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Pleasureland takes industry lead – Norman Wallis speaks out in The Parliamentary Review

Norman Wallis – it wasn’t a difficult decision to keep our park closed Norman Wallis is the owner of Universal Rides. He spent 12 years regenerating a derelict amusement park in Southport

27th March 2020

Bakers donate pies and cakes to Southport foodbank

On Wednesday, some of our Southport town centre officers were stopped by staff of local bakers, with an offer of some pies and cakes that were going to go to waste, due

27th March 2020

3 Tips for Setting Up Your Own Private Hire Firm

Coming up with the perfect business plan can be difficult. If you want to offer a unique business model that places a priority on customer service, a private hire firm might be

27th March 2020

Paramedics overwhelmed by clapping neighbours

Emotional paramedics in Southport have openly shed a tear after hearing the town wide applause for the NHS. Hundreds of people turned out to clap and cheer for paramedics doctors and nurses

26th March 2020

Coronavirus: Self-employed to get 80% of average monthly profits paid by government – up to £2,500 a month

The chancellor has announced that self-employed people will be able to claim a grant worth 80% of their average monthly profits – up to £2,500 a month. Rishi Sunak said the support

26th March 2020

Redwood Bank’s ethos and speed of delivery applauded by Liverpool property company

Redwood Bank’s ethos and speed of delivery applauded by Liverpool property company A Liverpool-based property group has praised a challenger bank for approving a major finance package within an “almost impossible” 16-day

26th March 2020

Struggling families may get cash back for extortionate council tax bills

Sefton Council have been awarded a government grant to help residents who may be struggling to pay their Council Tax during the COVID-19 outbreak. Sefton will receive a grant of £3.037m as

26th March 2020

Remote Working: Important Tips for Productivity

Working remotely means handling tasks away from the office setting or a coworking space. Analytics from a study done by Gallup shows that at least 37 percent of employees work from home.

25th March 2020

Police tackle selfish landscape gardeners who ignored coronavirus ban

Police have rushed to reprimand a group of selfish landscape gardeners, who were working out in the open, despite the specific government Covid-19 ban. Pensioners in Trafalgar Road Birkdale fearing virus spread,

25th March 2020

Plex Moss Lane Fly Tipping

Fly-tipping is an increasing problem at Plex Moss Lane, which is the continuation to Halsall of Ainsdale’s Moor Lane. Despite Sefton Council warning signs lazy scumbag fly-tippers are still abusing the local

25th March 2020

Southport based Galloway’s launches its own Alexa skill is now providing its audio Talking News to a wider audience

YouTube Link for our video via: https://www.galloways.org.uk/galloways-alexa-skill Sight loss charity Galloway’s is now bringing its audio news service to the wider community through two exciting initiatives. Galloway’s is the first

25th March 2020

Central 12 Shopping Park to offer FREE NHS Staff Car Parking

The shopping park is offering free car parking for NHS staff until end of April 2020 amidst COVID-19. C12 spokesperson commented: “We’re offering NHS staff free parking in our 600 space car

25th March 2020

How to Successfully Manage Multiple Media Projects

If you work in digital marketing and media and are in charge of managing a program or team, it’s likely that you will have multiple media projects in progress simultaneously. Keeping on

25th March 2020

RIP – THE LEGEND BOBBY EDWARDS has cycled his last journey here on earth.

Robert (Bobby) Arthur Edwards (1938 -2020) Bobby was an Easily recognisable figure, with a cheery smile, a chat and a wave as he cycled his bike round Southport. Everybody knew him and

24th March 2020

Southport Household Waste Recycling Centre CLOSED

The instructions from the Prime Minister are clear. Visits to Household Waste Recycling Centres are not one of the four reasons given for leaving your home. All Household Waste Recycling Centres across

24th March 2020

Southport’s Red Rum gallops home for Borough of Culture!

A huge mural of legendary race horse Red Rum by acclaimed street artist Paul Curtis has been unveiled in Southport. The mural covers more than 270 square metres and has been commissioned

24th March 2020

Merseyside Police urge people to use 101 for ‘police matters only

Merseyside Police urge people to use 101 for ‘police matters only’ Merseyside Police have asked people to only call the 101 non-emergency number “when it is a police matter” after seeing an

24th March 2020

Desolate Lord Street empty as cops enforce lockdown

The eerie quiet of a town on full lockdown became a reality this morning as police started to enforce a stay at home order Hardly a soul was spotted on Lord Street

24th March 2020

Dobbies store defies ban as staff forced in to work

Staff at Dobbies Garden Centre in Southport are baffled after their bosses told them to turn into work during the lockdown. Staff across the garden centre business were told to report for

24th March 2020

CORNAVIRUS: Many thanks to our town’s frontline defence

Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: CORONAVIRUS: Full praise to the staff at Saint Mark’s Medical Centre and its in-house pharmacy in Southport’s Derby Road for the excellent service they are giving patients

24th March 2020

First package of measures unveiled to help Liverpool City Region deal with Coronavirus

An initial package of measures from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority aimed at easing the Coronavirus burden on local people has been unveiled. Chairing the first meeting of the Liverpool City

24th March 2020

Free Online Coaching (David Campbell Soccer)

To support you in the current Corona crisis, DAVID CAMPBELL SOCCER is offering you FREE OF CHARGE access to a series of daily sports fun fitness sessions via an exclusive online platform.

23rd March 2020

Southport Foodbank fundraising appeal

Southport Foodbank is launching an emergency fundraising appeal to help deal with the needs arising out of the Coronavirus crisis and beyond. A generous local pensioner has kicked off the appeal with

23rd March 2020

National Trust urges public to stay away from Formby beach

IMPORTANT UPDATE PLEASE SHARE – Coronavirus We are a coastal site with many access points, however to restrict the spread of coronavirus we urge people to stay home, avoid travel and observe

23rd March 2020

Woman horrified to find fly eggs in McDonalds meal

Mcdonalds to close by 7pm on Monday 23rd March

An update from McDonald’s UK and Ireland – See you soon I am incredibly grateful to our brilliant employees who have been working hard to continue to serve you safely in difficult

22nd March 2020

COVID-19 pandemic | Merseyrail reduced timetable

Following government advice in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Merseyrail will be running a reduced timetable, with trains every 30 minutes on all lines from start of service on Thursday 19 March.

22nd March 2020

SCAM WORKMEN targeting elderly Tarleton residents

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and issuing a warning to the public following a bogus workman incident in Tarleton An 85-year old male was at his home in Tarleton on Monday 16th

22nd March 2020

Resort media firm offer free support and set up for businesses affected by Coronavirus

A Southport multimedia company is offering any business in the resort free social media set up and training to help them communicate to residents during the shutdown The social media team from

21st March 2020

Mixed reactions as Boris bar bans takes toll on Southport

Pubs and clubs across Southport have finally welcomed reassurance that they can claim for their lack of business now that a ban has been brought in However council staff at One Stop

21st March 2020

A Sefton Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police

A Message from Merseyside Police Merseyside Police have welcomed the sentencing of a 30 year old man from Southport following a drugs warrant. Jamie Morgan was arrested earlier this year following a

21st March 2020