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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

A Day To Role Up For Charity

A Day To Role Up For Charity A special event is taking place across the 17th-18th November in support of the mental health charity, Mind. Dozens of intrepid adventurers are attempting a

14th October 2018

Police called to ‘altercation’ on Lord Street

Police called to ‘altercation’ on Lord Street A number of police cars/van were seen near to Scarisbick Hotel at 7am as police were called to an incident, Sunday 14 October 2018. A

14th October 2018

Floods strike again as hospital hit by flash rain

Floods strike again as hospital hit by flash rain More floods have struck parts of Southport this time putting lives at risk at Southport hospital. Storm drains have burst their pipes at

13th October 2018

JOB ALERT | Front Of House @ Veronica’s

JOB ALERT | Front Of House @ Veronica’s Veronica’s is looking for someone professional with experience to join the wonderful front of house team. Email your cv to botanicroadchurchtown@gmail.com or ask for

13th October 2018

Ainsdale: man urinating in public

A Southport grandparent, out with young grandchildren, was shocked to witness a man urinating in a passageway in the village. The grandparent stated: “Plenty of people, including us, saw this dirty man

13th October 2018

£10,000 awarded to Hesketh Bank Community Centre

£10,000 awarded to Hesketh Bank Community Centre £10,000 has been awarded to the Hesketh Bank Community Centre from the Big Lottery Fund. The centre’s trustees are celebrating after being successful in bidding

13th October 2018