Concern for man missing after collision
Concern for man missing after collision Wesley Thomasson, 26, from Bolton, is believed to have been involved in a collision where an Audi S4 crashed into a field off Junction 33 of
Spookport comes to life
It’s not quite Halloween yet, but tonight (28th October) Southport became ‘Spookport’. Crowds lined the town as Lord Street was treated to a Halloween ‘Spooktacular’ parade. Thankfully the night stayed dry, as
Suspended sentence for Southport man who downloaded child abuse images
Suspended sentence for Southport man who downloaded child abuse images A SOUTHPORT man downloaded “disgusting” child sexual abuse images after searching web addresses in Russia and Germany, a court has heard. Police
Mighty Southport Radio 26 hour radio marathon
Photo: Mighty Southport radio Presenter’s Scott Harrison and Andrew Hegarty Mighty Southport Radio 26 hour radio marathon Andrew Hegarty is the host of the Mighty Radio Breakfast Show in Southport, Merseyside. Andrew
MJ’s in Formby has closed down
MJ’s in Formby has closed down MJ’s Drive Thru Cafe/Restaurant in Formby has closed it’s doors today. A spokeperson for the diner said: “I am sorry but, we are closed for the
Planned road works in the North West – Monday 31 October to 6 November 2016
Planned road works in the North West– summary for Monday 31 October to Sunday 6 November 2016 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is
Southport man jailed for seven years for sexually abusing a child
A lorry driver and former DJ has been jailed for seven years for sexually abusing a child. Michael Wright, 49, was jailed after pleading guilty to nine charges of sexual abuse, including
Southport councillor is tackling the sticky issue of dog fouling in High Park
A Southport councillor is tackling the sticky issue of dog fouling in High Park. Worn out signage which should alert dog owners to the possibility of strenuous fines if they do not
City Look store on Lord Street to be turned into a fish and chip restaurant
City Look store on Lord Street to be turned into a fish and chip restaurant A former Southport fashion shop could be turned into a fish and chip restaurant in the near future.
NHS Plans – A Deceitful Process, says Southport MP
NHS Plans – A Deceitful Process, says Southport MP As local NHS bosses last week submitted plans to the Department of Health to save millions across Merseyside concerns are growing about cutbacks
Merseyrail goes bananas with a fruity surprise for its passengers
Merseyrail goes bananas with a fruity surprise for its passengers Merseyrail has announced plans to give away free fruit to passengers. The train operators will give away free fruit to commuters every
Southport’s RottenRow – Level 5 “Outstanding”
RottenRow – Level 5 “Outstanding” Today in Southport at the North West in Bloom Award Ceremony, Friends of RottenRow have done it again, Swept the Board and done Southport PROUD, not only achieving Level
Modern slavery week of action results
Modern slavery week of action results LAST week officers took part in a week of activity aimed at raising awareness of and tackling modern slavery. In East Lancashire across Blackburn, Burnley and
Southport Law Firm Announces Opening of 50 Person Manchester Office
Fletchers Solicitors, one of the largest law firms in the UK specialising in clinical negligence, is to open a new office in the heart of Manchester employing up to 50 people. The
Aintree at the Arion Ainsdale – Motorsport Quiz night
Aintree at the Arion Ainsdale – Motorsport Quiz night If it is true that time flies when you are having fun, the guys at Aintree Circuit Club must be a pretty happy
Car jumps ditch in Wyke Cop Lane (near Southport)
Car jumps ditch in Wyke Cop Lane (near Southport) Emergency services were called to Wyke Cop Lane this morning after a Ford Focus coming out of Woodmoss Lane went through the junction
‘Elite Fighting Championships 13’ Southport – Sunday 6th November
‘Elite Fighting Championships 13’ Southport – Sunday 6th November World Championship Kickboxing returns to Southport once again on Sunday 6th November as Elite Fighting Championships is back at the Prince of Wales
Heritage Lottery Funded project
An evaluation of the Heritage Lottery Funded project King’s Gardens is taking place. This is an easy read revision of the questionnaire that I would like made available for the public, end
Spookport Parade Southport
Spookport, Southport’s unique Halloween Festival is back for 2016, with more spooky, ghoulish goings on than ever before. Strange, ghostly and spine tingling events have been going on for months, and they continue
“We appear to be some way from the end of the Jonathan Parry fiasco”
“We appear to be some way from the end of the Jonathan Parry fiasco” Responding to the final sacking of long-suspended NHS Manager Jonathan Parry, local Health Spokesperson Councillor Tony Dawson said:
Paymentshield Recruitment Day (29th October)
Paymentshield Recruitment Day (29th October) Paymentshield are recruiting for talented advisors to join our award winning Contact Centre! Winners of the Contact Centre of the year at the Call North West awards
Russell Wright’s Ironman Challenge for Southport schoolboy with Muscular Dystrophy
Russell Wright’s Ironman Challenge for Southport schoolboy with Muscular Dystrophy Southport business man, Russell Wright will be taking the challenge of Ironman UK, 16 Jul 2017 Russell said: “I have decided to compete
Councillor declares war on Southport’s dirty drains
Councillor declares war on Southport’s dirty drains A councillor has declared war on Southport’s blocked and flooded drains in a bid to improve town centre roads and footpaths. Cllr David Barton, who
WATCH: Coastguard Rescue Helicopter lands on KGV Southport
Photo: NW Coastguard Rescue Helicopter – Credit/Karin Braun WATCH: Coastguard Rescue Helicopter lands on KGV Southport The NW Coastguard Rescue Helicopter landed on the field behind KGV college this afternoon, Wednesday 26
£7 million Warrington motorway trial to cut congestion
Highways England is delivering the innovative project at Croft Interchange – where junction 21a of the M6 meets junction 10 of the M62 – to give drivers smoother and more reliable journeys
WATCH: Take Me Out filming in Southport today
Take Me Out filming in Southport’s Vincent cocktail bar today. Take Me Out the dating game show that presented by comedian Paddy McGuinness was today filming two daters in the the Vincent cocktail bar
Southport Parks To Be Lit Up For Fun
Sefton’s Parks To Be Lit Up For Fun Even more young people will have the chance to take part in a raft of free activities later this month as Sefton Council expands
Southport man arrested for firearm and drugs offences
Arrests made and ammunition, drugs and cash seized in response to firearms incidents Merseyside Police has arrested two men and seized ammunition and large quantities of drugs and cash as part of a continued
Crossens Is Set to Get a Brand New Post Office.
A new service will open up within Crossens Pharmacy on Rufford Road next week (Friday November 4) where staff will provide a serving point in the store next to the existing retail
The Head of Stanley High Has Quit His Position at the Fleetwood Road School.
THE HEAD of Stanley High has quit his position at the Fleetwood Road school. It follows a damning Ofsted report which slated both the behaviour of pupils and the effectiveness of teaching.