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Parlour owners ignore major safety warnings to supply demand

Dozens of rule flouting shoppers have descended on a town centre ice cream parlour causing major safety concerns. Seating areas outside Rich’s Ice Cream Parlour have caused groups of people to congregate

24th May 2020

Woodlands – It’s nearly time…only 4 days to go!

Time is ticking on and the team at Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are preparing for a big first for them! Four of their Animal Carers, Emily, Izzy, Louise and Abigail are going to

24th May 2020

Are Smokers and Vapers More Likely to Catch Airborne Illnesses?

As you have probably guessed, this article is born from the idea that smokers and vapers are more likely to catch the COVID virus than people who do not engage in any

24th May 2020

Shark washed up on beach in Southport

A dead shark between 4ft and 5ft long, has been found washed ashore on Birkdale beach this morning, Saturday 23 May 2020. It was spotted by Dimitri Zeniou, who was enjoying a

23rd May 2020

APPEAL after trailer stolen from New Cut Lane

POLICE are appealing for help in regards to a theft that took place at 7.39am on Wednesday 20th May 2020 in which an Ifor Williams Tri axle trailer has been stolen from

23rd May 2020

Councillor’s Keep Calm COVID Call

A Southport Councillor has called for the public to keep calm and carry on carrying out COVID guidelines. The call follows revelations that the Prime Minister’s chief advisor Dominic Cummings (left) has

23rd May 2020

Southport’s major events cancelled

Southport Air Show and British Musical Fireworks Championship Cancelled due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) situation in the UK VisitSouthport.com Due to the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) situation in the UK and the impact

23rd May 2020

Family home narrowly missed destruction from falling tree

A family are lucky to be alive after winds ripped up a huge tree from its roots in Southport today, Friday 22 May. The massive tree in Clovelly Drive in Hillside was

22nd May 2020

Police advice ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

POLICE reminding our communities of the importance of social distancing this Bank Holiday weekend. Since last week, people have been able to spend more time outdoors, and can visit parks and open

22nd May 2020

How to access treatment for minor injuries and illnesses during the Covid-19 pandemic

WEST Lancashire residents are reminded how to get help for minor illnesses and minor injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic. While they now need to be accessed differently, the Urgent Treatment Centre in

22nd May 2020

Coronavirus cancels southport air show in major cash blow

Southport airshow and the fireworks display have been cancelled. Due to the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) situation in the UK and the impact that it is having, Sefton Council has been forced to

22nd May 2020

Your NHS is here for you this Spring Bank Holiday weekend

Health leaders at NHS South Sefton and NHS Southport & Formby Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are reassuring residents that the NHS is here should they urgently need it over the Bank Holiday

21st May 2020

Helping hands for health of homeless

Homeless people are being offered healthcare and support during the Coronavirus outbreak. Over a hundred and fifty homeless people across Central Lancashire have been identified as needing support during this period. In

21st May 2020

Coronavirus Testing now available to anyone over the age of 5

The Government has now said that anyone over the age of 5 showing symptoms of Coronavirus – which now include a new continuous cough OR fever OR loss of/ change in smell

21st May 2020

Car chaos as thousands break social distancing measures

Hundreds of cars have swarmed the roads around Southport beach today as thousands of people flock to the resort to enjoy the sunshine, Wednesday 20 May 2020. Ice cream and chip shops

20th May 2020

Hero Dave saves key worker’s car from muddy moss

There have been calls to knight A heroic car mechanic from Southport after rushing to the aid of a key worker stuck on Southport Moss. Dave who works at Tyres and Exhaust

20th May 2020

Brother & Sister Cadets Impress with Kind Deeds

Brother and sister Fire Cadets, Charlotte and Ben Reid, have both gone the extra mile doing good deeds for their Merseyside community during the Coronavirus pandemic. The Sacred Heart School pupils from

20th May 2020

Statement on Southport Schools re-opening

Sefton Council are suggesting this from 15th June to allow for time for appropriate risk assessment, including staff availability and to ensure tests set out by the Government and Trade Unions are

20th May 2020

Southport M&S colleague returns to help NHS AFTER after recovering from Covid-19

After contracting Covid-19 and being hospitalised for over a week, a Southport M&S colleague and NHS volunteer Sue has made a full recovery and returned to work at her local hospital this

19th May 2020

Specials work above and beyond during coronavirus pandemic

Special Constables in Merseyside have been literally working above and beyond the call of duty to play their part in the national effort to protect the public from coronavirus. With Specials requested

19th May 2020

WARNING Thieves targeting vehicles in Southport

POLICE are aware of a number of online reports of vehicle interference and/or attempted theft of/from motor vehicles in a number of areas of Southport overnight. Virginia Street and the surrounding area

19th May 2020

Fees held at last year’s prices as Southport municipal golf course re-opens

Sefton’s Municipal Golf Courses have held fees at 2019/20 levels. The announcement comes as Bootle Golf Course and Southport Golf Links prepare to re-open on Wednesday 20 May at 9am, after Coronavirus

18th May 2020

A Brief History of Southport FC

You will probably be surprised to learn that Southport Football Club started as a rugby team. After some heavy defeats as a rugby club in the 1870s, Southport decided to change to

18th May 2020

Local health leaders highlight the importance of mental wellbeing during lockdown

NHS South Sefton and NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Groups, Sefton Council and Living Well Sefton are supporting Mental Health Awareness Week by encouraging local residents to be kind to their

18th May 2020

Can the UKs Economy Bounce Back from Tourism Industry Decline?

According to Statista (Number of Overseas Resident Visits to the United Kingdom from 2002-2018) the number of tourists to the United Kingdom has steadily been increasing since 2010 when it was measured

18th May 2020

Warning to Cyclists – keep our outdoor spaces safe

Please be considerate of others to keep our outdoor spaces safe. Take care when passing pedestrians, especially children, blind, partially sighted, older or disabled people, and allow them at least 2 metres

17th May 2020

Call for Council to Step in and Save Southport Theatre

Southport’s Town Centre Councillors have called for the Council to step in quickly to take back full control of the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre. Following the financial collapse of the operator,

16th May 2020

Sefton Council joins Merseyside message to stand strong on stay at home guidance

Sefton Council, along with local authorities across Merseyside, is calling for members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to stay home as much as possible, in light of national changes

16th May 2020

Care Homes Prepare for Devastating Second Wave of Corona Virus

Jonathan Cunningham MBE, Chair of the North and South Sefton Care Home Group representing over 130 care homes across Sefton and founder of the Care Managers Inner Circle of 2500 care managers

15th May 2020

Southport poet pens emotional tribute to care staff after wife fights Coronavirus

A Southport amateur poet has gone viral after penning an emotional poem for all keybworkers and carers during the Coronavirus outbreak Southport man Raymond Hill penned the emotional and hard hitting poem

15th May 2020