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WATCH: Refuse Wagon Ditched  A refuse collection vehicle ended up having to be rescued from a ditch in Gorsey Lane, Banks at 9am this morning, Tuesday 27 December 2016. A witness told our

Summary of changes over the Christmas period: Train services finish early on Christmas Eve There are no trains running on Christmas Day Trains will run to selected stations on Boxing Day –

Result | Wrexham 1-0 Southport  A late goal from Kai Edwards gave Wrexham a first win in four National League games as they saw off Southport. A drab first-half saw little goal

Formby Folk Club Meeting  Pete Rimmer and Friends are the guests at the Formby Folk Club Weds 4th Jan 8pm. All are welcome to this very friendly club which meets at the

Facebook lurking makes you miserable, says study Too much Facebook browsing at Christmas – and seeing all those “perfect” families and holiday photos – is more likely to make you miserable than

MATCH PREVIEW | Wrexham v Southport Following on from the carnage of last weekend, Southport travel to Wrexham on Boxing Day in the hope of returning with three points and some momentum

50 Years | The Main Stand Fire of 1966 “In all it’s chequered history, going back to 1881, Southport Football Club has never received such a devastating blow” Joe Moore – Southport

George Michael: Pop superstar dies at 53 Singer George Michael has died at his home at the age of 53. The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and

WATCH: It may be the final NAIL in the coffin for a Southport salon Less than month after the Eastbank Street parlour was raided in an immigration raid, and a staff member

Chocolate Santas recalled after batteries found inside The Co-op grocery chain has announced a nationwide recall of 165,000 hollow milk chocolate Santa figures after two alleged tampering incidents. A spokesperson for the Co-op

Southport’s Poundland slash the pice of Christmas products by 50 per cent  Southport’s Poundland will cut prices on thousands of amazing Christmas products by 50 per cent on Christmas Eve. Southport shoppers looking to

Pine Pixies Pre-School in Formby recently held their Christmas party. The children had lots of fun playing party games. We have quite a few two year olds at present so ‘Pass the

Spare a though for patients being cared for at Queenscourt Hospice Please spare a thought for all the patients being cared for by your local hospice this Christmas. If all our Facebook

Photo credit: TecknaTeck Two taken to hospital following Formby Bypass crash Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash on the Formby Bypass this afternoon, Friday 23 December 2016. Merseyside police have confirmed

Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association brings Christmas cheer to local residents Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association held a FREE Christmas meal last Tuesday for 32 older members of the community. It was

Stanley High School Christmas concert hits the right note A Southport high school hit the right note with its annual Christmas concert for families, friends and local residents. Stanley High School in

Can you help Dessi & Dixie the dog have a nice christmas? Southport resident Gail Rickett said: “I met them last year freezing on Lord street, Southport and then no home. After a year

A 16-year-old male from Southport arrested for multiple assaults and criminal damage A 16-year-old male from Southport has been arrested in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday) on suspicion of affray, four

Switchback Cafe is officially open Switchback Cafe, 129 Cambridge Rd, Southport officially opened to the public yesterday (Tuesday 20 December 2016) to Dave Sims delight. Dave said “Amazing first day – met so

Recognise this chap? We’d like to speak to him in connection with an incident in which a man calling himself the “Silver Shadow” was spotted on CCTV on top of a train

Domino’s pizza dip at your own risk A customer at Domino’s pizza has been left outraged after receiving bbq dipping sauce which went out of date on the 29th October 2016. A

Shoplifter arrested Asda Central 12 Southport Police were called to Asda, Central 12, Southport, (Tuesday 20 December) following a call from security staff. A witness told our reporter: “Police arrived at the

JWK Solicitors continues expansion with opening of Southport office. Local law firm JWK Solicitors is celebrating the opening of an office in Southport. 2016 has seen the firm almost double its number

Appeal For Information Following Allegation Of Homophobic Public Order Incident Merseyside Police has issued photographs of two women they believe could help them with their enquiries following an allegation of a homophobic

Seven North West traffic schemes will be completed in time for Christmas to help people travelling for the holiday season. Highways England will complete the roadworks – on motorways and major A

A Southport woman has told of her devestation after losing a huge chunk of her livelihood in a burglary. As Kamil Kaca, 30, appeared in custody at Sefton Magistrates Court on December

Small changes makes a big difference to Rainbow House Christmas came early at Rainbow House in Ormskirk after it received a festive fundraising boost from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation. The charity,