Rail services to get you to The Open at Royal Birkdale
Rail services to get you to The Open: Travel bosses pull out the stops to run a service despite Merseyrail strikes People heading to the final of The Open on Sunday 23rd July
Southport Accountancy firm goes wild to support life-saving cancer research
Southport Accountancy firm goes wild to support life-saving cancer research Chartered accountants, Advance Accountancy Limited has donated £250 to support charity trustee and public health expert Mark Haig in his bid to
Out of control weeds growing in High Park, Southport
Out of control weeds-High Park After complaints from a local resident about the height and number of weeds in a cut through in High Park Cllr Marianne Welsh went to investigate and
Steve Haw appointed Southport FC General Manager
Steve Haw appointed Southport FC General Manager Southport FC are delighted to announce that club legend Steve Haw has joined as our new General Manager. Steve’s role will involve him overseeing the
IN PICTURES | Lord Street In Bloom Volunteers make Bandstand garden perfect
IN PICTURES | Lord Street In Bloom Volunteers make Bandstand garden perfect The Lord Street In Bloom Volunteers, Southport today finished off planting up the Bandstand garden (Wednesday 12 July 2017). Speaking
Tommy Fleetwood’s Trip Down Memory Lane
Tommy Fleetwood’s Trip Down Memory Lane Southport golfing sensation Tommy Fleetwood is a shining example of the Sefton Sports Awards. The Awards, which take place on Wednesday (July 12) at Southport Theatre
Orange Lodge Parades through Southport
Orange Lodge Parades through Southport Ditch the drink or find another way home – British Transport Police enforce Merseyrail’s no alcohol policy for Orange Lodge Parade As thousands of people prepare to
Formby Squirrels Rotary Club held their annual Wine Tasting event
Formby Squirrels Rotary Club held their annual Wine Tasting event The Formby Squirrels Rotary Club held their annual Wine Tasting at the Formby Luncheon Club on Friday 30 June in aid of
Last chance for Southport residents to nominate their Brave Britons
Last chance for Southport residents to nominate their Brave Britons RESIDENTS in Southport are being urged to nominate unsung heroes and community champions as part of a nationwide search to find ‘The
Keys Found at Marshside Road bus stop, Southport
Keys Found at Marshside Road bus stop, Southport A set of keys have been found on Marshside Road, Southport on Tuesday 4th July. If you have lost some keys please call 07530883188. The
Southport Cyclists Invited to Chat at the MeCycle Café
Southport Cyclists Invited to Chat Anyone with an interest in cycling is encouraged to attend the next Sefton Cycle Chat at the MeCycle Café, Station Road, Ainsdale. The evening session, on Tuesday
Fire brigade called to Southport Jewellers after anti theft alarms malfunction
Fire brigade called to Southport Jewellers after anti theft alarms malfunction The emergency services were called to Peter Jackson the Jewellers on Lord Street, Southport, Tuesday 11 July 2017. A neighboring shop
Knife-wielding man arrested after threatening to kill another man in Birkdale
Knife-wielding man arrested after threatening to kill another man in Birkdale Merseyside Police has arrested a man following an incident in Southport this afternoon (Tuesday, 11 July). Officers were called to a
Sex Offender jailed for almost two years for breaching Prevention Order
Sex Offender jailed for almost two years for breaching Prevention Order A PRESTON MAN who breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order has been jailed for 23 months. David Dinsdale, 55, pleaded guilty at
Missing 14-year-old boy from Bootle has links to Southport
Missing 14-year-old boy from Bootle has links to Southport Merseyside Police is becoming increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of a 14-year-old boy from Bootle who has been missing since Thursday, 6 July.
Southport’s Princess Diana Gardens being transformed into Golf Zone
Southport’s Princess Diana Gardens being transformed into Golf Zone. Sefton Council and Southport BID are busy preparing a ‘Summer of Golf’ as hundreds of thousands of people head to the borough as
Pride of Formby Awards – Do you know an unsung hero?
Pride of Formby Awards – Do you know an unsung hero? Formby Parish Council will be holding the Pride of Formby Awards on Friday 13th October at the Gild Hall, Church Road,
Kids Planet Southport have received Outstanding by Ofsted!
Kids Planet Southport have received Outstanding by Ofsted! We are pleased to announce that our Kids Planet Southport nursery has achieved ‘Outstanding in All Areas’ Ofsted inspection in June 2017. Clare Roberts,
Travellers descend on Ainsdale
Travellers descend on Ainsdale Travellers have descended on land near to an Ainsdale holiday camp, causing misery to traffic wardens and park rangers who need the land for tourist parking. The travellers,
Vet warning for pets in Southport as summer heat returns
Vet warning for pets in Southport as summer heat returns As temperatures rise after a brief respite, pet owners in the North West are being warned to take extra care of their pets
UPDATE | There are no actual major gas leaks in Southport tonight – National Grid
UPDATE: 12:10am There are no actual major gas leaks in Southport tonight. The source of the smell is still a mystery however two separate emergency services have checked and both failed to
Burscough FC Vs Southport CANCELLED
Burscough FC Vs Southport CANCELLED Southport FC are unable to get a team together for the pre season friendly against Burscough. A spokesperson from Burscough said: “Southport sustained injuries on Saturday and are
Journey planning advice for weekend of ‘royal’ events
Journey planning advice for weekend of ‘Royal’ events Drivers heading to Merseyside and Cheshire on one of the region’s busiest weekends of the year will be helped on their journeys by Highways
Typhoon Confirmed for the 2017 Southport Air Show
Typhoon Confirmed Visitors to this year’s Southport Air Show will be treated to a rare dusk display by the Eurofighter Typhoon on the Friday night (September 15). As well as the Typhoon,
Record number of pros to give FREE lessons during the 146th Open Championship
A total of 22 PGA pros have been selected to deliver coaching sessions across seven days at Royal Birkdale during the 146th Open Championship. They will once again be providing free lessons
Ditch the drink or find another way home – No alcohol policy for Southport’s Orange Lodge Parade
Ditch the drink or find another way home – British Transport Police enforce Merseyrail’s no alcohol policy for Orange Lodge Parade As thousands of people prepare to gather in Liverpool to attend
Abandoned land rover in Southport considered as art by local residents
Abandoned land rover in Southport considered as art by local residents. An abandoned land rover in Southport has become such a familiar sight that parents at a nearby school are considering it
Family present £2,000 for Southport hospital in mum’s memory
Family present £2,000 for Southport hospital in mum’s memory. Friends and family raised £2,000 for Southport hospital in memory of Julie Tivey who was a patient on Ward 11b. The 58-year-old former
Presentation ceremony celebrates achievements of new directions service users
Presentation ceremony celebrates achievements of new directions service users. A Southport garden centre that enables people with disabilities to acquire horticultural skills held a presentation ceremony with a difference to mark their