Southport man victim of con man
A con man is working the rounds in the Southport area claiming to be the owner of a well-known Southport taxi firm. Today the victim who would like to remain anonymous contacted
More Ainsdale Conservative Double Standards
Above: Ainsdale Tories (Jones, Halsall and Hartill), committed eco-champions or hollow plastic vote-grabbers? Ainsdale’s current Tory Councillors and their hangers on seem desperate to be seen as environmentally proactive. Most recently, their
Top female BBC2 comedian at the Southport Comedy Club
TOP COMEDIAN FROM MOCK THE WEEK (BBC2) AND ON MICHAEL MCINTYRE’S COMEDY ROADSHOW (BBC1) AND COMEDYS ANSWER TO KEITH RICHARDS ON ONE BILL AT THE ATKINSON’S LOL COMEDY CLUB Zoe Lyons is
Kerryn on his feet walking three hours after hip replacement
Patients receiving a new hip are getting back on their feet faster with the help of better rehabilitation techniques. Thanks to the new approach Kerryn Bailey, 54, was walking on his new
The Southport fake Scottish £20 note suspects caught on camera
A Southport shopkeeper has released CCTV of three men who tried to spend counterfeit Scottish £20 notes in his store. The first incident took place on the 18th October, when two men
Liverpool road worker reveals life on nights
A Liverpool worker is backing a new initiative to raise awareness about the amount of work carried out on the region’s roads overnight. Ken Larkin, 48, grew up in the city’s Kensington
Missing person appeal on behalf of Lancashire Police
Man, 42, missing from Chorley We are appealing for help to trace a man who has gone missing from home in Coppull, Chorley. Paul Farley was last seen at around 2.30pm at
Child reunited with mother on Chapel Street
This afternoon at around 3pm police were called to Chapel street after a child had gone missing whilst shopping with his mother. Fortunately the child was found safe due to the swift
Merseyside fire and rescue called to Southport Pleasureland
Merseyside fire and rescue called to Southport Pleasureland after a fire started in the area of the old zoo. It was suspected that the fire was being used to burn rubbish when it
Man, 86, dies after Preston collision
We are appealing for information after an 86-year-old man died following a collision in Preston. Around 5.30pm on Sunday, October 25, officers were called to the junction of St Martin’s Road and
Mega-hide built at WWT Martin Mere
Visitors to WWT Martin Mere will get even closer to its famous spectacle of thousands of geese and swans after a brand new mega-hide was completed this week. It has been made
Ormskirk police issue CCTV appeal following Aughton Burglary
Ormskirk police want to speak to these three males who were seen shortly after a burglary in Aughton. The three men were seen on Town Green Lane in the vicinity of a burglary on
Southport Craven Minor Football Results Week Ending 25th October 2015
Under 12 Trinity Blue 7-2 Hesketh Colts Crosby Stuart 3-2 S&A Blue Phoenix 1-9 Trinity White Under 13 Premiership Formby JSC Black 1-6 Churchtown Athletic Southport Trinity 2-4 Redgate Yellow
Libral Democrats Norwood Coffee Morning
Norwood Ward’s Autumn Coffee Morning this year is being held at Holy Family Church Hall on Brompton Road. Saturday 7th November 2015 at 10:30am Entrance is only £1 which includes coffee or
Two PCSO’s detain a male wanted for burglary on Tulketh Street Southport
Photo: Tulketh Street, Southport, Credit/Phil Rodwell Two PCSO’s detained a male wanted for burglary on Tulketh Street Southport, on Saturday evening. All Merseyside PCSOs will be relieved of their duties from September
Man arrested after brawl in Southport Pub
Photo: Hoghton Street Merseyside police were called to a disturbance at Hoghton Arms, Sunday October 25 2015. A witness said that one man was arrested following a fight inside the Hoghton Arms pub.
Southport Snooker League Match Reports – Week 6
Report by Chris Gill 1st Division Mere Brow A beat Tarleton BC A 4-2 to move top of the table, all be it on level points, in a match where the result
Southport BID Manager Andrew Sloman gives an apology after ‘Spookport’ takes a wrong turn
The parade stared at B&Ms on Lord Street despite the Southport BID announcing that it would start at Number 1 Lord Street. Parade goers were lined up waiting outside Boulevard West and
Are you aware that Halliwell Jones Southport MOT test ANY make or model car for Motability?
Are you aware that Halliwell Jones Southport MOT test ANY make or model car for Motability? To book in your Motability MOT, please complete our quick online form http://www.halliwelljones.co.uk/mot-motability Submit News Contact us
Adam Yaffe voted on to the board of directors for the Southport Business Improvement District. (BID)
Hi, it’s Adam here. This week I was voted on to the board of directors for the Southport Business Improvement District. (BID) This is something I am very excited about as I
Southport fail to qualify for FA Cup
Salford City 1-0 Southport A world class goal from James Poole ensured Salford City made it to the FA Cup First Round for the first time in their history after a 1-0 win against
Warning as fireworks used to set fire to people’s homes
Residents are urged to immediately report any fires in properties caused by fireworks leading up to Bonfire Night. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service has been called out to a number of house
Two car smash on Lulworth Road, Southport
Photo: RTC scene, Lulworth Road Two cars collided at the traffic lights at the junction of Weld Road Lulworth Road this morning. Saturday 24 October 2015. The emergency services arrived within minutes. Paramedics treated
Sefton Cares
A successful campaign has been re-launched to encourage people to drop in on relatives, friends and neighbours to help them feel less isolated. As the Winter nights draw in, Sefton Council, in
Southport Pleasureland hosts Happy Halloween this October half term
Following the success of Pleasurelands first Happy Halloween experience last year, they are looking forward to welcoming you back to the UK’s Happy Halloween capital! Worried about how you are going to keep
Rumours of a new Starbucks opening in Birkdale village
A number of residents of Birkdale village are speculating that there is going to be a new Starbucks opening in the village. Due to the closure of the NatWest in the village
Women taken to hospital with head injuries in Southport town centre
The emergency services were called to Eastbank Street this evening, Friday 23 October 2015. A member of the public reported a disturbance outside the Tesco express store. Three police vehicles attended and
Newsagents ram raided in Aughton
We are appealing for information after a newsagents was ram raided in Aughton. Around 3.20am on October 15 officers were called to an address in Long Lane after reports a Land Rover
Southport schoolboy reunited with his bike
Photo: Spencer Leach-jackson Family and friends took to social media after Spencer had his bike stolen from Meols Cop School on Wednesday afternoon. The Facebook post was shared hundreds of times and
Jack Ryan: Preston striker joins Southport on loan
Photo: Jack Ryan National League side Southport have signed Preston striker Jack Ryan on a youth loan after he was recalled from his three-month spell at Morecambe. The 19-year-old moved to the Shrimps in