Volunteers help to launch Sefton’s Good Dog Code
Sefton has set tails wagging with the launch of a brand new Good Dog Code. The Sefton Good Dog Code is an informative campaign which encourages good and responsible dog ownership in
Councillor gains commitment over refurbishment of Promenade lamp posts
A leading campaigner for the preservation of Southport’s unique heritage has won an assurance that work to restore the town’s historic lamp posts will be completed soon. Earlier this year, Cllr David
Anyone planning to build skyscrapers in Bootle?
Businessman linked to Labour Party is caught demanding £2 million bribe from property developers. The sad tale of Labour councils and property deals has taken a new national turn. Sefton Council’s decision
A Southport Solicitor joins fight for cohabiting couples law
A Merseyside lawyer is calling for a change in the law, claiming the current system is preventing him from helping warring cohabiting couples. Paul Hunt from Kirwans law firm, which has offices
Call to bring back the glory of lord street’s angels
A campaigning councillor has called for action to return the choir of angels along Southport’s Lord Street shopping area. Cllr David Barton says the cherubs were an internal part of the street
Call for Councillors to back extra Promenade cleanups
A campaigning councillor is urging fellow district representatives to support extra clean-up work on Southport’s Promenade. Cllr David Barton has called on fellow councillors to back the use of local funding to
Surfs up for Southport Santa’s today
Santa’s sleigh will be floating to Southport this year as he hitches a ride on a paddle board. The Southport Stand Up Paddle Board are holding two Christmas themed paddle races, the
Liverpool v Everton fixture
Merseyside Police is working closely with Liverpool Football Club ahead of tomorrow’s derby fixture at Anfield. Chief Superintendent Chris Markey said: “We will be working closely with the club over the next 24
S&B to host Lancashire’s Specsavers County Championship Division 1 match
SOUTHPORT & Birkdale Cricket Club is to host Lancashire’s Specsavers County Championship Division 1 match with newly promoted 2017 Division 2 Champions Worcestershire, at Trafalgar Road, next August. Read more: SOUTHPORT |
Planned roadworks in the North West – from Monday 11 December 2017
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 8 December but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
Adam Dawson Joins First Team Squad
Southport have added midfielder Adam Dawson to the squad on a non-contract basis. Adam was most recently at Tranmere Rovers for a second spell. Adam has youth experience with Liverpool and Wigan
Bottle Nosed Dolphin washed up on Ainsdale Beach
In the wild conditions of Storm Caroline it is hardly surprising that large amounts of tidal debris are washing up along the Sefton coast at the moment. Sefton Coast Landscape Parnership team
Appeal after theft of SHOTGUNS in Formby
Police is appealing for information following the theft of two licensed firearms in Formby. A report was received at about 10pm on Thursday, 7 December that a Browning shotgun and a Beretta
Southport FC Stadium Development Agreement With Frank Whittle Partnership
Southport FC are delighted to announce that we have formally engaged the services of the Frank Whittle Partnership, to oversee and manage the development of the Merseyrail Community Stadium, as well as
Southport’s only sex shop closes it’s doors
Nice ‘N’ Naughty on London Street, Southport has closed down. Sadly the store which has been trading for over thirteen years in the town centre has now closed. A note posted in
Lancashire Care awarded for innovation in mental health services
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust was awarded for its improved quality community mental health services at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) National Healthcare Finance Awards. The local health and wellbeing provider
Sefton Council services at Christmas and New Year
During Christmas and New Year, Sefton Council will provide restricted services as most staff are required to take unpaid leave as part of a series of cost-saving measures. But residents can still
Resounding Win for Liz Savage in Southport Labour Selection Contest
Liz Savage has been selected again to stand as Labour’s Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Southport at the next General Election. Standing against one other local candidate and three from further afield, the
Lancashire Care awarded Disability Confident Employer Status
A local health and wellbeing provider has been listed as a Disability Confident Employer for its work in increasing understanding and challenging attitudes towards disability. Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust has been
Nathan Moore from brother beyond is coming to Southport this Friday
Nathan Moore from Brother Beyond is at the Office Bar this Friday (December 8) Few tables left for this, so book quick. Nathan Moore First coming to prominence by joining the boyband Brother
Rush hour chaos after Preston New Road smash
Traffic is in chaos on Preston New Road after a Kia driver pulled out of a petrol station forecourt and instantly smashed into an oncoming car. The accident happened just after 7am
Chaos and Confusion as Childrens Centre Cuts Plan Gets Knocked Back
Chaos and Confusion as Childrens Centre Cuts Plan Gets Knocked Back – but cuts are coming regardless! For the second time in six years, a proposal to save almost a million pounds
Southport: The Runners And Riders For Popular North-West Target Seat
A series of experienced Labour activists will tonight battle it out for the right to take on the Tories in a key marginal in north west England. Labour officials hope Southport can
There is more than meets the eye with local war hero
An heroic centenarian was recently recognised for his exploits during World War Two in a special ceremony at Bootle Town Hall. Cyril Askew, 100, late of the King’s Regiment, now the
Snow alert issued in North West and West Midlands
Drivers are being urged to be prepared before setting out on journeys on Friday, 8 December, after Highways England issued a severe weather alert for the North West and West Midlands major
Palm Oil found washed up at Bird Sanctuary
A dog walker has discovered palm oil washed up at RSPB Marshside. Graham Sarson was walking his dog near to the reserve at Marshside when he came across the boulder sized oil.
Police weather warning issued for Southport
Merseyside police has issued the following warning due to the adverse weather conditions: Care needed on coastal roads and Formby by-pass by drivers of high sided vehicles. Motorcyclists and cyclists are advised
Make Merseyrail Off-Peak annual travel affordable again
To: Merseytravel and Steve Rotheram, Liverpool metro mayor Without notice or consultation, Merseytravel have put the All Zones Off Peak Trio travelcard up from £457 a year to an incredible £1,294, representing an
Firefighters help horse trapped in gate, Southport
Firefighters helped rescue a horse trapped in a gate at a farm in Crossens, Southport, on Tuesday, December 5. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was called to the location at 2.56pm and
Formby man wanted on recall to prison
Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help to trace a 46 year old man from Formby who is wanted on a recall to prison. Sean Page, whose last known address was