Dangerous manhole without cover in Ainsdale
A resident has reported a dangerous manhole cover in Ainsdale. Alasdair Rankine was walking his dog when he picture this manhole with a broken cover on Kenilworth Road. The unguarded cover is
5 things to consider when designing hyper-casual games
Hyper-casual games need to have quality game design, but also work at fast speed. This requires smooth production with focus on game design. Many developers jump into the idea without testing or
Anti-social youths moved on by Police
Police in Southport are asking parents if they know where their children are tonight after a group of youths were moved on from causing anti-social behaviour in Hesketh Bank. Following reports of
Mini crashes into wall at busy junction
Police have arrived on the scene of a two-car smash near to Southport town centre this evening. Two cars, an Audi and a Mini Cooper, struck each other at the junction of
Cancer survivor Ant Bigley urges people to join virtual Race For Life
A cancer survivor from Southport wants his fellow Sandgrounders to join the virtual Race For Life from Home event to raise vital funds for a cancer charity Dad of two Ant Bigley,
Merseyside Police urge residents to follow health guidelines in public this weekend.
https://www.merseyside.police.uk/news/merseyside/news/2020/july/if-youre-going-out-in-sefton-this-weekend-do-the-right-thing-and-follow-public-health-guidelines/ Merseyside Police is continuing to workside alongside local authorities, the NHS, local businesses and licensed premises to ensure the safety of visitors to Sefton, and the staff, who have been able
Theatre integral to Southport’s future says MP
Originally posted at: https://www.damienmooremp.com/news/southport-theatre-and-convention-centre-is-integral-to-southports-future-says-mp Southport Theatre and Convention Centre is vital for the future of Southport says MP Damien Moore. The venue has been closed since March when the Coronavirus outbreak led
Covid-19 antibody testing at Southport FC on Friday 17th July
Southport Football Club are happy to announce that BioGrad Laboratories will be utilising the Pure Stadium for Covid-19 Antibody testing. This is open to anyone within the community and can be booked
Shoplifter fined after Marks and Spencer theft
Richard Waite, 38, from Old Swan, Merseyside has been fined after stealing £50 worth of goods from Marks and Spencer on Chapel Street. Waite was arrested on Wednesday 8th July. He received a
Fund launched to save Daisy the Dog
A local resident has launched a GoFundMe page to save her beloved French Bulldog. Daisy has a ruptured disk in her lower spine and thinning of her right rear leg. The family
Southport Market Trail takes place this Sunday
Local sellers are preparing for the Southport Market Trail this Sunday (12th July). The trail sees sellers from all over Southport host a stall outside their own home or shop between 12pm-4pm.
Southport FC to host two Summer Soccer Camps in August
Southport FC will be holding two Summer Soccer Camps in August on Meols Cop School fields. Places are now available to book for the weeks 3 – 7 and 10 – 14
Guitar auction to raise funds for Woodlands Animal Sanctuary
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are very pleased to be able to tell you about an auction that is happening next Wednesday 15th July at Omega Auctions, Newton-le-Willows. Omega Auctions is one of the
New-build homes offer buyers a new start after lockdown
After weeks spent in their homes during lockdown, people are discovering the benefits of buying a brand new house. Local housebuilder Jones Homes has seen sustained interest in the new homes at
Sefton Police issue update on recent arrests in Southport
Arrests in the last few days by the North Sefton Local Policing Team in Southport: A 38 year old man was arrested for shop theft in the town centre, following one of
Salons and tattooists can reopen in Southport from Monday
Beauty salons, tanning shops and tattooists can reopen in Southport from Monday, the government has confirmed. Fitness buffs must wait a little longer however for gyms and indoor swimming pools to open,
Prowler chased from Meols Cop home by terrified woman
Neighbourhood watch groups in Southport are warning residents to be vigilant after a man was caught acting suspiciously on private property this evening. Manning Road resident Joanne Lunt was shaken after she
Pleasureland boss says VAT cuts don’t go far enough.
Pleasureland boss Norman Wallis says the government’s VAT cut for the hospitality and tourism industry “doesn’t go far enough”. Pleasureland reopens this Saturday for the first time since closure at the end
Southport Eco Centre plan to resume education service in September
Southport Eco Centre are planning to resume their education service in September. They are currently working hard to make their building and other sites as safe as possible for all future young
Southport duo to appear on BBC Ambulance
Series Five of the popular BBC show Ambulance, a documentary series which takes a detailed look at the ambulance service from the control room to the crews on the street, shines a
Ormskirk & Rural West Lancs Police update
Ormskirk & Rural West Lancs Police investigating the assault that recently took place on Hoole Lane, Banks, have now tracked down and dealt with the male involved. Enquiries are ongoing in relation
Coast road closed until at least September
Essential works on the Coastal Road in Southport are continuing to help improve access for both cyclists and pedestrians. The works are part of the Southport East West Cycle Link improvement scheme
Ellis Expedition smashes target
Southport RFC recently embarked on a fundraiser for Southport and Ormskirk Hospital Charity in memory of their President Graham Ellis who recently passed away. The goal was to cover the distance to
Hampton Road shoplifters caught on CCTV
A pair of shoplifters have been caught on CCTV stealing alcohol from the off-licences on Hampton Road. The CCTV shows a pair walk into the shop, before a girl quickly lifts a
Happy Birthday Marc Almond
Southport born Marc Almond is celebrating his birthday. The Soft Cell front man famous for hits “Tainted Love” and “Say Hello Wave Goodbye” turns 62 today. Almond was appointed Officer of the
Morrisons “pick up packs” help Southport foodbanks
Southport Morrisons store currently have a trolley with pre-picked items that local foodbanks including Southport Baby Bank, Shoreline and Southport Soup Kitchen have indicated they are currently in need of. All of
Suspended sentence handed to Formby air rifle pensioner
Allan Corlett, 75, from Formby was this week handed a 20-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months along with a restraining order after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm with intent to
Dave Quinn to return to the airwaves
Dave “the Mighty” Quinn will soon be returning to the airwaves on Mighty Radio for a brand new show. Looking to focus on listener requests and reminisce about his time with Galaxy
OTS launches Picture of the Week competition for readers
Budding snappers can now enter their submissions for the On The Spot News Picture of the Week competition Both amateur and semi-pro photographers are being invited to send in their snaps of
Ian Kyle and James Tedford provide Southport FC update
A Zoom interview today with Ian & James. Ian was unavoidably delayed this morning which meant we were unable to carry out the interview at the ground but we got everybody together