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
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
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
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
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,
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.
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
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
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
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
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,
Woodvale charity: asking walkers to work on public footpath
The Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association (WACA) has met growing public criticism after a recent (16 April) posting on their Facebook page, which has been seen as flying in the face of
Flower Show forced to cancel in devastating blow for town
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to events with large public gatherings being cancelled throughout the whole country and the Southport Flower Show is no exception. It is therefore with regret that the
Where to get medical advice over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend
Health leaders from NHS South Sefton and NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) want to reassure residents that the NHS is here for them if they need it this bank
Free Listening Service launched
A new listening service has been launched by Compassion Acts, in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Compassion Acts is a charity supporting people in need through Southport Foodbank, debt & welfare advice,
Cowardly Vandals strike in Meadow lane
Woodvale dog walkers were shocked today to see a lovely little mountain ash tree with its branches smashed and torn off. The cowardly vandalism happened on the woodland path at the bottom
Pudsey Visits Fancy Dress Street lockdown party
Kings Hey Drive, Churchtown had a special visitor yesterday. With the UK’s lockdown not showing any signs of being eased up any time soon streets across Southport have been organising their own
Masked seamstress saves Manchester Road vulnerable residents
A kind hearted Good Samaritan on Manchester Road has been knitting and producing special masks to help those who need them during the Coronavirus outbreak. A limited number of masks have been
VINTAGE PORT | Fleetwood Programme
In readiness for our live stream tomorrow, you can again have a read of the matchday programme. The original edition from our 2009/10 Boxing Day clash against Fleetwood is available here. The
Coronavirus – Guidance on access to green spaces
Guidance on using green spaces and protecting yourself and others. The government’s priority is to save lives and the best way to protect yourself and others from illness is to stay at
UPDATE | Two arrested on intent to supply class A drug on Bold Street
Police in Sefton have made arrests, and seized weapons, drugs and cash as part of increased activity to disrupt serious and organised crime in the area in the past 48 hours. Police
Southport hotel to host 150 asylum seekers during Covid-19 pandemic
Southport MP Damien Moore has requested more information from Sefton Council following the announcement that asylum seekers have been designated temporary accommodation at a Southport town centre hotel during the coronavirus lockdown.
Small businesses across Southport boosted by bounce back loans
Small businesses across Southport will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% Government-backed guarantee for lenders. Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the new Bounce Back Loans scheme, which
Sefton Council urges Southport businesses to apply for Business Grants
Sefton Council is urging businesses in the Borough to ensure they are applying for the Business Grants that are currently available for small businesses and those in the retail, leisure and hospitality
COVID-19 Reduced Train Service Information
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, services are now operating between 07:00 and 19:00 Monday to Saturday. This was based on staff availability to provide a reliable service to key workers
How To Make Sure You Don’t Get Pigeonholed In Your Career
Job satisfaction is such a crucial part of our daily happiness. It’s where you spend one third of your time each week and where your intellectual contributions and ambitions are materialised and
Council leader welcomes this weekend’s second Coronavirus testing site for Southport
Leader of Sefton Council, Cllr Ian Maher has welcomed the news that after the success of the recent army-run mobile pilot Coronavirus (Covid-19) self-testing site in Southport, the exercise is being repeated
4 hacks to simplify your meal planning
Do you not have enough time to cook homemade meals from scratch every evening? Do you regularly spend too much money on food due to lack of planning, grabbing whatever you can
Covid-19: Urgent staff, volunteer and patient welfare appeal
Staff, volunteers and patients at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals need your support more than ever – and they have been overwhelmed by offers of support since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Our Southport
Wanted: John Paul Rea
Detectives are continuing to appeal for help in locating 30-year-old John Paul Rea, from Sefton, who is wanted. Rea is wanted after breaching a gang injunction in August 2019. He is described as 5ft 8in tall,