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Sefton Council cash in £2.5million from parking fees

Sefton Council earned nearly £2.5million from parking fees last year, according to new figures. The local authority was second in Merseyside for parking profits behind Liverpool, which took just over £4m from

2nd December 2018

Local business at heart of Labour plan to revive Southport high streets

Southport retailers, residents and Labour campaigners have been discussing how to save local high streets as part of Small Business Saturday. Shadow Treasury Minister Peter Dowd MP and Labour’s candidate for the town, Liz

2nd December 2018

Pine Pixies Pre-School history

When I took over Elbow Lane Pre-School in 2001 it was a well-established facility that had been running for approx 30 years and was well known throughout Formby village. I was running the

2nd December 2018

CCTV appeal after Ormskirk incident

**Can you help identify this male** Police would like to speak to the male in relation to an incident that took place in Ormskirk Town Centre on Wednesday 3rd October at approximately

2nd December 2018

Community campaigner calls for more assistance to help Southport’s businesses to thrive

A community campaigner has called on Sefton Council to produce a new guide containing vital information to help Southport’s businesses to survive and thrive. Community Campaigner David Barton said more needed to

1st December 2018

New Sefton base for Police Community Support Officers

A team of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) from Merseyside Police has moved in to a new base at Magdalen House as part of Sefton Council’s move to locality-based working. PCSOs Emma

1st December 2018

FA CUP DRAW | Second Round Away Day

The Port will travel to Prenton Park on Sunday 2 December (2pm KO) to play against EFL League Two side Tranmere Rovers in the Second Round of the Emirates FA Cup. Tickets

1st December 2018

Young people most likely to take deadly risks in a flood

18-34 year olds most likely to take life endangering risks during a flood Around 1,000 people are rescued from flood waters every year with around 170 rescued from inside or on top

30th November 2018

The story of the Mexico lifeboat disaster -Atkinson Gallery Friday 14th December 6pm Free

Shipwrecks off the Southport Coast – An illustrated talk by Martyn Griffiths Atkinson Gallery Friday 14th December 6pm Free. The story of the Mexico lifeboat disaster Cork Jackets and Drill is being

30th November 2018

Planned NW road works – Monday 3 to Sunday 9 December 2018

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 30 November but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

30th November 2018

Community campaigner calls for FREE on-street parking to rejuvenate Southport town centre

A community campaigner has called for a review of Southport’s on-street parking charges in a bid to boost the town as a retail and tourism destination. During his four years as a

30th November 2018

Drugs and cash seized in Newton Street raid

Another recovery of drugs and a large quantity of cash in Southport. A 49 year old male was arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to supply and money laundering

30th November 2018

Scarisbrick New Road smash brings rush hour traffic to a halt

Scarisbrick New Road is in a traffic chaos after two cars collided in rainy conditions near to the BP garage. Traffic is now backed up on the busy main road into Southport

29th November 2018

Instructors’ thumbs up for motorway driving lessons

Driving instructors in the North West have given the thumbs up to new learner driver motorway lessons. Learner drivers accompanied by approved instructors were allowed to drive on motorways for the first

29th November 2018

Southport School Children Plant Time Capsule at new look Play Area

Pupils at Kew Woods primary school in Southport have planted a time capsule to help mark the planned opening of a new look play area they helped design. The time capsule

29th November 2018

Northern Rail to punish fair dodgers in clampdown

More and more penalty fare routes are to be introduced across the Northern Rail network in a bid to clamp down of fare dodgers. They will be implemented next month and will

29th November 2018

Appeal after smash and grab at Dobbies

A callous thief has bricked a car window in and stolen a woman’s handbag from her vehicle outside Dobbies garden centre, Tuesday 27 November 2018. CCTV is being explored but the owner

29th November 2018

Appeal to locate missing Southport woman

A Southport woman with dementia has gone missing on her way to see her son. Police and the family of the woman, known as Mrs Palmer, are growing increasingly concerned for her

28th November 2018

Man sentenced to nine years behind bars following armed robbery in Southport

Merseyside Police have today (Wednesday 28 November 2018) welcomed the sentencing of a 20 year old man from the Liverpool area following an armed robbery at the Flannels Store in Southport earlier

28th November 2018

Council’s ambitions for Sefton recognised in independent review

Sefton Council has shown it demonstrates real ambition for Sefton and has a strong track record of partnership working and place leadership, according to the Local Government Association’s (LGA) peer review team.

28th November 2018

Coastal road closed after 6 car smash

Police have closed off part of the coast road after a car smash in Ainsdale. Officers have closed off the stretch of coastal road between Pontins and Liverpool Road following a serious

28th November 2018

News from your Community Policing Team

An elderly householder, residing in the Smithy Green area of Formby had a leaflet pushed through her door on Thursday 22nd November advertising a service of buying old gold and silver jewellery.

28th November 2018

A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police

Burglaries Between the 13th November and the 27th November burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Alexandra Road (2 sheds), Claremont Road, Lathom Road (garage), Sidney Road, Arbour

28th November 2018

Cyclists urged to stay safe on dark winter roads

Cyclists in Southport are being urged to stay safe on the road and make sure they are highly visible during the darker winter days ahead. A campaign by local authorities, including Merseyside

28th November 2018

Locals raise £7,400 St Joseph’s

Friends of St Joseph’s were delighted to be given a boost of more than £7,400 which was raised by customers from a local supermarket. Ainsdale’s Co-Op manager Richard Henderson presented a cheque

28th November 2018

WANTED Southport man arrested in Hillside

Officers from Sefton Tactical Team arrested a wanted male in the Hillside area this morning. Dane Ellard (24-years) was also a Named Suspect in connection with a number of theft and related

27th November 2018

Outstanding paramedic work helps NWAS Trust achieve Good rating

England’s Chief Inspector of Hospitals has welcomed improvements at North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust following its latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission. A team of inspectors from the Care Quality

27th November 2018

Can you make a difference to a vulnerable teenager’s life?

Sefton Council has launched a recruitment campaign to attract foster carers interested in looking after teenagers. The Council has created new specialist teen foster carer roles and is looking for people who can

27th November 2018

Renewed appeal following a theft in Southport

Merseyside Police are today, Tuesday 27th November, continuing to appeal for information following a theft in Southport on Saturday, 10 November. On Sunday, 11 November, a report was received of a Children

27th November 2018

HMICFRS report – Policing and Mental Health – Picking up the Pieces

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy said: “The police will never turn away from someone who needs their help, and officers are very often the first to respond to those in crisis. But,

27th November 2018