SOUTHPORT Tory MP Damien Moore has called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign.Mr Johnson has insisted he will stay in office, despite a growing Tory revolt against his leadership.Mr Moore, who is Merseyside’s only Conservative MP, said this afternoon: “Last month, I voted no confidence in
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CCGs are replaced by ‘integrated care system’ in big health shake-up
by Tom Martin
TWO health organisations in charge of NHS services in Sefton have been abolished as part of a huge shake-up and replaced by a new ‘integrated care
Pensioner thanks cafe staff for saving his life
by Tom Martin
A PENSIONER who suffered a massive heart attack at an Ainsdale coffee shop has thanked the young worker and his manager who helped save his
COASTAL PATH PLAN REFUSAL BOOSTS BID TO ‘SAVE THE PROM’
by Tom Martin
PLANS by Sefton Council to build a nine-mile path through the heart of Crosby Coastal Park have been rejected by the local authority’s own planning
Patient ‘turned away from Christie Hospital for not being local’
by Henry James
A MAN from West Lancashire undergoing treatment for prostate cancer says he was turned away from The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester
Light Railway’s summer steam gala returns in August
by Henry James
THE West Lancashire Light Railway's big event of the year, the two-day summer steam gala, returns on Saturday/Sunday August 6/7 when all the
Council-run housing firm reaches 'major milestone'
by Tom Martin
SEFTON Council’s own housing company hit a major milestone with the official launch of its first walk-in showhome at its flagship Ainsdale
Two men convicted of hare coursing banned from being anywhere in England and Wales in possession of a dog
by Henry James
TWO men from Chester, have both been given five year criminal behaviour orders (CBOs), after they were convicted of four offences under the Game Act
Actor humbled to receive honorary doctorate from Edge Hill University
by Henry James
ACTOR David Yip is to be awarded an honorary doctorate by Edge Hill University in recognition of his contribution to supporting the UK’s Chinese
Self-referrals could free up more GP appointments, according to MP
by Tom Martin
SOUTHPORT MP Damien Moore believes more self-referrals could unlock more GP appointments following complaints from local patients that they are
Man suffers head injury during assault
by Tom Martin
A MAN suffered a head injury after he was attacked in Southport town centre during the early hours of the morning.Police were called to Nevill Street
Check out the latest Scam Alert!
by John Trotter
This week the National Citizens Advice team is highlighting some of the techniques scammers use to fool their potential victims, as energy costs
Gym owner to complete 24-hour cycle ride in memory of his dad
by Henry James
SOUTHPORT gym owner Richard Webb is completing 24-hour cycle ride around the area covering nearly 300 miles to raise awareness and funds for dementia
New health group created in Sefton to help replace CCGs
by Tom Martin
MEMBERS of a newly-established health organisation in Sefton say it is the “beginning of a new and exciting chapter for health and care” in the
Children become 'anti-bullying ambassadors' after training session
by Tom Martin
A GROUP of youngsters from a Formby school have become ‘Anti-Bullying Ambassadors’ after they compelted a one-day training course.Ten pupils from St
Bill Esterson MP urges government to speed up school rebuilding plans and highlights plight of Lydiate Primary
by Henry James
BILL Esterson MP has urged the government to “get a move on” with the school rebuilding programme, saying school leaders needed certainty regarding
First plaques installed at Port's 'Celebration Wall'
by Tom Martin
THE first plaques of a new ‘Celebration Wall’ at Southport FC have been unveiled.Fans are able to purchase a plaque to honour a Port supporter in
Tom's H'boro play to be performed at festival
by Tom Martin
A BIRKDALE playwright who has been earning rave reviews for his “emotional and heartbreaking” story about the Hillsborough football tragedy has been
MP visits care home to meet residents and staff
by Tom Martin
SOUTHPORT MP Damien Moore visited a local care home to meet its residents and staff.The local politician was invited to Dale Park Care Home to help
Hospice to host garden party for first time in two years
by Tom Martin
ST Joseph’s Hospice Summer Garden Party will be back this weekend after two years.It will be a fun day for the whole family and will take place in
Police operation in Rufford found drivers doing double speed limit
by Henry James
POLICE in West Lancashire cracking down on speeding drivers in Rufford after concerns were raised in the community found some doing double the speed
Home baker who won Jubilee contest to appear at Southport Flower Show
by Tom Martin
A HOME baker from Southport who created the official pudding for The Queen’s Jubilee is to be a star turn at the Southport Flower
Gingerbread Festival returns this weekend
by Henry James
THE Gingerbread Festival will return to Ormskirk Town Centre on Sunday, July 10 after a two year break because of the pandemic.The fifth installment
Youngsters join forces with police officers for baton relay
by Tom Martin
POLICE officers and children teamed up to take part in the South Sefton Commonwealth Games Baton Relay.The event is part of the build-up towards the
Skip to it! Three tonnes of rubbish sorted in clean-up
by Henry James
A community clean-up day on the estate behind the Alt pub in Maghull was hailed a ‘huge success’ with around three tonnes of rubbish
Trees planted in Maghull recorded on Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Green canopy map
by Henry James
THE Friends of Maghull & District (FOMD) have planted nearly 15,000 trees in Maghull over the last year, half of which have been recorded on the
Martin Mere looking for volunteers this summer
by Henry James
MARTIN Mere is on the hunt for people to volunteer over the summer season with a wide range of roles available.From assisting with exciting summer
Volunteers given awards for community efforts
by Tom Martin
DEDICATED volunteers from across Sefton have been honoured for their outstanding contribution to life in the borough.Representatives of more than 25
Two inspirational women win awards for community efforts
by Tom Martin
TWO inspirational women from south Sefton have been named winners at the 2022 Merseyside Women of the Year awards.Barbara Rouse, better known locally
memory of former classmate
by Tom Martin
CHILDREN and staff at Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School in Crosby took part in a sponsored walk to raise money in memory of a former pupil.The event
Friends face heatwaves and thunderstorms in 105-mile charity walk
by Henry James
friends have undertaken an ‘epic adventure’ of more than 105 miles - facing ‘extreme peril, heatwaves and thunderstorms, walking until they were
Ainsdale Horticultural Society holds its 100th summer show
by Tom Martin
HUNDREDS of people turned up to enjoy the 100th annual summer show of the Ainsdale Horticultural Society.The event was held on Saturday, July 2 when
Dinosaurs take over Victoria Park!
by Tom Martin
VICTORIA Park in Southport was taken over by dinosaurs last weekend – much to the delight of local youngsters!Thousands of people enjoyed the first
Tee-riffic! Greenkeeper turns around golf club’s fortunes
by Henry James
A GOLF course near Skelmersdale once called ‘the worst in the UK’ is now enjoying a growing reputation for the quality of its course with membership