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Nearly 300 MORE homes planned for Formby

Outline plans to build 286 homes on land north of Brackenway in Formby will be considered by Sefton Council’s planning committee on Wednesday (March 6). Labour’s Formby councillors Catie Page and Nina
3rd March 2019

Yellow weather warning for Southport

@metofficeUK have issued a yellow warning of “danger to life” from STORM FREYA, which is due to make landfall on Sunday, bringing strong winds, traffic disruption and possible dangerous conditions. The warning
3rd March 2019
Police

Arrests following Formby burglary

Detectives working on Operation Castle, the force’s ongoing response to burglary, have arrested two men in connection with burglary offences in Formby. At around 7pm last night (Thursday 28 February), officers on
3rd March 2019

Radical Hatton heading to Southport?

Liverpool Militant leader Derek ‘Degsey’ Hatton hasn’t let being suspended from Labour two days after rejoining the party affect his networking opportunities. Degsey was seen at ‘Politicians in the Park’ this week,
3rd March 2019

Have your say on Southport bus services

Residents in Sefton have the chance to give their views on bus services in the area in the first consultation phase of a new bus network review in the borough. This initial
2nd March 2019

New Lane Pace closed after Two car smash

New Lane Pace is closed after a two car smash this afternoon. Merseyside and Lancashire fire service were both called to the two car accident on New Lane Pace. Merseyside were stood
2nd March 2019

Andrews Lane development is killing PHEASANTS

Worried twitchers say housing developments in Formby are killing off the local birdlife such as pheasants. One resident said “The Andrews Close/Barton Heys Road, Formby housing development has obviously pushed the local
2nd March 2019

Gymnast Danny hangs up leotard after ten years

Southport club gymnast Dan Purvis has retired following a ten-year career and 16 major international medals. The 28-year-old, who trained at Southport Gymnastics Club, in Ainsdale, was a key figure in the
2nd March 2019

Rush hour chaos over Trafalgar Road smash

Emergency services are currently dealing with a two car collision on Trafalgar. Paramedics are treating the occupants of both cars at the scene for injuries after a head on collision shortly after
1st March 2019

Exclusive FM News from mightyradio.co.uk

Your Strong Radio Station for Southport is launching on 107.9 Fm on Monday 1st April (No April’s Fool!)   Mighty Radio will launch on 107.9 Fm across the Southport coast on Monday
1st March 2019
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Moe cops to patrol Southport Town Centre

Police will have more feet on the beat after plans were unveiled to recruit 80 new officers – the first time this has happened in nine years. By increasing the police precept
1st March 2019

Youngsters viciously attacked in Ainsdale

Police are hunting two young men after a vicious assault and robbery in Ainsdale. A young boy and his friend were viciously attacked by two young men on Liverpool road yesterday. in
1st March 2019

Sefton council RAISES your council tax AGAIN

Council Tax for services provided by Sefton Council will increase by 2.99% to fund the unprecedented demand on Children’s Social Care, protecting our vulnerable older people, and being able to continue to
28th February 2019

Have your say on Sefton health policies review

Sefton residents are being asked for views about a number of local health policies, being reviewed to make sure NHS resources are used on the most effective treatments. NHS South Sefton (CCG)
28th February 2019

Town Lane shuts for roadworks

Drivers should avoid Town Lane next month as it shuts for roadworks. The knock in effect will cause big tailbacks on Kew Roundabout. The council say diversions are in place to ensure
28th February 2019
Woman horrified to find fly eggs in McDonalds meal

McDonalds Kew now deliver to your door!

Fast food lovers are rejoicing after Mcdonalds Kew announced they will start delivering to homes. Only available on Uber Eats the service will now send out piping hot Mcdonalds to thousands of
28th February 2019

Southport mum reveals vaginal mesh agony

Southport mum of two Emma Hawksworth, says her life has been turned upside down after she opted to have vaginal mesh after the traumatic birth of her daughter. But just weeks after it was
28th February 2019

Lord Street RTC: Police cordon off zebra crossing

emergency services have closed part of Lord Street following a horrific accident this afternoon involving a bus and a pedestrian. The incident took place near to the zebra crossing on Lord Street
27th February 2019
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