QLocal took these exclusive interior pics of The Becc. this lunchtime Specialists from Bolton demolition company Bradley's are busy removing any dangerous asbestos before the building is levelled in the near future.

ELITE start 2012 with a bang Success has followed the Elite Gym into 2012 and they have started off the new year with a bang, making two huge statements in UK Muay Thai. Firstly, European Champion, Kevin Ward fought earlier this month under K1 rules, for the K1 British Title sanctioned by the...

SERIOUS ASSAULT - VICTORY AVE, SOUTHPORT Detectives in Sefton are appealing for information following an incident at an address in Victory Avenue, Southport on Friday, 10 February. At around 9.30pm, a 70-year-old man and his 46-year-old daughter were downstairs in their house when three men...

There have been bittersweet memories from Hesketh Bank locals with the demolition of The Becc. One man told QLocal: "I've known this place for nigh on sixty years and it's sad to say but it's time has come." The pub closed in 2009 and is now surrounded by safety fencing with demolition...

Spring is here - and Rufford Old Hall's opening its doors for the new season on Saturday 25 February at 11am. Catherine Davies, the Hall’s Visitor Experience Officer, told QLocal: “It’s a really busy time for our staff and volunteers at this time of year. “We’re gearing up for the new...

A new Burscough bakery rose to the occasion when it took part in Burscough Wharf's first birthday celebrations. John Mercer and his wife Rebecca sold out of their tasty home made bread and pastries at the food festival on Sunday. Said John, 26, who's opened the village's new Lancashire...

Could Sefton Council Tax payers keep Labour's 'True Blue Tory' councillor Les Byrom in the lap of luxury till he retires? Les has just tossed his cap into the ring for the £120,000 job of 'elected police commissioner' for Merseyside, which will set him up for retirement and doubtless attract a...

As part of ASDA's community projects Fireman Sam travelled from Pontypandy to visit the Southport store today. Local children were in the store to have their picture taken with him. For more information on what's going on at the Southport ASDA click the link below.

Anyone caught speeding through Rufford will only have themselves to blame... The County Council's spent £10,000 to erect three new signs warning of the limits on the A59 near Rufford Old Hall. A spokesman told QLocal that it's invested in them to reinforce the 30mph speed limit through...

Four men have appeared in court charged in connection with an attempted burglary at Booths in Hesketh Bank. Stephen Bosanko, 31, of Elliott Close, Preston; Jamie Maxwell, 20, of no fixed abode; Nicholas Maxwell, 26, of Royal Drive, Fulwood and John Horn, 20, of no fixed abode have all been...

The annual series of summer concerts held in Liverpool has had to be scaled back by the lack of artist availability and the current economic climate, Liverpool Summer Pops promoter Chas Cole of CMP who still lives in Southport has stated that "it's not a good risk" to put on as many shows this...

Galloways are looking for volunteers to help with its next Southport street collection. Can you help?

With the Government planning to begin a consultation on changing the definition of marriage to introduce same-sex marriage, a Christian charity is backing new moves to retain the current definition of the institution. Christian Concern says traditional marriage has benefited societies across the...

A Southport signwriter's work will take pride of place as the latest MINI concept is launched at the Geneva Motorshow. The company featured on its new Clubvan is ‘Hugh Buckingham Signwriter’ based in Southport and the newcomer showcases how company graphics might look on a MINI Clubvan. MINI...

Changes proposed to hospital vascular services Patients and the public are being asked for their views on proposed changes to the way specialist vascular services are provided at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust. Vascular services are changing nationally and the proposals for...

Karen Potter Craven Minor JFL Results Week Ending 19th February 2012 Under 9 Leopards Leaders Formby FC dropped points at home to let Trinity Blue creep closer. Birkdale United S 1-2 Southport Trinity Blue Formby JSC 6-1 Birkdale United G Formby FC Juniors 0-0 Hesketh Blue Under 9...

Fire-fighters called to The Bold Arms, Churchtown Fire-fighters were called to the Bold Arms in Churchtown, Southport, at approximately 6:20pm tonight (Sunday 19th February 2012) following an emergency call. They arrived at the scene within minutes to find that a faulty television had...

RTC – Coastal Road, Marshside, Southport The emergency services were called to the Coastal Road, Southport, at approximately 3:00pm this afternoon (Sunday 19th February 2012) following reports of a RTC. Two vehicles collided on the Coastal Road between Hesketh Drive and Marshside Road,...

The Vital Sounds Foundation have recently launched their new website: www.vsf.org.uk Chris Haw with his father Steve Haw In 2010 the Vital Sounds Foundation (VSF) was formed following the tragic and sudden death of Southport lad, Chris Haw aged 25. Chris was a much loved son,...

Measles outbreak - has your child been vaccinated? A measles outbreak has been declared on Merseyside. There are 13 confirmed and 16 suspected cases ranging in age from nine months to adults aged in their 20s. Four children and two adults have required treatment in hospital. This compares to...

Went along this afternoon and it was quite busy. A few pics and video below.

Virginia Street Roadworks Road resurfacing and other works are set to take place on Virginia Street, Southport, during the weeks ahead. The scheme will be carried out in two phases to miminise disruption and is due to start in the week commencing February 27. The improvements, which...

Vandals target bus shelter, Aughton Road, Southport Mindless vandals last night targeted a bus stop in Aughton Road, Southport. They smashed a bus shelter window leaving shattered glass over the pavement causing about £500 worth of damage. Onthespot - your online reporter

£10K worth of cigarettes stolen during Booker raid Police are investigating a robbery at Booker wholesale in Crowland Street, Southport. The robbery took place on Friday 17th February 2012. Q Local.co.uk understands that about £10,000 worth of cigarettes were stolen during the raid. ...

Children’s toy and gift company Kidiroo of Tarleton has signed an exclusive agreement with well known book artist Penny Dale. An internationally known, best-selling artist and author, she's sold more than 4 million books, with editions in over 20 languages. Now, for the first time, thanks...

Mark Rimmer backs OTS over Southport Footbal Club ban EFC supporter, Mark Rimmer is backing ‘Onthespot’ over the life time ban dished out by Southport FC chairman Charles Clapham over Steven Gerrard photos that appeared on Southport’s number 1 website, southport.gb.com Mark Rimmer Mark...

RESULT Southport 1 Grimsby 2 Grimsby came from 0-1 down to take all three points against Sandgrounders in the Blue Square Bet Premier at Haig Avenue tonight. An og by Anthony Elding on 28 minutes saw Southport 1-0 up but Grimsby's Ian Miller equalised on the stroke of half time. Liam Hearn...

RTC - Heathy Lane, Scarisbrick The emergency services were called to Heathy Lane, Scarisbrick, at approximately 2:30pm this afternoon (Friday 17th February 2012) following reports of a RTC. A motorbike was involved in an accident on the sharp bend at the bottom of Shirdley Hill Bridge. ...