre has discovered

12th May 2018

SOUTHPORT’S Stone Horizon release new songs

Stone Horizon release new songs Southport journalist Martin Hovden, who is currently on a break from presenting his Live Sounds show for local musicians on Mighty Southport Radio, writes: Our town is

11th May 2018

WANTED | John James Jones From Aughton After Stabbing

Have you seen John James Jones from Aughton? Police want to speak to Jones (pictured) following a serious assault on Southport Road in Ormskirk on 28th April. The incident happened at around

11th May 2018

COMMUNITY CAMPAIGNER HANDS IN 510-NAME PETITION TO COMBAT CAR PARKING NIGHTMARE

A community campaigner has submitted a 510-name petition to Sefton Council in a bid to resolve a car parking nightmare in the Trafalgar Road area of Southport. David Barton has also highlighted

11th May 2018

New Parking Tarrifs NOW In Force At Ocean Plaza, Southport

New Parking Tarrifs NOW In Force At Ocean Plaza, Southport From yesterday (Thursday 10 May 2018) new parking tarrifs are in force at the Ocean Plaza, Southport. Ocean Plaza will see an

11th May 2018

May Woodlands Animal Sanctuary – Birds of Prey Open Day

Woodlands – Birds of Prey Open Day Although we are now well into May Woodlands Animal Sanctuary would like to invite you to their first open day of this year. They had

11th May 2018

APPEAL | Cyclist hospitalised after RTC in Southport

APPEAL | Cyclist hospitalised after RTC in Southport. A cyclist has suffered broken bones after a near collision with a car in Southport, Thursday 10 May 2018. The male cyclist was travelling

11th May 2018

Southport Lib-Dems urged to adopt new slogan after “bone-shuddering defeat” in local elections

Southport Lib-Dems urged to adopt new slogan after “bone-shuddering defeat” in local elections The scale of the Liberal-Democrat defeat in Southport in the recent local elections has left them looking “ramshackle” according

11th May 2018

White van seized by Merseyside police in SOUTHPORT

White van seized by Merseyside police in SOUTHPORT TX50 of Merseyside Police continue in their search for people using Southport’s roads illegally today, Friday 10 May 2018. This van had no valid

10th May 2018

Southport sign central defender Ryan Astles

Southport sign central defender Ryan Astles 24-year-old central defender Ryan Astles has joined Southport FC as the club’s second summer signing. The towering 6″4 centre-half spent his junior years at Tranmere Rovers

10th May 2018

Police seize BMW X5 in Southport

Police seize BMW X5 in Southport TX50 out in the area today targeting those who are using the roads illegally. This vehicle has been seized as it has no insurance cover and

10th May 2018

CHARITY FUNDRAISING EVENT HITS THE RIGHT NOTE

New Directions SOUTHPORT North Hub Music Fundraiser Hits Right Note A Southport centre for Sefton residents with a range of support needs hit the right note with a fancy dress evening to

10th May 2018

Southport Boys Brigade Family Fun Day

Southport Boys Brigade Family Fun Day This Saturday the 4th Southport Boys Brigade are holding a Family Fun Day at Southport Community Centre, Norwood Road, from 11am till 4pm. Andrew Norcross Said: “It’s

10th May 2018

Royal invite for Sefton foster carer couple

Royal invite for Southport foster carer couple

Royal invite for Southport foster carer couple Two selfless foster carers from Southport are on their way to Windsor as special guests of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding. Southport couple Dawn

10th May 2018

Jobs Opportunities At Southport FC

Available Roles At Southport FC Southport Football Club commenced a transformational change in 2017, starting a new chapter within the history books. A number of changes have taken place which include new

10th May 2018