SOUTHPORT Comedy Festival 2020 has sadly been cancelled due to the rising coronavirus levels, the organisers have announced/The popular event brings some of the biggest names in comedy to Southport every year. Jason Manford, Russell Kane, Rich Hall, Jo Caulfield, Reginald D Hunter, Ed Byrne, Paul
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Ottah the police dog praised for detaining runaway man
by Tom Martin
A POLICE dog has been praised as a good boy after sniffing out a wanted man who was hiding in a garden in Netherton.The police dog, named Ottoh, was
University wins national award for the ninth year in a row!
by Danielle Thompson
CHIEFS at Edge Hill University have revealed that for the ninth year in a row their grounds and green spaces have won a Green Flag Award for their
Southport BID reminds shoppers that the town is open for trade
by Danielle Thompson
A PLEA has gone out to shoppers and diners to ‘keep on coming to Southport’ after fears Tier 3 Covid restrictions placed on the town could see
Couple mark Diamond wedding anniversary with window visit!
by Tom Martin
A COUPLE from Aughton didn’t let the pandemic stop them from marking their 60th wedding anniversary, despite living separately.Donald Halsall, 83,
Outdoor market aims to boost local businesses
by Tom Martin
AN entrepreneur from Burscough is hoping to bring some much-needed positivity to the town by holding an outdoor artisan and craft market.Ailsa Mills,
Surgery manages to hit breast screening targets despite Covid-19 delays
by Tom Martin
AN Ormskirk surgery is celebrating after meeting their national breast screening targets, despite Covid-19 restrictions being in place.In just six
Formby beach in UK top 10 list
by Danielle Thompson
FORMBY beach has been named as one of the most desirable across the UK.New research conducted by holidaycottages.co.uk reveals the most appealing
Fireworks warning to residents who plan to hold garden displays
by Tom Martin
WEST Lancashire residents are being urged to be sensible in the build up to Bonfire Night and only buy fireworks that are “suitable for garden
Elderly dog found abandoned in park
by Tom Martin
THE RSPCA has launched an investigation after an elderly dog was left abandoned next to a park bench in Netherton.The friendly tan and black
Catering team nominated for award
by Tom Martin
PARKHAVEN Trust Catering Team has been nominated for a National Care Home Catering Magazine Award.The dedicated catering team at Parkhaven Trust,
Campaign to shed light on gangs which exploit vulnerable people
by Tom Martin
A NEW campaign has been launched to shed light on how drug gangs are exploiting vulnerable people in south Sefton and how local residents can help
Check out the latest Scam Alert!
by Danielle Thompson
This week I would like to introduce you all to a campaign being run through October in conjunction with Action Fraud. Its called #LoveNotLies, and