W.L.MG.O.C Monthly Meeting (Garage Auction)
The west lancs MG owners club held there monthly meeting tonight Thursday 16th June and this was a bit “special” as all funds raised go into our pot to help deserving charity’s at later
Swan delays Southport bound trains
Swan delays Southport bound trains Southport train passengers experienced delays on Sunday (May 22) after a swan entered the track and refused to move. Resident David Moore was cycling down Cromer Road
Thieves target golfers parked at Formby Hall Golf Club
Photo: Care recovered after window smashed & clubs stolen Thieves target golfers parked at Formby Hall Golf Club Another smash and grab golf club theft happened at Forby Hall Golf Club this
Queens Road Southport closed after RTC
Photo gallery: RTC Queens Road, Southport Queens Road Southport closed after RTC Emergency services were called to Queens Road, Southport shortly after 7pm this evening to reports of an RTC, Sunday 22
Toyota Yaris Stolen from Eaton Drive, Southport
Photo: Toyota Yaris – Silver, Reg X506 KBV Toyota Yaris Stolen from driveway in Southport A Silver Toyota Yaris has been stolen from an address on Eaton Drive between 8pm last night and
Has Boris gone totally Bananas?
Has Boris gone totally Bananas? Southport Lib Dem Councillor Tony Dawson has nailed his colours firmly to the ‘Remain’ campaign for the European Union. He is particularly concerned at the increasingly wild
Southport’s worst Road to be resurfaced
Photo: Weld Road, Birkdale Southport’s worst Road to be resurfaced Weld Road is to be closed from the 25th May for up to 2 weeks for essential resurfacing. Local diversions will be in
Assured Care (Southport) Ltd employment opportunities – Southport and Formby
Assured Care (Southport) Ltd employment opportunities – Southport and Formby Due to the increase in workload (part time) carer required for the Southport/Formby Area. •Pay above industry Standard. •Training provided •Car Driver
Could Southport follow Sutton Coldfield – A new Kind of politics
Photo: Southport Town Hall Could Southport follow Sutton Coldfield – A new Kind of politics A newly elected local council in Sutton Coldfield, which has a £1.8m budget, will “stand up against
Plastered pensioner leaves dog stranded after a fall
Photo:Paramedics attend to bloody faced pensioner (8.20pm) Plastered pensioner leaves dog stranded Paramedics were called to Tesco on Preston New Road, Southport this evening after a member of the public reported that a
For Denise, in Southport the only way is up?
Photo: Councillor Denise Dutton For Denise, in Southport the only way is up? Formby Councillor Denise Dutton has taken over leadership of the Sefton Conservatives at a time when they are at
Off-Road Scrambler Seized in Southport
Photo: Off-road scrambler Off-Road Scrambler Seized in Southport Merseyside police has this morning seized an an off-road scrambler in Virginia Street, Southport, Saturday 21 May 2016. Merseyside Police are targeting the illegal and anti-social
Abandoned Caravan – An Accident Waiting To Happen!
Photo: Abandoned Caravan, Chambers Road, Southport Abandoned Caravan An Accident Waiting To Happen A Caravan with no number plate and only one wheel has abandoned along Chambers Road. Despite Sefton council being
CCTV Cameras monitoring traffic on Lord Street Southport
Photo: CCTV Cameras, Lord Street West CCTV Cameras monitoring traffic on Lord Street Southport This week CCTV cameras and recording equipment has been installed at various points along Lord Street and Eastbank
Hop Vine raises £4741 for Prostate Cancer Research
Hop Vine raises £4741 for Prostate Cancer Research The Hop Vine, Liverpool Road, Burscough, recently presented a cheque for the magnificent sum of £4741.00 to Prostrate Cancer Research. The money was raised
Councillor rails against shabby Seafront
Councillor rails against shabby Seafront Councillor David Barton has called for an urgent review of the state of the Promenade railings in the town. He says he has previously requested assistance from
New standardised tobacco packaging laws welcomed in the North West
Sefton Council and Healthier Futures (Formerly Tobacco Free Futures) have welcomed a change in tobacco packaging laws. From May 20, tobacco made for sale in the UK will have to be sold
Graffiti in Ainsdale on the increase… Updated
Ainsdale residents have been shocked in many areas to discover more senseless graffiti near to their properties. Liverpool Road, Trevor Road, Staveley Road and Kenilworth Road have all been targeted by vandals.
Popular Children’s Progamme Returns to Sefton
A bumper packed Be Active programme is gearing up to return this May half term, offering a host of activities to keep children entertained. Organised by Sefton Council, the popular Be Active
UPDATE: Man arrested after gun scare on Southport beach
Photo: Police – Southport/Birkdale beach Man arrested after gun scare on Weld Road beach A 35-year-old man has been arrested after a gun scare Weld Road beach in Birkdale. Officers were called to Birkdale
New Southport Hospital Boss Was NHS Payout Queen
Photo: Interim chief executive Kim Hodgson New Southport Hospital Boss Was NHS Payout Queen Southport’s new temporary hospital chief was paid more than £1,000 a day when she was parachuted in to
Are you ready for a bathing trip to Sefton’s beaches?
Ahead of the summer months, Sefton Council can officially announce that all the designated bathing waters in the borough have met the higher water quality standards. Bathing water season runs from May
Tories say no to Southport having a say on local NHS
Tories say no to Southport having a say on local NHS Sefton Conservative Councillors have joined with Labour to say ‘no’ to Southport having any say on Health and Wellbeing. Despite no
Are you ready for a bathing trip to Southport beach?
Are you ready for a bathing trip to Southport beach? Ahead of the summer months, Sefton Council can officially announce that all the designated bathing waters in the borough have met the
Drug driver lands in the rough
Photo: Untaxed Corsa in the rough Drug driver and playing partner lands in the rough at Hesketh Golf Club Emergency services were called to the Hesketh Golf Club after members reported two
Concerns for Ainsdale Road Safety
Concerns for Ainsdale Road Safety OFFICERS from Merseysdie Police have been conducting a number of speed enforcement operations in Ainsdale after residents raised concerns about road saftey. The latest operation, which took
Partners will work together to keep people safe on Sefton’s coast this summer
Partner agencies across Merseyside will join forces to keep people safe from crime and anti-social behaviour across Sefton’s coastline this summer. A joint initiative will aim to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour and
Fun Blind Wine Tasting Event – fundraising for ‘The Library in the Gardens’
There are still a few tickets left for this fantastic night of good wine, music and tasty food, with a quiz to test your knowledge of wines of the world, an auction
T.Rexasty on Friday 21 October 2016 at the Atkinson
Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era. With Bolan’s special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs throughout the 1970s including‘Telegram
Man and Woman arrested after Southport burglary
Man and Woman arrested following Southport burglary Following a burglary at 4.30 a.m this morning on the Kew estate a 32 year old male and a 21 year old female were arrested