Ainsdale’s last bank set to close this summer
The RBS in Ainsdale village has sent out letters to local residents warning them that the bank is set to close this summer. The RBS is the last bank in the village
Missing From Home Appeal – Thomas Cunningham
Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help in tracing a missing schoolboy. Thomas Cunningham, 14, was last seen at home by his grandmother in Swifts Lane, Netherton, at 2.30pm on Thursday, 21 May
Southport Food and Drink festival Starts today at Victoria Park
Phot0: Giles – D’vine Catering Thousands of visitors are expected over the FREE, three day, annual Southport Food and Drink festival at Victoria Park, from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 May. Open
Ken Dodd unveils special plaque in honour of ‘Mr Southport’ Phil King
Comedian Ken Dodd is to unveil a special plaque at Southport Theatre and Convention Centre in honour of a former Sefton Council employee. The plaque is in memory of Phil King, Sefton’s former
Active Workforce 5K Is A Runaway Success
The ninth annual Active Workforce 5k took place on Thursday, May 21 and was a huge success with 325 participants. With perfect running conditions on the night there was some great times recorded,
Prison sentences for trafficking young girls insufficient, says UKIP
Prison sentences handed down for the trafficking of young girls into the UK for forced marriages and exploitation are not strong enough to act as a deterrent, says UKIP’s local MEP Louise
Temporary Police Sergeant charged for engaging in a sexual act with a sex worker
Temporary Police Sergeant David Andrew Gibson, 43, has been charged in relation to an allegation that whilst on duty he engaged in a sexual act with a sex worker. TPS Gibson is
TITAN arrest Four people in second phase of operation targeting the supply of class A and B drugs
Photo: Drugs seized Detectives from Titan, the North-west’s regional organised crime unit, have arrested four people in the second phase of a large-scale investigation into drugs supply this morning (Wednesday, 27 May 2015). Four people have
Are you a potential Oliver, an Artful Dodger, or could you just ‘pick a pocket or two’?
If so, BOS Musical Theatre Company would love to hear from you! The society is presently performing Hairspray at the Little Theatre, Southport. However after the final performance on Saturday, work begins again
Galloway’s June to August programme
Here is Galloways June to August 2015 programme of events for Sefton and West Lancashire. As well as there regular events on Mondays and Wednesdays they are having a trip to Liverpool Museum on Tuesday
Sefton plans “Get Healthy Get Active” initiative
Sefton Council is one of only 16 successful bidders for National Lottery funding from Sport England to help encourage inactive people to get moving. The “Get Healthy Get Active” project has been
Make a connection for Foster Care Fortnight in Southport
Sefton Council is offering local residents who are interested in becoming foster carers the chance to find out more about fostering in their local community as part of Foster Care Fortnight. Organised by
Sefton Council ready to axe Chase Heyes Day Centre
Photo: Chase Heyes Sefton Council have published a document ahead of next week’s Cabinet meeting show that it is intended to close the Chase Heys Day Centre in Bibby Road, Churchtown, Southport.
Aviva Community Fund – Please vote for Queenscourt Hospice – Only four days left to vote!
We have through the Aviva Community Fund applied for a £5000 grant to start a pilot programme for a new child bereavement service and we now need your help. Our application has
Midsummer Jazz Evening in the Tithe Barn at Meols Hall, Southport
On Wednesday, 17 June 2015 at 7:30pm MacMillan Cancer Support are hosting a Midsummer Jazz Evening in the Tithe Barn at Meols Hall With music by the popular Bourbon Street Roof-raisers Tickets: £10.00
‘Fag ash lil’ playing at The Sandgrounder Southport – free entry
This Satuday (30th May 2015) rock band ‘Fag ash lil’ will be playing at The Sandgrounder. The event is free entry and starts at 9:30pm. Most of us are well known to
Labour’s losing candidate in Southport is Mayor of West Lancashire
Photo: Liz Savage West Lancashire Councillor Liz Savage was elected in her Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Ward on the same night that she polled third place in Southport. Councillor Savage has now been chosen
KGV teacher needs your help to raise £1000 for Meningitis Help
Photo: Darren Brookfield Darren’s Story As some of you already know, recently I was taken ill. What I first thought to be a common bug ended up being a debilitating form of
£4 Million creative arts building opens at KGV Southport and your invited to come and see it
Photo: KGV arts space Staff and students at King George V College invite you to the grand opening of the college’s £4 million arts space. To mark the opening, on Saturday, June 6,
Ormskirk’s Simon Kerrigan and Arron Lilley bowl leaders Lancashire to an innings win over Derbyshire at S&B
LV= County Championship Division Two at Southport Southport & Birkdale Cricket Club Derbyshire 370 & 166: Slater 58, Lilley 5-23, Kerrigan 4-80 Lancashire 551: Prince 230, Petersen 113, Lilley 63 Lancashire won by an
Paul Instone jailed after guilty plea of drink driving and without insurance
A Southport man has been jailed after he pleaded guilty to drink driving and without insurance. Paul Instone, 31, was today jailed for 12 weeks because he has two previous similar convictions. Police stopped
Southport unable to persuade Luke George to stay but sign local lad Andy Wright
Phot0: Luke George Paul Carden has stated on the club website that he has been unable to agree terms with Luke George. Luke George was offered terms by Paul Carden just after he
Appeal for witnesses to fight at Preston station
British Transport Police is appealing to anyone who witnessed a fight that broke out on a train at Preston station to come forward to help officers with their enquiries. The incident happened
SV Kaskelot seen off the coast of Southport
Just the hint of three masts above the shimmering early morning horizon at Ainsdale and a few clicks on the internet and we entered the world of the privately-owned SV Kaskelot today,
One Pound Challenge Author at Maghull Library
Photo: Alan Radbourne Alan Radbourne, author of “The One Pound Challenge: The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Business Adventure”, will be speaking at Meadows Library, Hall Lane, Maghull on Tuesday, 16June at 1.30pm. “The One Pound Challenge”
MY TIME FOR ME TIME – Monday 8th June 10am – 4pm and Movie and a Meal Night
A day especially for carers in recognition of all that you do. You are invited to drop-in and take part in any, or all, of these free events taking place throughout the day.
UPDATE: Aidan Macmillan funeral arrangements
Aidan Macmillan’s funeral will take place on 5th June 2015 at Southport Crematorium at 2:40pm. The wake will be held at The Pageant. It is with deep sadness that we inform you of
2 Cocker Spaniels found without collars
At around 10pm on Tuesday 26th 2 Cocker Spaniels were brought to Richmond Hill Boarding Kennels without collars or chips. The 2 dogs were found in the Sollom area near Tarlton. The owner
Southport schoolboy given restraining order after a string of violence against female
After 13 months of punching, spitting, slapping and other violence the unnamed schoolboy gets punished for his actions against unnamed female. The teenager admitted to causing the violence on more than one occasion starting
North West drivers urged ‘Look out for Bikes’ during TT races
Drivers across the North West are being reminded to ‘Look out for Bikes’ over the next few weeks – as thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts pass through the region on their way to