Home Authors John Siddle

John Siddle

Leonardo da Vinci heist accused 'wanted to negotiate recovery'

THE SKEM solicitor involved in an alleged £4.25m extortion plot said he could arrange for the “safe and speedy” return of a stolen £40m da Vinci masterpiece, a trial heard.Read

Skelmersdale man Carl Fairbrother took his life after being unable to cope from the death of his mother

A DEAF man shaken by the death of his mother took his own life after telling his brother: “I can’t deal with this anymore.”Read

Rufford teacher who was forced to quit her job after kidney failure backs Give and Let Live campaign

A DEPUTY headteacher who was forced to quit her job when her kidneys failed harbours the hope of one day returning to school.Read

One of West Lancs’ top doctors lifts the lid on organ donation

ONE of West Lancs’ top doctors has lifted the lid on the organ donation – separating fact from fiction.Read

Organ donor's sister backs Give and Let Live campaign

THE step-sister of a cancer survivor whose organs saved three lives has urged others to sign up to the donor register.Read

Transplant schoolboy backs Give and Let Live organ campaign

NINE-YEAR OLD Nathan Hodge had just returned from a family holiday in America and was all set for school when – out of the blue – his liver failed.Read

Shortage of organ donors is putting lives at risk at Ormskirk Hospital

IT is Britain’s invisible death row – and it continues to grow.Read

Scarisbrick Hall in West Lancs hosts charity ball for Marina Dalglish Appeal

A MASQUERADE ball has raised thousands of pounds for the Marina Dalglish Appeal.Read

Burscough-based company is making a splash with shark fin swimming aids

A CHILDREN’S swimming aid shaped like a shark’s fin is being snapped up across the globe – two years after its launch in a Burscough garage.Read

Television sets across West Lancashire are tuned into Welsh broadcasts following the digital switchover

THE digital switchover has left thousands of West Lancs residents picking up WELSH television channels.Read

Mother's horror after suicide of banker son

THE SHELL-SHOCKED mother of a high-flying banker who hung himself after being sucked into the dangerous world of gambling, debt and drugs has spoken out to say: “Don’t let this happen to your child”.Read

A fundraising drive to save Burscough FC is off to a superb start

THE fundraising campaign to save Burscough FC last night topped £10,000 – giving the club a lifeline until the end of the season.Read

Burscough FC fans launch fundraising campaign to save club

A LAST-DITCH campaign was launched last night to save Burscough FC as the true scale of financial crisis at the non-league outfit was exposed.Read

Fan favourite pleads with community to back crisis-hit Burscough FC

BURSCOUGH FC legend Ken Hodge last night pledged to back the supporters’ 100 Club campaign to keep the famous local side afloat.Read

Historic Burscough FC up for sale as chairman Chris Lloyd walks away

WEST Lancashire’s most successful football club is under threat of closure – unless a new buyer is found.Read

Historic Burscough FC is up for sale as chairman Chris Lloyd walks away

WEST Lancashire’s most successful soccer club is under threat of closure – unless a new buyer is found.Read

West Lancs MP Rosie Cooper must answer bill payment query to expenses auditors

A POLITICIAN accused of billing the public for crisps, sandwiches, doughnuts and chocolate has been largely cleared in an audit of MP’s expenses.Read

Swan Inn concern over new restaurant tipping legislation

NEW tipping rules for restaurants and pubs have been criticised by an Aughton business.Read

Burscough FC chairman Chris Lloyd stands down on health grounds

CRISIS club Burscough FC was last night plunged into further turmoil after chairman Chris Lloyd was ordered to stand down.Read

Southport teenager Chris Rimmer aims for arm wrestling glory

A HESKETH Bank teenager is on his way to conquering the world... of arm wrestling!Read

Author Profile

John is a reporter for the Southport Visiter, covering all aspects of Southport News while also being responsible for the Visiter's Open Mic Blog and covering the fortunes of Southport FC. 01704 398 273

Get Involved

We want your local stories, videos & pics.

Get involved...