‘Bionic Man Michael’ banks three golden medals!
A Banks teacher has overcome a severe shoulder injury to scoop three gold medals – in one weekend – after having received specialist surgery from a professor at Ormskirk Hospital. It was
Formby Clinic, booking problems persist
People seeking to book appointments at Formby Clinic are apparently ongoing. Many are saying that the phone is not answered when ringing and that other difficulties exist. Reviews give evidence of the
Police warning after spate of burglaries in Southport
Three burglaries have occurred in Southport, in close proximity to each other, between Saturday21st and Tuesday 23rd January 2018. The burglaries were in Preston New Road, Longacre and Cambridge Road and with
Funeral details announced for Cassie Hayes
HAYES CASSIE Southport, formerly Alnwick Tragically our beautiful Cassie Hayes was taken from us far too soon on the 13th January 2018. Our hearts are broken. For all those who would like
A leading Southport medical negligence law firm becomes first sponsor of Rugby League video referee decision
Patient Claim Line, the UK’s highest rated medical negligence specialist according to consumers, has partnered up with the Rugby Super League (Europe) in an innovative two-year sponsorship deal. Patient Claim Line is
New changes for Southport’s Private Rented Landlords & Tenants
From March 1, 2018 landlords who privately rent out their properties will be required to obtain a new licence from Sefton Council if their properties are located within selected areas in the borough.
Plaque commemorating Jean Alexander to be installed in Southport
A plaque commemorating the life of one of Southport’s most famous faces is set to be installed in her honour in The Atkinson. Plans to install a plaque at the town’s library
Building work starts on £11.5m retirement community in Southport
Work is now underway on a multi-million pound retirement scheme in Southport. Building firm Bardsley Construction is delivering the £11.5m project on Alexandra Road for property company Adlington. The development will comprise
Council’s £32 Million Offshore Purchase of Bootle Strand to Come Under Scrutiny
Sefton Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee for Regeneration will be meeting at 5.00 pm on 31st January at Bootle Town Hall to put the Cabinet’s £32 million purchase of the Bootle Strand
Southport Conservatives Pay Tribute to former Dukes Ward Councillor Pat Ball
It is with great sadness that it is announced that former Councillor Pat Ball has died. Councillor Ball, the former proprietor of the Shelborne Hotel, was twice elected as the Conservative Councillor
Popular Southport restaurant Bistrot Pierre reopens after water leak
The temporary closure of the restaurant, which opened in November last year, was a result of a water leak in the premises. The manager of the Lord Street venue said that there
Something fishy about Cambridge Road pothole
Shop owners are wondering what the catch is as they beg United Utilities to fix potholes left after emergency repair work. The junction of Cambridge Road and Preston New Road is littered
Bootle Trish takes dad’s hot seat for vote to take £700,000 from the poor
Sefton Council’s Cabinet meetings are well-known for taking only a few minutes from start to finish. The £200,000-per-year’s worth of Cabinet Members who attend usually finish before their coffee gets cold and
Police Cash for the Many or for the Few?
This week, Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner Jane Kennedy is asking Southport residents to pay more council tax to keep police on the streets. She is going to spend council tax payers’
Body found in Preston ‘believed to be Michael Brooks’
Preston police this afternoon recovered a man’s body from the River Ribble. It comes as officers have been searching for 19-year-old Michael Brooks for more than three weeks. VIDEO: Search continues to
SOUTHPORT: Winter Wilson hit the road with the legendary Fairport Convention
Friday 26h January, 2018, The Atkinson, Southport TICKETS Winter Wilson are preparing to hit the road with the legendary Fairport Convention – but they could very easily be on the dole. This
Councillor Patricia Ball – “Dukes Woman” tribute
Councillor David Barton, the local District Councillor for Dukes Ward has provided his own tribute at the recent Sefton Council Meeting to Councillor Patricia Ball, also affectionately known as the “Dukes Woman”
Appeal after designer bags and cash cards stolen from Southport car
A designer nappy bag has been stolen from Sussex Road. The Gucci bag along with a ted baker purse were swiped from a car around 6am on Saturday morning. They have yet
Damien Moore MP welcomes ‘significant’ fall in attempted suicides on visit to The Samaritans
Damien Moore MP has today welcomed a ‘significant’ fall in the number of people attempting to take their own lives in the town as he visited volunteers and workers at The Samaritans
SOUTHPORT Step up to the challenge
Step up to the challenge A national charity which has its head office in Merseyside is urging locals to sign up today to walk for autism – 10,000 steps a day for
Corridor Bar & Eatery forced to close TODAY following break-in
Due to a break-in at Corridor Bar & Eatery on Lord Street, Southport in the early hours of this morning has forced the popular establishment to close. A spokesperson for the Bar
Plumbing Merchants open the taps on new headquarters
A popular Southport plumbing merchants have said a massive thanks to the hundreds of customers who helped celebrate their move to a brand new headquarters this morning. AMS plumbers made the historic
Merseyside Police crackdown on cash point skimming device
Merseyside Police is warning the public in Maghull to be extra cautious when using ATM machines following claims that one in the area has been tampered with. It has been reported that
Councillors Advice Centre – Meols Ward (Thursday 25th January)
Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis and Nigel Ashton and will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 25th January. They will be available from 10.30am-11.30am at BoxTree Kitchen for Queenscourt café,
Could you help someone with dementia keep doing the things they love?
Alzheimer’s Society will be holding a drop-in volunteer recruitment event to encourage people to sign up and help Sefton residents in need of support. Side by Side is a new free service
Search continues to find missing Preston man
Police are continuing to appeal for information after a 19-year-old man went missing from Preston. Michael Brookes was last seen around 2am on Sunday (January 14) in Avenham Park with a friend.
Dovehaven Care Homes’ Mark and Luke Gilbert’s 150km Ski Challenge – Support The Cause!
Dovehaven Care Homes’ Mark and Luke Gilbert (along with two good friends) are embarking on a two day, 150km ski challenge in aid of the charity Snow Camp on 26th January. 150km
MCS Group celebrating our 30th birthday / Recruiting IT Support Technician!
Established in January 1988, MCS Group are proud and excited to be celebrating 30 years in business! We are very thankful to the people who have supported us over the years and
Road traffic collision in Tarleton
Crews from Tarleton and Penwortham attended a road traffic collision involving two vehicles where there was one casualty trapped. Firefighters released the casualty using holmatro cutting equipment and lighting equipment. They were
CCTV | Do your recognise the Southport Pier penny bandits
Does anybody recognise this man and woman. Police are wanting to speak to them after it is alleged the pair broke into the SOUTHPORT PIER office on Saturday afternoon (20th January). A