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Friends of Rotten Row is recognised as one of the UK’s very best green spaces

Today, a record number of parks and green spaces collect a Green Flag Award Friends of Rotten Row in Southport has been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as one of

16th July 2019

Former Merseyside Cop jailed for misconduct offences

Former police constable Ben Murphy Merseyside Police can confirm that former police constable Ben Murphy has today, Monday 15th July, been sentenced to a total of 28 months after pleading guilty to

15th July 2019

Southport vet embarks Chernobyl mercy mission

A student vet has flown out to Chernobyl on a mercy mission to help the area’s abandoned dogs. Ashley Pounder, 25, from Kew, who works at Parker and Crowther Vets in Birkdale

15th July 2019

A hospital chaplain helped three families find the graves of babies lost in tragic circumstances in the 1970s.

A Southport chaplain helps families find graves of babies

Chaplain helps families find graves of babies A hospital chaplain helped three families find the graves of babies lost in tragic circumstances in the 1970s. Each of the families contacted the Rev

15th July 2019

UPDATE | Man charged with attempted murder following Southport stabbing

POLICE have charged a man with attempted murder following an incident in Southport on Saturday 13 July. At 3.40pm, emergency services were called to Southport Promenade to reports that a man had

15th July 2019

Police launch investigation into life threatening head on smash

Lancashire police are investigating a serious RTC at Carr Cross in Scarisbrick last night. Two cars were involved in a horrific head on collision and a number of men are now in

14th July 2019

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following incident in Southport

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Southport this afternoon, Saturday 13 July. At 3.40pm, emergency services were called to Southport Promenade to reports that

13th July 2019

Travellers wage terror on frightening Meols Cop residents

Out of control travellers who have illegally taken over Meols Cop are now putting lives at risk by speeding down the public footpath near to the park. The travellers who are thought

13th July 2019

Observatory in Hesketh Park Open Day

Saturday 20th July 2019 is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission and successful landing of the Eagle module on the surface of the Moon. To celebrate this remarkable event Southport

13th July 2019

Jimmy wages one boy war on litter in village

A Southport boy has won regional praise for giving up his free time to pick litter after school. The young boy, nicknamed Jimmy, goes to a school in nearby Scarisbrick and each

13th July 2019

More than 9.2 million people visited Southport in 2018 generating in excess of £590 million for the Sefton economy

The number of visitors heading to the resort is up by 1.5% on the previous year with a 6.5% increase on money spent in the town. These findings are contained in

13th July 2019

Lancashire Care receives prestigious North West Financial Award

Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust was recently recognised for its dedication to providing excellent services at the prestigious Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) North West Awards. The HFMA North West Awards are

12th July 2019

New Exhibition At The Atkinson : Black Presence Saturday, 21 September 2019 – Saturday 23 November

The Atkinson’s new exhibition takes place during Black History Month. Most British museums and art galleries have very few paintings of black people and even fewer by black artists even though there

12th July 2019

Heartless travellers ruin kids football pitch

Heartless travellers have threatened the weekend’s junior football matches after setting up on Meols Cop Park. The group of travellers, speaking with Eastern European accents have forced their way into the playing

11th July 2019

Over 50 people arrested and 45 knives recovered in first seven days of Operation Target

Operation Target launched on 1st July Over 50 people have been arrested, 239 stop searches carried out and 45 knives recovered in the first seven days of Operation Target. Operation Target –

11th July 2019

In Pictures: Lydiate Classic Car and Bike Show

The car show was held on Sunday 7th July at 288 Southport Road Lydiate L31 4EQ. All proceeds going to NWCR (North West Cancer Research). https://www.facebook.com/groups/91022806077/ Photos by car enthusiast, Jason Regan…

11th July 2019

Bungling burglars jailed after Southport bar burglary

The men who ransacked Enelle’s Glass Housein Southport on June 11 2019 have been jailed for 20 months each. Steven Lloyd, 43, of Arlington Close, Hither Green, London, admitted burglary and possessing a

11th July 2019

New pedicure room OPEN – time for some pampering in style !

Pure Nails & Beauty on Liverpool Road, Birkdale have now fully refurbished there pedicure lounge and it is open for business. The new and improved pedicure room is stylish yet homely in

11th July 2019

Climate change a huge threat to Formby’s natterjack toads, says MP

MP Bill Esterson has pledged his support to efforts to protect the UK’s largest natterjack toad population on the Sefton coast and praised the work of the National Trust in maintaining breeding

10th July 2019

Merseyside Police joins forces with partners for Knife Crime Question Time Panel

The Question Time Panel with Chief Constable Andy Cooke Merseyside Police Chief Constable Andy Cooke joined Sue Gregory from Everton in the Community, Chief Fire Officer Phil Garrigan from Mersey Fire and

10th July 2019

Southport’s school uniform bank needs your help!

Sefton Council are appealing for kind hearted residents to consider donating to the local authority’s annual school uniform bank. The council’s Schools & Families teams are preparing their seventeenth annual school uniform

10th July 2019

CCTV image released after man assaulted on train in Merseyside

Officers investigating an assault on board a Merseyrail service travelling between Hunts Cross and Southport are today releasing a CCTV image in connection. The assault happened at 8.10pm on 22 June. During

9th July 2019

Why Right Now Is a Good Time to Invest in the Australian Property Market

There have been many reasons why investors have been delaying in buying property in Australia, but now is the time to get buying. The market has been slowing for the last few

9th July 2019

Diabetes family fun day reaches out to young patients

Last weekend, many families and children with diabetes took part in a family fun day organised by the children’s diabetes team at Ormskirk hospital. Everyone was welcome at St Anne’s Community Hall

9th July 2019

Tenancy Deposit Scheme Alert from Action Fraud

Action Fraud have received several reports where fraudsters are claiming to be landlords of properties offered for rent on line. Prior to a viewing the suspect requests that the individuals pay a

9th July 2019

Free Online Counselling Brought to Young People in Sefton

Free Online Counselling Brought to Young People in Sefton XenZone, digital mental health pioneer, has been commissioned by Sefton Council, Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG to

9th July 2019

Enjoy a picnic with friends in Sefton this World Friendship Day

Sefton Council wants its residents to celebrate World Friendship Day (Tuesday, July 30) in style this year by bringing a picnic to their local park, beach or open space. This is an

9th July 2019

VIP visit ahead of ‘End PJ Paralysis’ event

Professor Brian Dolan, a globally renowned nurse championing a revolution in nursing, just visited Southport and Ormskirk hospital NHS Trust to kick off his ‘End PJ Paralysis’ event (10-12 July). Professor Dolan

8th July 2019

Travellers take over Fairways car park

Inept security guards have let travellers take over Southport fairways after leaving a gate open. Caravans of travelling gypsies took over the land this morning and have already begun intimidating joggers and

8th July 2019

Lakeland Leather Has Bags of Donations for Cancer Research UK

Lakeland Leather’s recent campaign encouraged customers to recycle their unwanted jackets in support of Cancer Research UK and in a bid to campaign against throwaway fashion. The Lake District-based fashion retailer launched

8th July 2019