Southport man to face jail after sexually abusing young boys
Southport man to face jail after sexually abusing young boys. A gay ex guest house owner in Southport will now face jail for his part in sexually abusing young boys. John Aspin
Southport FC sign Jack Sampson on a free transfer
24-year-old striker Jack Sampson becomes latest addition for Southport FC. Southport have completed the signing of 24-year-old Striker Jack Sampson on a free transfer. Jack spent the latter part of last season
Southport residents invited to bring and share community picnic
Southport residents are being invited to a community picnic later this week. The Bring and Share Picnic event takes place at Southport Community Centre on Norwood Road between 12 noon and 2pm this
Hero Simon Weston calls on Southport to nominate their Brave Britons
Hero Simon Weston calls on Southport to nominate their Brave Britons FALKLANDS war veteran Simon Weston is calling on the people of Southport to help find the unsung heroes who represent ‘The
The Allotment gin bar and restaurant officially opens Friday 16 June
The Allotment is coming to Birkdale Village. The gin bar and restaurant is set to open in the former HSBC bank in Birkdale. Birkdale will never be the same again after the
Crime Alert issued for Southport residents
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police (Thursday 7 June) Burglaries Recently burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in King Street, Aughton Road, Treen Close and Tulketh Street.
Gary Player supports build-up to the open with visit to Southport School
Gary Player supports build-up to the open with visit to Southport School. Three-time Champion Golfer of the Year Gary Player was reunited with the famous Claret Jug trophy today on a surprise
Southport’s Sean Towndrow is Lancashire golf champion after fightback
Southport’s Sean Towndrow is Lancashire golf champion after fightback. Sean Towndrow was crowned Lancashire county champion at Lancaster seven years after last lifting the trophy at Hesketh. The Southport and Ainsdale player
High visibility patrols to visit polling stations across Southport
High visibility patrols to visit polling stations across Southport. High visibility police patrols will be visiting polling stations across Merseyside throughout the day and night tomorrow, Thursday 8 June, to reassure members
Concern for missing elderly Blackpool woman
Concern for missing elderly Blackpool woman (has links to Preston and Blackburn) We are appealing for information to find a missing elderly woman from Blackpool. Theresa Currie, 83, was last seen at around
Health commissioners invite public for a ‘Big Chat’
Health commissioners invite public for a ‘Big Chat’ Sefton residents are invited to book a place at their local Big Chat 8 event to discuss health services and give their views on
Alzheimer’s Society Southport Cupcake Day 15th June
Alzheimer’s Society Southport Cupcake Day 15th June. June 15th is Cupcake Day this year and there will be lots of events around the country to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society. The local
Liverpool Legend Opens Sefton’s New Star Centre
Liverpool Legend Opens Sefton’s New Star Centre. Anfield legend Jamie Carragher was the VIP guest this week when a Bootle-based charity launched its new positive mental health service for children and young
Lib-Dems attacked for “misleading” Southport voters
Lib-Dems attacked for “misleading” Southport voters. The Liberal Democrats are facing heavy criticism for their campaigning in Southport after releasing leaflets that have been described as “a cynical and shoddy attempt to hoodwink”
Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre
Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre. Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 10th June. They will
Andy White And Alex Fletcher Sign For Southport FC
Andy White And Alex Fletcher Sign For Southport FC. Southport’s Head of Development Mark Wright has this evening confirmed the signings of 24-year-old left back Andy White and 20-year-old central midfielder Alex
Southport man wins £53k muscle car with BOTB just nine months after best friend won, too!
Southport man wins £53k muscle car with BOTB just nine months after best friend won, too! Phil Wakefield and Nick Anders have been friends for more than 50 years but now share
Tory Damien Moore on course for election victory, say polls
Tory Damien Moore on course for election victory, say polls Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Conservative candidate Damien Moore has a 68% chance of winning Southport in tomorrow’s general election, according
Resident hits out after asbestos dumped in ditch near Southport
Resident hits out after asbestos dumped in ditch near Southport. Asbestos was found dumped in a ditch in Bolton’s Cop this week and has been reported to the Council by multiple concerned
UPDATE | Body found on Southport beach
Body found on Southport beach. UPDATE – 11AM TUESDAY 27 JUNE The man is believed to be a 59 year-old from the Sefton area.His next of kin have been informed but formal
Southport Hesketh Round Table Celebrate a successful fundraising year
Southport Hesketh Round Table Celebrate a successful fundraising year. It’s been a bumper year for Southport Hesketh Round Table. The local lads are grateful for the tremendous support they’ve received this year
Gypsies set up camp at United Automation, Southport
Gypsies set up camp at United Automation, Southport. Gypsies have set up camp today at United Automation Southport Business Park Wight Moss Way, Southport. A convoy of caravans arrived at the car park earlier
A Southport company discusses energy innovation with Councillor James Noakes
RADWRAPS company discuss energy innovation with Councillor James Noakes. Radwraps recently had the opportunity to meet with Councillor James Noakes, Mayoral Lead for Energy & Smart Cities in Liverpool. James Maddocks, director at
KGV and Southport College to complete merger by January 2018
KGV and Southport College to complete merger by January 2018. Plans for the proposed merger of Southport’s two leading further education colleges are to go ahead. King George V College and Southport
Three people arrested after Formby bypass rush hour smash
Three people arrested after Formby bypass rush hour smash. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving following a collision on the Formby by-pass today, Tuesday
Police release CCTV in hunt for jewellery store raiders
Police release CCTV in hunt for Southport jewellery store raiders. Detectives have issued CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to following reports of an attempted robbery at a
Thousands flocked to Southport food and drink festival
Southport food and drink festival 2017. Thousands of people flocked to Victoria Park to sample some of the UK’s best food and drink stalls with good weather helping to keep visitors in
Hundreds of cyclists to head through Formby to support children’s charity
Hundreds of cyclists to head through Formby to support NSPCC children’s charity The Manchester to Liverpool Bike Ride will be heading through Formby this Sunday as the annual event offers a new coastal
Fly tippers leave bin men jumping mad
Bin men are jumping through the roof with anger after the latest fly tipping spree in Southport left them with a rather unusual task. A huge trampoline has been dumped on the
Van Rear Ended on Lord Street, Southport
Van Rear Ended on Lord Street, Southport. Two vehicles collided on Lord Street Southport at around 6pm, Monday 5 June 2017. A witness told our reporter: “The driver of the Silver Ford Focus Fiesta