ANGER OVER E-CIGS TAX PROPOSAL
News that the European Commission is considering hiking up tax on electronic cigarettes has been described as a retrograde move by local MEP Paul Nuttall. “The British government must stand up against
ROASTING FOR EUROCRATS OVER NEW RULES
ROASTING FOR EUROCRATS OVER NEW RULES New EU legislation imposing a maximum power limit on ovens and hobs, which comes into force tomorrow (Fri 20th February 2015), has come in for a
Shoplifter arrested Asda Central 12 Southport
Police were called to Asda, Central 12, Southport, this afternoon (Thursday 19th February 2015) following a call from security staff. They arrived at the scene within minutes and arrested a person
‘Local business offers absolutely free solar panel systems to Southport residents, reducing household energy bills by up to 50%’
‘Local business offers absolutely free solar panel systems to Southport residents, reducing household energy bills by up to 50%’ Established local business Vasco Carbon has just launched a brand new initiative which
UPDATE APPLICATION FOR CLOSURE ORDER GARLANDS NIGHTCLUB
UPDATE – APPLICATION FOR CLOSURE ORDER – GARLANDS NIGHTCLUB Merseyside Police can confirm that today (Wednesday, 18 February) a full application was made by the force for a closure order in relation
Plain packaging ‘may help smokers to cut down’
“Plain packaging reduced unconscious triggers to smoke,” BBC News reports. This claim is based on two related experiments where smokers were either exposed to a picture of a branded pack of cigarettes,
Southport’s John Nolan ‘the Antiquesman’ comes up with the goods yet again – Another interesting find
John Nolan the Antiquesman comes up with the goods yet again-Another interesting find. Up to the 1960’s visiting the theatre was a usual event every month for the British People. The largest
Dog Napping Churchtown area of Southport
Dog Napping Churchtown area of Southport There have been confirmed reports of dog napping in the Cambridge Road area of Southport over the past week According to a witness a yellow van
Public Meeting on Fracking in Halsall near Southport
Public Meeting on Fracking in Halsall A public meeting on the issue of Fracking will be held on 26th February, at 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall in Halsall. With the issue of
RTC St Lukes Road Southport
RTC St Lukes Road Southport The emergency services were called to St Lukes Road, Southport, at 9:45am this morning (Tuesday 17th February 2015) following reports of a crash. Two vehicles collided
Police members say yes to pay offer
Police members say yes to pay offer UNISON police staff in England and Wales have voted to accept the latest pay offer from the employers. The union’s consultation saw 87% of those
Southport UKIP ‘hangman’ says he is hanged if he will obey the law
UKIP ‘hangman’ says he is hanged if he will obey the law He challenges the Council to take him to court over ‘criminal acts’ on Lord Street. Southport UKIP ‘hangman’ Gordon Fergusson
Police officer injured during arrest Eastbourne Road Southport
Police officer injured during arrest Eastbourne Road Southport Police were called to Eastbourne Road, Southport, at approximately 2:30pm on Sunday afternoon 15th February following reports of a disturbance. Officers using riot gear
VIDEO: Fire Pleasureland car park Southport
Photo/Video Credit: Shane Wright Fire Pleasureland car park Southport Fire-fighters were called to the Esplanade Southport, at 1:45pm this afternoon (Sunday 15th February 2015) following reports of a fire. A number of bales
Another Lord Street shop closing down ‘Molloys’
Another Lord Street shop closing down ‘Molloys’ ONE of Southport’s longest established businesses is closing its lord Street outlet. Molloys (Lord Street) is to close its doors for the final at the
How NOT to pay Southport car parking charges – UKIP issue council with £500 notice
How not to pay Southport car parking charges – UKIP issue council with £500 notice Southport UKIP candidate, Gordon Ferguson, has just issued Sefton Council with a notice demanding £500 charges after
RESULT Southport 1 Macclesfield Town 1
RESULT Southport 1 Macclesfield Town 1 Sandgrounders played host to Macclesfield Town this afternoon in the Vanarama Conference. Danny Whitaker (Macclesfield Town) smashed home a header from the right side of the
VIDEO: RTC Lord Street Southport
RTC Lord Street Southport The emergency services were called to Lord Street, Southport, at approximately 1:40pm this afternoon (Saturday 14th February 2015). A Fiat and a Renault collided on Lord Street at
Fred Talbot Found Guilty Of Indecent Assaults
Fred Talbot Found Guilty Of Indecent Assaults Former weather presenter Fred Talbot has been found guilty of indecently assaulting two boys when he was a teacher. Talbot showed little emotion in response
St John Ambulance welcomes ‘heroism’ law
St John Ambulance welcomes ‘heroism’ law St John Ambulance and the British Red Cross have welcomed the new British ‘Good Samaritan’ law, designed to reassure people who step in to help in
New guide aids fight against mosquito-borne diseases in the UK at Edge Hill
New guide aids fight against mosquito-borne diseases in the UK Academics from Edge Hill University are playing a vital role in the UK’s front line defence against mosquito-borne diseases. Biology Lecturer Dr
Motion against UKIP at National conference of UNISON’s women members’ Southport 2015
National conference of UNISON’s women members’ Southport 2015 Motion against UKIP The national conference of UNISON’s women members’ self-organised group, are holding their annual conference at Southport Theatre & Convention Centre this
James Gray would rather not play than play for Southport
Update After discussions between Southport manager Paul Carden and James Gray they have decided that relegation battling Southport team is not the right move for the Accrington Stanley striker. On the club website Paul
Update: Drugs warrant executed Abbey Gardens Birkdale Village Southport
Warrant executed Abbey Gardens Birkdale Village Southport Update Officers from Merseyside Police Matrix and Dog unit team executed a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at a property on Abbey Gardens, Birkdale Village, Southport,
Southport business Radwraps in the final of ‘Young Business of the Year’ Awards
Southport business Radwraps in the final of ‘Young Business of the Year’ Awards Southport business Radwraps in the final of ‘Young Business of the Year’ Awards and need public votes! If
Long-term smoking ‘may cause’ brain shrinkage
Long-term smoking ‘may cause’ brain shrinkage Smoking has been linked with dementia and similar conditions Tobacco smoke may damage brain tissue over time “Smokers have thinner brain cortex and could have impaired
The use of hidden cameras in health and social care settings
The use of hidden cameras in health and social care settings The Care Quality Commission The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is today (Thursday 12 February) publishing information for families, carers and those
SCORN FOR MILIBAND’S SCHOOL CLASS SIZE PLEDGE
SCORN FOR MILIBAND’S SCHOOL CLASS SIZE PLEDGE UKIP’s deputy leader has reacted with scorn at Ed Miliband’s announcement of capping school classes for five-to-seven-year olds “I got a distinct sense of deja
37-year-old man from the Southport area Killed by train
UPDATE A British Transport Police spokesman said: “Our officers were called to Hillside railway station, Southport, at around 7.55pm on Tuesday, 10 February, following reports of a person being struck by a
Nominate your Southport NHS hero in the 2015 Pride Awards
Nominate your NHS hero in the 2015 Pride Awards Do you know a member of staff working at our hospitals or in our community health services who deserves special recognition for their