.Sign up to get our FREE email news bulletins.

Southport & Mersey Reporter Newspaper Article Archive THIS page give you access to our online weekly newspaper edition archive.  The archive holds back copies of our online newspaper and also at times, links to important news updates we have added. If you want more information about the area, why not take a look at our History Section? Click on here to find out more now!   Search via news headlines opposite or search for key words etc. via the Google Search Box below:- News Article Archive Articles for July 2020 Old News Archive (Up to August 2003) 2003 Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2004 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2005 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2006 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2007 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2008 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2009 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2010 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2011 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2012 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2013 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2014 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2015 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2016 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2017 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2018 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2019 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2020 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec  2021 Jan  2020-07-30 21:32:26 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 30 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Funding success for Southport    Mobile Coronavirus testing units are scheduled to be at locations across Sefton every day in August    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-29 20:27:09 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 29 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Sefton Gets 1st Covid-19 Local Testing Sites    LGA respond to cultural funding announcement    MP praises protestors after bid to frack near Formby is withdrawn         2020-07-28 20:00:00 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 28 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Fix your Bike Voucher Scheme    Are you ready to:- "Eat Out To Help Out?"    LGA responds to cycling and walking measures    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-27 19:27:13 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 27 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Vets offer reassurance after pet cat tests positive for Covid-19 in the UK    Businesses warned of COVID 19 secure inspection scam    Sefton Council backs Royal British Legion’s campaign to get veterans on the census    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-26 23:34:19 Weekly News Edition - Publication Date:- 2020-07-26 Hightown Beach Clean Group - Founder Member - Tommy Norbury    RSPCA appeal after dead fox on lead found with facial injuries    Liverpool charity City Hearts support garment worker trafficked into modern day slavery by woman in her own family    Social Mobility warning as new research highlights young people in "red wall" seats are already 34% more likely to claim benefits than the UK average    City pledges commitment to UN sustainability goals    Ambitious ?8.8 billion Economic Recovery Plan for the Liverpool City Region    SOS we Local media needs you help    Liverpool's Rugby League World Cup 2021 fixtures announced    Learning disability awareness training to be delivered to all health and social care staff    Charitable holidaymakers can now help to raise money for a leading suicide prevention charity    A ray of sunshine for British industry during the COVID-19 pandemic    Merseyside's Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes Government review of PCC role    World's Strongest Disabled Man Attempts 100 Mile Hand Cycle Ride from Leicester to Skegness for Charity    Gibraltar Squadron to receive 2 Cutting Edge Fast Patrol Craft from Merseyside    2 Southport businesses have secured funding from Made Smarter, the movement helping SMEs join the Industry 4.0 revolution    New solo exhibition opening at Art House Gallery    Sport is not cancelled as local care home launches a sporting tournament for residents and local community    Appetite To Eat Out Strong Following Marco Pierre White Restaurant Re-Opening    Community hero receives Royal Stamp of approval from Queen's representative    New fund to bring culture to the streets    Liverpool's Mayor appoints Chair of Race Equality Taskforce    Rimrose Valley running track to be extended    Disabled woman from Southport abused by member of the public in face covering row    Every pupil in North West to see another rise in funding in 2021    Failing Police collaborations cost forces money, time and effort - HMICFRS    Change to brewer duty is the:- "Wrong measure at the wrong time," says MP    NHS at risk from future trade deals, says MP    Council helps Alder Hey patient's wheelie bin dream come true    It takes 6 adults to raise a child in the North West    MP calls for new Motorway Junction to open    Report recommends Southport's St Teresa's should remain open    Letter to Editor:- "Public Toilets within Southport"    LGA's response to the UK Government's Flu vaccination programme statement    CLA encourages responsible metal detecting    MP backs Metro Mayor's bid for funds boost    Learning Disability Support and Care Services    LGA responds to the new laws to extend homes upwards and relaxing of planning applications     2020-07-26 20:23:33 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 26 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     What is the solution to pet ownership amid the Fees Ban? Pet deposit or raise the rent?    Single Liverpudlian men wanted for new hit online dating show Zoom to Groom    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-25 19:23:02 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 25 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Travellers entering the UK from Spain will have to go into quarantine    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-24 22:10:13 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 24 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     MP backs Metro Mayor's bid for funds boost    Southport Park & Ride services are back on the road again    Public asked to support local independent media by asking UK Government to help    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-23 20:14:01 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 23 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Sefton Council to open play areas again    Sefton residents urged to donate face coverings to foodbanks    New report reveals the obstacles holding back UK's ethnic minority entrepreneurs    The True Impact of Covid-19 on the Event and Promo Staffing Industry    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-22 18:37:34 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 22 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Care England expresses disappointment over Visitor Guidance    2021 Application Round Deadline Extended    New report reveals the obstacles holding back UK's ethnic minority entrepreneurs    ?541,000 awarded to North West charities helping provide food to those in need    Liveforce truly believes it will be possible to weather this storm    Liverpool FC and Merseyside Police say:- "Stay at home!"    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-21 19:10:37 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 21 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     LGA responds to new law to extend homes upwards and relaxing of planning applications    Test and trace system "must improve" ahead of Schools' return, says MP    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-20 21:41:54 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 20 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     LGA responds to data sharing announcement    Every pupil in North West to see another rise in funding in 2021    Councils warn Leisure providers rescue package vital in flight against obesity    Benefit Capped Southport Mother wins Hugh Court Case against DWP    Local Lockdowns looming in Lancashire, should we be worried?    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-19 22:34:47 Weekly News Edition - Publication Date:- 2020-07-19 Merseyside named the best holiday spot in the North West    The WLYC 24 Hour Race is online for 2020!    Vision for a world class Theatre and Conference Centre revealed for Southport    Liverpool's Black Cabs Go Contactless    Southport Travelodge has reopened    PCC welcomes calls for great resources and focus on roads Policing    Liverpool charity to mark Mandela Day by bringing communities together in 'hope and healing'    EU Money that could help National Recover from Covid-19 us at risk    Letter to Editor:- "1st UK Circus Big Top is up after Lockdown"    Neo finds a new home!    PCC secures extra funding to support victims of sexual violence    Pre-School Open Week for parents    Kirkby Headbolt Lane Station scheme moves a step closer with ?3.3m funding secured and CGI images are unveiled    LGA and CLA responds on Government's plans to combat flooding    MKM opens new branch in Birkenhead creating 13 new jobs!    Rochelle Humes supporting drive to 'Change the Story' and get thousands of inclusive children's books into UK Primary Schools    Uniquely designed bandstand to be installed in the grounds of Strawberry Field, Liverpool    Water lovers are encouraged to dive right into a series of fantastic events at Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre over the coming months    North West probation service is "good, but with room for improvement"    Fiscal Devolution key to nationwide Covid-19 Economic Recovery    New service launches to help reduce tenant and landlord disputes over rent arrears    Letter to Editor:- "We want the hedge back!"    'Silent Service' partners with the Sea Cadets on national competition to inspire new memorial    Sefton Council is reminding residents to make sure they dispose of disposable barbecues or hot coals safely    Liverpool looks to "cleaner School run" to maintain lockdown air quality levels    Community Discharge Grant    Data project drives improvements in care for patients    NSPCC comment on sentencing of Julie Marshall over 81,000 child abuse images     2020-07-19 18:30:30 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 19 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Change.org have won an important concession for EU citizens     2020-07-18 20:10:07 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 18 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Lockdown survey reveals people in North West are rethinking where they live    LGA responds to RAC report on pothole damage    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-17 21:04:01 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 17 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Council COVID-19 Local Lockdown Powers - LGA Statement    CLA publish proposals to simplify the planning system for rural areas    CLA encourages farming community to embrace Farm Safety Week    LGA and UKSSD launch 'Sustainable Development Guide' for Councils    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-17 20:17:13 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 16 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     LGA responds to latest test and trace figures    easyJet starts flights out of Liverpool and gets ready for the 2021 season    Covid19 Job Retention Scheme furlough over claim warning    Make sure you dispose of disposable barbecues or hot coals safely    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-15 21:16:02 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 15 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     The Sefton Discretionary Grant Fund will close on Friday    Calls for compulsory face coverings in offices, not just shops    LGA Responds to Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's report about the Homelessness Reduction Act    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-14 17:00:00 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 14 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     1 in 3 people in Liverpool have struggled with their mental health in recent months, with job security being the biggest concern    Calls for compulsory face coverings in offices, not just shops    "No DSS letting bans"    LGA issues response to the UK immigration point based system statement    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-13 21:31:07 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 13 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     HMRC invites Hospitality industry to register for Eat Out to Help Out    Chief Executive of Care England's comments about the UK's immigration announcement    COVID-19 incinerators set new record for Merseyside manufacturer    MP backs calls for BA to lose landing slots in redundancy row     2020-07-12 22:52:53 Weekly News Edition - Publication Date:- 2020-07-12 Have you seen the Comet?    Exclusive phone interview:- "More must be done to help save the UK's Circus Industry"    Consultation on fresh landlord licensing scheme    Massive public response to NSPCC appeal to help teenagers living in care    Pioneer George becomes Liverpool City Region's 1st Inclusive Apprentice    Virtual Gallery Opens Its Doors to Celebrate Art in Schools!    Liverpool's Roads Programme tops ?100m for the 1st time!    New Theatre Membership scheme has been launched by St Helens Theatre Royal    Coronavirus NHS free travel scheme to end from Monday, 13 July 2020    The National Lottery is searching for your 'Home Town Hero' or 'Lockdown Legend' as part of the 2020 National Lottery Awards    Now open once more in the bustling heart of Liverpool, with brand new Garden Bar    Bispham Road Post Office finalist in 'We're Stronger Together' awards for service during Covid-19 pandemic    Warrington small business owners urged to "recoup what they are owed"    Culture Secretary's announcement that gyms reopening    Hospitality hot spot gears up for great outdoors    Reminder Coastal Road works due to start again    Person looking for sea mussels leads to HM Coastguard call out    Liverpool City Council telephone Contact Centre to close at weekends    Listen to Frankie Goes to Hollywood performed by BBC orchestra!    Deliveroo is celebrating 4 years of trading with a look at local have been eating habits during lockdown     2020-07-12 20:19:39 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 12 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Chancellor has failed "milllions" says MPs    Crosby Library has been confirmed as Sefton's fifth venue for a drive through Mobile Coronavirus Testing unitCrosby Library has been confirmed as Sefton's fifth venue for a drive through Mobile Coronavirus Testing unit    MP calls for inquiry into ?15bn spend on Coronavirus PPE    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-11 21:11:38 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 11 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Rush Trampoline Parks launches strategy for re-opening on Saturday 1 August despite confusion over whether it can open     2020-07-10 20:05:51 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 10 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency, affecting our country (UK)...     High Streets Task Force offering support to businesses    Warning over COVID-19 cases among young people    Covid-19: Starting Your Business Up Again Safely    Royal Mail fined ?1.5m for missing 2018/19 delivery target    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-09 19:27:19 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 9 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency, affecting our country (UK)...     LGA reacts as England's gyms and leisure centres are set to reopen soon    Essential works on the Coastal Road in Southport are continuing to help improve access for both cyclists and pedestrians    The Government has turned its back on thousands of local community pubs    LGA responds to Test and Trace figures    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-08 20:24:05 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 8 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency, affecting our country (UK)...     Covid-19 Support Fund opens to applicants for golf clubs and facilities    Furloughed workers refusing to come back to work    Stamp duty holiday - is it enough?    LGA responds to the Summer Economic Update    Campaign for Pubs calls on UK Government to take action to stop the pub rent rip off    New telephone booking line introduced at Litherland Walk In Centre    Fans of Prezzo in Southport will be excited to hear that we are opening on 9 July 2020    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-07 19:00:00 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 7 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency, affecting our country (UK)...     Visiting Care Homes    LGA responds to the latest ONS figures on Coronavirus deaths    Support for the Care Home Sector    Small business owners urged to "recoup what they are owed"    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings         2020-07-06 21:00:00 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 6 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency, affecting our country (UK)...     MP calls on Chancellor to give financial help to the "missing millions"    Manufacturing industry optimistic for recovery from COVID-19 despite supply chain concerns, finds Steel Scout survey    Outsourced NHS workers - Time to end them being the poor relatives of the NHS families    Sefton says:- "I Do" to weddings once again    Council remains committed to supporting care home providers experiencing significant hardship    TUS warns of mass unemployment    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-05 23:57:00 Out and about as lockdown restrictions continue to ease "Just in oils" - Art at the end of the Tunnel    Don't let your DIY spell disaster for local rivers and beaches    Gigabit broadband lands in Liverpool    University project receives funding boost    Bold Street in Liverpool City Centre reopens    FACT Founder and Chief Executive Joanne Smith making doorstep food donations    Register of Play Inspectors International statement on playgrounds re-opening within England    Inspiring NHS anthology being created through Covid-19 pandemic    Opening a door to the Arab world as Liverpool Arab Arts Festival goes digital    Britain's 1st time buyers eager to buy in 2020 despite COVID-19, research from Legal and General Mortgage Club shows    Waitrose right to oppose chlorinated chicken and hormone injected beef, says a Sefton MP    MFRS urges bar and restaurant owners to make fire safety a priority ahead of re-opening    RMT slams threat to axe nearly ½ of the staff at Britannia's famous Liverpool ?Adelphi Hotel    Make UK/BDO annual survey highlights vital importance of industry to North West, but Covid impact hitting key sectors    Merseycare University application approved by Sefton Council    Brits ramp-up screen time at the expense of exercise during lockdown, finds charity    Deliveroo riders to receive NSPCC training to help spot signs of child abuse    Cheshire afternoon tea raises over ?1000 for NSPCC    Government faces mounting pressure to Close the Loophole allowing adults to have sex with teenagers they supervise    Royal Institution Opens Exclusive Doors To Welcome New Clients     2020-07-05 20:20:20 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 5 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency, affecting our country (UK)...     Sefton lights up buildings blue to mark 72nd birthday of NHS    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings    A&E Doctors urge public to stay safe as pubs re-opens    Beyond 100 days of home working: are we in danger of slouching into a productivity slump?     2020-07-04 21:38:11 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 4 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency, affecting our country (UK)...     LGA responds to tourism funding announcement    Countries exempt from Coronavirus travel quarantine revealed    CLA welcomes additional funding to bolster tourism businesses    MP calls on supermarkets to introduce mandatory face coverings     2020-07-03 18:38:14 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 3 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency, affecting our country (UK)...     Visitors urged to follow the Countryside Code as tourism businesses reopen    MP praises dedication shown by teachers and school leaders during Coronavirus pandemic    Response to the publication of Pillar 2 testing announcement from LGA    Chief Inspector of Constabulary says be 'careful and cautious'    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings     2020-07-02 19:05:03 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 02 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency, affecting our country (UK)...     Coronavirus Mobile Test Sites in both Litherland and Southport over the weekend    Visitors urged to follow the Countryside Code as tourism businesses reopen    Chief Inspector of Constabulary says:- "43 Forces model needs reform, Police need secure investment conditions to get ahead of crime and the UK's Home Office 'hands on' policy is necessary for efficiency"    Schools and colleges to reopen in full in September    Reaction from Steve Rotheram to today's Local Government funding announcement         2020-07-01 19:27:13 DAILY EMERGENCY COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE 01 July 2020 - Important news and notices that are being sent to us from Government and other organisations over the Coronavirus Emergency affecting our country (UK)...     Flexible furlough scheme starts today    CLA responds to WHICH? report on support for vulnerable people to access food    Will The Lockdown Produce More Writing Talent?    LGA responds to WHICH? report on support for vulnerable people to access food    Total UK cases COVID-19 cases - update for Liverpool City Region and surroundings