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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

5th May 2020

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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

5th May 2020

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

4th May 2020

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,

4th May 2020

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

3rd May 2020

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

3rd May 2020

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

2nd May 2020

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

2nd May 2020

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

2nd May 2020

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

2nd May 2020

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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.

1st May 2020

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

1st May 2020

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

1st May 2020

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

1st May 2020

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

1st May 2020

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

30th April 2020

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

30th April 2020

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

30th April 2020

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,

29th April 2020

Galloway’s uses technology to provide support to people with sight loss during the Coronavirus crisis

Interacting with their family, or other people who have the same shared experiences, is a vital lifeline for people with sight loss. So life during lockdown and social distancing can be quite

29th April 2020

Fire crews give blue light goodbye to Steve

Emergency services have lined Manchester Road in a blue light tribute send off to their former colleague who passed away recently. Steve Pang, a familiar face at Merseyside Fire & Rescue, passed

29th April 2020

Coronavirus: How to keep fit and healthy at home

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak when people need to stay at home as much as possible to protect everyone’s health, it is more important than ever that we all take care of

28th April 2020

Police Commissioner secures contracts for Victim Care Merseyside support services

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has extended the contracts of the support services delivered to victims of crime in light of the global Coronavirus epidemic. Jane Kennedy has moved to lengthen the contracts for

28th April 2020

Southport & Formby Recycling Centres To Reopen Monday 4th May

MRWA intends to reopen all Household Waste Recycling Centres on Monday 4th May 2020 Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority intends to reopen all Household Waste Recycling Centres on Monday 4th May 2020.

28th April 2020

Hospital staff give emotional guard of honour in tribute to Jo

Staff and nurses at Southport hospital lined Town Lane in an emotional show of support for staff member Josephine Peter who sadly passed away. Jo’s funeral procession passed by Southport Hospital as

27th April 2020

MFRS warns of the dangers of smoking following fatal fire in Southport

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is warning of the dangers of smoking in the home following the tragic death of a woman in a fire in Southport at the weekend. The

27th April 2020

Crocheter takes Southport by storm

Rainbows have long been considered a symbol of hope and optimism, it is impossible not to smile when we catch a glimpse of that magical ribbon of colours in the sky after

27th April 2020

Lal Qila Takeaway offering discount to healthcare workers

Lal Qila Takeaway is offering takeaway and special deliveries with a discount to all healthcare workers. Address : 6 High Park Rd, Southport PR9 7QL To order please call: 01704 227 643.

27th April 2020

Armed police search for male in Birkdale

Helicopters and police units are scouring an area of Southport after Lancashire police attending a property in Birkdale. Armed units from Lancashire police assisted by their Merseyside Colleagues at a property on

26th April 2020

UPDATE | Fatal flat fire in Southport

POLICE can confirm emergency services attended a report of a fatal flat fire in Southport early on Sunday morning (26 April 2020). Police and the North West Ambulance Service were called by

26th April 2020