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Ince Blundell bus changes “unacceptable”, says MP

Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson has described proposals to stop a bus route from serving Ince Blundell village as “totally unacceptable” and “potentially dangerous”. Arriva North West is consulting on plans to
13th June 2019
Fundamental is back at the Botanic Gardens on Saturday 22nd June. The Settle Inn will host the unique game show which is fun for all the family.

Fundamental is back at the Botanic Gardens

Fundamental is back at the Botanic Gardens on Saturday 22nd June. The Settle Inn will host the unique game show which is fun for all the family.   Fundamental is a fun
13th June 2019
34 years in prison for duo caught supplying cocaine

34 years in prison for duo caught supplying cocaine

Two men have been jailed following an investigation by the joint NCA and Met Police Organised Crime Partnership (OCP). Officers observed Dean Melody, 46, from Hertfordshire, and Arthur Boxall, 52, from Essex,
12th June 2019
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Girlguiding in Birkdale needs you!

Girl Guides Birkdale District is looking for adults over the age of 18 to run Rainbows (age 5-7), Brownies (age 7-10) and Guides (age 10-14). If you live in the Southport area
12th June 2019

Cleaners trip town centre bank alarm

A anti theft alarm has been triggered at a town centre bank filling it with acrid smoke. The Barclays Southport branch on Lord Street was evacuated this morning, not for the first
12th June 2019

Full steam ahead at Ainsdale Railway Police Station

It’s full steam ahead for Sefton’s second Community Police Station as it officially opened its doors in Ainsdale Railway Station last week. Above: Haydn Preece Former Ainsdale Councillor Haydn Preece reflected: “Sometimes
11th June 2019
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Bungling burglars arrested inside Southport bar

UPDATE Following a burglary at a public house in Southport, Police have charged 2 males with burglary and possession of a bladed article. The males are: Leon Shaw aged 45 of Scarisbrick
11th June 2019

Bishop to the Moon landing in Southport

In July 1969 man first landed on the moon. Fast forward fifty years and on the 8th of July 2019 a NASA space suited Ken Clapham will be landing in Southport. His
11th June 2019

Pupils tasked with creating ferry good posters

Art loving pupils from Southport can enter a competition to create a new poster for a distinctive Mersey Ferry. The design must feature Mersey Ferry’s colourful Dazzle Ship and be inspired by
10th June 2019

Sefton Council grants help high streets bloom

Sefton Council has delivered almost £9000 in grants to help community groups improve their local high street. Ainsdale in Bloom, Bootle in Bloom, Crosby and Waterloo in Bloom, Litherland in Bloom, Lord
10th June 2019
Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Diabetes programmes in Sefton gains accreditation

Programmes in Sefton that support people living with diabetes are the first in Merseyside to be recognised by a nationally respected institute in time for Diabetes Week 2019. The two patient education
10th June 2019

Patients in Southport help homeless people get healthcare

Health commissioners in Southport and Formby are encouraging residents to get involved in their local NHS by joining their GPs practice’s patient group this national participation week (10–15 June). NHS Southport and Formby
10th June 2019

Unite Fighters get the call from Team GB

Not 1 but 5 Unite Fighters have been selected by Team GB for trials and development at the National Training Centre in Manchester over the coming weeks, the 5 Students and head
9th June 2019

Switch Island blaze fuels traffic chaos

Traffic has ground to a halt around Switch Island following a blaze breaking out. A Renault Clio broke down in the inside lane of Switch Island shortly after half 1 this afternoon
9th June 2019

Southport FC Juniors | Awards Night

The 2018-19 Southport Football Club Junior awards evening for our Under 10’s, Under 12’s and Under 13’s took place at the Ainsdale Club on Friday night. The dreadful weather unfortunately meant the
8th June 2019
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