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Deputy PCC joins forces with region’s councils to pledge commitment to tackling modern slavery

Deputy PCC joins forces with region’s councils to pledge commitment to tackling modern slavery Merseyside is at the forefront of the fight against modern slavery – that’s the message from the region’s

18th October 2018

Southport employers urged to ensure their business survives the office party

Southport employers urged to ensure their business survives the office party Southport employers are being reminded of their legal responsibilities when it comes to protecting their staff at Christmas parties. Lindsey Knowles,

18th October 2018

Lancashire Care receives prestigious award at the Allocate Awards 2018

Lancashire Care receives prestigious award at the Allocate Awards 2018 Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Temporary Staffing Team have received a prestigious award at this year’s Allocate Awards. The Allocate Awards celebrates

18th October 2018

Sefton Council approve major Lancaster Road redevelopment

Sefton Council approve major Lancaster Road redevelopment Sefton Council has approved a major redevelopment of the former Birkdale School for Hearing Impaired Children in Southport. In April 2017, Octopus Healthcare submitted

18th October 2018

Southport teenagers charged with burglaries in Sefton

Three teenagers charged with burglaries in Sefton Three teenagers have been charged with a series of burglary offences across the Sefton area. The boys, one aged 14 and two aged 16, have

17th October 2018

Sefton’s Hate Crime Unit want victims to come forward

Sefton’s Hate Crime Unit want victims to come forward Officers from Sefton’s Hate Crime Unit are raising awareness and encouraging more victims to come forward as part of National Hate Crime Awareness

17th October 2018

Southport hospital holds memorial service to remember loved ones

Southport hospital holds memorial service to remember loved ones Southport and Ormskirk hospitals are holding a memorial service next month for anyone wishing to remember a loved one. The service will be

17th October 2018

WARNING | Southport residents targeted by fraudsters

WARNING | Southport residents targeted by fraudsters Fraud Attempt It has been reported that an unknown person made an attempt to change the bank details and the mobile phone package of a

17th October 2018

News from SOUTHPORT Community Policing Team

News from SOUTHPORT Community Policing Team Matthew Walden aged 29 of no fixed abode has been arrested for being wanted on a recall to prison. Stephen Murphy aged 38 of Birkdale has

17th October 2018

Cemetery road gridlock after three vehicle crash

Cemetery road gridlock after three vehicle crash A major through road connecting Southport and Birkdale is at a standstill after three vehicles smashed into each other, Wednesday 17 October 2018. Cemetery road

17th October 2018

Council to tackle problem parking outside Southport schools

Council to tackle problem parking outside Southport schools Sefton Council are tackling inconsiderate and dangerous parking outside a number of schools during drop-off and pick-up times. Following the start of the school

17th October 2018

Sefton launches Modern Slavery page to raise awareness of human trafficking

Sefton launches Modern Slavery page to raise awareness of human trafficking Sefton Council are joining local authorities around the country in marking Anti-Slavery Day on October 18. Anti-Slavery Day provides an opportunity

17th October 2018

Missing from home – Kaycey Smith, aged 13, from Southport

Missing from home – Kaycey Smith, aged 13, from Southport Merseyside Police are this evening (Tuesday, 16 October) appealing for information to find a teenage girl from Southport who was last seen

16th October 2018

SOUTHPORT Go Purple and Green!

SOUTHPORT Go Purple and Green! Add a Splash of Colour and embrace Queenscourt Hospice’s colours this October as we Go Purple and Green! This October, add a splash of colour and embrace

16th October 2018

Police called to a disturbance on Bold Street Southport

Police called to a disturbance on Bold Street Southport Police and paramedics rushed to Bold Street this afternoon following reports os a disturbance, Tuesday 16 October 2018. Neighbours reported that two people

16th October 2018

New partnership between Southport FC and Arriva kicks off in style

New partnership between Southport FC and Arriva kicks off in style Arriva staff enjoyed a fun day out at this weekend’s football match to celebrate the launch of an exciting new partnership

16th October 2018

Thieves cut through Dia lock to steal bike in Southport town centre

Thieves cut through Dia lock to steal bike in Southport town centre A local resident has sent out a warning after her sons ‘locked’ bike was stolen from Southport town centre last

16th October 2018

BT scam uncovered in Southport

Fears that residents in Southport are being targeted by a BT scam have been confirmed by the telephone giant. Recently one unsuspecting resident was called by someone pretending to be from BT

16th October 2018

Tory MP’s staunch support for Universal Credit could lose him Southport claim

Tory MP’s staunch support for Universal Credit could lose him Southport claim Southport MP Damien Moore is one of 84 Tory politicians whose majority in their constituency is significantly smaller than the

16th October 2018

Knights of St Columba donate to Southport Street Pastors

Knights of St Columba donate to Southport Street Pastors Southport Street Pastors would like to say thank you very much to the Knights of St Columba for their very generous donation. A

16th October 2018

Adopters needed across Southport

Adopters needed across Southport The regional adoption agency for Merseyside is highlighting the need for more people to provide homes for children. As National Adoption Week gets underway on Monday 15

15th October 2018

Volunteers required to help SOUTHPORT Foodbank Christmas collection

Volunteers required to help SOUTHPORT Foodbank Christmas collection A Southport foodbank is appealing for help with its annual supermarket Christmas collection next month. Volunteers are needed to help Shoreline Church collect donations

15th October 2018

Care home plan could spark crimewave fear residents

Care home plan could spark crimewave fear residents Furious residents of an upmarket road in Churchtown say they are disgusted after plans were submitted to open up a care home. Plans have

15th October 2018

Motorists reminded to respect road closures

Motorists reminded to respect road closures Motorists were today reminded of the importance of respecting closures put in place to protect emergency workers and other road users on motorways and major A-roads.

15th October 2018

SOUTHPORT Macmillan event to focus on wellbeing

SOUTHPORT Macmillan event to focus on wellbeing People affected by cancer are invited to find out more about the range of support available to them on Thursday 1 November. The regular event

15th October 2018

Danger pavement ‘could take a life’ claim

Danger pavement ‘could take a life’ claim Shoppers are being warned of a dangerous paving slab claiming countless victims on Lord Street. Recently one shopper spent hours in A&E for a suspected

15th October 2018

Pizza parlour’s touching tribute to child hit by car

Pizza parlour’s touching tribute to child hit by car A touching tribute by a pizza company has been hailed after they sent a message of support to a young car crash victim

15th October 2018

Merseyside police national focus to tackle County Lines

Merseyside police national focus to tackle County Lines Officers across Merseyside have been carrying out a range of activities as part of a national focus to tackle County Lines. Co-ordinated by the

15th October 2018

More women needed for unique club

Women in Southport are being invited to join a networking group which is expanding across the north west. Unique Ladies Networking, created by Suzy Orr, will have nine groups in the region

14th October 2018

Next SAFE Event – 22 October

Next SAFE Event – 22 October The next meeting of Southport Access for Everyone will be held at the Victoria Methodist Church, Sussex Road, Southport PR8 6DG on Monday 22nd October at

14th October 2018