Desperate Plea to find Buddy’s home
A loveable Alsatian called Buddy has been found wandering around the Marine Lake. A search is now on to find his owners but the RSPCA say the contact details on his chip
Rubbish Friends strike again to clean up lake
Southport environmental group ‘Rubbish Friends’ donned flourescent orange and yellow jackets and came out in force for their annual clean-up of the Marine Lake. A group of volunteers filled a skip with
Hundreds of bikers expected to descend upon Southport Carousel
Hundreds of bikers expected to descend upon Southport Carousel Another bank holiday weekend. Hopefully the weather will bring us warm sunny days and if they do, Southport will be busy, as it
Man dies after stabbing in Liverpool city centre
A 20-year-old man has died after being stabbed in Liverpool city centre. Police were called to reports that a man had suffered a knife wound in Hanover Street at around 4am on
Officers investigate stabbing in Liverpool City Centre
Merseyside Police can confirm that an investigation has been launched following reports of an incident this morning (6th May). Officers and North West Ambulance Service were called to Hanover Street, Liverpool City
Man shot dead on main road in Merseyside
Merseyside’s anti- gun crime squad has launched an investigation after man was shot dead on a main road in St Helens. Police and ambulance crews were called to the St Helens Linkway
SALE | Southport FC player worn shirts for £5
SALE | Southport FC shop clear out old stock The Southport FC Club Shop clear out continues with the remaining player worn shirts from 2016/17 now available for just £5. They can
Elderly Woodvale residents targeted again by antisocial youths
Residents of the Sandbrook Way area were this evening forced to call 999 after a large bunch of unruly adolescents created an antisocial disturbance in the area, outside St John Stones church
“JAILED” Prolific Southport burglar handed a four years and four months sentence
“JAILED” Prolific Southport burglar handed a four years and four months sentence. Merseyside Police are pleased to inform the public that a prolific 34 year-old burglar has been sentenced after he committed
Referendum on Proposed Brexit Deal is a ‘Legal Necessity’
Referendum on Proposed Brexit Deal is a ‘Legal Necessity’ Holding a referendum on the details of any proposed ‘Brexit’ deal is a legal necessity according to Southport Lib Dem Councillor Tony Dawson.
SOUTHPORT Art exhibition a “must-see”
Art exhibition a “must-see” Trinity Arts is delighted to announce that their art exhibition on May 12-13 will feature works by artist Albin Trowski. The Polish artist had a colourful life, including
93 motorists captured speeding on Formby By Pass
93 motorists captured speeding on Formby By Pass This week, as a result of complaints from the community around Formby By Pass, and the local authority, the Safer Roads Team carried out
Drugs seized from 15 year old boy in Botanic Gardens
Drugs seized from 15 year old boy in Botanic Gardens Merseyside Police officers from Southport patrolling Botanic Gardens in Churchtown had cause to speak to a group of 5 teenagers. A spokesperson
Are we in for a record-breaking Bank Holiday weekend?
The changeable weather of the last week or so is being pushed northwards as an area of high pressure moves in from the southwest. This is bringing a good deal of fine
Commissioner urges community groups to work together to prevent crime
Commissioner urges community groups to work together to prevent crime Organisations which are working to help prevent crime and protect communities in Merseyside are being invited to apply for a share of
Views wanted on hospital remembrance garden
Views wanted on hospital remembrance garden A hospital is asking bereaved parents for ideas about how to design and build a remembrance garden at Ormskirk hospital. Anyone with an interest in this
Cassie’s family thanks those behind memorial bench
Cassie hayes family would like to say thank you very much to everyone who has been involved with cassies memorial bench and making this possible. They also want to thank everyone who
Town centre ban for prolific shoplifter
A Woman with nearly 200 offences on record has been banned from entering Southport town centre for two years. Sara Wlson, 41, of Eastbourne Road, Southport, appeared at Sefton Magistrates Court where
Southport Labour delivers historic double-win in Sefton elections
Southport Labour delivers historic double-win in Sefton elections Labour has taken two Southport seats in the local elections, both from the Liberal-Democrats. It’s their first election victory in the town since Sefton
Health staff praised for their caring attitude
Health staff praised for their caring attitude Staff at Aintree University Hospital have been described as “professional, fantastic and courteous” in a feedback report from Healthwatch Sefton. Patients and visitors passed on
Police hunt thieves after golf buggy batteries stolen from Hillside Golf Club
Police hunt thieves after golf buggy batteries stolen from Hillside Golf Club. Merseyside Police are appealing for information following a report that batteries were stolen from golf buggies in Southport. A report
Southport businesswoman closes shop in fear for her life
Southport businesswoman closes shop in fear for her life. A Southport businesswoman says she has had to flee her current premesis as the area is unsafe. Due to an unspecified incident the
Birkdale Village Community Hub And Library Launched
Birkdale Village Community Hub And Library Launched A QUIRKY new venture has been launched by the Birkdale Community Hub and Library after a temporary library facility was set up in the back
Labour on the march in Southport
Labour on the march in Southport Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Labour has finally won Sefton Council seats in Southport after decades of being the third party in the resort. Retired
Carers have their say at New Directions Forum
Carers have their say at New Directions Forum Carers of north Sefton residents with a wide range of support needs have been having their say on the services provided by the borough’s
Woodlands – Would you like some help with your gardening?
Woodlands – Would you like some help with your gardening? Our gardens can be very personal spaces and are usually quite important to us. They often provide us with our own private
Shop till you drop in fabulous Southport
Shop till you drop in fabulous Southport Sefton is booming with business and it’s easy to find a world of shopping wonders across our beautiful borough. Whether it’s the hustle and bustle
All eyes on Kew in today’s council elections
All eyes on Kew in today’s council elections Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Watch out for the result in Kew in today’s Sefton Council elections. The ward has been a Liberal
Vital Signs Foundation Heart Screening 12th May
Vital Signs Foundation Heart Screening 12th May The Chris Haw Memorial Screening will be held at Southport College on Saturday 12th May 2018. If you wish to be screened then please contact
Aim for greater impact with new adoption support service
Aim for greater impact with new adoption support service Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) recently commissioned After Adoption to deliver adoption support services across the region. Recognising the impact adoption has, After Adoption,