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There was plenty of swearing and sighing at Southport station this morning as people faced hour long waits. A RMT strike over the issue of guards on Merseyrail services is taking place

Formby Hall Golf Club (FHGC) has officially announced Melanoma UK, the UK’s leading skin cancer support group, as their charity partner for 2017/18. Incoming Club Captain Alan Wix and Lady Captain Hannah

A helpline dedicated to supporting victims of revenge porn is to get additional funding. A helpline dedicated to supporting victims of revenge porn is to get additional funding, the Minister for Women, Equalities

Welcome for tougher measures on rogue landlords Town Centre councillors have welcomed new rules which should crackdown on rogue landlords and help to improve safety and affordability for people who rent. The

Southport travel to Sutton United on Saturday in the knowledge that any realistic hopes of survival were ended by two home defeats in the space of the first four days of April.

The Best Places to Eat (And How to Find Them) The restaurant business has always been competitive, and the title of ‘best restaurant in the UK’ is highly sought after. The most

Cricket enthusiasts from Southport and Merseyside are being invited to cast their vote for “Bowled Over”, an exciting new award which showcases what makes amateur cricket great.  Churchtown Cricket Club from Southport,

With Easter fast approaching, local health professionals are reminding people to examine their options should they or their family members become unwell over the long weekend Many GP practices will be closed

 A group of Seaton Way residents are demanding Sefton Council answer their question : “ Why have you left us out ? ” Home owners in Totnes Drive and Ottery Close are

New Courses for Mums to Be at Linaker Children’s Centre As part of Linaker Children’s Centres new Parent and Baby Wellbeing Service we are introducing 2 new courses for mums to be.

A Southport doorman has been honoured by police after fighting off a drunk man wielding a machete. Anthony White, a familiar face on the Southport doors, has been recognised by Greater Manchester Police

Photo: John Fahey – Photo and report credit www.theukdatabase.com A Southport pedophile pub boss jailed A sex offender used a fake video of a ‘handsome man’ to trick young girls into exposing themselves.

Royal Mail today announced the launch of a set of Special Stamps that pay tribute to some of the world’s most successful racehorse legends.   The stamps feature original artwork of eight champion horses

Share your Care Home experience today Organising care for yourself or a loved one can be an emotional and costly experience,” says local Lib Dem spokesperson on Adult Care, Councillor Tony Dawson.

#1 Taj Mahal is Southport’s best Indian restaurant according to trip advisor. According to customer reviews on Tripadvisor the Taj Mahal on Bath Street is Southport top rated Indian restaurant. Reviews  “Four of

Bradley Lowery and his family will attend the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday Credit: Aintree Racecourse Terminally-ill youngster Bradley Lowery will be named as the 41st rider in Saturday’s Grand National

Boozers baffled with temporary Sir Henry Seagrave closure  Baffled boozers were baying at the door of the Sir Henry Seagrave today (Wednesday 5 April) after it shut in mysterious circumstances. Nobody is

Volunteer and work opportunities for Marshalls, selling of merchandise, litter picking and security of the event. Training – Training to include 2 day none accredited customer service (12 hours in total) 1 Day

Photo: Southport Chairman, Charlie Clapham Result | Southport 1-2 Macclesfield Town Macclesfield kept their National League play-off hopes alive with a 2-1 win at bottom club Southport. The Silkmen led 2-0 in

A Grey Seal was spotted just after 9am on Monday 3rd April washed up on Formby beach. The seal was alive and scared. It was approx 4.5ft long on Lifeboat Road beach. Sefton Council Ranger

Woman nearly dies after dodgy takeaway  A southport woman who was nearly killed after a dodgy takeaway set off her allergies has taken the restaurant to court. Nasib tandoori in Birkdale pleaded

Woodlands – Black and White is the new tabby Spring has very nearly sprung and we are all looking forward to long hot days and holidays in the sun.  However, it would

Photo: Left, Ted Mould (Junior Organiser), Tommy Fleetwood. Book lover Tommy Fleetwood eyes an Augusta fairytale as long-haired 26-year-old says he is desperate to be a cut above at the Masters By Derek

Photo: Khepri Restaurant and Nightclub to launch at the site of the former Furniture Emporium on Court Road. Bold Hotel boss to open two new businesses in Southport’s NORTHERN QUARTER  Khepri Restaurant and

Paramedics were called to a man believed to be high on controversial drug Spice after he was found collapsed on a bench on Lord Street today. Merseyside police officers managed to wake

After finally ending a run of ten league games without a win against Boreham Wood, Southport must build on the long awaited three points if they are to breathe new life into

Birkdale Craft Distillery wants your help to decide whether to add Black Sambuca to the range. If you are a lover of aniseed and liquorice then Black Sambuca may be the drink

VIDEO: CCTV appeal launched after Ormskirk arson Detectives have released CCTV footage following an arson attack at an address in Ormskirk. Around 12.25am on March 9, a light coloured Vauxhall Astra car

Plea for pram and disability access at Hillside train station A mum of two from Southport has reached breaking point with travel bosses over a lack of pram and disability access at