Southport man admits inflicting grievous bodily harm
Southport father of one Jamie Ashall avoided an immediate custodial sentence this week after breaking a man’s jaw in three places on a night out in the town in November 2019. The
Police advise that Hesketh Park mystery “pink pellets” are bird seed
Following reports of dogs ingesting pink pellets on Hesketh Park, Merseyside Police have advised that two people have come forward to let them know that they have been feeding the birds in
Merseyside Police issue advice for carers of those with dementia
Merseyside Police have issued some helpful information and advice for carers of those suffering with dementia. People with dementia can sometimes start to wander. This might only be into the garden or
Woodlands – The best cat in the world
If you follow Woodlands Animal Sanctuary on social media you may have seen that they have a wonderful older cat who they lovingly call Princess. Well, they also have a cat who
Traffic disruption in Churchtown
Temporary traffic lights at the roundabout junction of Denmark Road, Manor Road and Cambridge Road have been causing disruption and delays in Churchtown today. With schools returning this week, heavier traffic in
Kevin takes on the Cycle for Dementia Challenge
Novice cyclist Kevin Lee has decided to see how many miles he can cycle in 30 days throughout March for the Cycle for Dementia Challenge. The Cycle of Dementia Challenge is for
Janey Lee Grace on Southport’s Mighty Radio
Janey Lee Grace is best known for being a staple presence on Steve Wright in the Afternoon – The Big Show on BBC Radio 2 and having a top ten hit record
Southport to welcome two ‘biggest festivals of their kind’ this June
Two of the largest festivals of their kind are coming to Victoria Park in Southport on 26th June 2021 and 27th June 2021 respectively. Save The Rave is set to be the biggest ever
UB40 announced for epic summer party in Victoria Park
Reggae legends UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and Astro bring their unique blend of reggae and pop hits to Victoria Park in Southport on 16th July 2021 supported by Ska & Reggae legends
PCC unveils preferred candidate to be next Chief Constable of Merseyside Police
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy has today announced the current Deputy Chief Constable, Serena Kennedy, is her preferred choice to be the next Chief Constable of Merseyside Police and is referring her
Sefton Carers Centre to launch new transitions pathway for young adult carers
Sefton Carers Centre will officially launch its new transitions pathway for Young Adult Carers on National Young Carers Action Day – Tuesday the 16th March. Young adult carers are young people aged
Let’s call it quits on No Smoking Day
It’s No Smoking Day on Wednesday and Sefton’s free stop smoking service is urging local people to call it quits on smoking. ABL Health’s ‘Smokefree Sefton’, a partner of wellbeing organisation Living
CCTV released after Pleasureland break-in
Police are investigating and an appeal has been launched for any information after two men were caught breaking into Pleasureland Southport overnight. Security cameras were tripped after motion sensors detected two men,
Priya Burton talks International Women’s Day with Mighty’s Cassie James
Tomorrow (Monday 8th March) Cassie James will be talking to the fantastic Priya Burton on her Mighty Radio mid-morning show between 10am and midday, all about International Women’s Day. Priya is a
Chris’ one man mission to clean up town
Cassie James’ guest today (Sunday 7th March) on her mid-morning Mighty Radio show was local man Chris Truett who is on a mission to clean up the town, literally! Each Saturday Chris
Residents urged to make sure they are registered to vote ahead of local elections
Residents across Sefton are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote in time for the local elections this coming May. On Thursday, May 6 residents throughout the borough will
Pleasureland owner Norman Wallis: £37.5 Town Deal is ‘catalyst needed’ to ensure town’s future success
The £37.5million Town Deal funding for Southport is “the catalyst needed” to ensure the town’s future success. Norman Wallis, the owner of Southport Pleasureland, is part of the Town Deal board which
Sally’s squat challenge for Marie Curie UK
Local fundraiser Sally King will be on Cassie James’ mid-morning Mighty Radio 107.9FM show tomorrow (Saturday 6th March) talking about her upcoming 3,000 squat challenge to raise money for the Marie Curie
Etiquette expert talks “second screening” lockdown habit
William Hanson, one of the UK’s leading etiquette consultants and social commentators, was Cassie James’ guest on her mid-morning Mighty Radio 107.9FM show today. William has given lessons all over the world
Southport MP Damien Moore ‘appalled’ by 4.99% Council Tax rise in Sefton
Southport MP Damien Moore says he is appalled by the “abominable” decision to demand an extra 4.99% in Council Tax from local families as they struggle to cope with the impact of
Councillor welcomes pension pay-out for women
Southport Councillor Pat Keith, who has championed women’s pension rights, has welcomed the government announcement that around 200,000 women could be in line for big pay-outs. The Department for Work and Pensions
MPs join forces to campaign against Southport-Manchester Rail Service removal
A cross-party group of MPs and community leaders have come together to safeguard essential rail services that serve half a million people in the North West. The MPs for Southport and West
In full: Council leader Ian Maher’s open letter to public after tax raise
Dear all, Last night (Thursday, March 4) Sefton Council set its budget for 2021/22. As a result of Covid, this is the most technical budget the council has set. We’ve always managed
Sefton Council confirms 4.99% council tax rise
Council tax in Sefton will rise by the maximum 4.99% following the approval of the Council’s budget for 2021/22. The rise will take effect from next month. The budget means anyone living
Police warn dog owners of suspicious pellets found in Hesketh Park
Local police have received two reports from dog owners that their dogs have ingested pink pellets discarded on Hesketh Park this week. Sefton Police said: “As a precautionary measure both dogs were
BTP appeal for information after train guard assaulted at Upholland station
Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating an assault at Upholland railway station are today releasing an image in connection. At just after 3pm on Wednesday 17 February, a train guard asked
2021 Census instructions begin to arrive in Southport homes
Instructions to complete the 2021 British Census are starting to arrive in Southport homes. Census 2021 will be the first British census to collect most data online and will be completed despite
Have your say on dog theft
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy is supporting a national survey designed to understand public perception of dog theft, enforcement, and the prosecution of offenders. Demand for dogs as pets has increased during
Two men arrested after suspected theft of children’s bikes and scooters
Police have arrested two men and recovered children’s bikes and scooters after an incident in Formby on Sunday, February 14. At around 8.15pm, patrols on Duke Street sighted two men in possession
Metro Mayor backs ‘Hands Off’ campaign to save Piccadilly rail route
The Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor has come out strongly in defence of Southport’s threatened rail service to Manchester Piccadilly, warning that the town could be ‘left behind’ if it is cut. Steve