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Free cancer support event taking place in Southport

Local people in Southport who have been affected by cancer, either directly or indirectly, are invited to an upcoming ‘Health and Wellbeing Event’. The Southport Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre is

19th February 2020

Lib Dems Call Time on Costly Mersey Bosses

Merseyside’s Liberal Democrats, have revealed radical plans to axe political posts like the Mayor of Liverpool and the Mersey Police and Crime Commissioner. Both Mayor ‘Big Joe’ Anderson and Police Commissioner Jane

19th February 2020

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Beales bosses backtrack on offer to keep Southport store

Beales bosses have destroyed the hopes of hundreds of employees in Southport after backtracking on the news their store would stay open. The Lord Street department store will shut down despite just

19th February 2020

Tutu’s for ten years in Southport!

The number 22 has always been special for mum of two, dance teacher and babyballet® franchisee Jennifer Berrett. It was at that age she performed on her first cruise ship contract, the

18th February 2020

Force to accelerate recruitment drive for 500 new officers

Merseyside Police will accelerate their recruitment drive to bring 500 new officers into training over the next year, more than double the Government’s target. This means the force will have nearly 4,000

18th February 2020

Help us to find Colin Jones who is missing from his Wirral home

Police are reissuing our appeal for help in tracing a 61-year-old man who is missing from home. Colin Jones, was last seen at his home on Venables Drive, Spital, last night (Thursday,

17th February 2020

Bootle Council force up Southport beach parking prices

Furious tourists and locals are reacting with disbelief once more after Sefton announced they’ll be skyrocketing prices to park on Southport beach. A staggering 33% increase will see drivers forced to pay

17th February 2020

Drug user ‘unlucky’ to get caught says judge

Sefton magistrates has heard how a drug user was caught by chance by police looking for a man living next door to him. Hayden Duncan, 33, pleaded guilty to possession of heroin

17th February 2020

Valentine’s Day Fun At Brookdale Resource Centre

People who attend a Southport day centre for older Sefton residents living with dementia proved that age is no barrier to getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit this week. Staff organised a

17th February 2020

Why students need to hire writing services

While in school, students have to grapple with a lot of assignments and social challenges. Others deal with the confusion of choosing careers, and some have familial matters to deal with. Well,

17th February 2020

WARNING after handbag thefts in Southport town centre

Purses and Handbags There have been a couple of incidents reported where purses have been taken from handbags in Southport town centre. Police have recommended that both residents and visitors take extra

17th February 2020

Crime Alert for the residents Southport from Merseyside Police

Burglaries Between the 2nd February and the 16th February burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Barrett Road, Oxford Road (2), Talbot Street (outbuilding), Dunbar Crescent, Marshside Road,

17th February 2020

How Writing Services Helps in studying and finding jobs

Writing services have become a great asset for students all over the world. While in school, one can make use of custom essay writings to help avoid bad grades. But, this does

17th February 2020

Birkdale residents urged to look out for missing tabby Chief

People of Birkdale and Hillside are being asked to check their sheds and outhouses for a silver tabby cat which has been missing for a number of days. Chief, a silver tabby

16th February 2020

Hunt is on to find careless white van men

Fed up residents on Sussex Road say they will be getting a removal firm to tow away two cars, which have been parked on the road and left untouched for over a

16th February 2020

Couple stabbed in horrific masked home invasion

A Southport couple have been treated for knife wounds in hospital after both being stabbed in a horrific home invasion. Matthew Lawrenson and his wife were attacked at knifepoint after four masked

16th February 2020

The Southport squadron of the Royal Air Force Air Cadet recruitment evening

The Southport squadron of the Royal Air Force Air Cadet organisation is hosting an recruitment evening later this month. The organisation has been running for nearly 80 years and the 281 Southport

16th February 2020

An Effective Marketing Strategy Is Essential To Your Online Business

There are many reasons to include an effective marketing strategy in your online business. It’s a proven way to build relationships with potential customers, develop links to your website from other sites,

15th February 2020

Inside the new Unique Hair and Beauty Bar

Uniques beauty bar opened Monday 27th January 2020. Unique is expanding to a one stop shop for all your beauty needs. Our beauty team is trained with diversity to cater for all

15th February 2020

Driver flees scene of front garden smash

A homeowner in Birkdale who was out celebrating for Valentines night came home to find her front garden destroyed. An unknown driver lost control of their vehicle and completely destroyed the front

15th February 2020

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Pound boost for late winter holidaymakers

Holidaymakers lucky enough to travel into Europe during the February half-term holiday are getting an extra boost from the value of the pound. Sterling is close to its highest level against the

14th February 2020

Keeping it in the Family – artistic siblings hold joint exhibition

Former Wigan High School and Wigan Grammar School pupils, artistic sister and brother duo, Carole and Martin Dawber, will be sharing the Artist of the Month spotlight at The ArtHouse over in

14th February 2020

10 Ways to Sell Your House Fast in 2020

When it comes to selling property, there are always two things we hope for as the sellers. One of the most important decisions you’ll ever make is to Selling a house in

14th February 2020

Sefton MP backs call for new law to protect shop workers

MP Bill Esterson is backing calls for greater powers to deal with offenders who attack those who serve the public, in a renewed bid to better protect shopworkers. He praised the role

14th February 2020

Aintree Braced as Tiger Roll Looks to Make History

#MondayMotivation Tiger Roll creates history by becoming the first horse since Red Rum to record back-to-back victories in the Randox Health #GrandNational 🐯👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/3o0CK8WLEF — Racing TV (@RacingTV) April 8, 2019 After

14th February 2020

Train buffs delight at new Northern Line stock appearance

One of Northern’s “new” flexi units passes Burscough Bridge on 13.2.2020. This is believed to be the first time this type of train has been out on the Southport to Wigan line.

14th February 2020

Appeal to find 15-year-old Southport girl Jodie Lindsay

Can you help? We’re appealing for information to find a teenager who is missing from home in Southport. 15-year-old Jodie Lindsay was last seen in the Portland Street area at 8.10pm on

13th February 2020

WARNING | After commercial vehicle thefts in Southport

Over recent weeks there have been a number of commercial vans targeted by thieves in the Southport area. In some cases the vans themselves have been stolen in mostly overnight thefts. In

13th February 2020

Free Trees for Birkdale this Saturday

Residents in Birkdale are being offered a free tree to plant in their garden this Saturday. Birkdale Lib Dem Councillors have worked with Mersey Forest and the local authority to secure a

13th February 2020

COMMUNITY | Under 11’s Regional Finals (Updated)

We have two schools representing Southport Football Club in the NLT Under 11’s regional finals at AFC Fylde today. Farnborough Road are representing the girls and Norwood Primary School represent the boys.

12th February 2020