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Teens robbed at knifepoint as expensive bike stolen

Police are hunting two unidentified individuals after a young couple were robbed at knifepoint in Southport last night. Two teenagers, a young boy and girl, were walking down Southport Promenade when they
8th February 2020

Storm Ciara Hits Southport On Sunday!

Hold onto your hats! Batten down the hatches! Storm Ciara is set to hit Southport  on Sunday 9th February. North Western coastal areas are particularly affected as the Met Office warns of
6th February 2020

Valentines Special At Trattoria 51

Merseyside’s much-loved Italian restaurant Trattoria 51 will be extending its Valentine’s celebrations across three days at its Southport and Liverpool locations. A special menu will be available from February 14 to February
6th February 2020

Sefton pool goes green to meet zero carbon target

(Left to right): Catie Page, Cllr Nina Killen, Bill Esterson MP, Trust chair Dympna Edwards, Pool chief executive David Kiernan Formby pool has set an ambitious target to become one of the first
6th February 2020

Lytham showcased by local media company

The town of Lytham has been showcased on YouTube by local media company Lytham St Anne’s News. All the independent shops were focused on and several of the owners spoke on video.
6th February 2020

Could a New Casino Be on the Cards for Southport?

According to the latest statistics, more than 9.2 million people visited Southport in 2018, contributing around £590 million to the economy. They are drawn by the area’s seaside setting, their money poured into
5th February 2020

Another HUGE sink hole, Ainsdale

Residents of a quiet Southport street are fuming after their road was closed to traffic after a gaping sink hole opened up. Road workers were forced to close off Salford Road between
5th February 2020

Writing up Some Romance

Southport Writers’ Circle have been enjoying a very busy couple of months, having recently appeared on local radio station, Mighty FM, and hosting a successful Writing Resolution Night, which encouraged members of
5th February 2020

Woodlands – Could your business help ours?

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary Spring Ball is fast approaching and this year it is extra special because the charity is celebrating its 15th Birthday!  Their ball is always a much anticipated event with
4th February 2020

Appeal after bike stolen from High Park nursery

At 14:20 this afternoon, Monday 3 February a bike was stolen from High Park. Owner Russell Hagen said, “this piece of trash strolled into my works car park, Kinderworld on Bispham Road
3rd February 2020

Appeal after Penwortham burglary

Penwortham Burglary – Two Men Wanted Have you seen either of these men? They are wanted in connection with a burglary at Penwortham’s 1260 Craft & Crust Bar & Restaurant on 21st
3rd February 2020

Appeal to locate missing Preston man

Have you seen Shaun Horan? Shaun, 48, was last seen at Mariner’s Way in Preston this morning and concern is growing for his welfare. He is described as white, five ft 8ins,
3rd February 2020

Union Street is looking for its next success

One of southport’s premier boutique commercial districts is looking for the final piece of its successful puzzle. While the rest of the town struggles, Union Street is bucking the trend boasting five
1st February 2020
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