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Southport children grow their own fruit and veg

Sharon Gregory-Wareing, community champion at Asda Southport, joined a total of 64 pupils and their teachers across various classes to talk to them about growing their own food. Using compost, seeds

11th May 2017

Southport FC Managerial Shortlist To Be Confirmed In Next Few Days

With a major cash injection and two new Directors James Treadwell and Adrian Shandley taking over the reins at Southport FC, the new directors are looking to draw up a managerial shortlist

11th May 2017

Will Corbyn be a turn-on or turn-off in Southport?

Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: What sort of reaction would Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn receive if he came to Southport during the general election? Former West Lancs Mayor Liz Savage (pictured)

11th May 2017

Southport Bid announces plans for Christmas

Southport BID are excited to announce their plans for a that the Christmas ice rink will be back for 2017 and will be bigger and even better than last time! The ice

11th May 2017

Southport MP Damien Moore with Theresa May

Election shock for Liberal Democrats

Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Conservative parliamentary candidate Damien Moore is on course to win Southport in next month’s general election, it was revealed today. Polling expert Martin Baxter of Electoral

10th May 2017

Southport man fast becoming the go to man for money advice

A consumer champion from Southport is fast becoming the go to man for money advice. Ian Walkers popularity as the money man in the know has skyrocketed over the last few months

10th May 2017

Britain’s top tradesperson 2017 search begins in Southport

The annual Britain’s Top Tradesperson competition organised by Screwfix which has a store in Southport, launched on Monday (8 May, 2017). The event is held to highlight and recognise the great job

10th May 2017

Flood Minister visits Alt/Crossens pumping station

Flood Minister’s visit to West Lancs Sam Currie, Conservative candidate for West Lancashire, invited Therese Coffey, Under Secretary of State at the Department of the Environment, to West Lancashire to discuss various

10th May 2017

Past Birkdale High teacher charged with historic sex offences

A past Birkdale High head teacher has been charged with historic sex offences against a young boy. Marcus Barker(54) left Birkdale in 2007 to pursuit a high profile job at an academy

10th May 2017

Woodvale Rally returns to Victoria Park in Southport next month

The fun-filled, value for money event takes place on June 17 and 18 with tickets costing just £6 for adults and £4 for children under 15. This year organisers have secured a

10th May 2017

Suspected dog poisoning in Southport

A dog hating Southport resident has been putting warfarin in dog food and leaving it around Millars Place it has since been taken away for testing and the RPSCA are investigating but dog

10th May 2017

Couple launch energy firm to challenge the big six

Britain’s newest energy company, customer-focused People’s Energy, has received its Ofgem licence. It is a significant milestone for the ethically-minded energy firm that will give customers 75% of its profits, as the

10th May 2017

Southport FC land investment from local businessmen

Photo: James Treadwell and Adrian Shandley Statement from James Treadwell and Adrian Shandley We have now made a significant investment in the club as long term supporters and are both looking forward

9th May 2017

Conservative candidate discusses Southport’s beaches and flood defences today

Damien Moore, Conservative Candidate for Southport was meeting with Environment Minister, Therese Coffey earlier today (Tuesday 9 May) discussing Southport’s beaches and flood defences. Damien Moore is Conservative parliamentary candidate for Southport

9th May 2017

TV regular & ‘Comedian of the year’ at LOL Comedy Club

Paul Myrehaug was born in Camrose Alberta Canada; a place so cold school wouldn’t be cancelled until the temperature dropped below -45 degrees. As a young man Paul wanted to be a

9th May 2017

Woman cut free from car after smashing into garden wall in Southport

An elderly woman lost control of her car on Sussex Road, Southport at around 13:15 this afternoon (Tuesday 9 May 2017). She was stuck in her car after colliding with a garden wall

9th May 2017

Fly Tipping on The Promenade Southport

Photo: Unwanted mattress dumped on The Promenade, Southport Fly Tipping on The Promenade Southport Someone has dumped a mattress on the Promenade in Southport today, Tuesday 9 May 2017. A large amount of

9th May 2017

Formby pupil bags Big Bang prize for engineering effort

Ben Pott of Formby High School got more than just a fun day out when he attended the national Big Bang Fair at Birmingham’s NEC recently. Having tried his hand at civil

9th May 2017

Award winning Southport Hair and Beauty Salon seek new SYLIST

Christopher Maerevoet are now looking to recruit a new Stylist Stylist required to work in a professional hair and beauty salon. A current clientele you can bring with you is preferred but

9th May 2017

The Southport Liberal Democrats release video for Election campaign 2017

The Liberal Democrats in Southport have released a video with John Pugh and Sue McGuire giving their thoughts on the upcoming general election. A Liberal Democrat spokesperson said: “For the last 20

9th May 2017

Great news for Churchtown – Peaky Blinders set to open second venture!

Description of Development: Change of use from a bank to a restaurant and bar on the ground floor, with a bed and breakfast on the first floor involving alterations to the elevations

9th May 2017

Back by popular demand – Southport will have Christmas ice rink!

Southport BID are excited to announce their plans for a that the Christmas ice rink will be back for 2017 and will be bigger and even better than last time! The ice

9th May 2017

Vandals kick down playing field fence in Southport

Vandals have struck again, this time on Meols Cop playing fields in Southport. A member of the public reported seeing a group of youths kicking down a fence that runs between Scarisbrick

8th May 2017

Is this children’s playground the most depressing in Southport?

Parents have slammed a grotty playground in Birkdale saying they’d rather have an afternoon playing with their children in post fall out Chernobyl. Compton Road park in Birkdale has been slammed in

8th May 2017

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Woman breaks arm in Southport children’s playground

A mum had to be taken to hospital after breaking her arm at a children’s playground. The mum was helping her child off one of the climbing frame at Hesketh Park, Southport

8th May 2017

Back by popular demand during the October half term, Sefton Council is delighted to offer a number of ‘Ditch Those Stabilisers’ cycling events. Children aged four and above can learn to ride a bike unaided at sessions in Litherland and Southport. The events have a very high success rate and staff from the Council’s highway safety team will offer a range of practical advice to young riders and their parents. Sessions are free but pre-booking is essential. Join in the fun at Litherland Sports Park, Boundary Lane on Tuesday, October 24between 9am-12pm or Southport’s Shoreside Primary School, Westminster Drive on Thursday, October 26 from 9am to 12pm. Parents of youngsters that have taken part in previous sessions have said: “Thank you to you and your team for this morning’s cycling session. “It was brilliantly run and the positive attitude and enthusiasm of you and your team was evident from the start. Great tips, great advice, and great results. “We have absolutely loved the session learning skills to carry this on and enjoy cycling together as a family!” Pre booking is essential due to popularity. To register, call Sefton Council, on 0345 140 0845.

Southport – Are you ready to Ditch Those Stabilisers?

Back by popular demand during the Mayhalf term school holidays – Sefton Council is proud to offer a number of ‘Ditch Those Stabilisers’ cycling events. Children aged four and above can learn

8th May 2017

Beach Safe 2017 sails into action

The Beach Safe 2017 campaign is under way. The initiative by Sefton Council in partnership with Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue and the National Trust will promote safe use of the

8th May 2017

Mecca Bingo launches summertime menu in Southport

Mecca Southport has unveiled its new menu put together with the help of customers in Southport, who have had their say on which spring/summer favourites they’d most like to see on the

8th May 2017

Discover Southport Art at Trinity Art Exhibition

Affordable local art can be hard to find, but the Trinity Art Exhibition brings local talent and the community together. The 52nd Trinity Art Exhibition will take place on 13-14 May at

8th May 2017

Tommy’s Ultimate dream of Winning The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

WHEN Tommy Fleetwood walks out onto the first tee at Royal Birkdale come July 20, his ambitions for The 146th Open will already have been met without even striking a ball. A Southport

8th May 2017