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Citizens 4 good scheme open for latest round of nominations Nominations are now being accepted for a major scheme that recognises Sefton residents who make a difference to life in their local

Sandway Homes revealed: Find out about Sefton’s new Housing Development Company Sandway Homes is the official name of the newly created Sefton Council owned housing development company. Last year councillors agreed in

Couple convicted after death of toddler TWO people have been convicted of causing or allowing the death of a nineteen-month old girl. Ellie May Minshull-Coyle died after she was caged and forcibly

Officers from Merseyside Police were out on patrol in the Kings Gardens last night, Sunday 4 November 2018. The area has suffered badly from vandalism over recent times and high visibility patrols

A former Farnborough Road School pupil has rocked Britain’s Brexit debate with a fresh intervention. Labour’s top Euro MP Richard Corbett has echoed comments that “Where there’s death, there’s hope” as research

Kidderminster 1-4 Southport Harriers Goals: 68′ O’Connor Port Goals: 3′ Sampson, 22′ Gilchrist, 32′ Sampson, 35′ Charles Harriers Subs: 45′ Ironside, Austin, Richards for Vaughan, Johnson, Bradley Port Subs: 82′ Homson-Smith for

Photo: Cuadrilla The energy firm Cuadrilla says it has produced the first shale gas from its fracking site in Lancashire. Fracking began at the site in Little Plumpton near Blackpool last month,

Vandals smash shop windows on Lord Street Vandals once again let loose on another Lord Street business. Police were at The Edinburgh Woollen Mill following another incident, Friday 2 November 2018. Anyone

Grants to help reduce social isolation Local groups have been given a boost now that wellbeing organisation Living Well Sefton has launched the fifth round of the Community Resilience Grant. Community groups

Southport man jailed after Roe Lane shop theft  On Tuesday 30th October, an off-duty Police Officer from Southport Community Police Team observed a male exiting a store on Roe Lane, having just

Search is on for the best of the best football kids • English Schools’ FA (ESFA) International season kicks off for 2018-2019 • U18 School boys’ International trials continue • Two squads

Why Now Is the Best Time to Invest in the UK and Australian Real Estate As Brexit looms over our heads, everyone is fearing a huge housing market crash. Is this a

Police have launched a criminal inquiry into allegations of anti-Semitic hate crimes within the Labour Party. Met Police chief Cressida Dick told the BBC her officers were assessing online material because it

Lord Street In Bloom receive 5 Outstanding award Lord Street In Bloom Volunteers today received a Level 5 Outstanding award from the RHS Britain In Bloom Judges. Another great achievement for all your

Driver rushed to hospital after crashing into hedge near Southport A driver has crashed into a hedge on Water lane after swerving to avoid oncoming traffic, Thursday 1 November 2018. It’s not

Meat cleaver comes down on Southport Butchers The meat cleaver has come down on a popular town centre butchers after the company went into administration. Crawshaws butchers had a number of outlets

Traffic slow following Cambridge Road crash  Hard working Police shattered from a night of Halloween patrols have rushed to the scene of a rush hour crash, Thursday 1 November 2018. Two cars

Southport MP discusses anti-social behaviour in the town centre Southport MP Damien Moore recently met with the Policing Minister, Nick Hurd MP, to discuss crime in Southport. Damien said: “We spoke about

Birkdale Residents fear Aldi traffic nightmare Councillors in Birkdale are worried the new Aldi store could cause traffic chaos. They’re now asking Sefton to monitor the situation after residents contacted them to

Police hunt WANTED Southport resident Merseyside police are appealing for information to find a 44 year old man from who is wanted on a prison recall. Rui Araujo, who is originally from

Appeal for information after theft of jewellery from house in Southport Merseyside police are appealing for information to trace jewellery that is believed to have been stolen from in a theft from a house

This weekend saw Southport Hockey pick up 4 wins out of 5 games. Ladies 1st XI got us underway, unfortunately only being able to field 10 players the girls put on a

Southport town centre traffic lights not working Drivers say London Street is an accident waiting to happen after lights at a key junction have been out since Saturday. Cars and busses are

Warning to Southport Residents A warning to be aware of, a practice that was first identified in the North Strand area of Dublin in the Republic of Ireland and was recently reported

RESULT | Southport 2-2 Curzon Ashton Port Goals: 14′ Morgan, 80′ Charles Curzon Goals: 65′ Crankshaw, 72′ Brooke Port Subs: 92′ Homson-Smith for Bauress, 95′ Priestley for Langley Curzon Subs: 57′ Ali

Cambridge Arcade vandals return to crime scene Police are hunting a group of youths who keep attacking shops and businesses in Cambridge Arcade. Footage caught on camera shows a group of vandals

PREVIEW | Southport FC V Curzon Ashton Tonight the Southport take on Curzon Ashton as in a crucial battle in the league campaign, 7:45pm Kick Off. These two sides will be familiar

Operations have been suspended at the UK’s only active shale gas fracking site following an earthquake – just 11 days after it was given the go ahead. Energy firm Cuadrilla said it

Appeal to find missing Southport Shih Tzu The owners of a frightened two year old Shih Tzu who ran away after being spooked by fireworks while they were staying in Southport have

Queenscourt hospice need volunteers The Queenscourt hospice are appealing for volunteers to help out with a public collection at Morrisons Southport, on Tuesday 13th November. Shifts are available from 10 am to