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Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson has vowed to fight the “environmental vandalism” of fracking as it was announced that a planning application to frack for gas in Great Altcar was imminent. The

A shamed dog owner has been caught on camera letting his pet pooch defecate all over Lord Street. The man and his pet mastiff were caught on camera by a concerned resident

A young student and a pensioner have been injured in a horrific bus smash in Southport this afternoon. An Arriva bus and a car crashed into each other outside KGV college this

Lee Walker, 46, of Albert Road Southport has received a 22 week sentence suspended for 18 months after he was found guilty of a hate crime related assault. The incident occurred at

The emergency services were called to Liverpool Road, Southport, at approximately 12:30pm this afternoon following reports of a RTC, Wednesday 26 June 2019 There were no serious injuries reported, however the road

Government sets out legislation to increase maximum sentences for animal cruelty, following strong support from public and welfare groups. Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced a new bill to enable tougher prison

The latest Graham Eyes butchers is to open in Birkdale Village. The popular meat and poultry business has a number of stores across Southport but has recently been on the expansion after

Birkdale United are running a under 8 football team for next season. That’s anybody under 8 by the September new school year so year 3 children. Matches will be played in Southport.

Famous Southport photographer Martyn Snape has passed away. Martyn, a familiar face as the Champion Newspaper photographer for a number of years, was a well known face at many community events and

A heroic Southport engineer has been hailed as an everyday superman after tackling a drunk driver who tried to run away from a crash. EFT employee Sean Pointon was heading to a

PEOPLE in the region are being warned about further weather chaos today (Monday). The Met Office has this morning amended its yellow warning for thunderstorms on Monday. Throughout the day, thunderstorms may

Shocking figures show that people living in Southport and Lancashire have some of the lowest disposable income of anywhere in the UK, and the gap with the South is widening. The latest

Remain Reform Revolt: left unites to prepare for referendum as Labour faces crunch decision week “Remain campaign starts now”, say campaigners, rejecting the “disaster” establishment campaign in previous referendum Campaign will see

POLICE are warning people of the dangers of taking drugs after a suspected drug related death in Preston. We were called at around 4am this morning (Sunday, June 23rd) by the Ambulance

A Tory politician from Middlesbrough has been forced to apologise after describing people on benefits as “pond life” that should be “washed and sterilised”. Cllr David Smith compared benefit claimants to “rotten

Labour fears ‘catastrophic’ vote loss to Lib Dems and Greens unless it also goes ‘against’ the original majority LEAVE vote result.  Tom Watson, (Labour’s Deputy Leader) has expressed fears to MPs that

The Met Office have issued a YELLOW WARNING for thunderstorms of torrential rain and lightning, starting from midnight Saturday to 10:00PM Sunday. This is likely to lead to large areas of standing

Over 400 breakdowns reported on Merseyside’s motorways last summer Extra 700 breakdowns a week expected nationally from today See Notes to Editors for interview and filming opportunities Highways England is issuing safety

Next Friday, Damien Moore will be hosting another ‘Plastic-Free Southport’ action day, collecting discarded plastics on Southport’s iconic beaches. If you’d like to join us, have a look at the details below.

Photo: A rough sleeper in Southport The sit up service for rough sleepers operates 365 days a year at ‘New Start; 40-42 Leyland Road. Places are limited and available on a ‘first

Almost £1million of funding has been agreed by Sefton Council to help continue support the delivery of adult community learning provision for residents aged over 19. An offer of £969,724 was approved

Cold callers have been operating in the Marshside area of Southport over the last two days, offering to “fix dodgy ridge tiles” and the like. Fortunately one 83 year old lady was

POLICE are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a 35 year-old man from Netherton who is wanted on warrant. John Arthur Manley of St Aidan’s Way is wanted for failing to

As part of Refugee Week (June 17 – 23), Sefton Council is highlighting the excellent work it does to support refugees through further education. A number of courses are offered to refugees

Marcus Darroue, age 41 of Churchill Avenue, Southport has been arrested and charged with a burglary at an address on Dover Road, Birkdale. Darroue has been kept in custody to be dealt

POLICE are investigating following an incident in the Southport area in the early hours of this morning, Friday, 21 June. Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue service were called at around 4.20am

There was a minor accident on Roe Lane, Southport, at about 10.30am this morning, Friday 21 June 2019. The accident happened near Roe Lane / Norwood Avenue traffic lights. Witnesses reported that

Police are hunting a horrific animal abuser after a man was seen beating three puppies near Millars Place in Marshside last night. He also allegedly attacked a woman who tried to stop