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Formby MP backs animal charity’s fundraising drive

Formby MP Bill Esterson has lent his support a local animal charity which has launched an urgent fundraising mission due to a national backlog in processing legacies from wills.  Freshfields Animal Rescue,
2nd September 2019

From saving sex slaves to Southport

A couple who helped rescue over 30 girls from sex trafficking in Cambodia are now helping lead a Southport church and will be officially inducted into the role on Saturday 14 September.
2nd September 2019

MISSING Carol Jones last seen in Southport

MISSING: Carol Jones Carol Jones, last seen at approximately 5pm near to the arcades at Southport Promenade, Carol is a vulnerable female, 4ft 11in, dark shoulder length hair, wearing a dark Green
31st August 2019

PREVIEW | Kettering Town V Southport

PREVIEW | Playing The Poppies Southport will hope to bounce back from the defeat against Alfreton Town on Monday when they take on Kettering Town at the Pure Stadium this weekend. The
31st August 2019

MP visits farm to discuss harvest time and…. Brexit

Sefton Central MP, Bill Esterson thanked Damian and Bill Ashton for hosting his visit to Eccleston Farm in Ince Blundell. The farmers, who were accompanied by National Farmers’ Union representatives told Mr
30th August 2019

Cemetery Road closed after biker knocked down

Emergency services have responded to a serious collision after a biker was knocked down at the junction of Warwick Street and Cemetery road this afternoon. Police have asked motorists to avoid the
30th August 2019

Southport Air Show 2019: Traffic & Travel advice

 As thousands of aviation enthusiasts descend on Southport for the annual awe inspiring Air Show next weekend, Sefton Council has put together a helpful guide to the three day spectacular. Bigger than
29th August 2019

Lord Street shut following biker crash

Emergency services have shut part of Lord Street after a motorcyclist was knocked down by a taxi this evening. A taxi Driver was performing a U Turn on Lord Street and collided
28th August 2019

*Important Update – Splashworld Southport

Splash World now fully open today, a spokesperson for the centre said: “We’re delighted to confirm that travellers have now vacated the main car park at Dunes Leisure Centre and, following a
28th August 2019

Lights out for historic Southport landmarks

Historic lamps have been ripped down by the council on Lord Street. Just a year after history hating council jobsworths ripped up the Lord Street red road, they have returned to take
28th August 2019

A Prospect for Dukes Ward

Southport Conservatives are pleased to announce that Michael Prendergast has been selected as the prospective candidate for Dukes Ward at the forthcoming local elections in May 2020. Michael is a resident of
27th August 2019

RESULT | Alfreton Town 2-0 Southport

Amari Morgan-Smith scored twice as Southport suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Alfreton Town. The loss at North Street becomes the third in a row for Liam Watson’s side, who have also
27th August 2019

RTC Ash Street Traffic Lights, Southport

Police are dealing with a two car collision at the junction of Ash Street and Scarisbrick New Road this morning during rush hour, Tuesday 27 August 2019. A Mini and a Vauxhall
27th August 2019
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