Planned road works in the North West – 13 November 2017
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 10 November and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
MATCH PREVIEW | Curzon Ashton v Southport
Southport travel to Curzon Ashton this weekend searching to finally put an end to their nine match winless streak. A host of missed chances allowed North Ferriby United to take a point
Southport MP discusses loneliness and supported accommodation during visit to Hatherlow House and Connell Court
Damien Moore has today visited two MHA housing schemes in Southport to speak with management, social care staff, and residents about loneliness and supported accommodation. MHA, a charity providing care, accommodation, and
Great accolade for Southport company – United Automation
United Automation shares best practice alongside Prime Minister Theresa May in The Parliamentary Review. United Automation appears alongside Prime Minister Theresa May in the 2016/17 Parliamentary Review. Established by former minister The
£1.2 Million cannabis factory discovered in Cypress Road, Southport
Merseyside Police carried out a warrant resulting in the discovery of a cannabis farm in Southport today (Friday 10th November 2017). Merseyside Police carried out a warrant resulting in the discovery of
Merseyside Police appeal for information after Everton Road crash
At around 8.10am, a report was received of a collision on Everton Road close to the junction of Vaughan Road involving a Jaguar XJ, a parked Mini and damage to four other
Fletchers Solicitors strengthens medical negligence serious injury team with high profile appointment
Medical negligence and serious injury law firm, Fletchers Solicitors, has strengthened its 29-strong team with the appointment of a new senior solicitor. Trevor Ward has over 30 years’ experience within the legal
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police. Burglaries In the past fortnight burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Arundel Road, Hawesside Street, Pine Grove, Virginia Street
Southport dog walkers urged to watch out for dangerous Palm Oil
Due to recent stormy weather, decaying palm oil from a 26 year old shipwreck may wash up along the Sefton coastline. A spokesman for Sefton Council said: “A small amount of this
Local business immersive interactive praised by Southport MP Damien Moore
Southport MP Damien Moore has praised the work of Southport based Immersive Interactive, which works to support pupils from specialist schools gain experience in real-life scenarios. The independent organisation specialises in immersive
Garden group thieves have a blooming cheek
Green fingered thieves have targeted the Friends of Rotten Row group making off with hundreds of pounds worth of specialist heating equipment that helps the horticultural group to keep maintaining Rotten Row.
Families affected by cancer invited to support session
Sefton residents whose lives have been affected by cancer are being invited to a special event at Aintree Hospital later this month. The Health and Wellbeing Event will be held in the
Horrific six car crash outside Southport Primary School
A horrific six car smash has left emergency services dealing with a number of casualties on Everton Road, Southport. The incident outside St Teresa’s Primary school has been described as ‘horrific’ by
Southport John’s Son Heads up Labour Sleaze Suspension List
The son of the last Labour candidate to do well in Southport before Liz Savage has been suspended from his job as a key Corbyn aide. David Prescott, (second right above) the
Fylde Fish Bar to celebrate the first ever International Mushy Pea Day
On Fry-day 10th November 2017 Celebrating the humble yet might mushy pea. The perfect side to the world’s favourite comfort food fish and chips and loved by millions. Fylde Fish Bar in Marshside & Birkdale have
Labour are branded hypocrite tax avoiders
Labour are branded ‘hypocrite’ tax avoiders as it’s revealed Sefton Council used offshore firm to buy Bootle Strand shops. £12 million in stamp duty is avoided by Labour Council shenanigins. The Bootle
Vonteers required to choose Bar Mio Gin
Bar Mio, of 108 Station Road in Ainsdale is the latest Sefton bar to get its very own label premium gin. Stefano was so impressed with the Limited Edition Birkdale Golfers’ Gin
Wannabe Southport entrepreneurs get chance to ‘be their own boss’
Would-be entrepreneurs in Southport are being invited to find out more about how to start a successful small business at a special event in Southport later this month. The Be Your Own
Southport MP blasts ‘hypocritical’ Labour Party after local authority is named in tax avoidance scandal
Damien Moore, Member of Parliament for Southport, has today condemned both the Labour Party leadership and Sefton Council over claims of tax avoidance surface. It has emerged that Sefton Council spent £32.5
Appeal after car bricked in random vandal attack
Witnesses are needed who may have seen an unknown assailant after a car was badly damaged in Southport yesterday (Tuesday 7 November). The broad daylight attack left a St James Street resident’s
CCTV Appeal: Daily Mart Off licence robbery, Southport
A hard working shopkeeper has been left distraught after a man and woman came into his popular shop and robbed him. The owner of Daily Mart Off licence and general store on
3G sports pitches are coming to Dunes Splashworld, Southport
Building work is underway to bring four 3G artificial sports pitches to Dunes Splashworld in Southport. Due for completion in Spring 2018, the state of the art pitches are set to open
“Fisticuffs and Cufflinks” is back for it’s 5th year running!
One of the North West’s most popular white-collar boxing events “Fisticuffs and Cufflinks” is back for it’s 5th year running! Hosted by Capital FM’s Baz Todd, the event originated in 2012 and
Celebrate Southport’s Christmas Lights Switch on with one of the biggest Christmas number ones of all time!
The full line up for Southport’s Christmas Lights switch on has been revealed and East 17 are set to be making Southport sparkle! Get your white fur trimmed coats on and start
Closure fears as Fryer fire guts popular chippy
Fire crews have rushed to the Swan chippy after a fire filled the restaurant with acrid black smoke. Customers and staff were evacuated after a fryer caught ablaze shortly before 1.30pm this
Health experts in Sefton support antibiotic resistance campaign
Sefton residents are being asked to play their part in Public Health England’s new campaign to help keep antibiotics working. An estimated 5,000 deaths are caused every year in England because antibiotics
Two men arrested following a drug raid in Ainsdale
Two men arrested following a drug raid in Ainsdale Two men have been arrested at an address on Briar Road, Ainsdale this morning in relation to the Misuse of Drugs Act, Tuesday 6
CCTV APPEAL – Shoplifting at Go Outdoors store in Bootle
Officers investigating the theft of thousands of pounds of outdoor clothing have released CCTV of a man they want to trace. The Go Outdoors store on Rimrose Road in Bootle has suffered
Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre
Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 10th November. They will be available from 11am-12noon at Crossens School, Rufford Road,
Southport Hotels Help Britannia to a £20 MILLION Profit
The Britannia group, which runs the ‘Prince of Wales’ and Scarisbrick Hotel as well as Pontins at Ainsdale, has seen its annual operating profits soar to nearly £20 million, according to its