It’s the Year of the Dog at Southport Flower Show
It’s the Year of the Dog at Southport Flower Show Visitors to the Southport Flower Show can bring along a very special guest this summer – their pet dog. For the first
Departing councillor backs fresh faced candidate to shine
Cambridge Ward councillor Sue McGuire has announced that she is not seeking re-election in this years local elections, held on May 3rd. After 12 years on the Council, including a recent stint
Ex Red slips up with Water bottle gaffe
Formby’s Steven Gerrard has landed himself in an awkward situation after plugging his expensive bottled water range on instagram. In the background a bottle of normal everyday supermarket water can be seen
It’s a dog’s life for Leyland Road residents
Furious Leyland Road residents are asking themselves: “ is ours the most dog fouled road in Southport ?” They say that their road is constantly littered with dog mess and poses a
Job vacancy at Queenscourt coffee shop
Job vacancy at Queenscourt coffee shop Boxtree Kitchen for Queenscourt is a coffee shop situated in Churchtown Village, Southport. We serve a delicious range of coffee, cakes, sandwiches, homemade soup, afternoon teas
Man charged with begging in Southport town centre
Man charged with begging in Southport town centre Following an incident on Chapel St, in Southport town centre (Wednesday 4th April) Merseyside Police have charged 45-year old Brant Ojounru with begging. Ojounru
Appeal to locate 15-year-old Burscough boy
Appeal to locate 15-year-old Burscough boy Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old boy who is missing from the Burscough area. Kody Jones of Ainscough Drive in Burscough
Appeal after double petrol bomb attack on High Park home
Appeal after double petrol bomb attack on High Park home On Saturday 31st March 2018 at 12.05am two petrol bombs were thrown at the front window of the house on Victory Avenue
Rush hour chaos following Coastal Road smash
Rush hour chaos following Coastal Road smash The emergency services were called to the Coastal road, Southport at around 5.45pm this afternoon following a report of a collision, Thursday 5 April 2018.
New Directions says farewell to longest-serving employee
New Directions says farewell to longest-serving employee Staff and service users at Sefton’s leading adult social care provider have said farewell to the organisation’s longest-serving employee. Julia Abram from High Park in
Legendary boxer Martin Murray Supports Jab fight show
Legendary boxer Martin Murray Supports Jab fight show Guests at the Jab fight clubs show at the Bold Hotel on Sunday got treated to a special guest. World class boxer Martin Murray
What to do if you find Palm Oil on the Sefton Coast
What to do if you find Palm Oil on the Sefton Coast Sefton Council are asking dog walkers to still be vigilant when visiting the beach after more palm oil was discovered.
Feast of Fiddles to Fiddle The Atkinson in April
Feast of Fiddles to Fiddle The Atkinson in April 21st April Southport The Atkinson 01704 533333 theatkinson.co.uk Little did the band think it would be setting off on its 25th annual spring
Leading charity praises Liverpool hospital for ten years of tinnitus support
Leading charity praises Liverpool hospital for ten years of tinnitus support The head of a leading charity has praised the work of Liverpool clinicians who are celebrating 10 years of providing a
Much loved Southport MP candidate to step down
Much loved Southport MP candidate to step down Defeated Southport MP candidate Sue McGuire has announced that she will be ‘seeking new challenges’ and is to step down from politics in May.
Kick high sugar drinks and junk food into touch!
Kick high sugar drinks and junk food into touch! Sefton’s Director for Public Health has backed a campaign to kick high sugar drinks and junk food into touch! Matthew Ashton, Director of
Drug dealer jailed for three years after raid at a house in Skelmersdale
Drug dealer jailed for three years after raid at a house in Skelmersdale A DRUG dealer has been jailed for three years after a raid at a house in Skelmersdale. On Monday
Southport V Salford Game Rearranged
Southport V Salford Game Rearranged SOUTHPORT’S Vanarama National League North game against Salford City at the Merseyrail Community Stadium has been rearranged for Tuesday 17th April, kick off 7.45pm. The original fixture,
Statement on damage caused to Manchester City team coach
Statement on damage caused to Manchester City team coach Merseyside Police Match Commander Superintendent Paul White said: “We are aware that damage was caused to the Manchester City team bus as it
The Story of Guitar Heroes – Southport Theatre
The Story of Guitar Heroes – Southport Theatre The Story of Guitar Heroes is due to be performed at Southport Theatre on Thursday, April 26 at 7.30pm. Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank
Sefton encourages Southport residents to walk to work
Sefton encourages residents to walk to work Sefton Council is encouraging residents to leave the car at home and walk to work on April 6 in support of Walk to Work Day.
Southport Trinity will not let THUGS win after arson attack
Southport Trinity will not let THUGS win after arson attack Southport Tinity Club house at the Rookery on Roe Lane has been broken into and set on fire overnight (Wednesday 4 April
Southport Lib Dems repeat concerns over Corbyn’s response on antisemitism
Local Lib Dems repeat concerns over Corbyn’s response on antisemitism Last week Southport’s former MP John Pugh declared his full backing for Luciana Berger, Labour MP for Liverpool Wavertree, in her condemnation
Drivers could face £70 fine for parking on pavements
Drivers could face £70 fine for parking on pavements It has today been reported that the Department for Transport are considering new laws to prevent cars parking on pavements. Amanda Stretton, motoring
A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police
A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police Thefts from Motor Vehicles Between March 17th – 28th thefts from motor vehicles have occurred in the following locations: Hawesside Street,
Driver ticketed for using Formby By Pass footpath
Driver ticketed for using Formby By Pass footpath A Merseyside Police officer on Formby By Pass had parked up to complete paperwork when to his surprise this vehicle passed him on the
Masters 2018: Tommy Fleetwood paired with Tiger Woods as tee times for opening two rounds revealed
European No 1 Fleetwood, who missed the cut on his debut at Augusta National last year, and Australia’s Marc Leishman will tee off alongside Woods at 1042 local time Tommy Fleetwood’s second
CCTV APPEAL following Southport burglary
CCTV APPEAL following Southport burglary Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses after a residential property was burgled early last month. The incident is reported to have happened on the 1st March just
John Hall (19) charged following Birkdale bike thefts
John Hall (19) charged following Birkdale bike thefts Thomas John Hall aged 19 has been charged with the theft of two pedal cycles from Liverpool Road in Birkdale.
Four people rescued in Ainsdale fire
House fire, Ainsdale, Southport Firefighters were called to a fire at a property on Sandbrook Road, Ainsdale, Southport yesterday (Monday, 2nd April). Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was called at 10.34am