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'2023-09-15

 
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Late edition due to hidden cannabis farm discovery

THIS edition of Southport and Mersey Reporter has been delayed due to our office having to have its power shut down for safety reasons, following the discovery of an enormous cannabis farm within the administration offices of a former Southport care home, Barton Park. Police raided the property on the corner of St Georges Place and Post Office Avenue, on:- 12 September 2023, following the discovery that the front door of the property has been...

 

The 2023 Southport Air Show has been blasted as a "total shambles"

THE Southport Air Show has been regarded as 1 of the be best in the country, until this year. A series of issues has lead to a huge amount of complaints online, with people asking questions about...

Liverpool outlines roadmap to reduce car usage in climate change battle

LIVERPOOL City Council is to set out its key transport priorities for the next 4 years as part of its ambition to....

The historic Silcock's Carousel in Southport has been voted as the fourth best seaside attraction in Britain!

THE beautiful Victorian era attraction was a popular choice with members of the...

Better facilities for lorry drivers as winners of £8 million funding revealed

LORRY drivers across England will benefit from better roadside facilities, more secure parking and improved rest areas thanks to £8m...

 

Sally Gunnell OBE champions cancer charity Cancer Support UK

OLYMPIC Champion and Health and Wellbeing advocate, Sally Gunnell OBE has announced that she will be supporting national cancer charity Cancer Support UK...

Help Merseyside thrive by supporting people into work

A recruitment campaign for work coaches who will help hundreds of jobseekers in Merseyside make their next career move has just been launched. Successful candidates will play a key...

North West business activity falls for 1st time in 7 months in August!

GROWING headwinds to demand saw business activity levels across the North West fall for the 1st time in 7 months, in August 2023...

Successful North West bar and restaurant group launches defibrillator scheme

AFTER a busy trading period, a bustling summer and an eye on autumn, the team behind some of Liverpools most successful...

 
 
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Ground Rules - the comedy for anyone who has ever been in a relationship - on tour this autumn!

WITH the autumn evenings drawing in and everything feeling a little bit colder and darker, what better way to enjoy some extra rays of light than with a traditional...

Inspection 'good' for Southport Care Home

STAFF at Marina Care Home, part of the Prime Care group in Southport are proud to have received a:- 'Good' rating from their latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection. Marina Care Home is nestled between:- Southport Golf Club and Marine Drive, benefiting from:- idyllic ocean views...

NHS releases latest mental health medicines statistics

NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has released its latest Medicines Used in Mental Health (England) report, now including new data from:- April to June 2023. The data is presented over a rolling 5 year period to help show any trends and...

£88 million research and development boost for innovative connectivity to future proof UK mobile network

ICONIC sporting venues and tourism hotspots across the UK will see trials of new mobile tech designed to increase the resilience of the UK mobile network and ensure we are...

 

Fire Champions programme rolls out in Schools to strengthen community resilience3

CHILDREN across Merseyside will have the chance to embark on a brand new early intervention programme focused on helping them to...

Victims of violence remembered in Liverpool

FAMILIES and friends of people who have died as a result of violence will come together at a special event at...

Get the message - smishing reminder for students as the academic year begins

THE Student Loans Company (SLC) has issued a smishing reminder to students as the...

The healing power of pet therapy in Care Homes

DAFFODIL Lodge Care Home in Southport shares the positive impact their therapy dogs...

 

Over a thousand pink footed geese arrive at WWT Martin Mere

EXCITEMENT in Burscough as the highly anticipated sounds of over a thousand pink footed geese fill the air during their arrival to the Lancashire...

Trattoria 51 restaurant in Southport is due to undergo a substantial refurbishment that will delight diners

THE popular family owned Italian eatery has been firmly established on Southport's Promenade for 20 years...

Macmillan Cancer Support's Coffee Morning

MACMILLAN Cancer Support's Coffee Morning is an annual event dedicated to bringing people together over a cuppa to raise vital funds for...

Liverpool Philharmonic provides free tickets to Liverpool City Region's Secondary Schools

LIVERPOOL Philharmonic is delighted to announce that it is offering over 400 free...

 

The Bear and The Reindeer are coming to Southport this Christmas!

THE dazzling illuminated figures are being brought to Southport for families to enjoy this Christmas period. The new character installations, provided by Southport BID, will sit either side of the sparkling 60ft LED Christmas tree in...

Dilyana's Genuine Love for Learning Leads to GCSE Triumph

DILYANA Staneva, a dedicated cleaning operative at Hugh Baird College and a proud resident of Bootle for almost a decade, has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to lifelong learning by obtaining a grade 9 in her GCSE...

Merseyside Taxi drivers urged to join fight for fair pay against Uber rival Veezu

HUNDREDS of Merseyside Taxi drivers working for the Taxi operator Veezu could be entitled to thousands of pounds in compensation after being denied holiday pay and the National Minimum Wage. Law firm Leigh Day is currently acting on behalf of drivers working for Veezu, which owns Britannia Taxis which...

Chilean musical heroes to play only UK date at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

ON Sunday, 15 October 2023, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall will play host to 1 of Latin America's most important musical exports; Illapu. True Chilean emmisaries, Illapu has had a storied career, stretching back nearly 50 years. Formed...

 

Families to save hundreds on energy bills through £1 billion insulation scheme

MORE than 300,000 families are set to save hundreds of pounds on their bills thanks to new energy efficiency upgrades. The Government launches the £1 billion drive...

Lifesavers Wanted!!! Liverpool mother urges North West community members to register as potential stem cell donors

VICKY Winn of West Derby, Liverpool has teamed up with blood cancer charity DKMS to urge her local community to register as potentially lifesaving stem cell donors this Blood Cancer Awareness Month (September). Vicky knows only how frightening...

The chain free hotspots where up to 61% of homes sell to a cash buyer

THE latest research from property purchasing specialist, House Buyer Bureau, has revealed the areas of the property market where home sellers have the best chance of securing a chain free transaction, with as many as 61% of all properties sold over the last year have been purchased by a cash buyer...

Groundbreaking Campaign Tackles Mental Health Stigma Among Youth Athletes Ahead of World Mental Health Day

A family of competitive swimmers:- Andrea, Jack, and India Brown, have launched an innovative campaign ahead of World Mental Health Day on:- Tuesday, 10 October 2023, to address the mental health crisis among youth athletes. The campaign focuses on...

 

More than 37,000 people set to benefit from 20 community safety projects, thanks to PCC's new fund

MORE than 37,000 people across Merseyside are set to benefit from 20 projects funded by the Region's Police Commissioner to help increase safety and boost community...

Nominations now open for Citizens 4 Good Autumn Event

NOMINATIONS are now being accepted for Citizens 4 Good, an event that recognises Sefton residents who make a positive difference in their local communities and beyond. Citizens 4 Good is a joint initiative from Sefton Council...

North West sees significant benefits from growth of social impact investment

INVESTMENT into tackling social issues in the north west of England continued to strengthen last year, against a backdrop of rising interest rates, the cost of living crisis and market instability...

Merseyside's PCC reports on progress and challenges from 2nd year in office

MERSEYSIDE'S Police Commissioner is today publishing her 2nd annual report which reflects on the progress and challenges from her past year in office. The report provides an overview...

 

Average cost to sell now £5,413, climbing to £11,500 in London

IF you want to sell your home you'll have to spend over £5,400 on the process, taking into account factors like estate agency and conveyancing fees, although this cost climbs...

385,000 potential renewable land sites currently available - Here's how best to find them

THE latest data from Searchland, the development site sourcing specialists, has shown that there are almost...

Clean Maritime Day package sets UK on course to make green shipping a reality and level up coastal communities

A new package of clean maritime measures was unveiled by the Transport...

Most difficult book to read ever published launches with words printed entirely in the margins

A book unlike any seen before has gone on general release today, and it is being billed as the most difficult book to...

 

Damien Moore MP welcomes Government funding to help older and disabled people live independently

LOCAL Member of Parliament for Southport, Damien Moore, supports the announcement that Sefton Council will receive £420,887 in Government...

Delays to planning fee increase continue to cost taxpayer £5 million a week - Councils

TAXPAYERS will continue to subsidise planning services by almost £5 million a week until the Government finalises measures to increase fees to cover the cost of processing...

Toxteth young people create artwork for Late at Tate Liverpool

A group of young people from the Greenhouse Project on Lodge Lane, L8, have worked with artists, including:- Turner Prize winner Mark Leckey, to create a newly commissioned audio visual artwork which will be shown at the Late at...

Labour Party reshuffle offers new hope to Liverpool campaigners

SEFTON Central MP, Bill Esterson, has been appointed Shadow Roads Minister in the Labour Party's recent reshuffle, offering new hope to campaigners, in North Liverpool. Esterson has been a long standing, vocal...

 

55% of pet owners surveyed in the North West care more about their pet's wellbeing than their own

ACCORDING to a recent survey by leading animal healthcare brand Johnson's Veterinary Products, 55% of pet owners in the North West care more about their pet's wellbeing than their own. With 30%...

Former social services Council employee fined for unlawfully accessing sensitive personal data

A former Family Intervention Officer, at St Helens Borough Council, has been sentenced for unlawfully accessing social services records. Rachel Anderton was prosecuted for viewing records on the...

Government invests £200 million to boost NHS resilience and ensure patients receive the care they need this winter

THE Government is investing £200 million to boost resilience in the NHS and help patients get the care they need as quickly as possible this winter. The new funding...

Delays to planning fee increase continue to cost taxpayer £5 million a week - Councils

TAXPAYERS will continue to subsidise planning services by almost £5 million a week until the Government finalises measures to increase fees to cover the cost of processing applications, Councils warn...

 

Damien Moore MP welcomes Government funding to help older and disabled people live independently

LOCAL Member of Parliament for Southport, Damien Moore, supports the announcement that Sefton Council will receive £420,887 in Government funding to help older people and those with disabilities...

Start Up Loans hits £1bn milestone

START Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, has delivered more than £1bn of loans across the UK since its inception in 2012. The loans have been issued to 105,109 businesses, at an average of £9,547 per business. Of those loans, Sefton has received £5.3m in 568 loans. The average loan amount was...

What to do if you think your home could be affected by RAAC

SCHOOLS across the country have been closed due to concerns about reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), but now fears are growing that other buildings could also be affected; including:- residential homes. MyBuilder.com, a platform that matches reliable trades...

Start Up Loans hits £1bn milestone

START Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, has delivered more than £1bn of loans across the UK since its inception in 2012. The loans have been issued to 105,109 businesses, at an average of £9,547 per business. Of those loans, Sefton has received £5.3m in 568 loans. The average loan amount was...

 

1 in 4 employers have seen an increase in staff sicknesss

A new survey from Acas has found that:- 1 in 4 employers have seen an increase in staff being off sick compared to a year ago. Acas commissioned YouGov to ask employers at the end of August if they had seen any changes to the...

Last minute buyer indecision

1ST, it's important to acknowledge that the successful sale of a house is not always in the control of the seller. Buyers can change their minds at the last minute, or experience a radical and unexpected change in circumstances that means...

 

 


 

 

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