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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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),
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
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
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
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
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
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
Southport Pleasureland’s £50,000 Giveaway
Hard-working members of the armed forces and emergency services are set to enjoy some free Halloween fun with their families this October, courtesy of Southport Pleasureland. The amusement park is giving away
Next of kin appeal – Alexander Aichison
Liverpool Coroner’s Office is appealing for the public’s help in tracing the next of kin of a man who recently passed away in Bootle. Alexander Aitchison, aged 49, died on Tuesday, 26 September
Woodlands – Last chance for soft release sites to take hedgehogs before winter
Hedgehog rescue and rehabilitation is a year round task for the team at Woodlands Animal Sanctuary, they have had days where they have admitted up to 10 hogs in one day! Each
Fletchers solicitors bolsters senior team with new head of medical negligence serious injury
Medical negligence and serious injury law firm, Fletchers Solicitors, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a new head of its medical negligence serious injury teams. Peter Rigby joined the
Eyes down for Sefton 4 good bingo fundraiser with a difference
Good causes across Sefton are set to benefit from a local charity’s upcoming bingo event with a difference. Sefton 4 Good is staging its first-ever Comedy Bingo Night fun fundraiser at Crosby
Councillor David Barton- Southport Economy/ Southport Tourism Ratings
Once again I should like to extend my appreciations to all constituents whose questions I collectively answered in tandem regarding progress made to procure a ruby red carriageway for Lord Street, Southport