FOOD REVIEW | The Hesketh Arms (Churchtown)
The Hesketh Arms, Botanic Rd, Southport Churchtown is a place steeped in history. Everything here is vintage – from the iconic brilliant white cottage rows to the cobbles! So it stands to reason
VIDEO | CAR CRASH DRAMA one person, rushed to hospital after horror in Southport
Photo: Head on collision with a tree VIDEO | CAR CRASH DRAMA One person, rushed to hospital after horror in Southport Emergency services were called to Guilford road, Southport this evening following reports of
Appeal after teenage girl was assaulted in Southport
A teenage girl was assaults near to Silcocks Amusements last night after three youths punched her in the face with an egg. She was on her way to start a shift at
Vegetable crisis sees shoppers urged to buy Southport produce
Photo: We Grow, 86-88 Radnor Dr, Southport PR9 9RS Vegetable crisis sees shoppers urged to buy Southport produce With supermarkets in Southport limiting the amount amount of vegetables you can buy due to
Planned road works in the North West – Monday 6 to Sunday 12 February 2017
Planned road works in the North West– summary for Monday 6 to Sunday 12 February 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct
Southport woman hit with a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order
Deirdre Patricia Maguire A 54-year-old woman from Southport has been given a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Deirdre Patricia Maguire, of Sefton Street,
You’re never too old to care
Photo: Peter Dooley, Debbie Darby, Community Engagement Co-Ordinator, and Joyce Kelly Joyce Kelly (80) and Peter Dooley (74), caregivers at Home Instead Senior Care in Southport, Formby and Crosby are wonderful examples
Bold staff jet off around the world
Pictured, left to right: Tomasz Grosz, Tracey Booth, Andrew Mikhail and Joanna Balcius. The Bold Hotel is sending members of their staff jetting off around the world thanks to an employee incentive
Jaeger on Lord Street has finally closed….
Another shop on Southport’s Lord Street is closing its doors for good Another Lord Street store has finally closed. Jaeger has now closed down. The nearest store to Southport is located on
Please help family cover the funeral costs of dying Southport woman
A JustGiving page has been set up for the funeral of a Southport woman who has just a few months to live. Vix Hope Shannon went to the doctors for an operation
Battle of the bands competition launches Southport Festival 2017!
Southport Festival and Sandgrounder radio are looking for exceptional local live acts acts to perform a live session with a chance of winning the opportunity to perform a live set at Southport
G4S Security Van Robbery, Santander, Churchtown, Southport
G4S Security Van Robbery, Santander, Churchtown, Southport POLICE are appealing for information following a robbery at Santander, Preston New Road, Churchtown, Southport, at approximately 8.25pm tonight (Tuesday 31 January 2017). There were
Southport college students shine for radwraps
A number of students from Southport College have recently showcased their creative skills as part of a project involving Radwraps. The Southport College students were given a graphic design brief for a
Gourmet Burger Kitchen to open at Ocean Plaza on Valentines day
Burger fans are in for a treat as Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) announces the opening of its newest restaurant at Ocean Plaza just in time for Valentine’s Day. From 13 February, burger
Southport trust staff mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Picture shows Trust chaplain the Rev Martin Abrams; John Flannery; and Unison branch officers Lin Douglas and Trevor Jarman. Trust staff mark Holocaust Memorial Day Holocaust Memorial Day was marked with the
4 out of 5 resurfacing in Sefton has failed – that’s official
Bootle’s John Fairclough, the Labour councillor responsible for highways across Sefton Borough, has admitted that 80% of last year’s road resurfacing surface dressing programme had failed to a greater or lesser extent.
Southport Family Fundraise in Memory of a loved one
Southport Family Fundraise in Memory of a loved one. The Harbottle family from Southport are aiming to promote the awareness of Suicide Prevention Charity, Papyrus. In January 2015, the Harbottle family sadly lost
R.I.P May Redmond
May Redmond January 16, 2017 Peacefully in hospital, aged 65 years. Dearly beloved Wife of Paul Much loved Mum of Katie, Michael and Daniel. Loving Nana to her seven Grandchildren. Dear Sister
Recycled husbands going coast to coast for Alzheimers UK
Recycled Husbands Coast to Coast Alzheimers ride. An ambulance technician and her husband from Southport are asking for the publics help in their huge challenge to raise funds for alzheimer’s uk. Mandy
Public welcome at Southport NHS Trust board meeting
Public welcome at Trust board meeting Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust will hold its next board meeting on Wednesday 1st February at 9am. The meeting will be held in the Clinical Education
28 Rubbish Friends clear 87 bags of litter from under Southport Pier
Photo: Rubbish Friends, Southport Pier, Saturday 21 January 28 Rubbish Friends clear 87 bags of litter from under Southport Pier Rubbish Friends are definitely litter heroes after clearing a staggering 87 bags of
Southport grandfather champions cancer breakthrough
Southport grandfather champions cancer breakthrough A SOUTHPORT grandfather has played a part in a Cancer Research UK funded clinical trial which will make a huge difference to the lives of pancreatic cancer
Councillor calls for cuts
A Southport councillor is calling for the Group Leaders’ Allowances on Sefton Council to be scrapped to support the local community. This proposal has been put forward by Cllr David Barton of
Rubbish Friends to tackle new art installation under the Pier
Rubbish Friends to tackle new art installation under the Pier. Following recent press reports Rubbish Friends will be out this Saturday 21st January to tackle the new art installation “aka litter” under
Heart & Soul Community Cafés give meal donations to those in need
Heart & Soul Community Cafés Pay it Forward Scheme has now made its first meal donations through a partnership with Southport Foodbank and Parenting 2000. Ray Moore the Project Manager at the
Man Charged after theft at Southport jewellers
Update – Thursday 19 January 2017 Man Charged after theft at Southport jewellers Merseyside Police can confirm a man has been charged following a theft at Ernest Jones jewellers in Southport on 8 January 2017. Lewis
Southport Care Home graded OUTSTANDING by Care Quality Commission
Rosebank Care Home, Southport, rated Outstanding by Care Quality Commission The CQC has found the quality of care provided by Rosebank Care Home, Southport, Merseyside to be outstanding following an inspection in
AdaptiveComms boss to join judging panel for E3 business awards
James Brayshaw to join judging panel for E3 business awards AdaptiveComms is pleased to announce that Managing Director, James Brayshaw has been asked to join the judging panel for the E3 Business Awards for
UPDATE: Petrol bomb attack destroys two cars in Birkdale
Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) have launched a joint investigation after a suspected arson in Birkdale last night, Sunday 15 January. At around 7pm, MFRS requested assistance after
Someone not paid the rent?
Photo: Alleyway between Lord street and Stanley street Once again fly tippers have left their mark Southport town centre, Friday 13 January 2017. The resident that spotted this mess said: “It seems