On The Spot News

Last ditch attempt to save Southport Area Committee

At Thursday’s Sefton Council meeting Southport’s former MP and newly elected Lib Dem Council Group leader, John Pugh is leading an attempt to retain Sefton Council’s three area committees and specifically the

22nd January 2018

Awful Esther’ Chickens Out of Mental Health Court Benefit Battle

New Welfare Minister Esther McVey has ‘chickened out’ of confronting the courts over Personal Independence Payments for people with Mental Health Problems. An announce Appeal of a Tribunal decision affecting thousands of

21st January 2018

Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood retains Abu Dhabi Crown

SOUTHPORT’S Tommy Fleetwood produced a stunning performance on the back nine to retain the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship title. The Race to Dubai champion defied the blustery conditions to knock in six

21st January 2018

United Front Sought to Save NHS

Councilllors in the North West are being asked to support a joint national political initiative to save Britain’s NHS and care services. Former full-time NHS watchdog, Southport councillor Tony Dawson has

21st January 2018

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Southport Lifeboat Rescue team called out to lights under the Pier

Southport Quads were tasked by Holyhead Coastguard to investigate reports of lights underneath Southport Pier, January 20 2018. A member of the public reported seeing lights under the Pier at around 8pm.

21st January 2018

Schumacher Leaves Southport FC

The club can confirm that Steven Schumacher has been released from his contract by mutual consent. Southport FC would like to thank Steven for his professionalism and effort whilst at Southport Football

21st January 2018

Southport FC players ‘attacked’ after Stockport fans enter pitch

STATEMENT | Incident During Today’s Game In the second half of today’s game against Stockport County, a spectator encroached onto the field of play and attacked a Southport player who was warming-up

20th January 2018

Bistrot Pierre announce – “We are closed due to burst water pipe”

UPDATE Hungry customers were turned away from Bistrot Pieter this evening with notices on the door saying the restaurant is closed till further notice, Saturday 20 January. The reason for the closure

20th January 2018

Yobs playing dangerous games on Marine Lake Bridge

A gang of unruly yobs threw stones at ducks and swans this afternoon and scrambled over the bridge’s safety barrier, putting themselves at risk. One local resident said: “What kind of terrible

20th January 2018

Hundreds of Labour supporters protest in Southport against “scandalous and dangerous” NHS Winter Crisis

Just over 200 Labour campaigners gathered in High Park today to protest against the “scandalous and dangerous” problems at Southport Hospital and the current crisis in the NHS. The activists were addressed

20th January 2018

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MATCH PREVIEW | Southport v Stockport County

Southport FC have the chance to win a third straight home match this weekend when they welcome Stockport County to the Merseyrail Community Stadium. The task ahead is tough – County have

20th January 2018

Councillor backs residents’ battle to save historic Southport landmark

A campaigning councillor is urging residents to help preserve a landmark Jewish synagogue which has been in the town for more than 90 years. Sefton council is due consider an outline planning

20th January 2018

Bob Dylan: The Best Collection of 1963

Labore nonumes te vel, vis id errem tantas tempor. Solet quidam salutatus at quo. Tantas comprehensam te sea, usu sanctus similique ei. Viderer admodum mea et, probo tantas alienum ne vim. Eos

20th January 2018

Former Birkdale headteacher cleared of historical sexual offences

The former head teacher of Birkdale High School has been cleared of five counts of indecent assault on a boy under 16. Marcus Barker not guilty by a jury on all counts

19th January 2018

R.I.P Councillor Pat Ball (Southport)

It has been reported that former Conservative Councillor Pat Ball has died. Councillor Ball, who was elected twice in Southport’s Dukes Ward, resigned in September because of ill health. She had been

19th January 2018

Volunteer Speed Matching Event at Southport Community Centre! Thursday 1st February 2018

Sefton residents looking for new volunteering opportunities are being invited to attend a speed dating-style event in Southport early next month. The volunteer speed matching session is being run by Southport Community

19th January 2018

Woodlands – The curse of a colour?

Woodlands – The curse of a colour? Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are once again in a position where they have predominantly black & black & white cats in their rehoming block. The team

19th January 2018

Southport football pitches unplayable this weekend

Following discussions with the managing agents from the district leagues, matches on all Sefton Council playing fields have been postponed this weekend (Saturday, January 20, and Sunday, January 21, 2018). The decision

19th January 2018

Planned roadworks in the North West– summary for Monday 7 to Sunday 13 August 2017

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 22 to Sunday 28 January

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 19 January but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

19th January 2018

Southport FC Under 9s need your help raising £1000

A junior football side are hoping their fans will dig deep and raise £1000 to send them to Flamingo Land. The Southport FC U9s are taking on a mammoth 17 mike walk

19th January 2018

Southport’s Royal Clifton hotel to undergo £1million renovation

One of Southport’s most historic hotels is undergoing a £1million renovation. Front Foot Hospitality, the management company behind the Royal Clifton Hotel, is completing a major refurbishment of all the bedrooms and

19th January 2018

Solemn silence plan for Chapel Street

Chapel Street businesses will fall silent at 1.27pm on Saturday to honour Cassie Hayes. The travel agent was fatally stabbed while working at TUI travel agent on Chapel Street last week. Now

18th January 2018

Be a bloody NHS legend in February

Southport lifesavers are being rounded up and urged to give blood. NHS Blood & Transplant will be holding two blood donation sessions in Southport in February- there are still appointments available. Do something amazing! Give blood

18th January 2018

Plumb number for AMS firms new digs

A much loved Southport plumbing firm are bursting with excitement over a move to a brand new headquarters. AMS plumbers are celebrating the move to Shakespeare Street with an open day on

18th January 2018

Calling all Southport residents – A healthy start to the new year!

Southport residents are being encouraged to take advantage of activities offered by local community groups to kick start a healthy new year. Local partners of wellbeing organisation Living Well Sefton have something

18th January 2018

Your Strong Radio Station for Southport is coming on FM soon!

Mighty Radio are proud to announce that we have been awarded a community licence by Ofcom to provide an FM station for Southport and its surrounding areas. Its great news for Southport

18th January 2018

Laurence Clark Comes To Southport – INDEPENDENCE TOUR 2017

“An engaging clown” SUNDAY TIMES “Natural wit” DAILY EXPRESS "Wickedly funny” HERALD ★★★★★ “Dangerously funny” SCOTSMAN ★★★★ Southport The Atkinson on 27th February Internationally acclaimed comedian, writer and actor, Laurence Clark brings his 9th critically acclaimed comedy show, ‘Independence’, to venues

18th January 2018

Last ditch attempt to save Southport Area Committee

Awful Esther’ Chickens Out of Mental Health Court Benefit Battle

Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood retains Abu Dhabi Crown

United Front Sought to Save NHS

Southport Lifeboat Rescue team called out to lights under the Pier

Schumacher Leaves Southport FC

Southport FC players ‘attacked’ after Stockport fans enter pitch

Bistrot Pierre announce – “We are closed due to burst water pipe”

Yobs playing dangerous games on Marine Lake Bridge

Hundreds of Labour supporters protest in Southport against “scandalous and dangerous” NHS Winter Crisis

MATCH PREVIEW | Southport v Stockport County

Councillor backs residents’ battle to save historic Southport landmark

Bob Dylan: The Best Collection of 1963

Former Birkdale headteacher cleared of historical sexual offences

R.I.P Councillor Pat Ball (Southport)

Volunteer Speed Matching Event at Southport Community Centre! Thursday 1st February 2018

Woodlands – The curse of a colour?

Southport football pitches unplayable this weekend

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 22 to Sunday 28 January

Southport FC Under 9s need your help raising £1000

Southport’s Royal Clifton hotel to undergo £1million renovation

Solemn silence plan for Chapel Street

Be a bloody NHS legend in February

Plumb number for AMS firms new digs

Calling all Southport residents – A healthy start to the new year!

Your Strong Radio Station for Southport is coming on FM soon!

Laurence Clark Comes To Southport – INDEPENDENCE TOUR 2017

KGV Sports Students Aim High

It’s not FINE as woman gets threatening parking bill

Caribbean Fusion hits the road and is coming to Southport