UPDATE | Town Lane house fire
Sunday, 27 January 2019 Town Lane, Southport . Fire crews dealt with a house fire in Town Lane, Southport on Sunday 27th January. Crews were alerted at 10.05pm and on scene at
High visibility patrols stepped up to combat Bedford Park yobs
Officers from Southport Community Police Team will be on High Visibility patrol in the area of Bedford Park this evening. This is in direct response to concerns raised by residents, involving a
Next of kin appeal: John Robert Bradley from Southport
Mereyside Police are appealing for help in tracing the next of kin of an 80 year-old man who died at his home address in Southport. John Robert Bradley passed away at his
What a Reds win would mean to the city of Liverpool
The excitement around Liverpool this season is palpable, but it’s different from the furor created by last year’s run to the Champions League final. You can see it in the eyes of
Police crack down on Southport motorists
Police have pulled over a transit van on Cambridge Road after allegedly not showing a visible number plate. Officers pulled over the black transit van and issued a Stark warning. Officers noticed
Baker rises to challenge of empty Chapel Street store
Pound bakery are expanding into a second town centre shop in Southport The pie giants are opening a store inside the former Crawshaw’s butchers on Chapel Street. Contracted workers are refitting the
Car crashes into bus shelter in Churchtown
Police are investigating how a motorist leaving the car park of a Churchtown pub this morning managed to crash into a bus stop. The dark blue people carrier was leaving the car
Health chief welcomes Labour’s Southport Hospital proposal and sets record straight
The chief executive of the local NHS trust has welcomed a Labour proposal to develop additional NHS walk-in centre services at Southport Hospital. Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust chief Silas Nicholls
Missing man located by Southport Coastguard
CALL OUT – 27/01/2019 – 03:52 – Southport Quads called to assist Police search for missing male near Rainfords Track. The quads searched from the boathouse North towards Rainfords checking along the
Biker avoids death in construction site horror crash
A Southport man has been left with serious injury after crashing his bike outside a dangerous housing development. Ton Millward said he was cycling near the housing construction site next to Dobbies
PREVIEW | Southport V Telford
Southport bounced back from their first league defeat since October with victory over Marine midweek in the cup; now Liam Watson’s side will hope to resume winning ways in the National League
Dangerous Dave Walsh could be in Southport
Have you seen David Walsh, 54, originally from Morecambe? He was due to be sentenced at Preston Magistrates’ Court on March 9 last year after being found guilty of assault, harassment and
Recruitment event for registered nurses at Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust
On Saturday 2nd February Southport and Ormskirk NHS Hospitals will be hosting a nursing recruitment event from 11am-3pm, in the education centre at Southport hospital. Whether qualified as a registered nurse, a
The deadly parasite in pet cats that can be fatal to humans
Kissing cats may cause serious mental illness, blindness or worse OK, kitty has been out this evening whilst you are glued to the TV. When he/she returns the kids pick him up
Southport Labour’s Brexit position remains UNKNOWN
In 2017, the Labour Party ran on a platform that they would deliver on the vote of the British people and leave the European Union. In Southport however, the position is completely
Blogger, 24, is left paralysed with a nerve-crippling illness after stroking a STRAY CAT on holiday in Portugal
Gemma Birch stroked the stray on an all-inclusive to Albufeira in July 2014 Started vomiting uncontrollably and became faint on the flight home Stool tests found infection with bacteria campylobacter – often in raw
How to check whether your passport will be valid after Brexit
NO matter what happens regarding the Brexit deal this week, it’s probably worth checking your passport if you’re hoping to travel later this year. While there is still a lot of uncertainty
Police called to town centre trouble
Police were called to Shorrock Street in Southport to a group of youths causing trouble. Officers rushed to the back of the Hungry Monk and Le Boulevard this afternoon after a group
Employment reaches a record high as wages rise at their fastest pace in a decade
Figures released today show wages have risen at their fastest pace in 10 years as employment reaches a record high, with more than 32.5 million people currently in work. In the North
Cold weather shelter open for SOUTHPORT homeless tonight
Due to the cold weather forecasts, this service will be open again tonight, from 10:00PM to 07:00AM Wednesday 23rd, and the following nights if temperatures continues to stay low. When the centre
WANTED | 45-year-old Christopher Pimblett
Police are appealing for information to find a man who is wanted on a prison recall. 45-year-old Christopher Pimblett served a prison sentence for possession of a controlled drug with intent to
Multiple arrests following police chase in Southport
During the evening of Sunday 20th January 2019 a BMW motor vehicle, with a local registered keeper was pursued by officers in the Southport area. A short while later, two males and
Southport man caught carrying knife
Aaron Jackson (29) of a Southport address has been charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place, after being arrested in possession of this knife on Sunday 20th January.
Conservatives submit plans for a Southport Town Council
Southport Conservatives today announced plans for the creation of a Southport Town Council, to take back some control over decisions made affecting Conservative Southport from the Labour-dominated Sefton. The proposal, submitted by
Southport Labour boycott Lord Street to invest £32.5m in Bootle shopping centre
Instead of investing in Southport and Lord Street, Labour led Sefton Council decided to purchase the Bootle Strand shopping centre for £32.5m. Southport MP Damien Moore said: “I was left with little
Paedophile Scout leader caught with sick photos walks free from court
A paedophile Scout leader caught with hundreds of sickening pictures of children today walked free from court. Christopher John Oldland, 54, who volunteered at the 8th Formby Scout Group, downloaded nearly 600
Tories plan Parish Council for Southport
Southport could gain Parish Council status – but at a cost – if Sefton Council agrees a motion put forward by local Conservative councillors. At this Thursday’s council meeting to be held
David Baddiel brings half term fun to The Atkinson!
Story Pocket Theatre are delighted to announce that AniMalcolm, based on the bestselling children’s book by David Baddiel, will play at The Atkinson on Friday 22 & Saturday 23 February as part
Councillors ADVICE CENTRE Thursday 24th January
Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis, Nigel Ashton and Yaso Sathiy, Focus Editor will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 24th January. They will be available from 10.30am-11.30am at BoxTree Kitchen
Two weeks to go until the Time to Talk about Wellbeing at Work Conference 2019
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is joining forces with Lancashire Mind and wider partners to deliver the annual Workplace Wellbeing Conference in Lancashire. The Trust is working in partnership with Lancashire Mind