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247 Professional Health recognised by Edge Hill University

247 Professional Health student agency workers receive recognition in Edge Hill University employability awards evening. Six of 247 Professional Health’s student agency workers have been recognised in the acclaimed Edge Hill University

6th April 2017

Chocolat Author Joanne Harris Announced For Southport Festival

Chocolat Author Joanne Harris Announced For Southport Festival With just four weeks until Southport Festival – another top name in literature has been announced as part of the line up! Joanne Harris

5th April 2017

Councillor slams “Crass” move to replace pier railings instead of preserving Southport’s heritage

Councillor slams “Crass” move to replace pier railings instead of preserving Southport’s heritage A councillor who has led the fight to restore and regenerate Southport Pier has called for the promenade’s cast

5th April 2017

Non Grand National race-goers urged to plan their journeys ahead of rail strike

Non Grand National race-goers urged to plan their journeys ahead of rail strike People planning on getting out and about on Saturday (8th April) are being urged to consider their travel options

5th April 2017

£3 million to improve journeys and safety at Switch Island

£3 million to improve journeys and safety at Switch Island A total of £3 million is being invested to improve journeys and safety at one of the North West’s busiest motorway junctions.

5th April 2017

Southport based author releases new book to mark Liverpool’s first European Cup win in 1977

Photo: John Keith at previous book launch Southport based author and broadcaster John Keith has written a new book and stage show to mark the looming 40th anniversary of Liverpool’s landmark first European

4th April 2017

Fletchers solicitors appoints new people director

Photo: Tim Scott Fletchers solicitors appoints new people director Fletchers Solicitors has appointed Tim Scott as people director. Tim brings over 20 years’ experience in HR roles across a variety of sectors. His previous

3rd April 2017

Burscough Gin is born!

Burscough Gin is born! 30th March 2017 is the date when the talented gin lovers of Burscough met to taste, score and choose their very own Burscough Gin. Rob Baker, hosted the

3rd April 2017

The Corner House Vintage and Classic Car Meeting

The Corner House Vintage and Classic Car Meeting Sunday 2nd of April and time to blow those winter cobwebs away a few of the members of West Lancs MG Owners Club went

2nd April 2017

UPDATED | Male stabbed on Lord Street

UPDATED | Male stabbed on Lord Street (Monday 3 April, 9am) Detectives are appealing for information after two men were assaulted in Southport last night (Friday, 31 March 2017). The two victims

31st March 2017

Anytime Fitness: Your friendly 24-hour Gym set to open in Southport

Contracts have finally been signed for a new 24 hour gym on Lord Street, Southport. Anytime fitness have put pen to paper on a deal which will see them launch a brand

30th March 2017

First ever health and wellbeing event for those affected by cancer

The first ever ‘Health and Wellbeing event’ for people affected by cancer is to be held in south Sefton. The free event, a joint venture between NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group

30th March 2017

Longer hours for Merseyside Recycling Centres

Merseyside residents will have the opportunity to recycle more from Saturday 1 April as the region’s Household Waste Recycling Centres open for an extra three hours every day. The 14 Recycling Centres, which

30th March 2017

Cakes raising the awareness of autism at Southport station

This week is Autism Awareness Week. A Great Little Place had a stall at Southport Station yesterday (Tuesday 28 March) giving out cakes to showcase our work at the cafes and talking

29th March 2017

Colour Blast set to return and add a splash of colour to Southport

Thousands of runners are set to make their way through clouds of powdered paint when the Galloway’s Southport Colour Blast returns to Princes Park for a second year. The event, which will

28th March 2017

Talented Southport trainee hair stylist warded second place in the SME Insurance ‘Create The Look’ competitionwarded second place in the SME Insurance ‘Create The Look’ competition

Talented local trainee hair stylist, Eric Joey Jones, from Southport has been awarded second place in the SME Insurance ‘Create The Look’ competition. Lance Breakwell from Wolverhampton has beaten hopefuls from across

28th March 2017

UPDATE | Police officer injured during a pursuit in Southport

Photo: Motorcycle involved in incident,Hargreaves Street (8:30pm) BREAKING: Police officer injured during a pursuit in Southport UPDATE Merseyside Police is investigating following reports of a fail to stop collision in Southport last

27th March 2017

CAMRA celebrates pub planning loophole closure

Photo: The Blundell Arms on Upper Aughton Road CAMRA celebrates pub planning loophole closure Following a successful campaign led by the Campaign for Real Ale, the Government has just announced (here) that

27th March 2017

4X4 vehicle stuck on Southport Beach

4X4 vehicle stuck on Southport Beach A 4X4 vehicle became stuck in mud on Southport Beach this evening (Sunday 26 March 2017). The incident happened about 500 yards out to sea off

26th March 2017

MATCH REPORT | Burscough 1-3 Kendal

Burscough 1-3 Kendal Burscough were dealt yet another blow as they suffered yet another home defeat to visitors Kendal. Keith McCann’s side had good news earlier in the week that potential relegation

26th March 2017

Southport ‘Strut Your Mutt’ for Qeenscourt Hospice

Southport ‘Strut Your Mutt’ for Qeenscourt Hospice This fun 5k sponsored dog walk is taking place along Ainsdale Beach on Sunday 9th April and we would love you and your four legged

24th March 2017

Fundraising duo Hit £400,00 for Hospice

BUCKET collectors, Don Franks and Charles Callaghan have raised a staggering £400,000 for St. Joseph’s Hospice over the last 17 years. The retired pair have faced all weathers and have spent, in

24th March 2017

VIDEO | Cromer Road Residents’ pleas for help ignored by Southport Liberal Democrats

Despite the best efforts of crusading Councillor David Barton and the local residents at Cromer Road, Birkdale a recent collective initiative to address a long- standing issue that has plagued local residents

23rd March 2017

Scores of Southport businesses could be paying too much in business rates

Photo: Cllr David Barton Scores of Southport businesses could be paying too much in business rates Businesses across Southport have been urged to check their business rate calculations after it was revealed

21st March 2017

Southport College stages Sefton Festival

Southport College stages Sefton Festival More than 100 children recently took part in Sefton Festival of Performing Arts held at Southport College. Four local performing arts schools entered students in classes ranging

21st March 2017

Appeal following motorbike theft in Birkdale

Appeal following motorbike theft in Birkdale Merseyside Police is appealing for information after a motorbike was stolen from a the Birkdale area. At around 9pm on Wednesday, 15 March the bike, a

21st March 2017

Average speed camera installation A565 Southport New Road

In January it was announced by the constabulary and Lancashire Road Safety Partnership that eight routes across the county are set to be targeted with average speed cameras, in a bid to

21st March 2017

Golfers raise more than £16,000 for hospital children’s unit

Picture from left to right: Linda Connolly, Alison Wood, Will Oldfield and Tina Hill. Golfers raise more than £16,000 for hospital children’s unit Members of Hurlston Hall Golf Club have celebrated raising

21st March 2017

CNN appealing for residents in Southport to dig out any old Arnold Palmer cuttings

CNN appealing for residents in Southport to dig out any old Arnold Palmer cuttings American network CNN are appealing for residents in Southport to dig out any old cuttings they may have

21st March 2017

John Pugh joins Battersea Dogs & Cats Home to demand tougher punishments for animal abusers

John Pugh joins Battersea Dogs & Cats Home to demand tougher punishments for animal abusers John Pugh is backing a new campaign by leading animal welfare charity, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home,

21st March 2017