Pat Regan

Traffic at a crawl on the Formby Bypass this morning. Weather Office wrong-footed by lowland snow The latest Met Office forecast has been criticised as the snow risk was not highlighted significantly

Old Southport’s green places are vanishing fast. Mature Southport trees (healthy and of various species)  were recently destroyed in a chain saw blitz, at the old Victorian Kew Woods location. This is

Overnight snow turned Southport, Formby and the surrounding areas into a winter wonderland today… Ormskirk church seen from Ainsdale. Bleak moss lands at Ainsdale … The sand dunes at Formby … View

Sefton Council have called for a meeting with tree experts to discuss independent inspection findings regarding trees in Chapel Lane, Formby. This follows public protests in the village, in response to the

Both visitors and local people have been dismayed to see the growing amount of littering by the Skate Park on Southport’s Marine Parade. Most of the litter is by the wall of

People at Formby Point kept vigil on a stranded seal this morning.  The animal was active and had ended up quite a long way from the ebbing tide. Fears were that it

‘Supercars of the Northwest’ is back with its first event this year. This is set to take place on the 25th of March 2018. There will a massive selection of cars to ‘wow’ the

The latest UK HOT CARS meet up happened today in Southport, by the Marine Lake. Southport Motor Engineer, Dave Elsby, and photographer, Jason Regan, were on call to check up on the action. Photos

Annoyed protesters gathered this morning in Formby’s rain-soaked village, to say ‘No ‘ to Sefton Council’s controversial tree felling plans. According to the Council data pinned to trees, 6 specimens are set

Robert Goodwill (the Tory minister who would not listen to desperate UK childcare providers) has finally been sacked. Minister of State for Children and Families, Robert Goodwill has been removed from his

The latest in a series of storms attracted people to witness the high tide at Southport this morning. Sea defences held back the high tide, although the flows did hit the wall on

Pine Pixies Pre-School in Formby recently held their Christmas party and who better as the secret visitor but Santa himself. Parents, children and staff joined together in singing a few Xmas melodies

Sub-zero temperatures frequently increase the chances of interesting natural events. Today, a sundog was witnessed (on the left side of the solar orb) over Marshside. A sun dog or sundog (also called

Romans galore today as seasonal festivities took place in Formby Village … The Mayor of Sefton, Cllr Dave Robinson, in attendance. http://mysefton.co.uk/2017/11/24/make-christmas-special-for-children-with-the-mayor-of-sefton/ And for a brief period it even snowed… Pat Regan

Tonight, the Fire Brigade arrived to deal with a crashed car resting on its side on the Coastal Road, close to Weld Road. The first attempt to secure the car, a Vauxhall

The supermoon of December 2017 illuminated the UK skies last night as it moved nearer to Earth, appearing 14% bigger and 30% brighter than usual. The December full moon, traditionally known as

Once again, the ever-popular Xmas Parade hit Southport’s streets tonight. Delivering donated toys to Springbrook Children’s Home in Ainsdale… https://www.facebook.com/SouthportChristmasParade/ Traffic in the Parade forced over as ambulance had to push its

Lord Street in Southport after the Xmas light were switched on… Pat Regan ©  http://pat-regan.blogspot.co.uk/ 

This morning the aircraft, Hawk XX247, was being assembled at RAF Woodvale.This is to be Woodvale’s new Gate Guardian. Prior to this aircraft’s arrival here, others that served in this gate position included the

Pine Pixies Pre-School is looking for a new staff member to join their team. Why not start 2018 off with a new job? A part time job vacancy has arisen for a

Sights and sounds of Formby’s Xmas 2017 event this afternoon, before the main lights switch on tonight… Pat Regan © http://pat-regan.blogspot.co.uk/

The weather boffins are telling us that snow and ice are on the horizon. Winter is settling in fast and the winds are starting to howl across the bleak shoreline at Ainsdale.

As Southport’s MP, Damien Moore, continues to ‘spin the government spin’  the true extent of destructive Tory childcare annihilation is finally coming to light. So, looking past the Conservative propaganda what exactly

Southport’s Conservative MP Damien Moore is seen above pretending to support small businesses, when in fact he is only supporting the ones which make him and his fellow Conservatives look and sound

With the winter and the mad Xmas rush now upon us you may suddenly realise that your car needs a service, MOT or other repairs. Clearly you could do without all the

https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/nursery-world/news/1161591/robert-goodwill-named-the-new-children-and-families-minister For a long time now we have heard and seen the problems facing childcare providers, childcare is at crisis level. Many many providers have closed their doors and still are. WHY

A brief but heartfelt tribute to the fallen, by a grateful grandson of just one warrior who crossed over the bridge many years ago  Private Patrick Regan. Kings Liverpool Regiment. Died:  21

In these times of excessive stress over jobs, finances personal relationships and other concerns, it’s good to know that our wild spaces still provide spiritual solace and inner tranquillity. Forgetting the somewhat

Dwayne Johnson Director of Social Care & Health attended the presentation session at Freshfield Children’s Centre on Wednesday 1st November. Quite a few people turned up to listen and ask questions. Mr