Be proud to be a quitter
On this year’s national No Smoking Day, the Smokefree Sefton team will be encouraging local smokers to join the hundreds of people in the borough who have successfully quit smoking with them.
Single-vehicle road traffic collision in Southport
Firefighters were called to a single-vehicle road traffic collision on Ash Street in Southport at 11.19pm on Sunday, March 11 2018. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was called at 11.14pm and crews
Identity Appeal following high value theft at Morrisons in Ormskirk
Do you know him? Is this you? Police would like to speak to the person pictured with regards to a high value theft at Morrisons in Ormskirk. Please call 101 with any
St Teresa’s School “Improved Beyond Recognition”
St Teresa’s School children celebrated their “Good” Ofsted report this week. The school had been expecting a Monitoring visit, but after the first day’s observations the Inspector was pleased to convert the
Scarisbrick Hall Fencers Dominate The Northwest Youth Championships
Scarisbrick Hall Fencers Dominate The Northwest Youth Championships Scarisbrick Hall’s fencing club have won an impressive haul of medals at this year’s regional youth championships. The event was held at the Manchester
Councillor David Barton, “Liberal Democrat opposition to act more professionally”
Councillor David Barton, a prominent campaigner for the restoration of Southport Town Centre frequently speaks up on behalf of his many constituents at the Sefton Full Council Meetings. WATCH COUNCIL MEETING VIDEO
Have you tried Nabeel’s treats yet?
A new takeaway that specialises in indulgent deserts has opened in Ainsdale. Nabeel’s Treats on Heathfield Road opened earlier this month and has already garnered rave reviews by its new clientele. Owner
Benn bags tons of rubbish in inspiring Southport beach clean
An youngster who has autism has been busy helping clean up Southport beach this weekend. 12 year old Benn Ellis spent Saturday morning taking part in an impromptu beach clean up on
RESULT | Southport 3 Tamworth 0
Southport’s winning run continued with a convincing 3-0 win at home this afternoon, giving the PORT their 5th straight home win. Match stats 0′ – SFC – Kick Off 22′ – SFC –
A CARE group have opened their latest home in Southport
The Mayor and Mayoress of Sefton, Councillor Dave Robinson and his wife Wendy attended the official opening of Athena Health Care Group’s new Hesketh Park Lodge on Albert Road. They were joined
New year new garden – get the most out of your garden this summer
Despite the recent snow now and frosty weather Spring is finally here and especially with an Early Easter this year. It is traditionally the time when most people’s attention turns to their
Councillor leads campaign to keep alive Southport’s indoor market
A leading campaigner is spearheading a campaign to keep alive Southport’s indoor market and preserve its unique heritage. Cllr David Barton is collecting a 500-name petition in order to secure a debate
Michael Gallagher sentenced after attacking 71 year-old woman with metal bar in SOUTHPORT
A man has been jailed for six years, nine months after he broke into the home of a woman in her 70s in Birkdale and attacked her with a metal bar. Michael
SOUTHPORT man sentenced for ‘swatting’ offences
A 21-year-old man has been jailed for 16 months following an investigation by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) into ‘swatting’ offences. ‘Swatting’ is a term used to describe criminal
Do you have what it takes to join a new generation of world leaders? asks Damien Moore MP
Damien Moore MP is urging young people in Southport who are interested in leadership and making a difference, to apply for an international scheme run by the British Council. Future Leaders Connect,
Panic has set in after suspected deadly squirrel pox has been found in Formby
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust are investigating six sick red squirrels who are showing signs of the virus, which is fatal to them. A spokesperson for the trust says “Unfortunately we have received
Most wanted Merseyside fugitive Simon McGuffie returns to the UK
A man wanted on suspicion of supplying heroin and cocaine across the North West of England has been extradited to the UK after being captured in the Netherlands. Simon McGuffie, 44, of
A Message from Superintendent Matt Boyle – OPERATION CASTLE
A Message from Superintendent Matt Boyle A major operation aimed at tackling the issue of burglaries on Merseyside is underway from Monday, 5 March 2018, for two weeks, to reinforce burglary as
News from SOUTHPORT Community Policing Team
News from SOUTHPORT Community Policing Team 2 males have been arrested and charged with vehicle interference following reports of males trying car door handles in Avondale Road. David Dunscombe age 28 of
A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police
A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police. Residential Burglaries Between the 25th February and 7th March, burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Pitt Street, Hollybrook Road,
Rave reviews for Dunes Splash World pool parties
Be Active’s ‘wave rave’ pool parties entertained hundreds of Sefton’s young people and families during February half term. The wave raves are part of the new swim offer heading to Sefton that
7,000 people across Southport are now benefitting from the Government’s auto-enrolment scheme
7,000 people across Southport are now saving towards their retirement, new figures show, as a result of the Government’s auto-enrolment scheme. Employers must enroll staff aged 22 and over who earn more
Who’s In Court: Litter louts fined for dropping rubbish
Litter louts who have been caught irresponsibly disposing of rubbish in Sefton have been convicted in court this week, leading to fines totaling more than £1,100 Four people, all from outside the
Community Conservation Crusade hits West Birkdale
Councillor David Barton, a long- standing campaigner for Southport’s restoration and regeneration has held multiple discussions with prospective investors regarding the most suitable style of development here benefitting the entire community. In
ANOTHER historic Southport pub being DEMOLISHED
A historic Southport pub is the latest to be demolished and replaced by housing. Housing developer Sovini is knocking down the Shakespeare pub, on Scarisbrick New Road. The Victorian building has been
Consultation to launch over Birkdale School for the Hearing Impaired
A consultation into a proposed redevelopment of the former Birkdale School for Hearing Impaired Children in Southport is to launch following discussions between Sefton Council and Octopus Healthcare Group. Octopus Healthcare Group
Panic as ferret gets loose in bad weather
The hunt is on to catch an escaped ferret on the loose in Southport. The baby ferret, who has not been named, escaped from a home near Forest Road in Southport and
Two friends to ride across the UK in aid of Queenscourt Hospice
TWO friends are set to cycle from one side of the UK to another to raise funds for a charity that is close to their hearts. Jordan Porter, 20 and Tom Woodward,
Change in PI laws could see Southport residents hounded by sales calls
Southport residents could face being bombarded with nuisance PPI-type calls following the government’s decision to raise the small claims limit for road traffic accidents from April 2019, according to a leading lawyer.
Sefton Council encourages residents to crack down on smoky vehicles
Sefton Council is asking residents to work with them to help reduce the air pollution caused by taxis, HGVs and buses. Traffic places a considerable threat on the quality of Sefton’s air,