On The Spot News

Labour cllr claims children’s centre closure denounced as “fake news scare story”

A media report which claimed children’s’ centres in Bootle were to be kept open in favour of those in Southport has been dismissed as “deliberately misleading fantasy” by a Sefton Council Cabinet

1st October 2017

UPDATE | Man fights for life after frenzied golf club attack in his Southport home

Update A Southport man is fighting for his life after an intruder broke into his home and assaulted him with a golf club. Emergency services were called in the early hours of

1st October 2017

Police cordon off Southport house after serious incident

Merseyside police have cordoned off an address in Cemetery road, Southport this morning. Police forensics are currently on scene, 7am (Sunday 1 October 2017). Police are currently questioning a number of people

1st October 2017

Southport MP visits Stanley to discuss GCSE success

This week Damien Moore visited Stanley High School in Southport to speak with the Head Teacher, Neil Moore, about their recent GCSE success and to see how the school is progressing. Damien

1st October 2017

Ethan Jones has contract terminated by Southport

TRANSFERS | Ethan Jones Released Southport FC can confirm that striker Ethan Jones has had his contract terminated by mutal consent and has been released from the club. Ethan joined the club

30th September 2017

Huge pot hole opens as Council ignore safety fears

A huge pot hole has opened up on the access road between Pleasureland and Princes Park this evening, Saturday 30 September. The hole, which is estimated to be around two foot across,

30th September 2017

Tommy Fleetwood celebrates birth of first child

Tommy Fleetwood and partner Clare Craig are celebrating after the birth of their first child. The 26 year Southport revealed the good news on Twitter, announcing that baby Franklin had been born on

30th September 2017

Little princess donates her hair to help sick children

A little princess from Southport will be donating her long locks to help sick children today. Danielle Burnett’s nine year old daughter will have her hair cit at the Hoghton Arms today

30th September 2017

Furious mums launch petition to save children’s centres

Hundreds of worried parents have signed a petition to keep children’s centres open after OTS revealed council plans to close them down. Currently, there are ten Children’s Centres in the Borough of

30th September 2017

Councillor David Barton- COMMUNITY CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN

Earlier this week at the Bootle Town Hall putting forward several notions pertaining to a variety of Community Concerns that have been raised with me across the District. Having formally requested the

30th September 2017

Planned roadworks in the North West – Monday 2 to Sunday 8 October 2017

Planned roadworks in the North West – summary for Monday 2 to Sunday 8 October 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as

30th September 2017

Resident stabbed over alleged drug debt in Southport town centre

A man in his 50’s has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed numerous times over a reported drugs debt. The male, who was cycling down Princes Street earlier today, was accosted

29th September 2017

The Old Ship Macmillan cancer support day – get itself a down!

So today’s the big Macmillan day at the old ship, we have raffles, tombolas, fancy dress competition, guess the name of the bear, cake stalls, face painting from 4pm (feel free adults),

29th September 2017

The Vincent Awarded AA 2 Rosette Plate for culinary excellence

The Vincent Hotel was today awarded the AA 2 Rosette Plate for culinary excellence General Manager, Andi Mosson said:“I’m delighted for everyone at the venue, find us in the 2018 Best Restaurant

29th September 2017

Applications Sought For First Team Manager, Assistant Manager & First Team Coach

Southport Football Club is entering the most exciting time in its history. With a new Board of Directors, substantial investment and a forward-thinking approach, the club is poised to implement its blueprint

29th September 2017

Vicious attack leaves woman almost totally bald

A furious attack on a defenceless Southport woman has left her without the majority of her hair. The shocking attack, launched on Southport woman Jo Tedin has left her fearing more attacks

29th September 2017

Active Sefton launches ‘spooktacular’ half term line-up

Active Sefton has released its exciting line up of activities taking place over the October half term (October 23-28). The ‘Spooky Spectacular’ timetable includes lots of fun activities available for 2-16 year

29th September 2017

Dame Judi Dench enlists host of celebrities to champion holidays for disabled people and carers at local centre

Celebrities including Sir Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson, Alex Brooker, Warwick Davis, Jo Brand and stars of Game of Thrones already send contributions As the demise of the traditional postcard becomes a hot

29th September 2017

MERSEYSIDE POLICE AND SEFTON SAFER COMMUNITIES PARTNERSHIP TO GIVE OUT DNA MARKING KITS TO COMBAT THEFT OF MOTORBIKES AND SCOOTERS

Merseyside Police, in partnership with Sefton Safer Communities Partnership, will be handing out DNA marking security kits in Sefton this weekend, as a continued response to the theft and anti-social use of

29th September 2017

Labour cllr claims children’s centre closure denounced as “fake news scare story”

UPDATE | Man fights for life after frenzied golf club attack in his Southport home

Police cordon off Southport house after serious incident

Southport MP visits Stanley to discuss GCSE success

Ethan Jones has contract terminated by Southport

Huge pot hole opens as Council ignore safety fears

Tommy Fleetwood celebrates birth of first child

Little princess donates her hair to help sick children

Furious mums launch petition to save children’s centres

Councillor David Barton- COMMUNITY CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN

Planned roadworks in the North West – Monday 2 to Sunday 8 October 2017

Resident stabbed over alleged drug debt in Southport town centre

The Old Ship Macmillan cancer support day – get itself a down!

The Vincent Awarded AA 2 Rosette Plate for culinary excellence

Applications Sought For First Team Manager, Assistant Manager & First Team Coach

Vicious attack leaves woman almost totally bald

Active Sefton launches ‘spooktacular’ half term line-up

Dame Judi Dench enlists host of celebrities to champion holidays for disabled people and carers at local centre

MERSEYSIDE POLICE AND SEFTON SAFER COMMUNITIES PARTNERSHIP TO GIVE OUT DNA MARKING KITS TO COMBAT THEFT OF MOTORBIKES AND SCOOTERS

Southport Pleasureland’s £50,000 Giveaway

Next of kin appeal – Alexander Aichison

Woodlands – Last chance for soft release sites to take hedgehogs before winter

Fletchers solicitors bolsters senior team with new head of medical negligence serious injury

Eyes down for Sefton 4 good bingo fundraiser with a difference

Councillor David Barton- Southport Economy/ Southport Tourism Ratings

DVLA having a field day in Southport

Bark In The Park

BOXING | Southport’s Mike Stafford to fight in November

Southport residents enjoy a ‘Big Chat’ at NHS annual review

Battle of the bikes as Legion fundraisers smash target