Southport shoot nets dozens of partridge
Southport shoot nets dozens of partridge In the fields of Churchtown, farmers, businessmen and gamekeepers from all over the North West had a “field day” as the last day of the shooting
Southport man gets 5 years 4 months for manslaughter
Southport man jailed for 5 years 4 months Joseph Inglesby, aged 38, of Market Street, Southport, was jailed for 5 years 4 months at Liverpool Crown Court for manslaughter. The man
RTC Saunders Street Southport
RTC Saunders Street Southport The emergency services were called to Saunders Street, Southport, at approximately 5:35pm tonight (Friday 30 Jan 2015) following reports of a RTC. They arrived on scene within
Southport King George V students receive Oxbridge offers
King George V College (KGV) is pleased to announce four students have received offers to study at the prestigious Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Principal Adele Wills congratulated the students on the offers.
St John Ambulance searches for life savers
St John Ambulance is calling for nominations for the St John Ambulance Everyday Heroes awards. The awards are an annual event celebrating the nation’s life savers. The first aid charity is asking
Southport Taxi driver not happy with contractors
Southport Taxi driver not happy with contractors A local taxi driver sent in these photographs of contractors parking on the main taxi rank on Lord Street, Southport on Thursday night without giving
Labour MEPs demand investigation into historic miscarriages of justice
Labour MEPs this week renewed their calls for a thorough investigation into a strike at Cammell Laird shipyard where strikers were arrested despite no laws being broken. Jude Kirton-Darling MEP, member of
Ice dancing celebrity, Daniel Whiston, supports the fight to save Ainsdale’s Brookdale Resource Centre Southport
Ice dancing celebrity, Daniel Whiston, supports the fight to save Ainsdale’s Brookdale Resource Centre The Brookdale Resource Centre in Ainsdale, Southport had a special visitor (28/1/15) today. Daniel Whiston (of Dancing on
Academies and Free Schools Report
Academies and Free Schools Report Commenting on the Education Select Committee report, Academies and free schools, Kevin Courtney, Deputy General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers’ union, said:
Most Wanted on Merseyside Andrew Peter Murphy
Most Wanted on Merseyside Andrew Peter Murphy, Thursday 28 January. Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help to trace a 30-year-old man from Liverpool who detectives want to speak to in
UKIP information centre opens Lord Street Southport
UKIP information centre opens Lord Street Southport, Tuesday 27 January 2015. Two local fathers Sean Ellison and Jeff Hughes felt so strongly about UKIPs policies decided to fund a 3 month campaign
Andrew Ridgeley of ‘Wham’ in Southport
Andrew Ridgeley of the 80’s pop group ‘Wham’ visited Southport over the weekend and was photographed leaving the Vincent hotel this morning (Monday 6th April 2009). Yesterday he watched Man United beat
‘WATER’ Japanese company invent new type of rechargeable batteries for our phones
‘WATER’ Japanese company invent new type of rechargeable batteries for our phones Everyone could soon be charging their phones, tablets even car batteries with tap water within a few years. A Japanese
Patients warned of disruption during industrial action at Southport & Formby DGH
Patients warned of disruption during industrial action Patients are being warned to expect possible disruption to NHS services on Thursday (29th January) when health service unions and professional bodies plan industrial action.
New Charity Shop official opening in Formby (near Southport)
Support for Queenscourt in the heart of Formby Queenscourt has finally fulfilled one of its goals, to open a charity shop in Formby. The Formby community is very important to Queenscourt as
(VIDEO) Stand Off Between Customer And Southport Garage Owner
Stand Off between customer and Southport Garage owner There was a stand off between a customer and a garage owner in Southport today (Tuesday 20th January 2015). In the video below you
POLICE ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF CHRISTMAS DRINK DRIVE CAMPAIGN
POLICE ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF CHRISTMAS DRINK DRIVE CAMPAIGN Merseyside Police is pleased to announce that the majority of motorists in Merseyside have driven responsibly over the Christmas period.During the Christmas drink
New community roles for paramedics
New community roles for paramedics The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) has launched a new initiative which aims to improve services and engagement with communities throughout the North West region.
UNISON police strike called off
UNISON police strike called off UNISON has decided to withdraw the industrial action in police forces planned for this Friday (23 January) and is to consult members on a revised pay offer
Southport ironing company celebrates 3rd anniversary!
Local ironing company celebrates 3rd anniversary! A local ironing company is celebrating its 3rd anniversary in business this week! “Creasless Ironing” is run by local mother Nonglak Rodwell. “Creasless Ironing”, The Professional
Thomas Glover O.B.E. involved in RTC Hoghton Street Southport
Thomas Glover O.B.E. involved in RTC Hoghton Street Southport Well known Southport resident Tom Glover escaped unscathed from a RTC which happened at the junction of Hoghton Street and Mornington Road, Southport
Cllr John Dodd’s ADVICE CENTRE Thursday 22nd January 2015
Cllr John Dodd’s ADVICE CENTRE Thursday 22nd January 2015 Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 22nd January They will
First meet for health commissioners in 2015
First meet for health commissioners in 2015 Health commissioners in Sefton are holding their first governing body meetings of the New Year next week and local residents are welcome to come along
Nick Clegg calls for new ambition for zero suicides across the NHS
Nick Clegg calls for new ambition for zero suicides across the NHS The Deputy Prime Minister hosts a major Mental Health Conference today to discuss the future of mental health services in
Soul Patrol at Fleetwood Hesketh Southport
Soul Patrol at Fleetwood Hesketh Southport The next dance is to be held at the Fleetwood Hesketh Social Club on Fylde Road, Marshsidem Southport on Friday 21st January 2015. Submit News Contact
Southport Snooker Results (19/01/2015)
Southport Snooker Results (19/01/2015) 1st Division… The new leaders of the 1st division, Tarleton BC A, carried on with their recent great form by beating Mere Brow B 6-0, making it three
Wearing killer high heels could lead to osteoarthritis, study warns
Wearing killer high heels could lead to osteoarthritis, study warns “Killer heels could lead to osteoarthritis in knees,” The Daily Telegraph reports. An analysis of the walking patterns (gait) of 14 women
Ofsted plans for double inspections in Spring
Ofsted plans for double inspections of school Responding to the news that Ofsted is to trial ‘double inspections’ in the spring to verify the reliability of the inspection process, Kevin Courtney,
Police staff strike set for 23 January 2015
UNISON police staff strike set for 23 January UNISON police staff members working in forces in England and Wales* are to stage a 24-hour strike starting at 07.00 hours on Friday 23
Celebrities teach first aid to help choking babies
David Walliams, David Mitchell, Johnny Vegas and Sir John Hurt voice new St John Ambulance baby choking first aid campaign St John Ambulance has launched a new campaign featuring the voices of