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How many coronavirus cases are there in Southport?

Government officials will review regional coronavirus restrictions next week, with the allocations to be decided on Wednesday 16th December. But have cases fallen enough across the Liverpool City Region to be considered

8th December 2020

Sefton MP says public will blame PM for Brexit chaos

Bill Esterson MP spoke out against the controversial Internal Market Bill in a debate in the House of Commons. Sefton Central MP Mr Esterson said the public would blame the Prime Minister

8th December 2020

Businesses voice concerns over Union Street parklet

Businesses on Union Street have raised concerns over the hospitality parklet that was constructed on the street in August. Several parklets were constructed around the town on parking bays and pavements to

8th December 2020

Sefton coronavirus testing for those without symptoms starts Wednesday

Targeted, SMART COVID-19 testing for residents who don’t have COVID-19 symptoms starts in Sefton this week. This extension of the successful testing that has been taking place in Liverpool will help prevent

7th December 2020

Vital information for rough sleepers and those at risk of homelessness in Sefton this winter

Sefton Council has a range of all-year-round services for rough sleepers and those at risk of homelessness throughout the Borough. Outreach teams are on hand to seek out rough sleepers and encourage

7th December 2020

Huge Sir Tom Moore mural painted on Hoghton Street

A huge mural of Captain Sir Tom Moore is being painted at Charlotte House, Hoghton Street. Commissioned by Mark Cunningham of Anthony James Estates, the mural will remain for 6 months before

7th December 2020

Why a Broker Spread Comparison is Essential

When you get into the currency trading game there are a lot of different factors that you must evaluate before buying and selling. It starts with knowing what type of trader you

7th December 2020

Former Grand Cinema taped off after ‘kids spotted on roof’

Emergency crews have taped off the former Grand Cinema on Lord Street after a serious incident at the building. The site has long been a thorn in the side of emergency services

6th December 2020

All You Need to Know About Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is an unfortunate condition where one or several parts of the ear stop working. It’s one of the most common health problems in the world and it’s ranked as the

6th December 2020

How to Lessen Your Auto Insurance Premium After a Car Mishap

Do you have a role to play in lowering your insurance rates after an auto accident? Suppose you did not sustain any injuries during the accident, you may still feel some discomforts

6th December 2020

‘It’s like washing in TCP!’ PR9 Residents warned of ‘dodgy’ water supply

Letters have been sent out to Southport residents in PR9 who live around the promenade and Marine Lake area of the town. Residents in Marine Gate and Leicester Street have been sent

5th December 2020

Man sentenced to 7 years after Scarisbrick drink and drug driving deaths

A man has today (Friday, December 4) been jailed after admitting causing the death of a man and serious injuries to another passenger following a collision in Scarisbrick. Kurtis Allen, 28, of

4th December 2020

Get your flu vaccination before the countdown to Christmas

GP surgeries and community pharmacies in West Lancashire have been working tirelessly to vaccinate thousands of residents as part of the biggest flu programme in UK history. Those eligible for a free

4th December 2020

Annual Baby Remembrance Service Goes Online

The chaplaincy team and bereavement midwives at Ormskirk hospital hold a memorial service every December in the baby memorial garden for anyone who has experienced the loss of a baby. This year due to the ongoing restrictions, the

4th December 2020

Still time to support Sefton Mayor’s Christmas Toy Appeal

Sefton’s Mayor, Cllr June Burns, has shared a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to residents across the Borough who have already supported this year’s toy appeal. And she is reminding people that there is

4th December 2020

Ainsdale man one of five arrested for bribery and witness intimidation

Five people have been arrested by detectives today (Friday, 4 December) in connection with offences of bribery and witness intimidation as part of an investigation into building and development contracts in Liverpool.

4th December 2020

Hungry worker discovers DEAD FLY inside McDonald’s Breakfast meal

A Southport man said he was nearly physically sick after discovering a dead fly wrapped up within their McDonald’s breakfast order this morning. The hungry customer who had purchased their meal from

4th December 2020

Major junction floods for the second time in weeks

A burst water pipe on the corner of Cambridge Road and Marshside Road has flooded the busy junction for the second time in weeks. Residents complained of the burst water main back

4th December 2020

Three arrested after botched drug deal by Prince of Wales Hotel

Three people were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs this morning (Thursday 3 December) in Southport. At about 10.45am, a police officer patrolling the area witnessed a drugs

3rd December 2020

Council approves £350k funding for Ainsdale Beach

At its meeting today, Sefton Council’s Cabinet approved funding to support over £350,000 of improvement works at Ainsdale Beach. After a year of unprecedented demand, this investment in new and semi-permanent facilities,

3rd December 2020

Cllr Sir Ron Watson calls for transparency on 6 officers allegedly suspended by Sefton Council

Conservative Councillor Sir Ron Watson has called on Sefton Council for transparency after alleging that 6 senior officers have been suspended by the local authority for unknown reasons. Cllr Watson says Sefton

3rd December 2020

Can Online Gaming Enhance Cognitive Skills?

Video games are often designed to provide the public with an accessible means of entertainment. Some games are centred around bettering the player’s skills and intelligence. Others are merely for the pleasure

3rd December 2020

“Extremely vulnerable” 17-year-old missing from Southport

A desperate appeal has been launched to find a Southport teenager who has vanished from his home. Mum Louise Dunne has this evening made an emotional plea for the safe return of

2nd December 2020

Gomez reveal how much they get paid from Spotify

Mercury Music Prize winning Gomez, who famously started out in a Southport garage, have revealed just how much they earn from streaming on Spotify. Tom Gray was speaking to BBC 5 Live

2nd December 2020

Freedom bus to drive awareness of modern slavery

To mark the UN’s International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, Liverpool is set to host the ‘freedom bus’ – a mobile exhibition driving awareness of Modern Slavery. The double decker bus

2nd December 2020

Self-isolating residents across Sefton reminded of £500 Test and Trace Support Payment

Residents across Sefton are being reminded that they may be eligible for a £500 payment if they have been asked to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace. The scheme has been in

2nd December 2020

Cafe’s dream reopening is OUT OF BOUNDS

One of Southport’s most popular tea rooms and cafes has broke the news that they won’t be able to open to the public, because it is inches outside the border of Merseyside.

2nd December 2020

Southport enters new tier 2 restrictions as national lockdown ends

Southport, Sefton and the entire Liverpool City Region have entered tier 2 coronavirus restrictions this morning after a month-long national lockdown officially ended. Non-essential businesses around town will open today for the

2nd December 2020

“Spread the facts, not the virus” – campaign is launched across Merseyside

Directors of Public Health in Cheshire and Merseyside are launching a new campaign to ensure that everyone, particularly younger people, knows the facts about what we can all do to help beat

1st December 2020

Southport ICU staff recognised with national award

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team at Southport hospital has won a prestigious national award from Nursing Times, thanks to the innovative ways team members worked during the first peak of the

1st December 2020