On The Spot News

Marshside RSPB: Concern over nesting habitat destruction

Growing concerns from birdwatchers and other nature lovers are being raised over the manmade loss of valuable bird nesting habitat at RSPB Marshside. Large swaths of thorn and bramble cover have been

28th November 2020

Village tree ‘needs more love’ this Christmas

For the second year running traders in Birkdale village are feeling inadequate over their ‘permanent’ Christmas tree. The tree outside the Spar shop on Liverpool Road in the centre of the village

28th November 2020

Jimmy Cricket to entertain at Galloway’s Christmas party

Sight loss charity Galloway’s has a jam-packed programme of virtual festive events for blind and partially sighted people next month. As well as a seasonal quiz, a pre-Christmas warm up and a

28th November 2020

Local health worker thanks MP Moore after award nomination

Southport MP Damien Moore has announced the local health and care worker he has nominated for this year’s NHS Parliamentary Awards The accolades, sponsored by Fuji Film, were set up for the

28th November 2020

Merseyrail to boost timetable as Southport enters Tier 2

From Saturday 5 December, services between Liverpool Central and Southport will be increased to a 15-minute frequency Monday to Saturday, with trains continuing to operate every 30 minutes on Sundays. Services between

28th November 2020

Dangerous ‘laughing gas’ canisters left littered in town centre

Southport is once again being hit by the laughing gas craze. Shocked runners around the Southport Theatre and Marine Lake car park on the promenade say they have nearly slipped and fallen

28th November 2020

More Covid conspiracy stickers appear across town

Dangerous anti-mask and anti-vaccine campaigners have littered a busy Southport shopping park with conspiracy theory stickers: Shop windows across the Central 12 Retail Park have been covered in stickers thought to be

28th November 2020

Southport pubs pull Christmas decorations after Tier 2 announcement

Two of Southport’s most famous pubs are lamenting the announcement the town is only in Tier 2 status, meaning they cannot reopen this Christmas. Both the Mason’s Arms on Anchor Street and

28th November 2020

Young girl’s bike swiped from Manchester Road

A family of a distraught young girl are appealing for help after her bike was stolen. The black and yellow Whyte 801 bike was taken from near a residential property in the

28th November 2020

‘Move!’: furious residents turn to paint plea in war on campervan

Angry residents of an apartment block in Southport have grown so tired of a seemingly abandoned campervan on their road that they’ve graffitied a message to its owner. Despondent residents of a

28th November 2020

Less should be Moore! Campaigners call for MP pay freeze amid covid cuts

A campaign is gathering momentum to force through a pay freeze for MPs such as local politicians Damien Moore and Bill Esterson. It follows the announcement that thousands of public sector workers

28th November 2020

Ditch digital and shop local this Christmas, urge Southport BID

People are being encouraged to go out and support local shops, restaurants and other Southport businesses in the run-up to Christmas, in a safe way. Southport BID is looking forward to seeing

28th November 2020

Campaigners call for hospital to reverse parking charge decision

Southport Labour has called upon the local hospital trust to rethink a decision to reintroduce parking charges at their sites in the town and Ormskirk. The charges will come back into force from

28th November 2020

What causes kitchen sink leakage – 6 common reasons

Are you the judicious sort of person who doesn’t go things without digging the root cause of the problem? If yes, you are a thousand times better from others who just temporarily

28th November 2020

3 NBA Prospects That Could Be Steals Of 2020 NBA Draft

The NBA Draft is just one week away, scheduled for Wednesday November 18th. With top players like Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, and James Wiseman looking to be taken near the top of

28th November 2020

How Seniors Can Beat Loneliness

Loneliness is one of the biggest problems facing seniors. As we age, it’s common to become isolated due to family and friends living far away or passing away. It can feel very

28th November 2020

How businesses are adapting to Covid regulations

Increasing regulations are shaping the way we work and many companies are making adaptations to their business model to stay afloat. Here are some effective ways businesses can change the way they

28th November 2020

Should You Get a General or Specialized MBA?

If you feel a Master of Business Administration (MBA) is right for you, you’ll have to think about whether you want a generalized or specialized one. While each has its advantages, the

28th November 2020

5 Unwritten Rules of Successful Dating in Southport

There are rules to everything in life, be it work, socializing, and indeed dating. Many of these rules are based on experiences and may not necessarily be cast in stone. On dating

28th November 2020

Skaters celebrate after £20k Southport investment confirmed

Local activist and skater Mike Marsh started a campaign recently to make much needed refurbishments to the skate park near Ocean Plaza. Local Labour Councillor Sean Halsall along with Cabinet Member Cllr Ian Moncur have delivered on the much-needed investment. Cllr Halsall said “Investment

27th November 2020

Marshside RSPB: Concern over nesting habitat destruction

Village tree ‘needs more love’ this Christmas

Jimmy Cricket to entertain at Galloway’s Christmas party

Local health worker thanks MP Moore after award nomination

Merseyrail to boost timetable as Southport enters Tier 2

Dangerous ‘laughing gas’ canisters left littered in town centre

More Covid conspiracy stickers appear across town

Southport pubs pull Christmas decorations after Tier 2 announcement

Young girl’s bike swiped from Manchester Road

‘Move!’: furious residents turn to paint plea in war on campervan

Less should be Moore! Campaigners call for MP pay freeze amid covid cuts

Ditch digital and shop local this Christmas, urge Southport BID

Campaigners call for hospital to reverse parking charge decision

What causes kitchen sink leakage – 6 common reasons

3 NBA Prospects That Could Be Steals Of 2020 NBA Draft

How Seniors Can Beat Loneliness

How businesses are adapting to Covid regulations

Should You Get a General or Specialized MBA?

5 Unwritten Rules of Successful Dating in Southport

Skaters celebrate after £20k Southport investment confirmed

Pair assaulted in ‘unprovoked’ town centre attack

Burst pipe floods Formby bypass – thousands of homes without water

Sefton Council launches brand new Winter Hub ahead of cold snap

Visitor parking charges return to Southport and Ormskirk hospitals this weekend

Police seek information on Southport teen missing for one week

Southport enters second tier after drop in region’s virus cases

Serious RTC in Meols Cop causes main road closure

Could you run this iconic Southport bar and restaurant?

Council reveal how YOUR Christmas will play out safely in Southport

Southport care homes ‘BANNED’ from putting up Christmas decorations