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Lifetime honour for spinal team as centre hosts international conference

More than 100 years of caring for spinal injured patients by three NHS staff was recognised this month with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Consultant surgeon Bakul Soni, Sister Sandra McCarthy and occupational therapy

26th June 2017

Next of Kin appeal after Castle Walk man found dead

Next of Kin appeal after Castle Walk man found dead Sefton Coroner’s Office is appealing for the family of a man who died in Southport to come forward. Brian A Wright, 53,

26th June 2017

Power cleaner fraudster targets Birkdale homes

There has been a reported incident of a male who has been delivering business cards/ flyers offering Professional Power Cleaning services in the Dunster Road area of Birkdale. The Business card/flyer says

26th June 2017

Southport schools suffering from lack of qualified teachers

Schools across Southport are suffering from a lack of qualified teachers to step in when others are off sick, a new report claims. This Saturday’s annual NUT Supply Teacher Conference heard that

26th June 2017

Bike missing after child is run over in Southport

Bike missing after child is run over in Southport A boy was knocked off his bike in an accident on Hawkshead Street in Southport last week. However after receiving medical attention and

25th June 2017

Tea and a scone at Byng House Southport

Tea and a scone at Byng House Southport Join Byng House, Southport on Tuesday 27th June between 2pm and 4pm for a cup of tea and a scone to discover what the Poppy

25th June 2017

CCTV appeal after bike was stolen in Southport town centre

CCTV appeal after bike stolen in Southport town centre The landlady of the Wellington pub has asked for your help identifying the two men that stole her grandsons bike from the rear

25th June 2017

RTC Bibby Road Southport

RTC Bibby Road Southport Bibby Road in Churchtown was left partially blocked this afternoon following an RTC at the junction of Denmark Road (Sunday 25 June 2017). The BMW (above) was left damaged

25th June 2017

Body found in suspicious circumstances on Norwood Road

Body found in suspicious circumstances on Norwood Road, Southport Police are investigating after the body of a woman was found this morning in Norwood Road, Southport (Sunday 25 June 2017). The woman,

25th June 2017

A beer festival with a difference at Southport Pleasureland

A beer festival with a difference at Southport Pleasureland A beer festival with a difference! Be prepared for some great craft beers and ciders along with a Gin Bar and a Prosecco

24th June 2017

EFT Systems Ltd go “gung ho” to £1956 for Alzheimer’s charity

EFT Systems Ltd go “gung ho” to £1956 for Alzheimer’s charity Southport’s EFT Sytems team has raised £1956 for Alzheimer’s charity doing the gung ho race in May. Kyla Watts said: “It’s a

24th June 2017

Bankfield Lane Greenbelt build – Have your say!

Bankfield Lane Greenbelt build – Have your say! A planning application has been received by Sefton Council, DC/2017/00821 | HYBRID application comprising (1) Application for full planning application for residential development of

24th June 2017

Lucky escape for kittens found down a well

Lucky escape for kittens found down a well So we are all used to the story of Lassie finding people stuck down a Well. Well, in this instance Lassie came in the

23rd June 2017

Health and wellbeing event to help those affected by cancer

Health and wellbeing event to help those affected by cancer Southport Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre will be holding its second ‘Health and Wellbeing event’ of the year on Thursday 20th July

23rd June 2017

Birkdale Councillors’ Advice Centre

Bridal Councillors’ Advice Centre Birkdale Councillors will be holding their regular monthly Advice Centre this Saturday, 1st July 2017 at the Liverpool Road Methodist Church (‘The Red Chapel’) They will be available

23rd June 2017

Stolen Motorhome Hillside Southport

Stolen Motorhome Hillside Southport A Ford Katamarano Motorhome has been stolen from an address in Hillside, Southport on Thursday 22nd June 2017 between 11AM and 12 Noon. The Registration plate of the

23rd June 2017

Bypass shut both directions after serious RTC in Ince Blundell

Bypass shut both directions after serious RTC in Ince Blundell. Police have closed off part of Formby bypass and emergency services are on scene after what a witnesses described seeing an horrific

23rd June 2017

Dislodged grid causing obstruction along Marshside Road

Dislodged grid causing obstruction along Marshside Road, Southport. It brings a whole new meaning to gridlock. Thats the words of one furious driver along Marshside Road Southport today after a storm drain

23rd June 2017

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North West celebrates the achievements of people living with sight loss

North West celebrates the achievements of people living with sight loss. The second EyeCan Awards took place on Friday night at Wellington Park in Leyland. The evening celebrated the inspirational achievements of

23rd June 2017

Merseyrail passengers will once again have to endure industrial action, as the RMT announces it will stage further strikes on 1, 3 and 4 September.

Merseyrail plans strike during the Open Golf Championship

The three days of RMT strikes on Merseyrail will mean more days of disruption for passengers. The strike on Sunday 23rd July is timed to cause maximum disruption to people attending the

23rd June 2017

Southport businessman allegedly molested four girls and exposed himself to other children

Southport businessman allegedly molested four girls and exposed himself to other children. A Southport businessman with “a sexual interest in children” allegedly molested four girls and exposed himself to other children. The

23rd June 2017

CCTV smashing teens chased away from car park

CCTV smashing teens chased away from car park A fed up resident of Scarisbrick Avenue in Southport has said enough is enough after he had to yet again chase off a group

23rd June 2017

McDonald’s Ocean Plaza closes for major refurbishment

Junk food lovers will have to look elsewhere for the next month as the Ocean Plaza McDonalds in Southport gets a refurbishment. Contractors are busy taking out all the old fittings ready for

22nd June 2017

The Sovini Group completes work on retreat for wounded soldiers

The Sovini Group completes work on retreat for wounded soldiers. The Sovini Group has completed work on a Merseyside retreat for wounded and ex-servicemen and women seeking recovery from injuries. Code’s Retreat

22nd June 2017

Floral Planters installed at the corner of Nevill Street and Bath Street

Floral Planters installed at the corner of Nevill Street and Bath Street Floral Planters have now been installed at the corner of Nevill Street and Bath Street, Southport and have been planted

22nd June 2017

A Southport Councillor backs Court over Benefit change for Children

A Southport councillor has welcomed today’s High Court ruled that the Conservatives’ benefit cap is unlawful and illegally discriminates against some parents with young children. Ministers are now likely to be forced

22nd June 2017

WATCH | Southport Offshore Rescue called to woman in distress in the water

WATCH | Southport Offshore Rescue called to woman in distress in the water CALL OUT – 18/6/17 – 16:25 – Southport Lifeboat and Quads called out to two jobs; a missing child,

22nd June 2017

Another dangerous sink hole on Norwood Road, Southport

Another dangerous sink hole has appeared Norwood Road in Southport today. An engineer on site today told our reporter: “United Utilities will carry out a dig sometime this coming week to decide who

22nd June 2017

Midfielder Steve Jennings Signs For Southport FC

Midfielder Steve Jennings Signs For Southport FC Southport are pleased to announce the signing of 32-year-old midfielder Steve Jennings. Steve Jennings career includes a wealth of experience in the Football League where he made

22nd June 2017

Man in van arrested in Southport for drink driving

Man in van arrested in Southport for drink driving A man was arrested for drink driving in Southport town centre (Wednesday 21 June). He saw the Police BMW behind him & he dumped

22nd June 2017