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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

4th February 2017

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

4th February 2017

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,

3rd February 2017

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

3rd February 2017

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

2nd February 2017

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

2nd February 2017

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

1st February 2017

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

1st February 2017

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

31st January 2017

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

31st January 2017

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

30th January 2017

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

30th January 2017

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.

30th January 2017

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

27th January 2017

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

27th January 2017

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

26th January 2017

You can still have your say on proposed changes to NHS procedures in Southport

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

25th January 2017

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

25th January 2017

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

25th January 2017

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

24th January 2017

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

20th January 2017

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

20th January 2017

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

19th January 2017

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

19th January 2017

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

17th January 2017

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

15th January 2017

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

13th January 2017

Nurse recruitment open evening at Southport hospital

Nurse recruitment open evening at Southport hospital Southport hospital is hosting a recruitment event for nurses interested in working at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust. This open evening follows a number

12th January 2017

Dine In Style At Southport FC With Office Bar and Restaurant Menu

Southport Football Club has amazing corporate hospitality opportunites to dine in style and support the Sandgrounders between 25th February and the end of the Vanarama National League season on 29th April. Sponsored

12th January 2017

Huge Oxford Road care home opposed by Southport councillor

Huge Oxford Road care home opposed by Southport councillor Plans to build yet another HUGE care home in West Birkdale’s Oxford Road are being opposed by a local councillor. The site is

11th January 2017