Woodlands Animal Sanctuary – Help two for the price of one!
It’s fairly common knowledge, that over the past year, during a global pandemic, that a lot of people are turning to animals to improve their life and are relishing that they have
Serena Kennedy confirmed as Merseyside Police’s first female Chief Constable
Serena Kennedy will be Merseyside Police’s first female Chief Constable after her selection by the Police Commissioner was confirmed by the region’s Police and Crime Panel today. Jane Kennedy announced on International
Southport Foodbank launchs Amazon wishlist
Southport Foodbank has created an Amazon Wishlist, with key items they need to support struggling families. The Wishlist contains items which could add significant cost to the weekly shop of a struggling
Council give update to campaign group on Theatre’s future
Sefton Council’s Executive Director Stephen Watson has given an update on the future of the Southport Theatre complex to the ‘Save Southport Theatre’ group. The Southport Theatre & Convention Centre closed last
Dobbies launches virtual events to get Merseyside gardens blooming this Spring
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has announced a programme of exclusive virtual events this Spring; helping Merseyside gardeners of all ages and abilities take their green spaces to the next
Hospital Trust says thank you to staff with moving coronavirus anniversary video
Former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen joined staff from Southport and Ormskirk hospitals for a reflection of a year with Covid-19. Today (18 March) is the anniversary of the first positive Covid result
Merseyside Police Chief Constable candidate confirmation hearing to take place on Thursday
The Police Commissioner’s preferred candidate to be the next Chief Constable of Merseyside Police will go before the Police and Crime Panel for a confirmation hearing tomorrow (Thursday 18th March). The Force’s
£1.6m funding boost to tackle serious violence in Merseyside
Damien Moore MP has welcomed the announcement that the Conservative Government is making available over £130 million to tackle serious violent crime – including murder and knife crime – in the coming
Everyone over 50 can now book a coronavirus vaccine
All adults over the age of 50 are now able to book a coronavirus vaccine. You can book a coronavirus vaccine, if you have not been offered one already, by visiting https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/
Southport lighting firm delighted to see work praised by Prime Minister
Owners of a renowned lighting and Christmas decorating firm say they are delighted after their latest project was praised by the Prime Minister. Steve and Jan Clayton, owners of Illumidex UK Ltd,
Sefton Council supporting campaign to give young people voice on food allergies
Sefton Council is supporting the Food Standards Agency’s new ‘Speak Up For Allergies’ campaign. ‘Speak Up For Allergies’ has been developed to encourage young adults to speak up about their food allergies
6-year-old Elliot walking 850,000 steps for Alzheimer’s Society fundraiser
An incredible young man is raising money for Alzheimer’s Society by walking 850,000 steps in three months. 6-year-old Elliot Hatfield became inspired by Joe Wicks at the beginning of lockdown, and is
Sefton Council secures £122k to promote and improve air quality in Sefton
Sefton Council have been awarded £122,000 by the DEFRA Air Quality Grant Fund to help in the fight against air pollution. The money will be used to deliver a project centred around
Anti-Ageing Laser Treatments
Regardless of gender and popularity, every person on this earth, after relishing flawless and youthful effects experiences unwanted ageing signs such as skin sagging, fine lines or wrinkles. Even celebrities cannot escape
Emergency services attend small Southbank Road fire
Fire crews have dealt with a house fire near to the town centre this evening. Emergency services were called to a minor fire which broke out at a home on Southbank Road,
2 arrested for illegal camping at Pinewoods
Two suspects have been processed by the Police for illegally camping, littering and trying to BBQ in the woodlands on the Formby National Trust Site after ignoring a direction to leave by
Everything you need to know about the 2021 local elections
Local elections will take place in England on Thursday 6 May 2021, with 22 seats up for election on Sefton Council. These elections were previously scheduled for May 2020 but were delayed
Virgin Media customers reporting outage in PR9 area
Virgin Media customers in PR9 postcodes are reporting a significant outage to their television and internet services. Virgin Media has acknowledged the fault and says the issue should be fixed by the
Theft watch – have you seen these bikes?
Thefts of bicycles from gardens, sheds and garages in the town are on the rise. Below are details and images of a number of bikes stolen in the last week. The below
Reclaim These Streets – Merseyside Deputy Chief Constable statement
Deputy Chief Constable Serena Kennedy has released a statement following the postponement of last night’s Reclaim These Streets vigil in Liverpool. “We have been working closely with the organisers of the Reclaim
Sunday disruption expected across Merseyrail network after train derailment
Network Rail has warned passengers to expect disruption through Sunday on the Merseyrail network after a train collided with a bridge in Kirkby on Saturday evening. The train, which was carrying 12
Sarah Everard case sparks sharing of phone SOS mode details
Following the tragic death of Sarah Everard and the subsequent outpouring of women sharing their own experiences of harassment, fear and unease, there have been many discussions around personal safety and precautions
Natterjack toads emerge from hibernation on Sefton coast
Natterjack toads have begun to emerge for mating season. Sefton Council said: “Natterjack Toads emerged from hibernation along the Sefton coast on Wednesday night. “It’s always great to see them waking up,
Birkdale Park Nursing Home thank paramedics with ‘Chippy Friday’
Birkdale Park Nursing home on Lulworth Road in Birkdale has today (Friday 12th March) been giving local paramedics free chip butty lunches to thank them for the fantastic work they do. ‘Chippy
Sefton Council secures funding for Town Hall to go cleaner and greener
Vital works are set to take place at Southport and Bootle Town Halls in an effort to make the buildings more energy efficient. Sefton Council has recently secured £875,000 from the Public
Former NHS nurse launches Southport petition to boost nurses pay
Southport hotelier, Vic Foulds, who used to work in the NHS as Nursing Assistant, has launched a petition to get Southport’s MP to change his stance on the meagre 1% pay award
Tremendous trio run the extra mile for Queenscourt
Today (Thursday 11th March) Cassie James spoke to Tony Roberts who was midway through the David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge which he, his girlfriend Aimee Thompson and friend Craig Cowan were undertaking to
Pleasureland preparing for Summer 2021 recruitment
Pleasureland will soon open their recruitment for the 2021 season, with the park set to reopen on 12 April. Park boss Norman Wallis said: “Pleasureland is at the heart of Southport’s community
UPDATED: Government under fire as test and trace costs to taxpayers are attacked.
Late last year soldiers arrived at Pontins in Ainsdale, ahead of mass Covid testing in Liverpool. Thousands of Armed Forces personnel were deployed to the area for the pilot of mass testing
Threat to Southport Town Deal warning, as rail consultation closes today
Southport’s multi-million pound Town Deal funding could be undermined by the threat to one of its vital transport links, it has been warned. Just last week it was announced that the town is