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Merseyrail trains on Ormskirk line disrupted due to 'power supply issues'

MP laments poor rail deal for SOUTHPORT commuters

MP Bill Esterson has said constituents who commute to Manchester from Southport had been badly served by recent timetable changes and the failure to implement them successfully. Rail services from Southport to
3rd September 2018

Armed Forces Night tickets now on sale

The first in a series of Sefton Council funded events has been announced to help commemorate the centenary of the end of World War One. The Royal British Legion’s Netherton and Sefton
3rd September 2018

Huge donation set to boost Formby Pool

Huge donation set to boost Formby Pool Formby Pool is set to benefit from an injection of almost £1 million thanks to a donation from the Freshfield Foundation. The Formby Pool Trust
3rd September 2018
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Two car thieves arrested by Southport officers

Two car thieves arrested by Southport officers On Saturday 1st September, Officers from the Local Policing Team based at Southport Police Station, spent time patrolling the Hightown area, in response to reports
3rd September 2018

Please Save Hesketh Park from ruin say residents

There are now calls for Sefton Council and Merseyside Police to “reclaim hesketh park” from the yobs and install CCTV cameras to deter their behaviour. A Local Policing spokesperson for Merseyside Police
2nd September 2018
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Help needed to clean up Formby beach

Formby residents are being called upon to help clean up their local beach. The Marine Conservation Soci-ety (MCS), the UK’s leading marine charity, says it hopes a last push for people volunteering
2nd September 2018

RESULT | Southport 1-1 Spennymoor

Southport 1-1 Spennymoor Port Goals: 16′ Astles Moors Goals: 90+ Taylor Port Subs: 75′ Bauress for Gilchrist, 89′ Phenix for Charles Moors Subs: 58′ Thackray for Atkinson, 75′ Hall for Hibbs, 89′
2nd September 2018

Southport turning into jungle of weeds

weeds and overgrown kerb-side grass are blighting the borough, say residents. Now councillors in Sefton are growing exasperated at the length of time it takes the authority to sort the problem out.
1st September 2018

Social media users urged to give up for a month

Getting young people to cut down on their social media use is as important as other health campaigns around smoking and drinking, say ​​​​​​​the Royal Society For Public Health (RSPH). Thousands of
1st September 2018

Botanic Gardens Victorian Gala Day

Photo by Sally Crowther Gardens Victorian Gala Day. This Sunday is the Victorian gala day at Botanic Gardens (2 September). Starting at 11am in the Botanic Gardens visitors will be able to experience
1st September 2018

Fire crews tackle blaze in Crossens

Fire crews tackle blaze in Crossens The emergency services are currently dealing with a fire at the rear of a property on North Road in Southport, Friday 31 August 2018. Reports are
31st August 2018

Lancs facing tough run chase at Southport

Lancs facing tough run chase at Southport Lancashire require another 306 runs to win this Specsavers County Championship match with all 10 second-innings remaining following a second eventful day at Southport that
31st August 2018

Hesketh Park prepares for landmark birthday

Hesketh Park Heritage Group are planning a community party to mark the 150th birthday of the much- loved park. The group, which formed more than 20 years ago, are organising a celebration
31st August 2018

PREVIEW | Southport FC V Spennymoor Town

PREVIEW | Southport FC V Spennymoor Town Five defeats in the opening seven games makes August a month to forget for Southport as they hope to turn things around in September starting
31st August 2018

Land Rover stolen from Southport driveway

Land Rover stolen from Southport driveway A Southport resident has asked for help locating a Land Rover after it was stolen off a driveway this afternoon, 30 August 218. Last seen 4:30pm
30th August 2018
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