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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
Sefton 4 Good Appeals for Support for Free Summer Holidays Meals for Children Scheme
Sefton 4 Good Appeals for Support for Free Summer Holidays Meals for Children Scheme A Sefton charity is appealing for community groups and individuals to support a scheme to provide free summer
N.W in Bloom judges visit Birkdale Village and Station
N.W in Bloom visit Birkdale Village and Station Ralph Gregson, Chairman of Birkdale Civic Society, has praised the volunteers who have for many years tended the floral displays in Birkdale Village and
Man in Southport has car seized due to being banned on medical grounds
Man in Southport has car seized due to being banned on medical grounds TODAY a vehicle was seized from a male in Southport. He did not hold a valid driving licence. Refused by
Uninsured Southport driver has van seized by Police
Uninsured Southport driver has van seized by Police Roads Policing Unit TX20 has completed a hat trick of seizures in Southport with this Vauxhall Combo van, seized for being driven by a
New balls please – Southport tennis ball amnesty this Saturday
New balls please – Southport tennis ball amnesty this Saturday Pets at Home Southport is to hold a tennis ball amnesty this Saturday to celebrate the first weekend of Wimbledon 2017. The
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary – Hedgehogathon
Woodlands – Hedgehogathon If you are a follower of Woodlands Animal Sanctuary on social media you will be aware of the large amounts of animals they have taken in over the last