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Southport’s Peaky Blinders inspired bar to open second venue in former Cains Brewery

By order of the Peaky Blinders – a new bar inspired by the hit BBC series is opening in Liverpool. The 1920’s themed bar is opening in the former Cains Brewery in the Baltic Triangle.

1st December 2017

Merseyside man (Shaun Briscoe) WANTED – Recall to Prison

Merseyside Police is appealing for help in tracing a Liverpool man who is wanted on recall to prison. Shaun Briscoe, 36, who last known address was Southwood Road, Aigburth, was sentenced to

1st December 2017

Councillor’s battle to restore iconic verandahs sees 95% fully or partially repaired

A two-year campaign to restore Southport’s iconic town centre verandahs has led to 95 per cent being fully or partially restored. The initiative was launched by Cllr David Barton, a leading campaigner

1st December 2017

Vehicle with no documents seized by Police

This vehicle was believed to be used illegally by “regular customers” of ours up in Southport. Seen driving today (Thursday 30 November) & found parked up. A Merseyside police spokesperson qouted: “No

30th November 2017

Driver disqualified at court 20 years ago has van seized

The driver of this van was disqualified at court 20 years ago. Located & stopped in Southport today (Thursday 30 November). The driver will be heading back to court! Vehicle seized.

30th November 2017

Southport resident cashes in £50,000 vase

A rare Chinese vase has been sold at auction by a Southport resident for £50,000. The ‘Empress’ vase sold for ten times it pre-sale estimate at an Asian art auction in Shropshire

30th November 2017

pecial visitor. Santa Claus is coming to Hillside Village

This weekend, 1- 3rd December, Hillside will have a very special visitor. Santa Claus is coming to the village. The annex at The Grasshopper Micropub will be Santa’s grotto for the day

30th November 2017

Tommy Fleetwood talks Tiger Woods dream and Justin Rose wedding invite

NEW European No.1 Tommy Fleetwood has shown there is clearly no animosity between himself and Justin Rose by extending an invitation to Rose to attend his wedding next Tuesday in the Bahamas.

30th November 2017

Local digital artist to exhibit in Southport

SOUTHPORT photographer and digital artist Stuart Bulman has an exhibition of Portraits opening this Saturday (2nd December) at the Phoenix coffee house on Market Street in the town centre. Stuart, who has

30th November 2017

RADWRAPS nominated as part of Ebay for business awards

Radwraps are delighted to be nominated for a prize in the upcoming eBay For Business Awards. The eBay For Business Awards are aimed at finding and rewarding the most innovative, inventive and

30th November 2017

St Cuthbert’s Pre-School have a SPOTACULAR time raising money for BBC Children In Need

The children of St Cuthbert’s Pre-school have successfully raised over £500 for BBC Children in Need, after holding Big Spotacular events to support the 2017 Appeal. The money will go on to

30th November 2017

WARNING | Bogus caller targeting Southport residents

A message from the Southport Policing Team. The following incident happened in Russell Avenue in Southport. The victim was at home when he heard a knock at the door, he answered it

30th November 2017

Bikers to spread holiday cheer in December

Bikers are hoping to spread some holiday cheer to children on their annual ride-out next month. The Southport Cruisers club, which was originally formed in 2005, organise a charity ride each Christmas

30th November 2017

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