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Mobile Coronavirus Test Centre returns to Litherland this week

Litherland will once again be the venue for a Coronavirus Mobile Test Centre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11th, 12th and 13th June. Located at Litherland Sports Park, the site will provide

9th June 2020

New UK deals will bring millions more PPE items to frontline healthcare staff

Millions more visors, aprons and gowns will be delivered to frontline health and social care workers treating coronavirus patients, manufactured in response to the UK government’s call to arms. Four more companies

9th June 2020

Events Betting Fans Go Crazy For

As long as fans have gone crazy for the thrill of a sporting event, there have been bookies making fortunes from people wanting to get in on the action for themselves. Sports

8th June 2020

Home food facts on World Food Safety Day (June 7)

In the current circumstances more of us are cooking and eating at home, this World Food Safety Day (June 7) we want to help you make the most of the contents of

7th June 2020

Black Lives Matter protest planned in Resort

A massive protest for Black Lives Matter has been planned for Southport. The peaceful protest is expected to take place on the steps of Southport Town Hall on Saturday June 13th at

7th June 2020

Warning to parents as rogue ice cream vendor ignores virus safety measures

A concerned mum from Southport says she wants other parents to be alert after her children were given ice cream from a vendor who was not wearing any protective equipment The vendor

6th June 2020

Car insurance: why you must always be honest with applications

When purchasing car insurance, it’s absolutely vital that you are 100% honest when filling out your application. You must present the insurer with all necessary information and never lie about any details,

5th June 2020

5 fun things to do in Cambridge

Cambridge is a truly magical city, packed full of history, charm and culture. It’s a great place to visit for a day out, with a whole host of fantastic things to do

5th June 2020

Merseyside hair transplant expert on hand to help once coronavirus lockdown ends

Hair Transplant Solutions ask people to submit photos for future consultations A Southport hair transplant expert is inviting people who are considering the procedure to use their lockdown spare time to plan

5th June 2020

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Health leaders remind residents how to access NHS services during COVID-19 pandemic

LOCAL NHS leaders are reminding residents how to access the most appropriate health service if they or a loved one falls ill during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Peter Gregory, local GP and

5th June 2020

Police investigate potential drink drive crash as woman flees scene

Police are investigating reports of a potential drink drive incident after a motorists struck a traffic Island The driver who appeared to have have turned the wrong way onto Lord Street from

5th June 2020

Signs You’re in a Destructive Relationship

Relationships should be a source of love and support whenever you have bad times. And good times. Whenever you need that moral help. It’s a way of mutually maintaining inner harmony. That’s

5th June 2020

Council wardens ticket key workers fitting PPE safety gear

Key workers, working in the near empty Ormskirk town centre fitting Perspex safety screens at the Moor Lane Bagel Deli, were given a parking ticket by a traffic warden today. The stunned

4th June 2020

Woodlands – Metal bars and forever scars

The team at Woodlands come across many different scenarios where cats become unwanted and at times neglected, before they are able to find sanctuary with them. However, some situations can pull at

4th June 2020

PayPal Makes Casino Gaming Safer

That the internet has revolutionised the modern way of life is not in doubt. Over the last two decades, more services have become available online. In 2018, for instance, 1.8 billion people

4th June 2020

Should we BID farewell? Struggling businesses want to scrap levy to save shops

Struggling businesses preparing to reopen their doors say they would like to scrap the Southport BID Levy completely for the next year in order to save their businesses from going under. Hundreds

4th June 2020

#ReadyWillingAble - Saving lives and supporting our communities throughout COVID-19

Council to provide door-to-door support to residents shielding from Coronavirus

Sefton Council’s Area Coordinators and ward councillors are out knocking on doors across the Borough to identify people who are shielding due to Coronavirus and who may need help. There are almost

4th June 2020

Canal gangs could target those out for a scenic stroll, warn police

People who walk along the Leeds Liverpool canal are being warned to be on the lookout for roaming gangs Officers want to find a group of young thugs who are hanging around

4th June 2020

The Benefits of a Genting Casino Southport Membership

If you visit Southport regularly, you must have spotted the Genting Casino. It’s located at 180 Lord Street, hosted by a majestic building located close to the Bliss hotel. Of course, the

4th June 2020

Starving sandgrounders queue for hours to enjoy McDonalds

Hungry Southport residents desperate for their first taste of a McDonalds for the first time since March have been queuing for hours at the Ocean Plaza store Across the county Drive Thru

3rd June 2020

Yellows agree major deal for new stand sponsor

Southport Football Club are pleased to announce that BuildRight NW have agreed a three-year sponsorship deal of the Jack Carr Stand. Buildright NW redeveloped the outdoor WC’s at the end of season

3rd June 2020

Hospital charity in plea for more volunteers

Southport Hospitals Charity is looking for volunteers to join their team of ‘amazing community ambassadors.’ If you are a supporter or a friend of Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, this is a great

3rd June 2020

MFRS works wiith Canal & River Trust to give St Helens beauty spot a safety boost

Public safety at Carr Mill Dam in St Helens has had a boost thanks to the installation of three new safety throw lines. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) has worked closely

3rd June 2020

Southport FC | Today is Walkabout Wednesday

The ground will once again be open for Walkabout Wednesday on 3rd June. Supporters who donated £20 or more to watch our recent Vintage Port Streams can collect their t-shirts on the

3rd June 2020

police combat revelers in nature reserve

Yesterday, Monday 1st June, Officers from the Local Policing Team in company with Targeted and Roads Policing Officers, assisted National Trust staff in traffic management at the entrance to Formby Beach at

2nd June 2020

Council doubly disappointed at mess left on Sefton’s beaches as weekend visitors descend

Image Litter being collected from Ainsdale beach Sefton Councillors have described themselves as doubly disappointed by the many people who ignored advice to avoid local beaches this weekend and by the level

1st June 2020

Research team joins vital studies that will inform picture of national coronavirus impact

Researchers from Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are deploying their skills to assist in the national fight against coronavirus. The research and development team is collaborating with the research team

1st June 2020

Thousands risk parking fines in makeshift coast road car park

Inconsiderate parkers have left those disabled and parents with young children forced to walk into the road after thousands of tourists flocked yet again to Southport as temperatures soared. The costal Road

31st May 2020

Sunbathers dash out of way as air ambulance lands on park

Sunbathers in Kings Gardens have been asked to move from the area by police after an emergency incident Officers asked parkgoers to move from the area just after 2.30pm to allow for

31st May 2020

Police sweep resort beach after concern for safety call

Police and the coastguard have rushed to a busy Southport beach this afternoon after fears that a person has gone missing in the mudflats around Southport beach. Officers from Merseyside Police and

30th May 2020