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Sefton recognised for blooming marvellous commitment to gardening

Bootle, Crosby, Southport and Waterloo have all been recognised by the North West in Bloom group despite the cancellation of this year’s usual judging. Earlier this year it was confirmed that due

24th November 2020

Pubs ‘to stay shut’ in Southport as resort set to head back into Tier 3

Southport is thought to be heading back into Tier 3 restrictions once the National lockdown ends next week, with pubs and restaurants set to remain closed. It’s been reported the Liverpool City

23rd November 2020

Conservative candidates criticise Council over cycle lane schemes

Two local Conservative candidates have criticised Sefton Council over the town cycle lane schemes. A press release distributed by the Southport Conservatives said: “At an already difficult time for businesses in Southport,

23rd November 2020

Southport Skate Park to be repaired after campaign

Southport Skate Park will be repaired in the coming weeks after campaigners called the on the Council to conduct essential maintenance on the facility. Mike Marsh has confirmed that Fearless Ramps have

23rd November 2020

Banner to be flown over Southport in honour of Lancashire Day

Friends of Real Lancashire (FORL) are reaching for the skies in their celebration of “Lancashire Day” on Friday 27th November this year. As founders of Lancashire Day 25 years ago, the voluntary

23rd November 2020

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Put your questions to hospital trust directors

People are being encouraged to submit questions to directors of their local hospital trust at new-style board meetings. Board members of Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust have been meeting virtually since

23rd November 2020

Barton: Pokemon can save Southport

A prominent campaigner for the heritage of Southport has raised an open proposal to prospective investors regarding capitalizing on some of the town’s most well recognized Victorian architecture that could restore the

23rd November 2020

Graffiti vandals target Coastal Road – again!

The vandalised hoarding, situated by the traffic lights at Woodvale, is owned by Sefton Council. The billboard has been regularly advertised and has been replaced by Sefton Council on at least three

22nd November 2020

Sefton Health chiefs pledge support for most vulnerable to stay home and stay safe

As the national Government restrictions continue to be in place until 2 December to tackle the rising coronavirus cases and hospital admissions, everyone should stay home as much as possible, whilst non-essential

22nd November 2020

Christmas trees now available at Wallpaper John’s

Christmas Trees at the famous Wallpaper John’s shop on Forest Road are now available. Cheer yourself up from the lockdown gloom by getting into the festive season early this year! Trees range

22nd November 2020

Last few spots for Award Winning Christmas Photoshoots in Southport

Leading Wedding Photographer Matthew Rycraft, who launched his Christmas Photoshoots in Birkdale announces last few remaining slots for December. Make the holiday season extra special with a unique Christmas photoshoot right here

22nd November 2020

Southport Lib Dems welcome Council rethink over dog ban

Following pressure from Southport Lib Dem councillors, Sefton Council unexpectedly withdrew a proposal that dogs should be banned from running free in Sefton Council public open spaces on Thursday. At this week’s

21st November 2020

Deafblind Southport woman shortlisted for national charity award

Karolina Pakenaite, a deafblind woman from Southport in Merseyside, has been shortlisted for an award by the national disability charity, Sense. The nomination recognises Karolina’s efforts to raise awareness about face covering

21st November 2020

PCC welcomes an extra £270,000 for vulnerable victims on Merseyside

Charities across Merseyside will share an extra £272,000 of emergency funding during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic to support vulnerable victims of abuse and violence. It is the second round of extraordinary funding

21st November 2020

Stranger danger alert issued after schoolgirl intimidated by van man

Schools in Southport are on high alert after a man in a transit van reportedly kept slowing his vehicle down as he followed a schoolgirl in a frightening manner as she walked

20th November 2020

Moore welcomes biggest army investment since Cold War

The Prime Minister has today announced the biggest investment in the UK’s Armed Forces since the end of the Cold War, confirming an injection of £16.5 billion over four years. Combined with

20th November 2020

Southport set to return to ‘Victorian grandeur’ claim Town Deal

Plans have been revealed that are set to support Southport’s return to the grandeur of Victorian England, when it was the country’s second most popular tourist destination. The project, dubbed “Les Transformations

20th November 2020

Can comedy BINGO save Christmas in Southport?

The people behind the Southport Comedy Festival have come up with a unique and fun way to give people a much-needed boost of cheer over Christmas with their Zoom Comedy Bingo! Comedian

20th November 2020

Twelve giant Nutcrackers will arrive in Southport today

Giant Nutcrackers will arrive in Southport today! The much-loved 6ft tall figures, which celebrate the magic of Christmas, will be located at various positions around Southport town centre. They are being provided

19th November 2020

Car yobs in ‘drive by’ cycle Lane smash up

‘It’s just one problem after another.’ They are the words of frustrated office workers on Hoghton Street this week after another night of vandalism on the much maligned cycle lanes. Kerry Booth

19th November 2020

Cops charge wanted Southport man after drugs find

Officers have charged a 32 year old man following a warrant in Southport on Monday evening (16th Nov). Louis Bolton, 32 of Milton Street was arrested after being wanted on prison recall.

18th November 2020

Soldiers post Tripadvisor reviews of Pontins

Army personnel allegedly part of the soldier encampment at Pontins Ainsdale have started leaving mixed reviews of the infamous holiday park. Army personnel have been camping at the Pontins site on Shore

18th November 2020

Southport to host Christmas Trail this festive season

A fun and festive Christmas Trail is being organised to save Christmas for hundreds of children across Southport. Following on from the widely hailed success that was the Halloween Trail, which raised

18th November 2020

Farmhouse Kitchen set to launch exclusive mystery Black Friday deal

A delicious treat awaits hungry residents in Southport as a popular takeaway and butchers prepares to launch a mystery festive feast. The Farmhouse Kitchen, based in the north of the town, is

18th November 2020

‘MISSING’: Search launched for Ainsdale woman feared missing after stray pet is found

A community appeal has been launched to find an Ainsdale woman who people believe has gone missing after her dog was discovered wandering the streets of the village. The unidentified lady, who

16th November 2020

Teen girl followed by ‘suspicious’ man near Asda

A teenage girl was left terrified and her parents furious after a mystery male began following and intimidated her near Southport town centre. The 16 year old was near to Asda supermarket

16th November 2020

Merseyside Police urge Christmas caution on e-scooter purchases

In the run-up to Christmas, Police are highlighting the illegal use of electric scooters and urging parents and guardians to think seriously before buying them as presents. Recently, the force has seen

16th November 2020

Southport care home group praised for support of residents

A gold standard award-winning care home group in Southport is being praised for its support of residents. Dovehaven Care Homes, which have been part of both the community around Southport and Birkdale

16th November 2020

Shocking state of Skatepark forces government petition

Popular local campaigner and pro rollerblader Mike Marsh says he is fed up of trying to get the local council to fix the skatepark in Southport. He is so annoyed at a

15th November 2020

Virus cases in Crossens rocket by 80% as health chiefs urge caution

This week confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the Crossens area of Southport rose by a staggering 223 infections. It was one of the biggest rises in virus spread in the Liverpool City

15th November 2020