Mass testing now available for Southport residents
Southport residents can now get access to mass asymptomatic testing for the coronavirus, but will need to travel to Aintree to get it. Residents can now get a coronavirus test even if
Moore leads Commons debate calling for more Southport support
Southport MP Damien Moore has today urged the Government to provide greater investment for the North of England to help the region recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr Moore led a Westminster
Southport nurses call on MP to support urgent pay rise
Southport residents are being urged to revive the spirit of the Thursday night clap for the NHS by calling on their MP to support a fair pay rise for nursing staff. It
Bates Dairy expansion is a cream come true for family business
Bates Farms and Dairy in Southport is set to expand its business operations in the Birkdale area. Subject to the Company obtaining planning permission, Sefton Council will sell 0.75 acres of its
Popular resort restaurant goes up for auction
Ronnies Bistro and Bar on Southport’s Bold Street is due to be auctioned next month by auctioneer Pugh, as part of a sale of more than 100 properties and plots of land.
Vandals target nutcracker trail just days after launch
Southport BID is replacing names on the Southport Nutcrackers which have unfortunately been removed by vandals. Five of the 12 statues in Southport were targeted. Southport BID CEO Rachel Fitzgerald said: “It
Massive sinkhole opens up on busy road
A huge sinkhole opened up today in a busy road in Formby. The huge sinkhole emerged after water began massing in a underground gap below the carriageway on Gores Lane in Formby
Vandals destroy town centre planters
Mindless vandals have turned their hand to amateur gardening in the early hours of this morning, tearing up planters in Southport Town Centre. In the latest act of petty vandalism in the
Sefton recognised for blooming marvellous commitment to gardening
Bootle, Crosby, Southport and Waterloo have all been recognised by the North West in Bloom group despite the cancellation of this year’s usual judging. Earlier this year it was confirmed that due
Nutcracker named after Captain Sir Tom Moore now stands on Lord Street in Southport
A Nutcracker named after legendary fundraiser and war hero Captain Sir Tom Moore now stands proudly to attention outside a business on Lord Street in Southport. ‘Sir Tom’ was one of the
Pubs ‘to stay shut’ in Southport as resort set to head back into Tier 3
Southport is thought to be heading back into Tier 3 restrictions once the National lockdown ends next week, with pubs and restaurants set to remain closed. It’s been reported the Liverpool City
Conservative candidates criticise Council over cycle lane schemes
Two local Conservative candidates have criticised Sefton Council over the town cycle lane schemes. A press release distributed by the Southport Conservatives said: “At an already difficult time for businesses in Southport,
Southport Skate Park to be repaired after campaign
Southport Skate Park will be repaired in the coming weeks after campaigners called the on the Council to conduct essential maintenance on the facility. Mike Marsh has confirmed that Fearless Ramps have
Banner to be flown over Southport in honour of Lancashire Day
Friends of Real Lancashire (FORL) are reaching for the skies in their celebration of “Lancashire Day” on Friday 27th November this year. As founders of Lancashire Day 25 years ago, the voluntary
Put your questions to hospital trust directors
People are being encouraged to submit questions to directors of their local hospital trust at new-style board meetings. Board members of Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust have been meeting virtually since
Barton: Pokemon can save Southport
A prominent campaigner for the heritage of Southport has raised an open proposal to prospective investors regarding capitalizing on some of the town’s most well recognized Victorian architecture that could restore the
Graffiti vandals target Coastal Road – again!
The vandalised hoarding, situated by the traffic lights at Woodvale, is owned by Sefton Council. The billboard has been regularly advertised and has been replaced by Sefton Council on at least three
Sefton Health chiefs pledge support for most vulnerable to stay home and stay safe
As the national Government restrictions continue to be in place until 2 December to tackle the rising coronavirus cases and hospital admissions, everyone should stay home as much as possible, whilst non-essential
Christmas trees now available at Wallpaper John’s
Christmas Trees at the famous Wallpaper John’s shop on Forest Road are now available. Cheer yourself up from the lockdown gloom by getting into the festive season early this year! Trees range
Last few spots for Award Winning Christmas Photoshoots in Southport
Leading Wedding Photographer Matthew Rycraft, who launched his Christmas Photoshoots in Birkdale announces last few remaining slots for December. Make the holiday season extra special with a unique Christmas photoshoot right here
Southport Lib Dems welcome Council rethink over dog ban
Following pressure from Southport Lib Dem councillors, Sefton Council unexpectedly withdrew a proposal that dogs should be banned from running free in Sefton Council public open spaces on Thursday. At this week’s
Deafblind Southport woman shortlisted for national charity award
Karolina Pakenaite, a deafblind woman from Southport in Merseyside, has been shortlisted for an award by the national disability charity, Sense. The nomination recognises Karolina’s efforts to raise awareness about face covering
PCC welcomes an extra £270,000 for vulnerable victims on Merseyside
Charities across Merseyside will share an extra £272,000 of emergency funding during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic to support vulnerable victims of abuse and violence. It is the second round of extraordinary funding
Stranger danger alert issued after schoolgirl intimidated by van man
Schools in Southport are on high alert after a man in a transit van reportedly kept slowing his vehicle down as he followed a schoolgirl in a frightening manner as she walked
Moore welcomes biggest army investment since Cold War
The Prime Minister has today announced the biggest investment in the UK’s Armed Forces since the end of the Cold War, confirming an injection of £16.5 billion over four years. Combined with
Southport set to return to ‘Victorian grandeur’ claim Town Deal
Plans have been revealed that are set to support Southport’s return to the grandeur of Victorian England, when it was the country’s second most popular tourist destination. The project, dubbed “Les Transformations
Can comedy BINGO save Christmas in Southport?
The people behind the Southport Comedy Festival have come up with a unique and fun way to give people a much-needed boost of cheer over Christmas with their Zoom Comedy Bingo! Comedian
Twelve giant Nutcrackers will arrive in Southport today
Giant Nutcrackers will arrive in Southport today! The much-loved 6ft tall figures, which celebrate the magic of Christmas, will be located at various positions around Southport town centre. They are being provided
Car yobs in ‘drive by’ cycle Lane smash up
‘It’s just one problem after another.’ They are the words of frustrated office workers on Hoghton Street this week after another night of vandalism on the much maligned cycle lanes. Kerry Booth
Cops charge wanted Southport man after drugs find
Officers have charged a 32 year old man following a warrant in Southport on Monday evening (16th Nov). Louis Bolton, 32 of Milton Street was arrested after being wanted on prison recall.