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Man jailed after thefts of charity boxes in Ormskirk

Court outcome update – Paul Edgerton, 29, from Long Moor Lane, Liverpool has been found guilty at Preston Magistrates Court of theft and attempted theft of charity boxes in Ormskirk. Edgerton has

11th February 2019

Take part in Southport Festival 2019!

The annual Southport Festival is back this May. Last year 1000’s of families and visitors were in town over the weekend to enjoy a variety of on street entertainment, live musics and

11th February 2019

Police seek good samaritans who helped a woman after she was sexually assaulted

Officers are appealing for two witnesses following an allegation of rape on 18th January. The incident is reported to have happened around Seel Street, Liverpool at approximately 4am. We’re keen to speak

11th February 2019

Over 100 key business leaders turn out for Southport Bid’s futures meeting

Over 100 local businesses, regional property agents, investors, and other stakeholders with an interest in taking Southport forward were brought together last week by Southport BID. Southport has been hit hard, not

11th February 2019

UPDATE | Large fire at Formby compost business

Firefighters have been called to a large fire at a compost business in Formby this morning. Four fire engines and two support appliances are in attendance. Crews were alerted at 5.18am and

11th February 2019

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Damien Moore MP responds to Merseyside Police Commissioner following tendentious consultation on police precept

Southport MP Damien Moore has responded to the Merseyside Police Commissioner’s consultation on increasing the policing precept in Southport, remarking it as tendentious and limited. Damien Moore MP said: “Once again, the

11th February 2019

Police arrest teenager on suspicion of attempted murder in Skem

Detectives are investigating a serious assault that took place on Sunday February 10th in Skelmersdale. Paramedics and police were called shortly after 7am to a report of an incident at an address on Helmsdale.

10th February 2019

Fire chiefs plan to boost crew numbers in Southport

Fire chiefs in Merseyside have revealed plans to increase the number of firefighters as they vow to ‘bite back against austerity’. Merseyside Fire and Rescue wants to raise recruits from 620 to

10th February 2019

RESULT | Southport 5-3 Chorley FC

FINAL RESULT: Southport 5-3 Chorley FC Port goals: Sampson 11′ 90′, Green 20′, Charles 26′, 37′ Magpies goals: Newby 30′ 90′ , O’Keefe 55′, Port bookings: Magpies bookings: 35′ Carver, 67′ Blakeman, 90′ Teague Port subs: 80′ Morgan Homson-Smith (on for Gilchrist), 90+ Archer (on for Charles), 90+ Richards (on for Green) Magpies

9th February 2019

A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police

Burglaries Between 25th January and the 8th February 2019 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Lord Street, Falkland Road, Leyland Road, Glamis Drive (garage), Lyndhurst Road, Clifford

9th February 2019

Sefton launches SEND evaluation to seek out parent’s views

Sefton Council have commissioned researchers at Edge Hill University to undertake an evaluation of Special Education Needs and Disability services in the borough. The evaluation, funded by Sefton’s Clinical Commissioning Groups, will

9th February 2019

Family pay tribute to 62 year old, Ian Webb following incident in River Mersey

The family of a man who sadly passed away last month following an incident in the River Mersey have today paid tribute to him: “Ian was an intelligent, conscientious family man, with

8th February 2019

Police funding plan is "dangerous", says MP

Police funding plan is “dangerous”, says Formby MP

Sefton Central Labour MP Bill Esterson has branded Conservative funding of the police “dangerous” and slammed Government plans to use an increase in council tax to boost police funding. The plan is

8th February 2019

Weather WARNING issued for Southport

The Met Office have issued a SEVERE weather warning for winds of up to 38MPH with gusts of over 60MPH in the costal area of Southport until 3:00PM Saturday 9th Feb. Warning

8th February 2019

Help Us Help You by choosing pharmacy first

Sefton residents are being reminded they can get expert advice about any minor health concerns they may have from their local pharmacy, saving them a trip to their doctor’s surgery. That’s the

8th February 2019

Highways England launches £20m competitions to revolutionise roads

Highways England has launched two multi-million-pound competitions to encourage the country’s most creative minds to come up with innovative ideas to revolutionise roads and driving. The company aims to build on the

8th February 2019

Preview | Southport V Chorley

Following a weekend off Southport return to action this Saturday as they take on table-toppers Chorley. A lot of improvement will be needed after the Port’s last performance against Telford, in which

8th February 2019

Forget TV dinners – Tory plans mean it may be TV or dinner for our elderly, says Labour’s Liz

Southport’s older residents are increasingly seen as “fair game” for attack by the Tories claims Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for the town, Liz Savage. It follows a series of reports highlighting how the

8th February 2019

“Dear Leavers, you were right to give the establishment a kicking” – Caroline Lucas launches project to change Brexit conversation

Green Party MP Caroline Lucas has today launched Dear Leavers – a project that has seen her visit leave-voting constituencies in a bid to find common ground. The leading Remain and People’s

8th February 2019

Man jailed after thefts of charity boxes in Ormskirk

Take part in Southport Festival 2019!

Police seek good samaritans who helped a woman after she was sexually assaulted

Over 100 key business leaders turn out for Southport Bid’s futures meeting

UPDATE | Large fire at Formby compost business

Damien Moore MP responds to Merseyside Police Commissioner following tendentious consultation on police precept

Police arrest teenager on suspicion of attempted murder in Skem

Fire chiefs plan to boost crew numbers in Southport

RESULT | Southport 5-3 Chorley FC

A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police

Sefton launches SEND evaluation to seek out parent’s views

Family pay tribute to 62 year old, Ian Webb following incident in River Mersey

Police funding plan is “dangerous”, says Formby MP

Weather WARNING issued for Southport

Help Us Help You by choosing pharmacy first

Highways England launches £20m competitions to revolutionise roads

Preview | Southport V Chorley

Forget TV dinners – Tory plans mean it may be TV or dinner for our elderly, says Labour’s Liz

“Dear Leavers, you were right to give the establishment a kicking” – Caroline Lucas launches project to change Brexit conversation

Labour North West bring conference to Southport

Car Crash | Park Road, Southport

Southport woman arrested after hospital cash theft

MP condemns LABOUR for voting against Monday’s local government financial Plan 2019/20

Sinister clown targets children in Formby Pinewoods

Hotel booking sites to make major changes after CMA probe

JOB ALERT | £90k Plus – Christ The King, Headteacher

Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust pledges to build safety net for nursing professionals

Peter Knight and John Spiers to play the Atkinson, Southport

Brighthouse to shut Southport shop

Appeal for the next of kin of 68 year old John Rippington from Southport