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,
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Jack & Georgia take on the 2.6 Challenge
Jack (12) & Georgia (11) are cycling 26km to raise money for Heartbeat a Lancashire based charity who support those with heart disease. Charities across the UK are really struggling right now
Body found in Southport promenade flat fire
An investigation is underway after at least two people died in a house fire in Southport. Fire crews and emergency services were called to a block of flats on the promenade overnight
Huge reptile discovered slithering through Southport
A stunned walker in Marshside was baffled today after coming across a rare pet which had escaped from a home in the area. Diane Mellor was stunned to discover a huge corn