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Despite Parliament not sitting this week, I have still been incredibly busy dealing with the inflow of casework from Southport constituents. We currently have close to a thousand open cases from local
Businesses in Sefton are being offered a series of support packages, as measures are taken and developed to tackle the impact of Covid-19. The response is being driven by Sefton’s Business Rates
Since the COVID-19 pandemic covered most of the countries, many people are staying at home due to restrictions applied from their governments. Those measures aim to limit the infection but also are
Since December 2019, the world is facing a threat never seen before. The COVID-19 pandemic is not only bad for people’s health but is also reflecting on every other sphere of our
A lockdown family in Southport have painted an NHS superheroes sign on their front gate. The Martin family in Hawkshead Street decided to take part in a special family activity with a
Merseyside Police and Sefton Council have reiterated their commitment to keeping all residents safe during the Coronavirus pandemic. As households follow the national isolation guidelines at this time vulnerable people in our
SPAR stores in England are to be the first convenience retailer to partner with Royal Voluntary Service on its NHS Volunteer Responders programme. Over 750,000 people signed up to be an NHS
A Southport resident is appealing for help to find their phone after leaving in on a bench in The town centre The phone, which is locked to Vodafone and has now either
British Veterinary Association (BVA) advise that cat fur can carry coronavirus if they come into contact with someone who has it. They say cat owners are not at risk of catching COVID-19
Yet another terrified, vulnerable cat was saved from certain death and is now recovering from her ordeal at Freshfields Animal Rescue. Victoria was saved by the kindness of a member of the
Local man Mark Stansfield has captured some amazing images of Southport and HMS POW visiting liverpool. Please see photographs below and see more of Marks stunning photographs here – @msphotographicUAS
The moon put on a super display overnight that has left some people tickled pink. The eagerly-awaited pink supermoon followed a glorious sunset in the county on Tuesday that had people taking
A medical supply company in Birkdale is offering a completely free dementia support kit worth nearly £200 to anyone in need of it in Southport Louise Thompson from B&M Medical Supplies in
The popular Taj Mahal restaurant on Bath Street in Southport town centre will be offering both collection and delivery service from Wednesday 8th April. In the grand scheme of things, the importance
Fundraisers are appealing for help to buy hospital scrubs and more equipment for nhs staff at Southport Hospital. A group of kind hearted individuals are raising funds to buy materials for a
Community pharmacies are receiving a £300 million cash boost to ensure they can continue to carry out essential services during the coronavirus outbreak. The funding injection will support pharmacies across England, including
A prominent Lord Street Bank has shut its doors today due to Coronavirus. Staff sickness has rocked the HSBC bank on Lord Street with bosses being forced to close its doors and
Two eminent professors have encouraged cat owners to take extra precautions when near their pets and highlighted the importance of hand washing. Prof Eric Fèvre, chair of veterinary infectious diseases at the
Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson says new Labour leader Keir Starmer is the right person to lead the party and effectively challenge the government through the coronavirus crisis. Mr Esterson had backed
Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests, 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus, Downing Street has said. Boris was taken to a London hospital on Sunday evening with “persistent
Merseyside Police is giving advice on how to keep children safe online during the coronavirus pandemic. In recent weeks, we have recorded an increase in reports of child sexual exploitation, with criminals
Merseyrail announced a reduced timetable starting on Thursday 2 April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with services operating between 07:00 and 19:00 Monday to Saturday (Sunday services differ). This was
Medical experts are asking everyone to refrain from any DIY or gardening during the coronavirus pandemic. This is because it’s already caused a rise in the number of power tool injuries. This
The children’s accident and emergency department at Ormskirk hospital will close temporarily overnight from Monday 6 April 2020. The department will close at 10pm until 8am each day until further notice. Ambulance patients will
Officers from Sefton Council’s Green Sefton team have taken the decision to temporarily remove playground equipment from the Botanic Gardens in Southport. Despite clear guidance from Public Health England and the Government,
An update from your friends at Revitalise We know how stretched the NHS is, with pressure on resources continuing to increase. So as retired nurses and doctors return to work on the
High Street firm owners across Southport are beginning to receive £25,000 cash grants and will be exempt from business rates from today, Wednesday 1 April, as they begin to benefit from a
Families across Southport with loved ones stranded abroad will be reassured as the Government announces a £75 million package to help Britons stuck overseas return home. The funding will see the Government
POLICE know that our communities living in Merseyside may currently feel uncertain about the future so we’d like to take this opportunity to once again reassure you that we are continuing to
Europe has had its share of bad coverage over the past decade, including sovereign debt crisis and political instability. The political clouds here refer to never-coming to be Brexit. Its success is