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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
JOB ALERT | Front Of House @ Veronica’s
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