St Teresa’s launches 2021 nursery places
In a response to current restrictions one local school is offering personalised covid safe visits for parents struggling to find a nursery place for their child in the new year. St Teresa’s
Tin Star with Tim Roth to feature Southport in Christmas Eve final episode
Southport recently played host to Sky Atlantic’s Tin Star featuring Pulp Fiction star Tim Roth, and the town is set to appear in the series’ final episode, to be shown on Christmas
Sefton Council say contract not fulfilled as community group are evicted from Hesketh Park
Sefton Council has said that contract terms were unfulfilled leading to a decision to evict a community group from a community space in Hesketh Park. Wendy Burns of Oakbridge Support Services said:
Police arrest 27-year-old man in Town Centre on drugs, stolen goods and car theft offences
A 27-year-old man from Oldham was arrested on Saturday afternoon by officers on patrol in Southport town centre, who were flagged down by a member of the public. Initially the man was
Hero lifeboat crews save hypothermia stricken Ainsdale paddleboarders
Crews from Southport Lifeboat were once again called to the rescue after two paddleboarders found themselves stranded in high tides off Ainsdale Beach today (Sunday). Southport Lifeboat, the Heather White, was requested
Terrifying SANTA goes on Marshside scare campaign
A disturbing man dressed as Santa Claus has been approaching family homes in Southport late at night in a bid to scare children and adults alike. Residents in the Marshside area of
Businesswoman wears 25 Christmas jumpers in 25 days to raise money for charity
A local businesswoman is wearing 25 different Christmas jumpers over 25 days to raise money for charity! Natalie Porter is the Sales and Marketing Manager at Porters Fuchsias and Happy Plants on
Southport & Ormskirk NHS Hospital Trust to receive £458,000 to upgrade and refurbish local hospitals
Government providing allocations of £600 million to upgrade and refurbish hospitals Southport & Ormskirk NHS Hospital Trust to benefit from 9 projects – worth £458,000 The Health Secretary has announced that hospital
Moooove over for grazing winter visitors at Sefton’s Nature Reserves
Sefton Council is welcoming sheep and cattle on to the local Nature Reserves at Ainsdale and Birkdale this week, as part of the its continuing conservation works. Each winter, the Council brings
Zoom Comedy Bingo night to help boy, 12, with leukaemia sleep with lions
People are being invited to put on their best festive fancy dress or Christmas jumpers for a Zoom Comedy Bingo night to help a young Southport schoolboy undergoing treatment for cancer. The
Major flooding in Formby after a night of heavy rain
Torrential rain has wreaked havoc on Southport and Formby after a major rainstorm overnight. Parts of low lying Southport and Formby in high-risk flood areas have woken up this morning to their
Watson says changes must be made after Port frustrated by Guiseley
Despite taking an early lead Southport left Nethermoor disappointed with the home side running out 4-2 winners. There was no indication of what was to come when George Newell headed home after
Southport FC head to Guiseley in search of first win in four games
Southport will be hoping to be inspired by last week’s late equaliser as they look for their first win in four games. Jordan Archer’s fourth goal since his return to the club,
Mighty Radio granted extra broadcasting range from OFCOM
Mighty Radio from this December, has been granted additional power to allow for bigger coverage across the Southport coast and surrounding areas from the broadcasting regulator Ofcom. Mighty Radio has been on
Amazing Places for Pet Owners Traveling with Pets
We all need vacations every now and then as they freshen us up and give us the boost we need, whether we go on an adventure or on a leisure trip. However,
Pontins Coronavirus soldiers to be awarded Freedom of the City of Liverpool
Army regiments who orchestrated Liverpool’s mass coronavirus testing scheme in Liverpool are to be awarded Freedom of the City. 2,000 soldiers helped conduct over 200,000 Covid-19 tests at 50 centres. Many of
MP criticises Pontins and Scarisbrick Hotel operator in Parliament
A British hotel chain which has been voted the worst in Britain for the eighth year running must improve its “truly appalling record”, MP Damien Moore told Parliament today. The Southport Conservative
BREAKING: Four found guilty in Stephen Maguire murder trial
Four men have been found guilty of the murder of Stephen Maguire at Liverpool Crown Court. Patrick Moogan, 35, of Croxteth, Karl Corson, 28, of Melling, Jack Higgins, 22, of Norris Green,
Air Show, Musical Fireworks and Food & Drink Fest to return in 2021.
Tickets are set to go on sale this week ahead of the return of a series of spectacular events in Southport. Sefton Council are delighted to confirm the return of three major
Hospitals transformed for Christmas thanks to generous donations
Patients and staff at Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals have been treated to stunning Christmas decorations this year, thanks to the generous donations from building contractors. At Ormskirk, Liberty’s Contractors provided four glowing
Southport man named Football League Chief Executive
A Southport man has been named the new Chief Executive of the EFL. Trevor Birch, 62, will leave his role as Director of Football Operations at Tottenham Hotspur to take up the
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson steps down as police investigation continues
Joe Anderson will step down from his position as Mayor of Liverpool as a police investigation into building contracts continues. Anderson, 62, was arrested last week as part of a year-long investigation.
Air Ambulance halts youth team football match at Meols Cop
Young footballers in Meols Cop were shocked to find their match delayed by an Air Ambulance landing just metres away. Play was halted on Meols Cop fields on Sunday morning until the
Local TV shop saves Christmas after Currys cancels Black Friday orders
A local business is stepping in to save Christmas who hundreds of families who had their Black Friday orders cancelled by Curry’s because of a “technical glitch” Smiths TV has stepped up
ON THIS DAY | Remembering 27 lifeboatmen lost saving the Mexico
Southport Offshore Rescue Trust is an independent charity that relies on donations. To learn more, click HERE December 9th and 10th 1886 saw the worst British lifeboat disaster ever recorded occur just
Merry Christmas from Merseyside coronavirus solider as Gurkha card appeal launched
British Army troops are wishing Merry Christmas to everyone in Merseyside after an heroic year in the fight against COVID-19. Two thousand soldiers were deployed in Liverpool last month where they led
How many coronavirus cases are there in Southport?
Government officials will review regional coronavirus restrictions next week, with the allocations to be decided on Wednesday 16th December. But have cases fallen enough across the Liverpool City Region to be considered
Sefton MP says public will blame PM for Brexit chaos
Bill Esterson MP spoke out against the controversial Internal Market Bill in a debate in the House of Commons. Sefton Central MP Mr Esterson said the public would blame the Prime Minister
Businesses voice concerns over Union Street parklet
Businesses on Union Street have raised concerns over the hospitality parklet that was constructed on the street in August. Several parklets were constructed around the town on parking bays and pavements to
Sefton coronavirus testing for those without symptoms starts Wednesday
Targeted, SMART COVID-19 testing for residents who don’t have COVID-19 symptoms starts in Sefton this week. This extension of the successful testing that has been taking place in Liverpool will help prevent