It’s time to change our views about men’s mental health
The men of Sefton are being encouraged to step in if they think their friend is acting differently than usual. This comes as research released by Time to Change, the campaign run
Ditch Those Stabilisers return by popular demand
Back by popular demand during the October half term, Sefton Council is delighted to offer a number of ‘Ditch Those Stabilisers’ cycling events. Children aged four and above can learn to ride
Woodlands – Everyone deserves their chance of a happy ever after don’t they?
Woodlands – Everyone deserves their chance of a happy ever after don’t they? As Halloween approaches the curse of the black, and black and white cats is happening again! Woodlands Animal Sanctuary
Conservatives announce Dukes ward by-election candidate
The Conservative Party has selected local campaigner and former NHS nurse Ann Pearmain as the local candidate for the forthcoming Dukes ward by-election on Thursday, November 2nd. Ann Pearmain, who lives in
BMW rear ended outside Southport Hospital
RTC Town Lane Kew Southport The emergency services were called to Town Lane, Southport shortly after 5.15pm this evening to reports of an RTC (Wednesday 3 October). Two cars collided near to the traffic lights
Take a look at Botanic Road Bar & Eatery’s new Menu
The Botanic Road Bar & Eatery is situated in the heart of Churchtown Village. They have recently extended their food service hours from 9.00am – 9.00pm serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. As
Special Constable Recruitment – Southport
Special Constable Recruitment – Southport Special Constables are volunteer Police Officers, who come from all walks of life. They work alongside our regular officers in the local neighbourhood policing teams and play
Nominations sought for Sefton Shining Stars Awards
A Sefton charity is seeking nominations for a major awards scheme which recognises outstanding achievements by children and young people in the borough. The Sefton Shining Stars Awards – now in their
Laughter and lasagna as Trattoria 51 hosts Southport Comedy Festival
Trattoria 51 has once again joined forces with Big Comedy for this year’s Southport Comedy Festival. Following a successful previous three years collaborating with the comedic company, the traditional Italian eatery, located
Your views wanted on council tax consultation
Sefton Council is running a 6-week consultation to gauge views on a revised Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2018/19. Currently around 27,000 households in Sefton receive Council Tax Reduction. Sefton Council
Danger hole causes chaos on busy rat run
Furious drivers who have to use Bold Street as a rat run are being forced to mount the pavement to avoid an ever growing pot hole. The hole in the road opened
Sefton Cabinet Member confirms Kew Woods park will be saved, tells Lib-Dem councillors to “put up or shut up”
Kew residents have received a major boost to their campaign to save a local park after being told it will re-open and definitely receive financial backing from Sefton Council. It came after
Man arrested after Forest Road attempted burglary
A Southport man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary on Forest Road (Tuesday 3 October 2017). At around 10:30pm Merseyside police received a call following a disturbance. Officers detained a 34-year-old man at
Oktoberfest at The Grasshopper in Hillside
Oktoberfest at The Grasshopper The Grasshopper in Hillside will be transformed into a mini-Bavarian bierhall for their Oktoberfest this weekend. Bavarian flags and bunting will be in evidence and guests will be
Roadshows reveal new Southport mental hospital
Southport residents, local organisations and health service users are welcome to drop-in see the latest design visuals for the town’s new mental health hospital prior to construction starting here this autumn. Mersey
Councillor secures improvements for Lord Street
A much-needed makeover of Lord Street is to begin in the next few weeks after a campaigning councillor called on Sefton Council to complete a series of improvements. Cllr David Barton, who
TRAIN STRIKE GUIDE : Merseyrail strike today, what are the October dates for the walkout and which routes are affected?
When is the next Merseyrail strike? Merseyrail workers a staged a strike in September – the eighth day of industrial action so far this year. They walked out on the day of
Make sure you give ‘Paws For Thought’ when buying puppies
Make sure you give ‘Paws For Thought’ when buying puppies Sefton Council is asking residents to give ‘Paws for Thought’ to ensure they don’t buy illegally imported puppies, following the culmination of
Man charged following Cemetery Road attack
Man charged following Cemetery Road attack Dale Tennant has been remanded in custody until Tuesday, 31 October. Merseyside Police detectives investigating an assault in Southport on Sunday, 1 October have charged a man
Help required after car leaves the scene of Southport RTC
Motorists and residents in Southport are being urged to be on the lookout for a black car with front bumper damage. A black car, model unknown, smashed into the back of a
Hikers needed to join local walking group
Members of a walking club are urging South- port residents to join them to get fit and make new friends at the same time! The Southport Ramblers meet up each Sunday to
Thousands enjoy Southport fireworks spectacle
Crowds in their thousands visited Victoria Park, Southport at the weekend to watch an incredible three day fireworks spectacular. The Champion of Champions competition saw seven previous winners of the popular British
Lit cigarette causes bin blaze on Nevill Street, Southport
Lit cigarette causes bin blaze on Nevill Street, Southport Fire-fighters from Southport Community Fire Station were called to Nevill Street, Southport on this afternoon following an emergency call. They arrived on scene
Learn how to feel good about yourself
Learn how to feel good about yourself To coincide with its first anniversary, Living Well Sefton – the local wellbeing organisation – is supporting a World Mental Health Day event at Hugh
UPDATE: Two arrested for attempted murder after attack at Southport home
UPDATE Two people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, following a frenzied attack at a house in Southport. The arrests come after police were called to an address on Cemetery
King George V College Open Evening
King George V College will be holding their first Open Evening of the academic year on Wednesday 11 October 2017 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the
Councillor urges pubs and clubs to keep the noise down
Businesses operating in Southport’s nighttime economy have been urged to keep the noise down after a series of complaints from town centre residents. Cllr David Barton, who represents Dukes Ward on Sefton
Jazz Musical Afternoon raises £1000 for charity
A jazz musical afternoon in Southport has raised £1000 for a cancer charity. Members of the West Lancs and Merseyside myeloma support group recently held a special fundraising musical on Saturday 30th
Monarch Airlines go BUST – what to do if your flight is cancelled
It’s been a rough few weeks for the British aviation industry. First, Ryanair announced they were cancelling 50 flights per day for six weeks, displacing 400,000 customers. Now, Monarch Airlines has gone
Patchwork quilt of bizarre tarmac stains Lord Street
A patchwork quilt of bizarre tarmac stains have taken over the pavement along Lord Street. Controversial Road resurfacing works, which have already seen bus stops shattered and bollards run over, has now