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Planned road works in the North West – Monday 10 to Sunday 16 July 2017

Planned road works in the North West – summary for Monday 10 to Sunday 16 July 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is

8th July 2017

Food bank volunteers to stage supermarket collection

Volunteers from Southport Foodbank will be collecting food at Tesco Extra, Town Lane, Kew from 9 am until 6 pm on Saturday 15th July. Southport food bank manages 6 outlets in the Southport and Formby area and helps local

7th July 2017

Volunteers needed to help capture forgotten war heritage

Volunteers needed to help capture forgotten war heritage Volunteers are needed for a project to capture memories of a military hospital on Merseyside which pioneered treatment for soldiers with ‘shell-shock’ during the

7th July 2017

Do you know how to cook the best BBQ? Share your tips!

Knowing the temperature difference between rare and well-done steak, the exact amount of time to cook your chicken and making sure you oil your food instead of the grill are some of

7th July 2017

New breastfeeding scheme launches in Sefton

A volunteer-led breastfeeding support service has been launched to provide pregnant and new mothers with practical and emotional support when breastfeeding. Commissioned by North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the service

7th July 2017

Food Writer Jay Rayner is key note speaker for Taste Lancashire

Marketing Lancashire has announced plans for the county’s first ever Taste Lancashire food and drink conference. Taste Lancashire 2017 will bring together food entrepreneurs, retail bosses, agricultural leaders, international trade experts and

7th July 2017

Desperate plea to home terminally ill cat

Woodlands are desperately seeking a new home for a terminal cat. Oliver is a very handsome two-and-a-half-year-old neutered male and has been at Woodlands since the 12th of June 2017 as he

7th July 2017

Pupils practice their Putting skills ahead of the Open

Pupils practice their Putting skills ahead of the Open Primary school pupils from across the borough got into full swing ahead of the Open Golf Championship heading to Southport later this month.

7th July 2017

The County Group wins Insurance Broker of the Year 2017!

The County Group wins Insurance Broker of the Year 2017! The British Insurance Awards 2017 took place at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Wednesday evening (5th July 2017). The County

7th July 2017

Santander to close its Churchtown branch in September

Santander to close its Churchtown branch in September. Santander on Preston New Road bank will close for good on the 28th September. The Natwest and Lloyds TSB has already closed leaving both buildings empty. Santander

7th July 2017

Pink Floyd memories wanted for new book

Writer Richard Houghton is researching a new book on the lives of the psychedelic rockers and is delving deep into the archives from the band’s early unknown days – especially two gigs

7th July 2017

Preserving Southport’s Historic Verandahs

Preserving Southport’s Historic Verandahs Sefton Council is leading the way in the preservation of Southport’s famous verandahs with the publication of a brand new maintenance and repair guide. The guide has been

7th July 2017

Police chief praises hero officers after Mersey rescue

The Chief Constable of Merseyside Police has paid tribute to the bravery of three police dog handlers and three police community support officers (PCSOS) who saved a man who had jumped into

6th July 2017

Southport’s Byng House call in the army!

Byng House call in the army! Byng House in Southport, a hotel owned by the Royal British Legion, is holding its annual Summer Fayre on Saturday July 22 (1-4pm). The break centre,

6th July 2017

Southport Councillor calls for cross-party support after suspension

Southport Councillor calls for cross-party support after suspension Southport’s Independent Councillor says ‘Let’s Work Together’ Southport’s newly-independent councillor, former Lib Dem deputy leader Tony Dawson is calling for greater cohesion among people

6th July 2017

Footbridge goes up to signal start of major Open works

A pedestrian footbridge has been built over Waterloo Road in anticipation of heavy foot traffic for the upcoming Open at Royal Birkdale The local and regional economy is expected to receive a

6th July 2017

Is your community group worth £10,000?

Is your community group worth £10,000? New company Multilotto is appealing for good causes in and around Southport to be nominated to stand a chance of receiving a whopping £10,000 towards their

6th July 2017

Southport Lib Dems respond to councillor fall out news

Lib Dems respond to councillor fall out news A spokesperson for the Southport Liberal Democrats has today stated their views on the suspension of a town centre party member. Cllr Nigel Ashton

6th July 2017

Warning sign tells drivers there’s no ‘poading’!

Warning sign tells drivers there’s no ‘poading’! Confused drivers may be wondering why they’re not allowed to lark on the Esplanade. But if that’s not confusing enough, they’re also told they’re not

6th July 2017

Councillor Dawson suspended from party after election fall out

Dukes Ward councillor Tony Dawson has become the second Dukes representative without a party after he was temporarily suspended by the Lib Dems Cllr Dawson has been listed as an independent on

6th July 2017

Plea to find stolen bike in Hillside

Plea to find stolen bike in Hillside A distraught youngster had his expensive bike stolen from him outside a newsagents in Hillside yesterday (Wednesday 5 July). His mum has now launched an

6th July 2017

Volunteers needed to help capture heritage of military hospital

Volunteers are needed for a project to capture memories of a military hospital on Merseyside which pioneered treatment for soldiers with ‘shell-shock’ during the First World War. If you are interested in

6th July 2017

Police led on Benny Hill style town centre chase

Police were led on a Benny Hill style chase after a group of youths were caught smoking marijuana on Hoghton Street. An eye witness who was enjoying an evening drink at Reuters

5th July 2017

Keep cats sun safe this summer with Cats Protection’s summer tips

Keep cats sun safe this summer with Cats Protection’s summer tips Green-fingered cat owners can find out how to create a feline-friendly garden and keep their pets sun-safe this summer when Cats

5th July 2017

Galloway’s devastated after having to cancel flagship Morecambe Bay Walk Fundraising Event

Galloway’s left devastated after having to cancel flagship Morecambe Bay Walk Fundraising Event. Local sight loss charity, Galloway’s, had to cancel its flagship fundraising event this weekend, the Morecambe Bay Walk, at

5th July 2017

Glittering new piano bar to get town ‘In The Mood’

A new piano bar and cocktail lounge will launch for the first time tomorrow on Coronation Walk Exclusive Piano Bar, the creation of Exclusive Media boss Neil Wilson, will open on Thursday

5th July 2017

Man arrested at Formby Station with four legs of lamb under his t shirt

Man arrested at Formby Station with four legs of lamb under his t shirt A suspected thief wont have a leg to stand on in court after he was arrested at Formby

5th July 2017

Young Artist Poppy Carries Off Top Prize in Tesco Shopping Bag Design Competition

Young Artist Poppy Carries Off Top Prize in Tesco Shopping Bag Design Competition A young school pupil’s picture showing why she loves Burscough is to be seen by thousands of shoppers after

5th July 2017

CCTV Appeal | Men wanted in connection with vehicle interference in Burscough

Do you know these men? CCTV Appeal | Men wanted in connection with vehicle interference in Burscough Police are looking to speak to them in connection with vehicle interference on Oak Drive,

5th July 2017

The Orange Lodge to parade in Southport next week

The Orange Lodge to parade in Southport next week On Wednesday (July 12), Around 5,000 marchers from 125 different Lodges are due to take the streets of Southport and Liverpool for the annual

5th July 2017