Councillor’s slip of the tongue leads to Park protest
A mob of angry parents and upset children have scared away councillors who planned to meet at Ovington Drive park today. Sefton Council have closed down the play area because it’s deemed
A 16 foot spider is set to stalk Southport this Halloween!
A giant 16 foot spider is all set to spark thrills and fear amongst Southport shoppers this Halloween as it meanders through the streets looking for a playmate. Arachnobot, the giant spider
Southport’s BOS Musical Theatre Company to present ‘9 to 5’
BOS Musical Theatre Company are excited to present our latest show ‘9 to 5’, which will be staged at The Little Theatre, Hoghton Street, Southport, from Saturday 7th – 14th October 2017.
Residents rally to save playground closure – Sign the Petition
Residents rally to save playground closure – Sign the Petition Resident Nat Glennon has started a petition to save Kew Estate playground. Nat said: “Following the recent news regarding the playground on the Kew
Reports of a suspicious person looking for dogs on beach
Reports of a suspicious person looking for dogs on beach MESSAGE FOR DOG OWNERS: We have had some reports of a suspicious person who has been seen around the Formby and Southport beach
The 2017 Southport Air Show is set to be as spectacular as ever
The 2017 Southport Air Show is set to be as spectacular as ever The skies over Southport are set to thunder with the roar of jet engines, the thrum of propellers and
Boy lost causes frantic police search in Botanic Gardens
Boy lost causes frantic police search in Botanic Gardens A search for a boy missing in Botanic Gardens in Churchtown today was ended after he was found elsewhere. The boy had become
Train strike action – Friday 1st September, Sunday 3rd September and Monday 4th September
Unfortunately due to strike action by guard members of the RMT union, a reduced train service will run across the Merseyrail network on Friday 1st September, Sunday 3rd September and Monday 4th September.
The Mount Pleasant pub is hosting MacMillan Coffee Afternoon
The Mount Pleasant pub is hosting MacMillan Coffee Afternoon The Mount Pleasant is set to host its latest MacMillan Coffee Afternoon – after raising over £750 at last year’s event. The Mount
Annual Running Day for Merseyside Heritage Transport Charity
Annual Running Day for Merseyside Heritage Transport Charity The Merseyside Transport Trust (MTT) will be holding its’ running day event on Sunday 10th September to raise funds for the upkeep of its’
Council Leader attacks critics for “hypocrisy” in Red Tarmac Row
Council Leader attacks critics for “hypocrisy” in Red Tarmac Row Sefton Council Leader Ian Maher has rounded on critics in the Lord Street red tarmac row describing their protests as “shameless”. The
Sefton Council close Southport playground deemed ‘not fit for purpose’
Sefton Council close Southport playground deemed ‘not fit for purpose’ Sefton Council have taken the decision to close down a deteriorated playground to protect the safety of park visitors. The playground on
Safety fears lead to playground being shut down
Sefton Council have taken the decision to close down a deteriorated playground to protect the safety of park visitors. The playground on Ovington Drive has seen rapid deterioration and decline in recent
Formby library to hold online banking masterclass
Formby library to hold online banking masterclass Residents across Sefton are being invited to a special online banking masterclass and information session next month at Formby library. The event, which is designed
Shoreline Food Bank given the Lord Mayor’s ‘Citizens 4 Good’ commendation
Shoreline Food Bank given the Lord Mayor’s ‘Citizens 4 Good’ commendation Julie Woods, who runs the Shoreline Food Bank was given the Lord Mayor’s ‘Citizens 4 Good’ commendation at a ceremony at Bootle Town Hall by
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service recruits for new firefighters
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is recruiting for the next generation of firefighters in Merseyside. The Service has a number of firefighter posts on offer for its 2018 training course and is seeking
Three years and four months for failed Southport armed robber
Three years and four months for failed Southport armed robber Warren Debnam, 31, who attempted to rob a Southport jewellery store wearing a wig and glasses has been sentenced to jail. Dabnam, burst
Woodlands – Family Fun Day: Bring your family to meet the Woodlands Animal Sanctuary family
Woodlands – Family Fun Day: Bring your family to meet the Woodlands Animal Sanctuary family Woodlands Animal Sanctuary’s Family Fun Day is fast approaching – an action packed day aimed at raising
Food lovers rejoice as Samsara Jack Thai takeaway launches
A gourmet Thai takeaway is set to launch in Southport, the first of its kind in the town. Samsara Jack, built on the popularity of the former Samsara restaurant, opens tomorrow (Wednesday)
Southport afternoon tea raises lorra lorra money for cancer research
Southport afternoon tea raises lorra lorra money for cancer research An award-winning Cilla Black tribute artist has helped Southport fundraisers raise more than £1,200 for charity North West Cancer Research at an
Police Appeal after armed gang take cash during Penwortham bar raid
Police are hunting for armed men after a robbery at a Penwortham bar. Five men entered the bar around 12.15am on Tuesday (29 August) in Liverpool Road. Staff who were cashing up
RTC Lord Street Southport
RTC Lord Street Southport The emergency services were called to Lord Street, Southport at approximately 2.30pm this afternoon (Tuesday 29 August) following reports of a RTC. A Citreon C2 collided with a
You can still have your say on proposed changes to NHS procedures in Southport
You can still have your say on proposed changes to NHS procedures in Southport. There is still time for people in Southport to have their say on proposed changes to a number of
Southport solicitor defends lasting powers of attorney
Local solicitor defends lasting powers of attorney Local solicitor, Faye Lowery from Breens Solicitors Ltd, has defended lasting powers of attorney This follows comments from a former senior judge that power of
Formby Cricket Club with a Triple Cup Success!
Triple Cup Success! In the last fortnight, Formby CC has won three cup competitions. First, two Thursdays ago, the 2nd XI won their T20 competition, the Chrysalis Cup, in a rearranged game
European Tug of War Championships comes to Southport this September
European outdoor Tug of War Championships to take place on Carr Lane playing fields, Southport The 2017 European Outdoor Tug of War Championships and World Junior and Under 23 Tug of War
Barbados police are seeking assistance in locating a missing Southport business owner
Barbados police are seeking assistance in locating a missing Southport business owner POLICE ARE SEEKING THE assistance of the public in locating a missing Steven Weare. Steven Weare, 49, is a British national
A not so traumatic Marine Lake rescue – just for fun!
A not so traumatic Marine Lake rescue – just for fun! Its not often the staff from the Marine Lake boating house get to practice their life saving skills…until Sunday 28 August.
Charity gig’s sound of silence frustrates band members
Charity gig’s sound of silence frustrates band members The sound of silence was almost what anybody heard this afternoon after s charity concert in Southport got off to a poor start. Bands
RESULT | Salford City 2-1 Southport
RESULT | Salford City 2-1 Southport Southport suffered their first defeat of the season after going down 2-1 to Salford City this afternoon. Steven Jennings put the Port in front with scorching