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Merseyside PCC featured in new publication describing how PCCs are helping to protect the vulnerable during Covid-19 crisis

Some of the work of Merseyside’s Police Commissioner is featured in a new publication showing how PCCs are helping to support vulnerable people during the Covid-19 epidemic. The 22-page digital publication ‘Protecting

15th May 2020

Be kind to yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic

THE West Lancashire Partnership would like to remind residents of West Lancs of the importance of taking care of their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Ros Bonsor, a local GP

15th May 2020

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

More than 2,000 medical prescriptions and hundreds of food parcels have been delivered to the County’s most vulnerable by Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service(MFRS) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Firefighters and

15th May 2020

Advice for the public following changes to Government restrictions

Just after midnight the changes to Government restrictions in relation to Coronavirus came into effect and members of the public are now able to spend more time outdoors, and more people will

14th May 2020

Register now for next Electric Vehicle Webinar Information Event

Sefton Council is holding a second Electric Vehicle Webinar Information Event at 2pm on Thursday 21st May in partnership with the Energy Saving Trust. If you: want to know more about electric

13th May 2020

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Businesses across Southport given boost with furlough scheme extension

Workers and businesses across Southport have been given a boost by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, who has announced the current furlough scheme would be extended by a further four months with workers continuing

13th May 2020

Check your vehicle for these five things before driving

If you are using your vehicle for the first time in several weeks – while following Government advice – Highways England has an important message for you: check it You should still

13th May 2020

Southport water worker has starring role in TV’s Sewermen show

A big pipe expert from Southport is starring in the second series of Sewermen, a fly-on-the-wall documentary celebrating the everyday heroes keeping our taps flowing and our toilets flushing. Often funny, sometimes

13th May 2020

Time is “running out” for struggling businesses, says MP

Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson has called on the government to do more to help small businesses that haven’t yet received grants during the coronavirus shutdown. The MP and Shadow International Trade

13th May 2020

Local charity urges people to not leave items outside closed Southport charity shop

The Salvation Army urges people to keep hold of charity shop donations during coronavirus crisis. A local church and charity is urging people to keep hold of vital donations during the coronavirus

12th May 2020

Covid-19: PCC provides emergency funding to support victims of crime most in need

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has made an emergency grant available to Victim Support, one of the charities she commissions through the Victim Care Merseyside service, to help vulnerable victims of crime that they

12th May 2020

10 year old girl from Southport launches her own business!

A Southport based young girl aged “ONLY 10” has launched her very own company. “Classic Arcade Machines” after watching her dad over the years. Cece Mezzone-Taylor has followed her fathers footsteps in

12th May 2020

WATCH | Shocking video footage reveals child’s dice with death

Shocking dashcam footage has shown a young girl narrowly miss being hit and killed by a car. Andrew Westmorland was travelling down Balmoral Drive on Friday evening when he was forced to

11th May 2020

International Nurse’s Day – Local health leaders celebrate nurses

On Tuesday 12 May, NHS South Sefton and NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) will be celebrating the work of all of our wonderful nurses working across the area. Nursing

11th May 2020

LSCFT Salutes all Nurses on International Nurses Day

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust will celebrate the vital contribution of nurses as it marks International Nurses Day. The Trust, which offers mental health services across more than 400 sites,

11th May 2020

Sefton reiterates support for shielding residents across borough

Sefton Council is reminding anyone who has been contacted by their GP or the NHS and told they should be shielding that they are entitled to Government Coronavirus support. This means they

11th May 2020

Lib Dems order investigation into whether care home residents are being hospitalised when needed

The Liberal Democrats have raised serious concerns about whether elderly people in care homes are being taken to hospital when they need to amidst the Coronavirus crisis, and ordered an investigation. In

11th May 2020

Lathams the Bakers are once again open!

For now they’re open at their Birkdale and Roe Lane locations and are operating a click and collect service as well as deliveries to PR8. Please click on the link for more

11th May 2020

New lockdown measures could see resort beaches overrun

Thousands of people are expected to flock to Southport over the coming weeks after Boris Johnson lifted restrictions on travel and exercise. Packed out beaches and parks are expected to now become

10th May 2020

Lights, Camera…. Routine Appointments

Routine appointments for a number of clinics at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals now have the option of being carried out via video conferencing. Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust has sped up

10th May 2020

Tech boffin lights up home to honour VE Day heroes

A lighting production mogul has put his downtime to good use lighting up his entire house in the colours of the Union flag for VE Day. 17 year old businessman Scott Makin

9th May 2020

Job Opportunities At Assured Care During Pandemic

Assured Care are recruiting staff during COVID-19 pandemic. Job role vacancies – waking and sleeping nights. Full PPE provided and Full free training courses provided. Express DBS clearance times. COVID 19 Testing

8th May 2020

Don’t miss the last full supermoon of 2020, a ‘flower moon,’ tonight

Take note, supermoon fans. This week marks your last shot to bathe in the glory of a full supermoon in 2020. The morning of Thursday, May 7 marked the peak of the

7th May 2020

Help Merseytravel shape the future of transport after Covid-19

Merseytravel are seeking people’s views on how they are travelling around the Liverpool City Region during this time, and how they expect to travel in the future – whether it’s by bus,

7th May 2020

Damien welcomes boost of 220 more officers across Merseyside Police

Damien has welcomed the announcement that police ranks in our local police force have been bolstered with an additional 220 officers since the Government launched its major recruitment drive in September 2019.

7th May 2020

MP welcomes more bobbies on the beat in resort

Southport MP Damien Moore has welcomed the announcement that police ranks in our local police force have been bolstered with an additional 220 officers since the Government launched its major recruitment drive

6th May 2020

Sun seekers defy safety warnings in Southport

Hundreds of rule flouting sun seekers have taken over Southport today Good weather has seen hundreds of people travel from miles around to soak up the sun in Southport despite the very

6th May 2020

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

The NHS is there for you this May Bank Holiday

LOCAL NHS leaders are reminding members of the public that the NHS is open. Dr Peter Gregory, local GP and chair at NHS West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said: “We would

5th May 2020

Woodlands – Hurray for Hedgehog week!

From 3-9th May it’s Hedgehog week and as such Woodlands Animal Sanctuary wanted to mark the event with a weeklong homage to our spiky friends. From fun facts, to hints and tips

5th May 2020

Merseyside doctor sees idea of a pop-up dome to shield healthcare staff from COVID-19 turned into reality in just eight days thanks to Cheshire company

A leading Liverpool doctor has teamed up with a specialist manufacturing company from Cheshire to create a new device which further shields healthcare staff from risks of Covid-19 infection. Dr Neil Sahgal,

5th May 2020