BREAKING NEWS | John Pugh WILL NOT be running for MP again
John Pugh has announced he won’t be running for MP again. The MP who has served for 16 years will now step down – meaning it’s likely councillor sue McGuire will be
Southport MP Slams Theresa May’s general election call on the 8th June
Southport MP Slams Theresa May’s general election call on the 8th June Southport mp John Pugh has slammed Theresa May for calling a snap general election. He said: “This is a piece
John Nolan attracts another TV Show to film in Southport
Photo: Christina Trevanion John Nolan attracts another TV Show to film in Southport Southport, yet again on TV. Christina Trevanion from BBC 2 ‘Antiques Road Trip’ cannot wait for Wednesday 26th April 2017
WATCH | Vegas comes to Peaky Blinders Southport
Photo: Johnny Vegas shares a laugh with bar owner and good friend John Sinclair Vegas comes to Peaky Blinders Peaky Blinders Bar on Lord Street, Southport is becoming the place to be seen for
Solicitors donate Easter goodies to Southport’s Soup Kitchen
A local solicitors firm has donated two boxes of food to Southport’s Soup Kitchen. Staff from Breens Solicitors on Hoghton Street collected non-perishable food over the course of 40 days. Organiser of
Successful performer and play writer, returns to Southport College
Successful performer and play writer, returns to Southport College PERFORMING ARTS students at Southport College welcomed back past student Elaine Fellows, successful writer and performer of the one woman play ‘Decibels’ which
Southport gets bigger and better Nature’s Remedies
Nature’s Remedies in Southport has moved to bigger premises to create a new, spacious environment. Owner Carol Henshaw had to move when the lease was up on the shop’s old premises and
Two sentenced for fraud offenses in Formby and Birkenhead
Two sentenced for fraud offenses in Formby and Birkenhead Detectives have today urged people to look out for vulnerable friends and family after two men were jailed for fraud and theft. Andrew
Care group’s arrival in Southport will create 200 jobs
Care group’s arrival in Southport will create 200 jobs Kare Plus, one of the UK’s fastest growing healthcare providers, has secured office premises in Southport, bringing 200 job vacancies to the town.
£6.5 Million for Marble Place – Hotel brands showing interest!
£6.5 Million for Marble Place – Hotel brands showing interest! A successful shopping centre with potential to add a 96-bed hotel in the upmarket coastal town of Southport has been put on
Jean Sprackland & Henry Normal: Two top class poets on the festival line up
Photo: Henry Normal Jean Sprackland & Henry Normal: Two top class poets on the festival line up Two more top names in literature and poetry Jean Sprackland and Henry Normal kick off this
New Southport and Ormskirk interim Chief Executive Hospital appointed
Karen Jackson named interim chief executive Karen Jackson has been appointed interim Chief Executive of Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust. She succeeds Iain McInnes who has been interim Chief Executive since
Southport Chiefs Back National Bowel Cancer Campaign
Local Health Chiefs Back National Bowel Cancer Campaign HEALTH chiefs across West Lancashire, Southport and Formby are urging everyone aged 60–74 not to ignore their bowel cancer screening kit when it arrives
10th Anniversary celebrations for Home Instead Southport, Formby & Crosby
10th Anniversary celebrations for Home Instead Southport, Formby & Crosby It was a very proud moment this week for owners Irene and Anthea, when office staff, CAREGivers, clients and their family members
Steve Shanyaski to appear at Southport’s LOL Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
Steve Shanyaski to appear at Southport’s LOL Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Steve Shanyaski thrilled millions on ITV’s Jason Manford’s Comedy Rocks and the young Mancunian has been charming crowds with his
Southport Bowling Club Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Southport Bowling Club Celebrates 80th Anniversary A local Flat Green Bowling Club has celebrated its 80th Anniversary this weekend at the place of its inception- Kings Gardens at the Promenade Southport. Having
Fuel for thought as motorists head off on Easter getaway
Fuel for thought as motorists head off on Easter getaway Highways England is lifting more than 300 miles of roadworks this Easter Motorists urged to check their vehicles before setting off Drivers
FootGolf at Formby Golf Centre – Book Now!
Merseyside’s first FootGolf – Formby FootGolf, Moss Side, Formby, L37 0AF What is FootGolf? FootGolf is a precision sport where players kick a football into a cup in as few shots as possible.
Annual Easter Running Day for Merseyside Heritage Transport Charity
Annual Easter Running Day for Merseyside Heritage Transport Charity The Merseyside Transport Trust (MTT) will be holding its’ Easter running day event on Sunday 16th April to raise funds for the upkeep
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
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
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
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
£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.
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
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
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
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
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
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