CCTV I Police issue image after high value robbery in Banks
Do you know this person? Police have issued a CCTV picture after a high value theft at the Co-op in Banks. Police are looking to identify this person in relation to a
Pop along to the Atkinson SOUTHPORT on Monday and help walk for Autism
Pop along to The Atkinson on Monday 5 March, get on a treadmill and help Walk for Autism. Walk for Autism 2018 is being organised by Autism Initiatives Group, a national charity
Southport to benefit from £100k following the 146th Open
Record crowds flocked to the famous Southport links last year to watch the world’s greatest golfers and The R&A has agreed to provide a six-figure sum from the proceeds of the Championship
Merseyrail release strike action update
Unfortunately, due to further strike action by guard members of the RMT union, a reduced train service will run across the Merseyrail network on Saturday 3 March. Key Information • There will
Private Landlords need new licences from March 1
Private Landlords across Sefton are being reminded they will need to apply for a licence to rent out their property from March 1. From this date, Sefton Council requires landlords of private
Good rating shows progress for Sefton diabetes care
Care standards for patients with Type 2 diabetes in Sefton have been rated as amongst the best in the region after a report by independent inspectors. Both NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning
Highways England traffic officers in Channel 5’s Winter Road Rescue
Highways England traffic officers from the North West feature prominently in the latest series of Channel 5’s popular Winter Road Rescue series which starts its 5th run tonight (Monday 26 February) –
Plan your journey ahead of rail strike
People travelling to, from and within the Liverpool City Region are being urged to plan their journeys and check before they travel ahead of planned strike action by members the RMT union
Ambulance service hands over twitter account to paramedics
NORTH West Ambulance Service (NWAS) NHS Trust is giving social media users the chance to see behind the scenes of its work as it launches a new Instagram account, the first ambulance
Rail group fight to save Southport to Manchester line
The chairman of the Southport Rail Transport Forum has revealed that he has polled rail users to discover whether they would prefer to keep the connection between Southport and Manchester Piccadilly –
Police warning after Moss Lane burglary
PCSO’s have attended the victims address and conducted house to house enquiries for a burglary that took place at approximately 10:15pm, Friday 23rd Feb, on Moss Lane, Southport. CSI have also attended.
Southport continues the fight against child abuse
Sefton Council is asking local residents to be vigilant on the signs of child abuse and report instances when they suspect them. Using the mantra “If you think it, report it”, the
Volunteers needed for sefton dolphin survey
are wanted to look out for whales and dolphins around Sefton’s coastline. The Sea Watch Foundation want people in our area to take part in the National Whale and Dolphin Watch 2018,
RESULT | Southport 3-1 Curzon Ashon
Southport came from a goal behind to beat Curzon Ashton 3-1 at the Merseyrail Community Stadium this afternoon, Saturday 24 February 2018. Three points moves the PORT up to 11th place in
Cannabis to become legal? Weed bill set for UK parliament this week
The UK parliament will debate a proposal to partially legalize cannabis this week, as campaigns in favor of using the drug for medicinal purposes gather momentum. Politicians will revisit the issue in
Hillside Micropub to receive top CAMRA Award
The Grasshopper micropub in Hillside has been voted the best pub in Southport by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. The Southport and West Lancashire branch of CAMRA has held a vote
Honda Classic: Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood one shot off lead at Palm Beach
Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood is just one shot off the lead after the second round of the Honda Classic. Tommy, the reigning Race to Dubai champion, followed up his opening round of 70
Damien Moore MP Joins Campaign for a Defibrillator at every School by 2020
This week, Damien Moore MP met with The Oliver King Foundation in Westminster to show his support for every school to have a defibrillator by 2020. The Oliver King Foundation was set
Dentist in bid to fund Zambia charity trip
A dentist from Ormskirk is asking the community to dig deep and sponsor her in a year long fundraising campaign. Claire Uttley is fundraising for a different public service each month and
New Grant scheme will help Sefton groups benefit from involvement of volunteers
A major new grant scheme will help Sefton organisations gain more benefits from the involvement of volunteers in their work. Volunteering 4 Good has been launched by Waterloo-based Sefton CVS via its
Adrian Shandley has resigned from the board of directors.
On his resignation, Adrian said “After much thought and consideration I have sadly decided to resign from the SFC board for reasons that are nothing whatsoever to do with football or the
Calling all Southport artists and photographers
Calling all artists and photographers If you fancy you’re an artist or photographer, here’s a great opportunity – Trinity Arts annual art exhibition is now accepting applications from exhibitors. The two-day exhibition,
People with Type 2 diabetes encouraged to educate themselves
With around 7,500 people living with diabetes in Southport and Formby, Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust’s diabetes team is calling on people to educate themselves on how to best manage their condition.
Southport MP lambasted for “outlandish claims” and “shameless” behaviour
Local Conservative MP Damien Moore has been roundly criticised for issuing “patently ridiculous” statements and an “absolutely shameless” grab for credit where it’s not due, according to opponents. It comes after the
Southport Conservatives announce candidates for May elections
Southport Conservatives have announced their first five candidates to fight this May’s local election. Former Councillors Tony Brough and Sir Ron Watson CBE will be seeking re-election in their old Ainsdale and
Southport doctors needed for diabetes study
A diabetes charity is looking for healthcare professionals in Southport and Formby to lead improvements in their diabetes care programme. Staff at Diabetes UK are searching for consultants, nurses, GPs, dieti- tians,
Secrets Medi-Spa Open Day Saturday 24th Feb
Secrets Medi-Spa Open Day Saturday 24th Feb 147 Liverpool Road Birkdale Southport PR8 4NT tel 01704 607125 email info@secrets-spa.com Open Day Saturday 24th Feb from 10.00am till 4.00 Come in have a
SOUTHPORT shop now stocking CBD
Love Iguana/ Tranzform – 5b Hoghton street have been selling CBD in various strengths and also types from Vaping, Under the tongue dripper, Supplement capsules, Smokeable herb, Dabbing Wax and also Pure
Southport Health and wellbeing event to help those affected by cancer
Southport Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre will be holding its first ‘Health and Wellbeing event’ of the year on Thursday 15th March at the Royal Clifton Hotel, Promenade and anyone who
Police appeal to find missing 16-year-old girl from Southport
Merseyside Police is appealing for information to help trace a missing 16-year-old girl from Southport. Sovereign Porter, who lives in the Southport area was last seen on Saturday 17th February a 2pm at