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BT’s Digital Voice programme – challenged by Silver Voices group

The independent organisation for senior citizens, Silver Voices, has strongly criticised the potential failings attached to BT’s contentious roll out of their Digital Voice programme. BT proudly claim: ‘As your household becomes

31st August 2023

Join us this Sunday – for a Picnic on Ainsdale Village Green

Join us this Sunday – for a Picnic on Ainsdale Village Green Cath Regan who runs local fayres (via Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayres) has organised the new event, which

28th August 2023

Ceremony to honour VC winner after grave transformed by volunteers

Victoria Cross hero Richard George Masters, who saved 200 lives during WWI, will be celebrated at a ceremony after his grave was restored by volunteers in Southport.

13th April 2023

We Grow Co to hold craft fair for Autism Initiatives

Members of the public are being invited to a Vintage and Craft fair in aid of Autism Initiatives. Held by We Grow Co, the fair will take place from 10am to 4pm

29th March 2023

Fun-Filled Craft Fayre with Funds raised for Children’s Charity

Event organiser Cath Regan and her team thanked everyone who supported the Craft Fayre at St Peter’s Church in Birkdale, last Saturday. Lots of great people and a plethora of beautiful handmade

20th March 2023

Craft Fayre Fun this Saturday

Craft fair season seems to be upon us, and craft fairs are bursting out everywhere. Here are three such great events with free entry. Our Southport Crafts, Arts & Preloved Items fayre

14th March 2023

Cambridge Road lights still out after traffic light collapses

A busy pedestrian crossing has been closed off after a traffic light collapsed. The heavy unit at the junction of Cambridge Road and Preston New Road is blocking the crossing. It’s not

30th December 2022

In Pictures: Southport Xmas Parade 2022

More action from the Southport Christmas Parade. More: https://www.facebook.com/SouthportChristmasParade/about

4th December 2022

Southport’s Pre-Xmas Craft Fairs To Visit

The last Birkdale and Cambridge Walks craft fairs of the year occur this Saturday and Sunday. BIRKDALE TABLETOP VINTAGE AND CRAFT FAIR Saturday 3rd December, 10am till 3pm sees the Birkdale Tabletop, Vintage and

30th November 2022

Christmas Market Churchtown

The Market is based at ‘We Grow’ in Churchtown, which is a social enterprise run by Autism Initiatives that provides supported work placements for young autistic people to gain real work skills

23rd November 2022

SILVER VOICES UPDATE: UNPAID OLDER CARERS UNDER THE COSH, BUT WHO CARES?

Carers UK has published some important research revealing how unpaid carers are struggling in the cost-of-living crisis. A survey of more than 12,400 unpaid carers found that: 27% are already struggling with

25th October 2022

SILVER VOICES LATEST NEWS RELEASE: New Age Of Austerity Beckons

The irresponsible mini-Budget of last week will inevitably lead to a new age of austerity with savage public expenditure cuts across the board. This may be exactly what some of the extreme

1st October 2022

Response to Southport MP Damien Moore: launching new petition to return the Children’s A & E back to Southport

Southport MP Damien Moore is apparently launching a new petition to return the children’s A &E back to Southport. https://www.otsnews.co.uk/mp-launches-campaign-to-bring-childrens-ae-back-to-southport/ What has happened to make Mr Moore decide to launch a petition

29th September 2022

Thieves steal Botanic Gardens volunteer donations

A considerable sum of money that goes towards buying food and drink for the animals in Botanic Gardens has been stolen. Thieves reportedly broke into the gardens overnight on Sunday September 25th

27th September 2022

Churchtown girls side boosted by community sponsor

The Churchtown Athletic Under 10s are kickstarting the season buoyed by a new kit sponsor. UK wide waste management firm Gilston Waste Management, who are based in Birkdale, have sponsored a series

18th September 2022

Knob Hall Lane finally resurfaced after winning national newspaper competition

Knob Hall Lane has been partially resurfaced after being nominated in a competition held by The Express newspaper. After decades of arguments between residents of the unadopted Marshside based road and the

19th May 2022

Preston New Road RTC causing traffic issues

Preston New Road has been completely closed off following a serious car accident this morning. Police, paramedics and fire crews were called to the busy main road just before 8am following a

21st September 2021

Author publishes new book of poetry and illustrations inspired by Southport’s past

A local author with a passion for Southport history has published his new book. Michael Walshe has penned Sandy Tracks, Volume One – A Poetical and Illustrated Journey Through Southport’s Past. The

15th September 2021

Vandals wake up with criminally sore head after Churchtown booze up

Stunned parishioners at a Churchtown cemetery say they are aghast after yobs destroyed a number of headstones. The same vandals also struck at Hesketh Arms pub, finding themselves caught on CCTV as

15th September 2021

Churchtown Primary evacuated after gas leak

Churchtown Primary has been evacuated following a gas leak in the school grounds. Children have been rushed to the school playing fields and all staff and children are accounted for. The emergency

6th September 2021

Hoghton Street health centre offering walk in covid vaccines for 16 and 17 year olds

The NHS in Sefton is encouraging young people aged 16 and 17 to get their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at local vaccination centres. Vaccines are being offered to 16 and 17

3rd September 2021

Pub punters shocked after witnessing lewd broad daylight sex act

Shocked Churchtown pub garden punters were left crying with laughter into their drinks after catching a broad daylight tryst in action. Customers at Peaky Blinder’s Churchtown were stunned after a passionate couple,

7th August 2021

Preston New Road closed after serious crash

Preston New Road has been completely closed off following a serious car accident this morning. Police and fire crews were called to the busy main road just before 8am following a reported

16th April 2021

Scorching weather sees Botanic Gardens swamped with ‘joyful’ visitors

Botanic Road & Bankfield Lane have been turned into a makeshift car park as thousands of people rushed to Botanic Gardens today. The blossoming park was packed out as temperatures reached a

30th March 2021

Minor RTC causes disruption at Churchtown Lights

Police have responded swiftly to the scene of a two car smash in Churchtown village this afternoon after a utility truck collided with another car. Three police units responded to the scene

20th February 2021

Two more Southport wards to be included in South African variant surge testing

Sefton Council has confirmed that the testing area to locate the South African COVID-19 variant is being widened beyond Southport’s Norwood ward. As a result of a second case of the variant

6th February 2021

Churchtown Primary temporarily shuts doors as 10% of teachers contract covid

Churchtown Primary School has shut until February after testing found 10% of its teachers had contracted coronavirus. A statement on the school website said: “On Monday, we began the process of daily

25th January 2021

Botanic Gardens Aviary to undergo major repairs

Southport’s Botanic Gardens Aviaries – home to a range of exotic birds such as parrots and parakeets as well as rabbits and guinea pigs – are set to undergo further repair works

15th January 2021

‘Santa please bring her home.’ Family relaunch search for beloved pet cat

A Southport family have launched a heartfelt appeal for any or all information that someone may have as to the whereabouts of their much loved cat. Such is the heartbreak felt from

29th November 2020

Spar Churchtown insist there’s ‘Neigh’ queue jumping

Customers at the busy Spar supermarket in Churchtown were told to reign it in and wait in line this weekend before getting their essentials. While many find themselves queueing up due to

29th November 2020

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