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Labour’s Liz helps residents tackle Marshside and Crossens crime problems

Labour’s Liz Savage has been out with officers on patrol in Marshside after a series of incidents in the local area which have concerned local residents and seen car windows smashed. The

5th November 2019

Brexit campaigner threatens to run against town tories

Southport’s prominent brexit campaigner is poised to submit his name as the party’s Southport candidate in the upcoming general election next month. Darcy Iveson-Berkeley has the papers signed and ready to go

4th November 2019

Birkdale rocked by poo bucket health scandal

Environmental health bosses are investigating claims that a block of flats has resorted to using buckets as toilets in an upmarket area of Southport. OTS understands that residents in an expensive part

4th November 2019

Local dental practice helping to save lives with FREE mouth cancer checks

The team at Southport Dental Care @ Secrets Medi Spa are getting behind Mouth Cancer Action Month this November and offering free mouth cancer checks to help spot early signs of the

4th November 2019

Cancer patients invited to help shape future of care

One of the country’s leading specialist surgeons will be among those speaking at an event for head and neck cancer patients in Liverpool later this month. Professor Simon Rogers, Consultant Head and

4th November 2019

The Arts Society Peggy Guggenheim by Alexandra Epps Mon 25 November 6pm at The Atkinson

The Atkinson welcome Alexandra Epps, in the second lecture from The Arts Society. This lecture is about the ‘poor little rich girl’ who changed the face of the twentieth-century art, Peggy Guggenheim.Not

4th November 2019

CRADLE launches early pregnancy loss service at Ormskirk hospital

Cradle, a charity which provides early pregnancy loss support, has launched its service at Ormskirk hospital. Thanks to Cradle, women and their partners or companions receiving emergency care for early pregnancy loss

4th November 2019

Southport law firm wins four customer service awards in ESTAS Conveyancer Awards

Birchall Blackburn Law’s conveyancing team scoops four separate awards for outstanding customer service – including local and regional levels. Birchall Blackburn Law, the Southport-based conveyancing firm, has been recognised for its outstanding

4th November 2019

Government consults on new police powers to criminalise unauthorised encampments

Proposals include powers to to arrest and seize the property and vehicles of trespassers The Government will launch a consultation on proposals to give police new powers to arrest and seize the

4th November 2019

Free talk about Wills, Powers of Attorney, care fees and inheritance tax

Formby Befriending Scheme are hosting a free seminar covering Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, the rules surrounding paying for care and inheritance tax planning. The session will be led by experienced Formby

4th November 2019

Charity appeal for panto performance donations

The St Vincent de Paul Society are hosting a Children’s Pantomime for 150 disadvantaged and disabled children a few days before Christmas – and are appealing for donations to help them reach

4th November 2019

MP backs red squirrel conservation work in Formby

Bill Esterson MP thanked Lancashire Wildlife Trust and hundreds of volunteers for their work protecting red squirrels through their “Saving the last reds”. Mr Esterson visited the trust’s Formby Dune Heath reserve

4th November 2019

Landmark Southport hotel offered for sale

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has brought to the market the Royal Clifton Hotel, a 3-star, 120-bedroom hotel in the Merseyside coastal resort of Southport. A landmark building within the

3rd November 2019

New parking code could give motorists 10-minute grace period in private car parks

New Code of Practice to bring greater regulation, making it easier for drivers to challenge unfair parking tickets and supporting our local shops. Local Government Secretary announces British Standards Institution will develop

3rd November 2019

Formby Junior Sports Club

F.J.S.C. is a FA Charter Standard Development Club Children of all abilities can come along and try us out to see if they like it before they join. BOYS’ FOOTBALL Reception 9.30am

2nd November 2019

Police are looking for missing Southport girl Mia Powell, aged 17

Can you help? Police are looking for missing Southport girl Mia Powell, aged 17. Mia was last seen in the Formby area around 6.30pm on Wednesday 30 October, and lives in the

1st November 2019

CCTV appeal after assault in Liverpool city centre

POLICE have issued CCTV stills of a man we believe could have information that will assist an investigation into an assault in Liverpool city centre. It was a reported a man was

1st November 2019

Next Of Kin Appeal - Stephen Anderson of Southport

Council slammed for climate change hypocrisy

Furious green campaigners have accused council bosses of rank hypocrisy. Sefton Council have been preaching to us about air quality when a significant amount of the personal vehicle pollution, to which the

1st November 2019

My mistake over Gina Miller “voting” app

Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: I reported yesterday that Pro-Europe businesswoman Gina Miller (pictured) has launched a tactical voting app which urges Southport Lib Dems to vote Labour to help oust

1st November 2019

Lib Dem hospital “lies” exposed by local NHS Trust chief’s comments say Labour

Southport Lib Dems have been accused of “lies, scaremongering and reckless behaviour” by their Labour opponents after recent comments by the departing local NHS Trust chief. Southport and Ormskirk Hospital Trust Chief

1st November 2019

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Appeal for information following fatal road traffic collision on M57

POLICE are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the M57 this morning, Thursday 31 October. At 9.30am, emergency services were called to Junction 4 northbound to reports of

31st October 2019

Remembrance Day Services: All you need to know

As many people as possible are encouraged to join Remembrance Day services taking place across the borough next week, to remember those who died in conflict. The Mayor of Sefton, Councillors and

31st October 2019

Yobs run riot in Banks destroying car wingmirrors

Unruly yobs have been running riot in Banks over the previous two nights causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to cars in the area. In one case a BMW X5 has

31st October 2019

Departing Southport Hospital chief says its problems can’t be underestimated

Southport’s departing NHS trust chief has made clear that the hospital and its A&E department are secure for now but expressed concern over long term problems that need addressing. Speaking in a

31st October 2019

Traffic bulletin: M57 closure, Merseyside

Drivers in Merseyside are being advised the M57 is closed in both directions between junction 4 near Knowsley and junction 6 at Kirkby. The closure follows a serious collision between two cars

31st October 2019

Bill Esterson MP says only Labour has the vision to save our environment

Bill Esterson MP met the RSPB to discuss the potential benefits of natural solutions to the climate crisis. Mr Esterson said, “By protecting key habitats, ecosystems can recover and we can avoid

31st October 2019

Sefton Central MP calls on ASDA to have a change of heart over new contract

ASDA staff in Aintree and Southport face losing their jobs on 2 November if bosses go ahead with unfair new contract Sefton Central Labour MP, Bill Esterson has called on ASDA to

31st October 2019

Alzheimer’s society Sefton Fire Station Event

Alzheimer’s society Sefton are holding another of their popular Memory Cafes at the Southport Fire Station, Manchester Road on Wednesday 6th November. If you are worried about your memory or care for

31st October 2019

Team members at unique Southport garden centre honoured for their ‘GREEN’ achievements

Green-fingered team members at a unique Southport garden centre were honoured for their horticultural skills at a presentation event this week. New Leaf on Rotten Row, run with the help of people

31st October 2019

Your ideas can help breathe new life into Sefton’s greenspaces

Green Sefton, Sefton Council’s coast and countryside service, is looking for ideas on how it can breathe new life into buildings within Sefton’s parks and greenspaces. The Council is inviting people to

31st October 2019