Merseyside Police are appealing to trace the next of kin of a man who passed away from the Lydiate area.
John Feely, 70 sadly died at his home address in Nedens Grove, Lydiate on Tuesday 6th August.
His death is not being treated at suspicious.
If you knew John, his family or friends and could help us, please contact Coronerâs Office on 0151 777 1921 or HM Coronerâs Office on 0151 934 2746.
Over the past few months, NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG have been busy collecting sanitary product donations for women who struggle to access them as part of the Red Box Project â Sefton.
The Red Box Project is a community-based, not-for-profit initiative, which aims to support young people throughout their periods by providing local schools with red boxes filled with free period products.
It was founded in March 2017 by three friends who became aware of âperiod povertyâ through news reports. They were angered that some young women were missing out on their education because they couldnât afford the products they needed during their period.
Mandy Smith, Sefton coordinator at Red Box Project â Sefton, set up the service in Sefton. The initiative then sent the department the materials needed to set up a donation point in the kitchen at the Sefton CCG building.
Mandy said: âThis is a great initiative to support our community, it felt like an opportunity not to be missed. We have collected a box full of period product donations for local schools and are proud to be supporting young people throughout their periods.
âNo child should miss out on their education because they cannot afford period products.â
Martin McDowell, deputy chief officer at the CCGs in Sefton, added: âThis is a fantastic initiative and I want to thank Mandy for getting us all involved.
âWe are keen to help tackle health inequalities and to create a progressive, supportive environment which is why we got involved with the project, we hope it helps.â
To find out more about the Red Box Project and get involved, visit: www.redboxproject.org
A popular 5K challenge is coming to Southport for the first time next month with hundreds of participants expected to take part.
Sefton Council’s Active Sefton team will host the first ever Active Workforce 5K Challenge on Wednesday, September 18 around the Marine Lake.
The challenge, which is open to individuals or teams of 5, will see competitors run a single lap around the beautiful Marine Lake, with trophies for fastest male and female.
Competitors can run, walk or stroll at their leisure to complete the race and bottled water will be provided.
The cost for individual entries is ÂŁ10 and ÂŁ50 for a team of 5. All entries must be received by Friday, September 13.
Staff who are part of Active Workforce Organisations qualify for a discounted entry price of ÂŁ7.
Participants are also welcome to raise money for a chosen charity.
To register a place for an individual runner or a team or for more information please email active.workforce@sefton.gov.uk or call 0151 934 2079.
The final three cast members for the Spring 2020 UK Tour of Helen Forresterâs By The Waters Of Liverpool have been revealed.
After a hugely successful premiere run at the Liverpool Empire Theatre last Autumn, the play will now make its way round the country bringing Helenâs fascinating story to life on stage.
Star of stage and screen Sian Reeves is joining the tour. Sian is best known for her television roles in Emmerdale, Mount Pleasant, Still Open All Hours, Lunch Monkeys, Hope Springs, City Lights, Where The Heart Is, and Cutting It.
Hollyoaksâ Parry Glasspool and Lucy Dixon, from Waterloo Road and Hollyoaks, join Sian to complete the cast.
The cast also includes the recently announced Mark Moraghan and Eric Potts.
Mark Moraghan will play Helenâs Father. Mark previously played âFatherâ in the 2007 and 2009 adaptations of Twopence To Cross The Mersey. He returned to play the role in By The Waters Of Liverpool in 2018. Mark is best known for his roles in Holby City, Coronation Street and Brookside.
Coronation Street and Doctor Whoâs Eric Potts will play âMr Ellisâ, Helenâs fiery-tempered boss. Eric has also appeared in Peak Practice, Heartbeat, The Royal, Last Of The Summer Wine, and Steel River Blues.
Other confirmed cast members are Lynn Francis as the âDeaconessâ; Danny OâBrien as âHarry OâDwyerâ; Chloe McDonald as âFionaâ (Helenâs sister); and Roy Carruthers as âThe Detectiveâ.
By The Waters Of Liverpool is the stunning production from the team that brought you Helen Forresterâs timeless story, Twopence To Cross The Mersey.
To celebrate what would have been Helen Forresterâs 100th Birthday, the 11-week tour opens at New Brighton Floral Pavilion, in Wirral, from Tuesday 3 March to Sunday 8 March 2020 â just a few miles from where the writer was born.
The production will then travel to Stockport, Warrington, St Helens, Lancaster, Crewe, Southport, Rhyl, Swansea, Darlington and Malvern. The second leg of the tour will be announced shortly.
Sian Reeves will play Helenâs Mother, Parry Glasspool will play Helenâs brother Alan, while Helen Forrester will be portrayed by Lucy Dixon.
West Bromwich born Sian Reeves is an original cast member of the 1985 stage production of Les MisĂ©rables. She also later appeared in the 25th anniversary performance at Londonâs O2.
Sian has already shared a stage with fellow cast member Mark Moraghan. They competed against each other on celebrity TV singing contest, Just The Two Of Us. Paired up with opera singer Russell Watson, Sian took the winning honours, while Mark was runner-up with Atomic Kittenâs Natasha Hamilton. The pair will be reunited on stage as Helen Forresterâs parents.
By The Waters Of Liverpoolâs Spring 2020 UK Tour opens at New Brighton Floral Pavilion from 3 March to 8 March 2020, before heading to the Stockport Plaza (10 March to 12 March); Warrington Parr Hall (14 March and 15 March); St Helens Theatre Royal (17 March to 21 March); Lancaster Grand (23 March and 24 March); Crewe Lyceum (25 March and 26 March); Southport Theatre (27 March and 28 March); Rhyl Pavilion Theatre (31 March to 4 April); Swansea Grand Theatre (6 April and 7 April); Darlington Hippodrome (9 April to 11 April); followed by Malvern Theatres (14 April and 15 April).
Officers searching for missing 76-year-old Peter Kerevan are continuing to appeal for information on his whereabouts after a further reported sighting of him.
Peter, who is from the Aintree area, has been missing from home since Monday July 29. Following enquiries, he was captured on CCTV later that morning on Wango Lane.
It has now been reported that Peter was seen at around 3pm the same day outside Maghull Chiropodists near the junction of Sefton Lane and Liverpool Road, and officers are focusing their search on the surrounding areas.
Superintendent Graeme Robson said: âWe have now received a report that Peter was sighted outside the Chiropodists on the afternoon of Monday, July 29 and we have officers and extensive resources in that area continuing the search for him.
âI would ask anyone who has been in the Maghull or Aintree areas over the past week to please cast your minds back and try and remember seeing Peter. When last seen, he was wearing a short-sleeved dark blue shirt and carrying a dark-coloured jacket or jumper. He was also reportedly wearing blue jeans and brown shoes.
âI would also like to remind people to remain safe when they are out searching for Peter. The response from the public has been remarkable and we greatly appreciate your help, but please take care if you are out in dangerous areas and make sure you have the correct equipment or seek help from our specially trained Matrix officers.â
Peter is described as white, around 6ft tall, of slim build with short grey hair and had stubble when last seen and anyone who believes they may have seen Peter or someone who resembles his description should call 101, DM @MerPolCC or in an emergency, call 999.
