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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

Residents Invited to Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre

Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 13th May. They will be available from 11am-12noon at Crossens School, Rufford Road,

8th May 2017

Meet your Southport Labour General Election candidate

Liz Savage has once again been selected to stand as Labour candidate in Southport for next month’s General Election. Liz remarked “I’m delighted to be representing Labour in Southport again at this

8th May 2017

Southport Triathlon – 21st May 2017

Southport Triathlon – 21st May 2017 Vital Events will be staging the 6th edition of this extremely popular Triathlon on 21 May from Waterside Lodge, Marine Drive, Southport, PR8 1RY. Once again,

8th May 2017

Thieves targeting cars in Southport

Thieves have targeted unlocked cars in the Fleetwood Road area of Southport over the weekend. Currently thieves are targeting cars for handbags, wallets, tools and Sat Navs. Vehicle registration plates are also being

8th May 2017

Labour push through plan to build on Southport’s Green Belt

Cllrs Sue McGuire & Bill Welsh have campaigned against development on greenbelt at Moss Lane. At Thursday’s Council Meeting Lib Dem councillors spoke against the adoption of the Local Plan which is

8th May 2017

Former Riverside Caravan site resident handed fly-tipping prosecution

Preston City Council has been successful in a fly-tipping prosecution against Mr Scott Smith, 31, previously of Riverside Caravan site, Banks, Southport at Preston Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 26 April 2017. Following

8th May 2017

War declared on unsightly wheelie bins in Southport

Wheelie bins designed to help keep Southport tidy are causing an unsightly mess across the town in the run up to The Open golf tournament, campaigning councillor David Barton has revealed. Cllr

8th May 2017