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Online banking is, for many of us, a part of our day-to-day lives, but concerns over cyber security and a rise in online scams have left many of us asking just how

Written by Rob Urwin The spoils were shared at Mariners Park as Southport came away with a 2-2 draw in what we expected and what proved to be a hard fought game

As preparations for Christmas ramp up, the local NHS is reminding patients to use help from Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) to ensure they have ordered their repeat prescriptions before the holidays. Patients

Southport Community officers carried out an open land search on Crossens Recreation Ground as part of Operation Target. The purpose of this was to locate and recover knives or other possible offensive

Southport make the trip to the North East this weekend as they take on South Shields in the Buildbase FA Trophy. After last week’s 1-0 victory over Gloucester City, Liam Watson’s side

Do you know this man? Detectives in Sefton want to speak to 27-year-old Carl Pennington in relation to allegations of assault and criminal damage in Southport in September. Pennington is white, 5ft

Furious politicians gutted by Southport’s storming Tory victory say they are demanding a recount in the spirit of the brexit referendum. The tongue in cheek comments made by local labour activists come

A worried parent has claimed a child could be killed trying to use a deeply dangerous zebra crossing in Southport. The mother of one, who did not want to be named, brought

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson after the first floor of a family home in Fylde Road was ravaged by fire on Tuesday 11th December 2019. The Fire Service

POLICE are appealing for information about a wanted sex offender. Lee Cottam, 42, of no fixed address, is wanted for failing to comply with his notification requirements under the Sexual Offences Act

Do you know this man? 44-year-old Hassan Hama from Walton is wanted on a warrant issued at Liverpool Magistrates Court in relation to an allegation of sexual assault in Liverpool last year.

POLICE can confirm following a road traffic collision in Southport this morning, an 84-year-old man has sadly died. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained

The Hollies Rest Home residents were overwhelmed with the visits of the two reindeers and the elfs. They couldn’t believe we had real living reindeers in the garden.

An emotional appeal has been launched to help a family who have been devestated by a fire just weeks before Christmas. Three young girls have been left without clothes following the blaze

POLICE are appealing for help to find a 14-year-old boy missing from home in Liverpool. Jack Parkinson was last seen on Lord Street, Liverpool on Friday, 6 December and enquiries have been

Air ambulances have been called to help rescue a man who was knocked down on Lord Street. The man was crossing near the the Beales department store on Lord Street this morning,

Bosses at Central 12 retail park have expressed ‘very serious concerns’ about the centre’s survival once a controversial out-of-town Sainsbury’s opens. Correspondence has been leaked from Central 12 bosses in which the

Photo Credit | Stephen McKenzie Fire crews have been called to a major house fire in Marshside tonight in which a family were forced to flea for their lives. Fire crews from

Residents at Chase Heyes care home in Southport were filled with festive cheer this week after a special visit by the Salvation Army’s Brownie’s Choir. A spokesperson for the group said “we

Detectives are issuing CCTV stills of men we believe may have information following a burglary at a Liverpool City Centre business. The incident took place at Solarshade Blinds on London Road at

Casa Italia on Lord Street has closed its doors for the final time. A notice has appeared on the door of the much loves Southport town centre eatery which reads: ‘This restaurant

POLICE are appealing for help to locate a 43-year-old man, who may have information in relation to harassment offences. Francis Fitzmaurice from Ainsdale is described as white, 6ft tall, dark brown hair

Burglaries Between the 24th November and the 8th December 2019 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Grantham Road, Castle Street, Stanley Avenue, Preston New Road, Vernon Road (shed) Attempted

A woman has been allegedly robbed at knifepoint in Birkdale after being targeted by have a go criminals. The knife wielding thieves and pick pockets are reportedly operating in Birkdale Village ahead

In the last week there have been further burglaries in Southport where obtaining keys to steal cars has been the aim. Each of these burglaries remain under investigation and of five cars

What an amazing concert! The children sounded fantastic and were a credit to themselves and school, singing unaccompanied and with the brilliant Banks Brass Band. Thank you to all our parents and

Smoking has finally been banned from all Merseyrail train stations as part of a new ‘health focus’ by the rail company. The measure came into force on Sunday and passengers will no