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Southport charity celebrate 100th anniversary

Staff at the PDSA charity shop in Southport have been marking the organisation’s 100th anniversary – with a unique and eye-catching display! The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals is a British veterinary

30th November 2017

Swan chippy to reopen this weekend

A popular chippy will reopen this weekend after it was forced to close following a blaze. Customers had to be evacuated from the Swan restaurant and takeaway on Stanley Street earlier this

30th November 2017

Southport Hesketh Round Table Christmas sleigh times and routes revealed

The guys from Southport Hesketh Round Table hit Southport Streets again this festive season, along with Santa they will be bringing goodwill and cheer to the people of Southport and raising money

29th November 2017

Local company launch campaign to promote safe cycling and visibility

Harbour Business Group, a forward-thinking group of companies specializing in Corporate and Personal finances has launched a BRAND-NEW Facebook campaign to promote safe cycling and visibility. HBG HQ resides in a largely

29th November 2017

The Grasshopper raise a glass for Lancashire day

The Grasshopper, Sandon Road, Hillside celebrated Lancashire Day on Saturday,November 25. Mine host Angela Frith dressed as Southport and Coronation St legend Hilda Ogden,while others donned flat caps, braces and red roses

29th November 2017

Wine bar & delicatessen on the menu for Birkdale Village

Plans have been submitted to turn a former bank in Birkdale village into a new wine shop, bar & delicatessen. Applicant Charles Furnell has applied to change the use of the ground

28th November 2017

Don’t drink too much too soon this Christmas

The festive party season is about to start and many people in West Lancashire will be looking forward to some great nights on the town. But while many of us like a

28th November 2017

Damien Moore MP to meet Arriva bosses over December Strikes

Southport MP Damien Moore is set to meet with bosses of bus company Arriva in a bid to resolve long-running strike action, which is affecting hundreds of Southport residents. GMB and Unite

28th November 2017

Trust Leads the Way on High Quality Apprenticeships

Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust will today become the first organisation in the country to sign up to UNISON’s apprenticeship charter. The charter ensures that apprenticeships deliver a positive outcome for

28th November 2017

Actor makes guest appearance at Christmas fair

Southport actor, David Lonsdale, of Heartbeat and Coronation Street fame, was on hand to support local group Stepping Stones at their Christmas fair at the weekend. Stepping Stones is a group in

28th November 2017

Rail union want talks with Metro Mayor

Union RMT said it will be seeking a meeting with Liverpool City Region’s Metro Mayor Steve Rotherham to secure a “positive and constructive response” to proposals put forward by MPs to resolve

28th November 2017

CCTV images released after Penwortham convenience store robbery

At around 9.25pm on Friday 6th October a man has entered the McColl’s convenience store on Leyland Road and approached the counter. He has threatened a shop worker with a knife, demanding

28th November 2017

Southport Launch Nutrition Partnership With Peel & Coconut

Southport Launch Nutrition Partnership With Peel & Coconut Southport Football Club are delighted to announce our new partnership with nutrition and food prep company Peel & Coconut. Peel & Coconut will be

28th November 2017

COMEDIAN Rob Brydon to visit Southport Theatre this Friday

COMEDIAN Rob Brydon visits Southport Theatre this Friday (December 1) at 8pm with his new show, I Am Standing Up. Rob Brydon’s credits read like a compendium of modern British comedy with

28th November 2017

Weʼre raising £5,000 to Help get Jack a much needed Sensory room and equipment

Story This is Jack my absolute world. Jack is severely Autistic and Has very severe Sensory Processing Disorder. He is completely Non Verbal and is an Extremely active little boy. Jack has

28th November 2017

Danger road claims yet another victim as drivers smash speed limit

A nortotoisly dangerous stretch of road has once again claimed another victim. Three cars have collided at he junction of Hawkshead Street and Zealand Street this afternoon, with emergency services rushing to

27th November 2017

Important Christmas refuse collection dates announced

Refuse and recycling collections in Southport will continue over Christmas and the New Year for residents across the borough. Collection crews will be observing the usual Boxing Day bank holiday on Tuesday,

27th November 2017

Southport charity launches appeal to support disabled people and carers feeling isolated this Christmas

Local charity Revitalise, which runs the Sandpipers respite holiday centre in Southport, is shining a light on the effects of isolation and loneliness in a Christmas fundraising appeal. The charity, which provides

27th November 2017

Geriatric shoplifter lifted on Lord Street, Southport

Police have caught a geriatric shoplifter red handed after attempting to raid a charity shop this morning, Monday 27 November 2017. The fast fingered pensioner, thought to be well over 80 years

27th November 2017

Commercial waste fire in Southport town centre

Commercial waste bins in Shorrock street in Southport have been set on fire this morning, Monday 27 November 2017. Commercial waste along with empty beer barrels were set alight near to the

27th November 2017

Welcome to Festive foods and yuletide tipples at Southport Christmas market

Festive foods and yuletide tipples are all on the menu as Southport welcomes a Christmas market. Lining Chapel Street, bespoke wooden chalets, named ‘The Ainsdale’, will be decorated in sparkling lights and

27th November 2017

Match Details For Stockport County FA Trophy Replay On Wednesday

Southport will take on Stockport County in a replay of their FA Trophy 3rd Qualifying Round Tie after the two sides played out to a 2-2 draw at Edgeley Park. Kick off

27th November 2017

Port boxer pulls no punches in close fought bout

A Massive fight took place in Rhyl, Wales last night as Southports very own Latvian lasher Didzis Musulis went toe to toe on BBU British champion Peter Salami of Wales for a

26th November 2017

Damien Moore meeting with Southport Police Superintendent

Damien Moore MP met with new Superintendent, Matthew Boyle, and Inspector Graham Fisher at Southport Police Station. In the meeting, Damien discussed the matter of policing across the Southport constituency, the increasing

26th November 2017

Bistrot Pierre Grand Opening Night

Councillor David Barton, a leading campaigner for the regeneration of Southport Town Centre recently attended the launch night of Bistrot Pierre Southport on Lord Street after being especially invited as a special

25th November 2017

RESULT | Stockport 2-2 Southport

Buildbase FA Trophy 3QR – Stockport 2-2 Southport. SOUTHPORT will play Stockport County in a replay at the Merseyrail Community Stadium on WEDNESDAY evening. 11′ – GOAL – SCFC – Bohan Dixon

25th November 2017

Hong Kong Open: Tommy Fleetwood moves into contention

Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood is two shots off the lead going into the final round of the Hong Kong Open. The Race to Dubai winner carded a four-under-par 66 to move to eight under after

25th November 2017

Bin raker was ‘stealing my identity’ fears Hill Street resident

A foreign man has been chased off by an angry resident after they caught him rooting through bins on Hill Street. The young male who spoke with a thick Eastern European accent

25th November 2017

PREVIEW | Stockport County V Southport | FA Trophy

Southport visit Stockport County on Saturday with their participation in the first round proper of the FA Trophy at stake. It is not the easiest draw that Kevin Davies’ side could have

25th November 2017

Southport Labour response to Damien Moore’s “fake news” claim

A Southport Labour Party spokesperson responded: “It seems Mr Moore has finally gone “full Trump” as not only does he already block those constituents on social media who disagree with his views

25th November 2017