Yobs tear up brand new golf course lawn
Mindless vandals have destroyed months of hard work by greens keepers at Southport Golf Academy. Shocked staff were left furious and heartbroken after discovering a group of tons had driven into the
Health chiefs say Southport needs to be cautious over vaccine news
Director of Public Health, Margaret Jones, has welcomed this week’s positive announcement about a coronavirus vaccine. But she has reminded people that if it is going to be effective, the vast majority
Binmen should take garden waste even in winter, says businessman
residents in Southport are asking Sefton Council to start collecting garden waste throughout the year. The local authority currently collects waste via people’s Green Wheelie Bins from March through to November each
Resort firm leads the way in tackling ‘mask poverty’
A Southport healthcare delivery company Bullens has been delivering a different kind of help to local foodbanks across Sefton and the wider Liverpool area; donating over 5,000 reusable face masks, hand sanitisers
Are you going to be fire safe this winter?
Fire fighters are urging people to make fire safety a priority this winter following a serious house fire in Kensington. Firefighters were called to Esher Road on Sunday 8thNovember. Three fire engines
Lead a horse to water – but can you make it cross?
Nice to see the police on Ainsdale’s beach today keeping an eye on things. However, these riders had a wee bit of trouble getting their trusty, yet rather reluctant, steeds to cross
Online reputation management 101: Why your business depends on it
To prevent PR issues, a business needs to track its online reputation. How else can you discover your customers’ feedback? This post aims at lighting your bulb on the various steps to
Technology to date anywhere in the world: from China to the USA
When you’re looking to date people around the world, you have to take a different approach than you would take when you’re looking for local dates. Fortunately, technology is helping people bridge
Impact of flirting on older people’s health
Finding flirting opportunities can be difficult for older people, but the advent of this site and social platforms that focus on older people allows for successful romances to occur. Reasons for the
Spanish cops charge Southport man over Ben Nesbitt killing
Police in Spain have arrested a wanted man from Southport who they believe has connections to the death of fellow sandgrounder Ben Nesbitt. La Garda arrested the Southport man, identified as Wai
Southport set to sparkle as work begins to replace mile of lights along historic Lord Street
Work has begun on a sparkling scheme to provide new decorative lighting along an historic mile-long shopping boulevard in the North West. The provision of new lights along the Victorian Lord Street
Dobbies Kew takes to the airwaves to provide festive cheer
As Christmas approaches, Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has released the first of three festive themed podcasts. Sharing advice on everything from festive decorations and at-home Christmas crafts, to how
Unleash your creativity with FREE online workshops for residents across Sefton
Beating the lockdown blues and sparking your inner creativity has now never been easier. Dozens of bespoke FREE online Workshops designed to help you wave goodbye to boredom and unleash your hidden
Three arrested in Meols Cop after suspected cocaine found in cat food box
Three people have been arrested for drugs offences after officers recovered a large amount of suspected cocaine hidden in a cat food box. The three people were stopped whilst driving along Tithebarn
Committee finds Town Deal Scheme ‘not impartial’ as resort awaits funding news
Southport is one of a number of towns to apply for Town Deal funding, a government scheme now found to be questionable in its impartiality according to a special committee. A number
All Souls Dramatic Club in Southport launches appeal for new home for its costumes
A dramatic club in Southport is appealing for somewhere to store its colourful costumes. The award-winning All Souls is over half a century old and performs one of the best pantomimes in
Here’s what you should know about table tennis betting
Punters know that there are numerous sports events to bet on – talking about football or horse races is just the tip of the iceberg. However, those who have just started betting,
Why high street bookmakers are moving to the web
The 21st century is the era of the Internet and of developing technology and innovations. This is impacting all industries across the board, and while some are moving online slower, some sectors
US Election 2020: How will the result impact the US Dollar?
Looking past the ongoing worldwide impact of coronavirus, the news item set to dominate the agenda in late 2020 is the US presidential election. It’s an event that doesn’t only carry major
Get updated on the newest trends and best online casinos in the UK
The online casino scene is ever changing with new online casinos and games popping up every day. Surely, new doesn’t mean better, though don’t forget to keep yourself updated. The online casinos
Nearly £1 MILLION announced to support vulnerable children and families in Southport
Families in Southport and across Sefton that have been hardest hit by the pandemic and need extra support this winter with food and bills will benefit from a new £170 million scheme unveiled by the
Highways bosses welcome ‘kind words’ after sorting Birkdale pot hole
Sefton Council’s highways team say they are grateful after residents thanked them for fixing a series of pot holes in Birkdale. Campaigners and residents in Westbourne Road had recently put pressure on
Wetland centre flies in face of lockdown in bid to boost mental health
The popular Martin Mere Westland centre will stay open despite the national lockdown in a bid to improve the mental health of its visitors, bosses have said. A spokesperson for the wetland
‘Southport born and bred’ security expert admits to LEAKING state secrets
A security contractor accused of leaking state missile secrets carried a knife into two Southport pubs a court has heard. Defence contractor Simon Finch of Swansea, who claimed he was “Southport born
Mass virus testing centres coming to Southport
Southport is set to be one of the second pilot sites for mass coronavirus testing for anyone and everyone, regardless of symptoms. Mass coronavirus testing for people without symptoms is to be
Teenage boy seriously injured after rooftop fall
A Southport teenager had been rushed to hospital and an investigation is underway after he fell over 30ft from a property on Bath Street last night. Emergency crews from North West Ambulance
Jordan Archer returns to Southport FC ahead of York clash
Southport FC have confirmed the return of striker Jordan Archer for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old, who was previously on loan at the club in 2019, joins on a deal until May
Sustrans open consultation period on neighbourhood redesign around Shakespeare Street
Local people, schools and businesses will be actively involved in re-designing the neighbourhood around Southport’s Shakespeare Street, as part of efforts to make the area safer and healthier for people to walk,
Girls warned after ‘stranger danger’ man follows youngsters
Girls and young females in Southport are being warned after a series of encounters involving a male intimidating and following women through Southport. In one incident, understood to have happened at the
Gym bosses say sorry after resort users BILLED despite closure
Despite their local gym being shut, dozens of Southport residents were stunned this week to find they have been charged for a full month of usage. Bosses at Everlasting Gym have apologised