Southport left in the dark – Sefton Council
Southport residents who have always felt Sefton Council ‘keeps them in the dark’ have just been proved completely right in two ways. Firstly, the Council has decided that it is going to
Planned road works in the North West – Monday 4 December 2017
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 1 December but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
Mike Stafford weighs in ahead of Commonwealth title fight
Mike Stafford was in perfect condition at the weigh in ahead of tomorrow’s cruiserweight title fight. Stafford Weighed in bang on at 14.3 stone. Tomorrows fight will be screened live on TV. If
Motorcyclist lucky to walk away from Roe Lane crash
The emergency services were called to Roe Lane, Southport this evening, Friday 1 December. Witnesses at the scene told our reporter that the rider was travelling along Roe Lane at around 6pm
Top 10 rating for maternity staff detecting babies ‘at risk’ of still birth
Ormskirk hospital’s maternity unit has been nationally recognised for detecting a condition which can lead to babies being stillborn. Last week the Wigan Road maternity unit had confirmation it was ranked in
Woodlands – Could you give the gift of time for your animal local charity?
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary care for around 350 animals on their site 365 days a year. I’m sure you can imagine that this in no mean feat. The team of staff therefore really
Third week of fugitive focused ‘Operation Chapar’ launched
Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help in catching ten of Merseyside’s most wanted people during a week of action. The nine men and one woman, who are wanted in
The best places to buy a real Christmas tree in Southport
Buying and putting up the Christmas tree is one of the most festive traditions in the run up to the big day. It’s what you put the presents under and when it’s
The annual Churchtown Christmas fair is set to offer festive fun once again
Father Christmas, Reindeer, face painting, the elf trail and performances from the local schools are just a few of the things on offer at the fair this year. The annual Churchtown Christmas
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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