How dodgy sat navs are costing 29 hours a year
How dodgy sat navs are costing 29 hours a year. With the news that motorists waste 29 hours every year using sat navs, Finlay Clark, head of Waze UK comments; “It’s not
Bus crashes into BMW in Southport
Bus crashes into BMW in Southport. An Arriva bus collided with a BMW Z3 at the junction of Canning Road and Crowland Street today (Tuesday 30 May). Fortunately the occupants of the
GBK Southport celebrates ‘MEATWAVE’ with 500 burger giveaway
GBK Southport celebrates ‘MEATWAVE’ with 500 burger giveaway. Gourmet Burger Kitchen’s celebrating the start of a long hot summer with a sizzling burger giveaway after opening its doors to Southport burger lovers
Councillor says there are serious questions to answer over Promenade railings project
Councillor says there are serious questions to answer over Promenade railings project. A leading campaigner for the restoration and regeneration of Southport has said a decision to replace rather than repair the
Police appeal after a 22-year-old man was assaulted in Ormskirk
Police appeal after a 22-year-old man was assaulted in Ormskirk. We are appealing for information after a 22-year-old man was assaulted in Ormskirk. The incident occurred at around 8am on May 14th,
Romanian travellers set up camp near to Kew Park & Ride Southport
Romanian travellers set up camp near to Kew Park & Ride Southport. A group of travellers have set up at a piece of land near to Kew Park & Ride Southport. Residents reported
Job opportunities at Southport Pub.
Job opportunities at Southport Pub. Are you a bartender or a cleaner looking for new opportunities? The Volunteer arms Southport are looking to recruit new members to the team. Do you acquire the following
Sea of woman join the fight against cancer at Southport race for life
Sea of woman join the fight against cancer at Southport race for life. THIS Sunday (4th June) hundreds of women will join the fight against cancer at Cancer Research UK’s Race for
Pensioner decides to paint Southport’s Marine lake railings
Pensioner decides to paint Marine lake railings (Southport). A kind hearted pensioner armed with nothing but a paint brush and some overalls has decided to take it on himself to paint the
Pesky parking wardens killing Birkdale Village
Pesky parking wardens killing Birkdale Village. Pesky parking wardens are killing Birkdale Village with their ticket happy touting. A 4×4, which was not obstructing the pavement outside the Spar on Liverpool Road
No support from councillors for ‘blackmail’ NHS merger with Liverpool
No support from councillors for ‘blackmail’ NHS merger with Liverpool. Local councillors need more information before giving backing to any NHS merger with Lliverpool health services. That’s the verdict of the Sefton
Exciting job opportunities at Southport Pub
Job opportunities at Southport Pub. Are you a bartender or a cleaner looking for new opportunities? The Volunteer arms Southport are looking to recruit new members to the team. Do you acquire the following
Antique Road Trip filmed in Southport
Antique Road Trip filmed in Southport. John Nolan “The Antique Man” welcomed Margie Cooper from the Antique Road Trip to his shop on Portland Street, Sunday 28 May. Margie Cooper was filming
Body found in Hesketh Park believed to be local man aged 50
Body found in Hesketh Park, Southport. Update 3pm Police believe the man is a 50 year-old from the local area but a formal identification has yet to take place. At this stage
The spanners with the banner – Sefton cock up over air show advert
The Red Arrows will not be appearing in Southport despite Sefton Council advertising otherwise around Southport. It’s meant to be one of the main gateways into Southport, so why are Sefton lying
Homeless man sets up tent on Lord Street, Southport
Homeless man sets up tent on Lord Street, Southport. A homeless man has set up a tent on Lord Street west gardens this weekend (Sunday 26 May). The homeless man has already
Unbeaten Hesketh Colts Under 9’s taste glory in R&T football tournament
Unbeaten Hesketh Colts Blue Under 9’s taste glory in R&T football tournament. Hesketh Colts Blue Under 9’s was today crowned champions of the R&T football tournament which was played Stanley High school over
Orange Lodge to parade in Southport on Monday
Orange Lodge to parade in Southport on Monday. The Liverpool Provincial Grand Orange Lodge will be parading in Southport tomorrow, Monday 29 May. This parade is for the junior members of the
Tributes pour in for tragic Saffie at Leyland chip shop
Flowers and tributes continue to pour in at the chip shop in Leyland that is run by the parents of Saffie Rose Roussos. The Plaice Fish and Chip shop on Hough Lane has
Woodlands – The One, The Only…Mr Jiggly
Woodlands – The One, The Only…Mr Jiggly We would like to introduce to you all; Jiggly. Jiggly is one of those characters who has captured the hearts of the whole team here
Car parking closures at Southport and Ainsdale beaches
Due to high tides over the bank holiday weekend, beach car parking will be closed at Southport and Ainsdale. Due to high tides, Southport Beach Car Park will be closed from Wednesday
Driving under the influence of antihistamine?
Driving under the influence of antihistamine? Drug drive test could catch out those taking hay fever medication, warn insurance firms. A new easy-to-use roadside swab test which can catch drug offenders was introduced two
Appeal to locate purse left on the 49 bus in Southport
Appeal to locate purse left on the 49 bus in Southport. A Southport resident has made appeal locate a purse after it was left on the number 49 bus between Lord street
WARNING | Man hospitalised after insect bite in Southport
Man hospitalised after insect bite in Southport. Doctors are warning people to be on their guard after a young man was hospitalised following an insect bite last night (Friday 25 May). The
Vandals smash shop window in Southport town centre
Vandals smash shop window in Southport town centre. Police are appealing for information after vandals smashed a shop window at the ono shop on Leicester street over night. A spokesperson from the shop
Serious RTC on the Tarleton bypass
Serious RTC on the Tarleton bypass . The emergency services were called to a Serious RTC on the Moss Hey Lane junction of the Tarleton Bypass following a 999 call. Rush hour drivers
Councillor’s concern about complacency of data watchdog over NHS ‘ransom’ attack.
Tony Dawson’s concern about complacency of data watchdog over NHS ‘ransom’ attack. Southport‘s local Heath Watchdog, Councillor Tony Dawson has received a response from the Information Commissioner’s Office in reply to his
Alan Lewer Confirmed As New Southport Manager
Alan Lewer joins as First Team Manager with John Durning taking post as First Team Coach Southport FC are delighted to announce Alan Lewer as the club’s new First Team Manager. Also joining
Fleetwood Hesketh Under 11’s Football trial (Sunday 26 May)
Fleetwood Hesketh Under 11’s Football trial (Sunday 26 May). On Sunday 26th May, at Meols Cop playing field between 1-3pm; the brand new Fleetwood Hesketh under 11 football team will be holding
Southport Civil Enforcement Officers – What powers do they have?
Southport Civil Enforcement Officers – What powers do they have? Civil Enforcement Officers (CEO’s) in Sefton have new powers to tackle dog fouling and littering. Many officers can now issue fixed-penalty-notices of