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End of the line for free NHS fares on Merseytravel

Merseytravel have confirmed that free fares for NHS workers will end on Monday July 13. The scheme provided free travel for NHS workers on Merseytravel trains, busses and ferries. Merseytravel pointed to

8th July 2020

VIDEO | Ainsdale thieves steal children’s bike from back garden

A gang of thieves in Ainsdale broke into a back garden before stealing a child’s bicycle. While one gang member kept watch outside, 2 broke in through the back gate. The break-in

8th July 2020

Your list of summer party essentials

Whether you have something to celebrate or simply want to catch up with loved ones, hosting a summer party is the perfect way to do it. That’s especially true in the context

8th July 2020

Man spotted rifling through bins for paperwork on Princes St

Residents in Southport town centre are being urged to be vigilant after a man was caught on camera allegedly trying to steal identity data from piles of bin bags The unidentified male

7th July 2020

The Atkinson preparing to reopen ‘very soon’

The Atkinson have confirmed that the theatre, art gallery and cultural venue is preparing to reopen ‘very soon’. A statement on The Atkinson website said: “We are currently waiting for all the

7th July 2020

Dog owners warned of ‘poisoning’ fear on Ainsdale beach

Dog owners on the coastline fear their pets might have fallen ill after ingesting a suspicious substance on Ainsdale beach. A number of dogs fell ill shortly after walking along the beach

7th July 2020

Care home boss saves staff with ski goggles amid critical PPE shortage

The Chair of a North West care home group has slammed comments made by the Prime Minister suggesting care homes could be partially responsible for excess COVID-19 deaths. Jonathan Cunningham, Registered Care

7th July 2020

9 Android Games Online Poker Fillers Leisure Time In the Middle of the Pandemic

When the world was hit by Pandemic Covid19 including Indonesia lately, all residents were encouraged to remain at home and conduct social distancing. However, of course you will quickly feel bored if you are

7th July 2020

Covid-19 antibody tests no proof of long-term immunity to the virus

With extensive Covid-19 antibody testing now taking place for NHS staff and some patients and Health & Social Care workers across Cheshire and Merseyside, Sefton residents are being reminded there is no

7th July 2020

Council promise theatre remains key to resort future

Sefton Council have responded after a Facebook campaign to save Southport Theatre gained 1,700 members in under 36 hours. Lisa Lea Kelly, a former employee of the theatre, started the campaign on

6th July 2020

Busy Lord Street is a ‘beautiful sight to behold’

With the sun shining down on Southport today, bars and restaurants along the resort’s busy boulevard have had chance to test out their socially distanced seating areas for more custom Bars along

6th July 2020

Happy couple Stephen and Nicola Pendleton celebrate getting married at Waterloo Town Hall.

Sefton says ‘I Do’ to weddings once again

Sefton is once again saying ‘I do!’ to weddings in the borough thanks to the hard work of local authority registrars. While social distancing rules remain in place for everyone’s safety, the

6th July 2020

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

‘Southport Hospital cancer hub services should be restored urgently’ says Damien Moore MP

Originally posted on: https://www.damienmooremp.com/news/southport-hospital-cancer-hub-services-should-be-restored-urgently-says-damien-moore-mp MP Damien Moore is pressing for the urgent reopening of the cancer treatment hub at Southport Hospital. The Southport MP has been contacted by a number of concerned

6th July 2020

Police to conduct firearms training across North West on Monday

Lancashire Police have announced that a number of firearms officers will be conducting training across the North West today. Officers will wear plain clothes but can be identified police caps. Lancashire Police

6th July 2020

Council remains committed to supporting care home providers experiencing significant hardship

Sefton Council has written to the Borough’s Care Homes thanking owners, managers and their staff for their continued work supporting some of the most vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter,

6th July 2020

Sefton Police issue update after car thefts in Southport and Formby

We are investigating four car key burglaries that took place overnight in Southport and Formby between midnight Friday 3rd July and 08:00AM Saturday 4th July. In each case offenders gained entry by

6th July 2020

Care worker has purse STOLEN from handbag

A southport woman is appealing to the kind hearted nature of her neighbours to try and track down her purse which was stolen from her handbag over the weekend The woman, who

5th July 2020

Police hunt car theft gang after numerous vehicles stolen

Police are hunting a gang of car thieves after a number of expensive vehicles were taken under the cover of darkness from Southport and Formby over the weekend. One of the cars,

5th July 2020

Conservative candidate calls on Council to suspend town centre parking charges

Prospective Conservative Council Candidate for Dukes Ward, Michael Prendergast has distributed the following press release: Following on from a suggestion at the end of May this year, Prospective Council Candidate for the

5th July 2020

NHS worker’s car damaged in hit-and-run on Hawkshead Street

A speeding motorist has decimated an NHS worker’s car wing mirror on Hawkshead Street this afternoon. The force of the impact destroyed wing mirrors on a number of cars with one damaged

5th July 2020

Town centre covered in litter after busy weekend

Dirty day-trippers have left Southport promenade in a filthy state this weekend with piles of chip wrappers, empty drink cartons and litter thrown on the floor. With more fast food outlets open

5th July 2020

B&Q donate 6000 face masks to Queenscourt Hospice

B&Q have donated 6,000 face masks to Queenscourt Hospice. A post of Queencort Hospice’s Facebook page thanked the PPE team at B&Q for their donation. The post read: “The Hospice would like

5th July 2020

Residents fight to save Southport Theatre.

Local residents have started a campaign to save Southport Theatre. Former STCC employee Lisa Lea Kelly formed the SAVE SOUTHPORT THEATRE (STCC) Facebook group on Sunday morning. The leaseholder and operating company

5th July 2020

Family car stolen from Morrisons car park by heartless thieves

Police suspect professional car thieves have struck in Southport after a victim had his brand new motor stolen from a Supermarket car park this week. Witnesses are being sought to track down

4th July 2020

Search on for good Samaritan after driving licence returned from Southport to Weston-super-Mare

A kind-hearted Samaritan from Southport is being hailed online after returning a lost driving licence to a man from Somerset. Harry Parslow was left frustrated after he lost his driving licence and

4th July 2020

Car and transit van collide at Cemetery Road junction

A driver is lucky to be alive this morning after their car was all but destroyed in a horrific accident in Southport. A car and a transit van collided in wet weather

4th July 2020

Merseycare Unit application approved by Sefton Council

Sefton Council’s Planning Committee have this week approved the creation of a brand new mental health facility in Maghull. The low level secure mental health inpatient facility, which is set to be

4th July 2020

PCC urges people to be careful and cautious as lockdown restrictions ease

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has urged the public to be ‘careful and cautious’ as lockdown restrictions are further eased this weekend. Restaurants, pubs and bars are allowed to open their doors for

4th July 2020

UPDATED: Woman with Alzheimer’s missing in Southport

The family of a woman with Alzheimer’s are growing increasingly concerned for her safety after she went missing in Southport today. Elsie Stuart has not been seen by her family for over

3rd July 2020