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500 new police officers for the streets of Merseyside

Merseyside Police will recruit 500 new officers over the next year after the Police Commissioner’s proposals to balance the budget were endorsed by the body which scrutinises her work today. The Police

8th February 2020

Art exhibition puts the spotlight on life at Southport Day Service

People who attend a Southport day service for adults are putting local residents in the picture about their lives at a new exhibition at a prestigious venue in the town. Artwork from

7th February 2020

UPDATE: Officers in Sefton recover gun, silencer & drugs during warrant

Update: A 39 year old man has now been charged following the recovery of a gun in Chatham Close, Seaforth on 5th Feb. 39 year old Anthony Corish from Seaforth has been

7th February 2020

PREVIEW | Hereford V Southport

Southport head back on the road this weekend as they travel to Edgar Street to face Hereford. Liam Watson’s side will be looking to build on victory in their last away game

7th February 2020

URGENT Appeal to find teenager last seen in Southport

Alex Dentwalsh, age 18. Alex Dentwalsh is MISSING and not been since yesterday afternoon, Wednesday 5 February. It is understood that he was last sighted in Southport at the Princes Trust. Alex

6th February 2020

DWP letter unnecessarily “worrying” says Sefton MP

MP Bill Esterson has moved to reassure constituents with Post Office accounts who have been sent “worrying” letters by the DWP. The MP for Sefton Central said elderly people might be particularly

6th February 2020

338,000 admitted to hospital as a result of alcohol in 2017/18

There were 338,000 admissions to hospital in 2017/18 where the main cause was due to drinking alcohol, according to new figures published today. There were 338,000 admissions to hospital in 2017/18 where

6th February 2020

Southport Trinity U10s overcome Phoenix in Cup semi final clash

RESULT | Phoenix 4-7 Southport Trinity Southport Trinity under 10s played phoenix at greenbank school in the semi final of the Wilf Jenkinson Trophy, Sunday 2 February 2020. Missing felix Rodwell due

5th February 2020

Hollyoaks Filming in Southport

Production teams from Hollyoaks have been filming at the NCP car park and around Southport train station this week. The Hollyoaks team remained tight-lipped about the storyline, however they did reveal that

5th February 2020

Appeal to locate missing Preston man

POLICE have released a new photo in our search for missing Shaun Horan, 48, from Preston. Shaun (pictured) was last seen close to the Green Frog food van on Mariner’s Way in

5th February 2020

80% of Internet Users Look for Local Businesses Online

We all understand the importance of creating websites and developing an online presence for businesses. But what if you are running a local traditional business like a dry cleaner or a tattoo

5th February 2020

Arcade bosses speak out after OTS reveals sad state of resort gem

Just months after proudly boasting of a bustling shopping centre, bosses at Wayfarer’s Arcade say they will have to take major steps to change its fortunes. OTS revealed last month how the

5th February 2020

Drugs, Cash and knife seized in Ormskirk searches

You may have noticed an extra police presence during your well-deserved nights out in Ormskirk Town Centre on Friday and Saturday night. This was down to a Taskforce lead operation which was

4th February 2020

UPDATE | Hereford Coach Travel

The Club will be organising transport to the game at Hereford on Saturday. Seats are £21 per person and bookings can be made by telephone to 01704 533422 (option 1) to Secretary

4th February 2020

Council Leader attacks critics for "hypocrisy" in Red Tarmac Rows southport

Labour North West Regional Conference being held in Southport this weekend

Labour North West will be heading to Southport Theatre and Convention Centre to hold its regional conference on the 8th and 9th of February. Key Labour politicians, including Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell

4th February 2020

Pensioner conned out of £3,950

Cold Caller Warning A local 80 year old lady received a Cold Call from a male who stated he worked for a Glazing Company. He arrived at 5.30pm and surveyed her house

3rd February 2020

Cars and motorcycles being driven in an anti-social manner, Meols Cop

Recently, police have received a number of complaints of cars and motorcycles being driven in an anti-social manner in cars parks around Tesco Town Lane and the Meols Cop estate in Southport.

3rd February 2020

Merseyside Car Jobs to Go as First Obvious Casualty of Brexit

BMW AG has announced it is delaying work on the next version of a Mini model due to uncertainties over the U.K.’s trade relations with the European Union. The German automaker has

2nd February 2020

Owner ‘held to ransom’ by wardens who demand he pays £71 to reclaim dog

A dog owner from Southport was left ‘raging’ after he had to pay a large fee to get his 16-year-old pet back after it wandered off and was picked up by animal wardens.

2nd February 2020

RESULT | Southport 3-3 Bradford Park Avenue

A George Newell double was not enough for Southport as they drew 3-3 against Bradford Park Avenue at the Pure Stadium. Despite the Port striker continuing his great scoring form it was

2nd February 2020

Havana Nights to Sizzle Southport

Strictly professional Graziano Di Prima brings hot Latin rhythms to Southport ____________________________________________________________ SOUTHPORT, The Atkinson, 4 April 2020, 01704 533333 https://www.theatkinson.co.uk ON SALE NOW Strictly Come Dancing professional Graziano Di Prima is preparing to dazzle and

1st February 2020

500 new police officers for the streets of Merseyside

Art exhibition puts the spotlight on life at Southport Day Service

UPDATE: Officers in Sefton recover gun, silencer & drugs during warrant

PREVIEW | Hereford V Southport

URGENT Appeal to find teenager last seen in Southport

DWP letter unnecessarily “worrying” says Sefton MP

338,000 admitted to hospital as a result of alcohol in 2017/18

Southport Trinity U10s overcome Phoenix in Cup semi final clash

Hollyoaks Filming in Southport

Appeal to locate missing Preston man

80% of Internet Users Look for Local Businesses Online

Arcade bosses speak out after OTS reveals sad state of resort gem

Drugs, Cash and knife seized in Ormskirk searches

UPDATE | Hereford Coach Travel

Labour North West Regional Conference being held in Southport this weekend

Pensioner conned out of £3,950

Cars and motorcycles being driven in an anti-social manner, Meols Cop

Merseyside Car Jobs to Go as First Obvious Casualty of Brexit

Owner ‘held to ransom’ by wardens who demand he pays £71 to reclaim dog

RESULT | Southport 3-3 Bradford Park Avenue

Havana Nights to Sizzle Southport

Vicious dog attack leaves owner warning others of violent incident

Police Commissioner to have new role in police complaints system

Birkdale nurse warns of deadly virus coming to Southport

Investigation launched after car windows smashed near Southport Pier

WARNING: Graphic image shows woman use bike rack as toilet

Merseyside man WANTED on prison recall

Time to apply to make the Green Flags fly in Southport parks

Bitter Council chiefs put brexit celebrations on ice

Resort Debt charity faces busiest ever month as pockets run dry