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An 18-year-old man found murdered in woods was the victim of a “horrendous crime”, police have said. The body of Alex Davies, from Skelmersdale in Lancashire, was discovered near Parbold Hill in the county

The Merseyside red and blue rivalry will be rekindled when Liverpool and Everton footballers take to Hillside Golf Club for the Celebrity Pro-Am on the eve of the Betfred British Masters. The

Southport Football Club can confirm that Director Phil Hodgkinson will be leaving the Club, both as a Director and shareholder, with a view to his taking over as Chairman and Majority shareholder

People are being encouraged to get in touch for help and support to stop smoking during Ramadan and to quit for good once the fasting period is over. Ramadan is the ninth

Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn see their parties lose control of councils on a night of success for minor parties and independents. Voters have turned away from the two main parties in

Merseyside Police are investigating following the unexplained death of a man in Southport this morning, Friday, 3 May. Emergency services were called to an address in Lathom Road at around 10.15am to

Local Lib Dems were jubilant at last night’s local elections in Southport which saw them win most wards and most votes.  They won four wards out of seven, with Labour winning two.

Detectives investigating a murder at Parbold believe they may have identified the victim. Police were called around 5.25pm yesterday (Wednesday, May 1) after the body was found in a wooded area off

“It is good that Her Majesty’s Government has agreed to this much needed change in legislation to reflect police driver training.” The public has backed a law change to protect police pursuit

More vandalism by young tearaways has been caught on camera. The two teenagers with are attacking was spotted attacking businesses throughout the town centre and are hellbent on causing chaos. Following the

The works, commenced on Monday, April 29, are part of a traffic signal upgrade on the A565 (Formby Bypass) to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility at the junction. Contractors are expected to take

Officers from the Southport Local Policing Team and paramadics from North West ambulance began three days of presentations on the risks of #knifecrime at Birkdale High School today. Every day this week,

On Saturday 11th May, Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust will be hosting another nursing recruitment event from 11am-3pm. This will be at Southport hospital, in the Clinical Education Centre. Roles are

Please be advised there is a large sink hole, 2 feet across and 4 feet deep on Pinfold lane, close to the junction of Cornwall Way. The Council has already made one

Christian McCarthy presenting the cheque. A Southport amateur boxer Christian McCarthy raised a total amount of £2609.26 boxing. Christian said: Zoё’s Place Trust is a registered Charity providing palliative, respite and end-of-life

A decorated war hero and popular care home owner has been brutally assaulted outside his home by three youths. Jonathan Cunningham MBE was attacked outside Rosebank Care Home in Southport just after

WANTED | Thomas Parkinson, 31, formerly of Acacia Street, Preston, is wanted by police after absconding from HMP Kirkham on April 24. Parkinson was sentenced to life in prison in April 2007 for

Jewish Labour activists have urged Jeremy Corbyn to resign after he foolishly endorsed a book, which promoted antisemitism. The Labour Leader had endorsed the book, which indicated that Europe’s banks were controlled

Tories in Southport have been left blue in the face after misspelling the town’s name. Less than eagle-eyed Conservative candidates missed the fact they had cocked up and got Southport’s name wrong

As blossom is making an appearance and everywhere is looking greener and greener, we have seen glimpses of sunshine and warmer weather & our thoughts are turning to all things summery. The

Have you seen wanted Jordan Monaghan, 27, from Blackburn? We want to speak to him after an assault where a 19-year-old man was attacked in his Blackburn home in March. Monaghan is

Photo: Bus stop on Cambridge Road, Southport  Another outbreak of mindless vandalism in Southport. This time vandals have smashed the glass in the bus stop on Cambridge road, Southport. Anyone with information is

Horrified twitchers and sunset watchers have been told they’ll have to pay for the privilege after years of getting it for free. Cash hungry RSPB bosses are now going to charge cars

Detectives are appealing for information about a wanted man from Blackpool. Malcolm Patterson, 56, of Kingcraig Road, is wanted by police in connection with offences including assault and threats to kill where

Police have been alerted to a smash at the junction of Manchester Road and Hawkshead Street. Just after 2pm this afternoon a silver Renault transit van collided with a hatchback car as

POLICE are appealing for information after a burglary was reported in Southport yesterday (Monday 29 April 2019). It was reported that an offender had gained entry into a property on The Walk

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