Shoppers stumped by Trump tat on shelves
He may not have made The Open but Donald Trump’s merchandise is slowly finding its way into shop shelves in Southport. Shocked shoppers could hardly believe their eyes when Trump branded golf
Letter to the editor | Scum terrorising Southport
An open letter to the vandals of Southport. I am frankly disgusted that your idea of fun involves smashing windows under the cover of darkness and cheap Halloween masks. I can only
PREVIEW | Southport V North Ferriby United
By Christy Byrne Having finally experienced some late joy last weekend Southport head into this weekend with renewed optimism. After conceding late in their last two games, Nathan Lowe’s last gasp penalty
MP helps Southport charity secure rate relief Sefton MBC
MP helps Southport charity secure rate relief Sefton MBC Southport MP Damien Moore has helped secure Southport based charity, Home-Start, a rate relief worth thousands of pounds from Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council.
Sefton statement following Ian Brady Southport Cremation
Margaret Carney, Sefton Council’s Chief Executive, said: “The High Court ordered us to cremate the remains of Ian Brady because he died within the Sefton borough boundary. “In complying with this Order
Pregnant women in Southport urged to get their flu jab
Pregnant women across the borough are being urged by Sefton Council, NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG to make sure they get the flu jab
Pugh storms in as Labour Bubble Bursts in Southport
Pugh storms in as Labour Bubble Bursts in Southport Southport‘s former Lib Dem MP Dr John Pugh stormed back to local politics last night with a monumental victory in the town’s Dukes
Moors murderer Ian Brady buried at sea after Southport cremation
The Moors murderer Ian Brady has been secretly cremated and his ashes disposed of at sea in the middle of the night, it has been confirmed. The child killer, who used the name Ian
Meado man prevents meat cleaver massacre
A drunken lout has been caught on camera jumping over a kebab house counter and trying to use a mea cleaver as a weapon. The male, wearing a light blue hooded coat,
A new bar has opened in Southport – and it’s aimed at over 25s
A new bar has opened in Southport – and it’s aimed at over 25s. The bar which is located on West Street, in the site formerly occupied by Elementary, offering music ranging
Police pursuit leads to abandoned car being seized in Southport
Police pursuit leads to abandoned car being seized in Southport This Audi was driven at speed overtaking others in Southport this afternoon, Thursday 2 November 2017. Police officers sighted it, however the
Spotlight on variety at Brookdale musical afternoon
A specialist Southport day service for Sefton residents with dementia turned back the clock this week and entertained clients with a musical variety afternoon. Tuneful memories from the last half century and
Police hunting driver who fled scene of Southport crash
Police are hunting the driver of a white Ford Fiesta after it smashed into a car on Virginia Street last night. The speeding car was turning a corner towards Eastbank Street, Southport
Amateur Boxers Wanted – Black Tie Boxing Event in Aid of Queenscourt Hospice
Christmas is fast approaching which means just one thing “Fisticuffs and Cufflinks” is back for it’s 5th year running! Want to get in the ring & fight in front of a sell
Yobs ruin Southport war memorial fountain
Yobs ruin Southport war memorial fountain Vile troublemakers have yet again waged war on Southport town centre. After nights of constant window smashing and vandalism, the latest victim of an over the
Tesco Express Ainsdale forced to close after break-in
Tesco Express on Station road in Ainsdale has beee closed today after staff discovered a break-in. It is believed that a quantity of cigarettes and other items were stolen during the break-in but this has yet
Woodvale: antisocial activity frightens pensioners
Alarmed pensioners called 999 last night as a gang of selfish and unruly yobs, scrambled over fences and ran amok shouting through properties at Sandbrook Road flats. Police later claimed to have
Southport Support Workers Wanted – Autism Initiatives
It began when Pat Minshull was worried about the lack of support for her son Peter, in the 1970s, and she raised funds to found Peterhouse School, Southport. Since those early days
Southport Town Centre Election TODAY
Southport Town centre residents go to the polls today in an election that could see ex MP John Pugh return to politics. The Lib Dem faces tough competition from Labours Frank Hanley
Uninsured Southport driver has car seized by Police on Lord Street
Uninsured driver off the road in Southport. This vehicle was stopped in Southport on Wednesday 1 November 2017. The driver of this black Vauxhall Corsa had no licence, no Insurance, MOT or tax. If
Fire & Rescue Service Urges Safety over Bonfire Period
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is working closely with Merseyside Police and Council partners to keep people safe and reduce anti-social behaviour over the Bonfire period with these safety messages: Bonfires and
DJ Adele does town proud in London abseil
A DJ from Southport teamed up with a host of celebrities to abseil more than 260ft down the ArcelorMittal Orbit in London’s Olympic Park to raise funds for charity. BBC Radio 1
Halloween crime DOWN despite Southport vandalism
Merseyside Police can confirm they experienced a 20 per cent increase in calls on mischief night compared to the same period last year. The force saw an increase of almost 400 more
IN PICTURES| Natterjack Seaside 10k 2017 for Galloway’s Society for the Blind
Runners taking part the Natterjack Seaside 10k 2017 courtesy of Mick Hall In September the Natterjack team held yet another incredibly successful 10k event along with a very popular 2k Fun Run.
How much time do you spend in the Garden?
Green-fingered Brits with a fondness for the outdoors spend the equivalent of over three years of their working lives out in the backyard preening and maintaining their gardens during their lifetime. The
Planned roadworks in the North West – Monday 30 October to Sunday 5 November 2017
Planned roadworks in the North West – summary for Monday 30 October to Sunday 5 November 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is
Sefton Remembers The Impact of War Past & Present
Join the Atkinson on Armistice Day 2017 to commemorate the impact of war past and present. Programme of Events 11am -Two Minute Silence followed by Maghull Parish Handbell Ringers 11.15am – Welcome
Vandals target Kings Gardens shelters AGAIN
Southport’s Kings Gardens Shelter smashed up More shelters vandalised in Southport. This time a Victorian weather shelter on the South end of the Marine Lake, Thursday 31 October. Once again mindless vandals
Southport’s Central Cabs launch App
Welcome to the Central Cabs Booking App – the simplest and quickest way to order your taxi in and around Southport! With this app you can order your taxi in seconds and
Grants available to help Southport flourish
Karen Nolan, co-ordinator of Living Well Sefton, explains: “We have grants of £500 for small projects that are designed to increase people’s wellbeing and our partners can support individuals to deliver these