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Patients and families praise ‘invaluable’ Southport cancer event

Patients and families praise ‘invaluable’ Southport cancer event. Over 100 people whose lives have been affected by cancer have been learning about the local support available to them at an ‘invaluable’ event

17th August 2018

Woman hit by car in Southport

Woman hit by car in Southport. A woman has suffered minor injuries after being hit by a car on the esplanade this morning, Friday 17 August 2018. Police were called to the

17th August 2018

KGV College celebrates A-level success

KGV College celebrates A-level success Staff and students at King George V College are celebrating another year of excellent A level results. 9% of students achieved A* and A grades in one

17th August 2018

Two thirds of Merchant Taylors’ students achieved A*-B grades in A-Levels

A-Level results day 2018: A great year for top results and interesting onward destinations It has been another great year for Merchant Taylors’ Schools. Two thirds of our students achieved A*-B grades

17th August 2018

ANNOUNCEMENT | Everton Are Back At Haig Avenue

ANNOUNCEMENT | Everton Are Back! Southport Football Club are extremely delighted to announce that Everton will continue to use the Merseyrail Community Stadium for the 2018/19 season. Playing the majority of their

17th August 2018

Woman found collapsed and unconscious near Marine Lake

Woman found collapsed and unconscious near Marine Lake. A woman has been found collapsed and unconscious near to the Marine Gate apartment complex this morning, Friday 17 August 2018. Three people stopped

17th August 2018

Ormskirk gridlocked after crash at Fiveways junction

Ormskirk gridlocked after crash at Fiveways junction Police have closed off the road between Southport and Ormskirk following a horrific collision at the fiveways junction, Thursday 16 August 2018. Emergency services are

16th August 2018

Environment Agency issues drought permits for the North West to protect public water supplies and the environment

Environment Agency issues drought permits for the North West to protect public water supplies and the environment The Environment Agency announced today (16 August) that it has issued United Utilities with drought

16th August 2018

The Metro announces rebirth as a top class entertainment hub in the heart of Southport

The METRO Hotel is proud to announce its rebirth as a top class entertainment hub in the heart of Southport. Under the joint guidance of Lisa Humphreys and Peter Holgate, the family

16th August 2018

Police hunt wallet thief in Birkdale

Police hunt wallet thief in Birkdale CCTV footage of a man believed to have information regarding the theft of a wallet in Birkdale village has been released by the victim. A wallet

16th August 2018

PREVIEW | The Proverbial Southport FC Six-Pointer

PREVIEW | The Proverbial Six-Pointer After a heavy 4-0 defeat to table toppers Chorley in midweek, Liam Watson will be hoping his side can get their first points of the season as

16th August 2018

Four rescued after getting stuck in mud flats

Four rescued after getting stuck in mud flats Firefighters were called to an incident today involving people stuck in mud flats at Crosby Beach. Firefighters assisted in the rescue of four people,

16th August 2018

Chip and Run: Police investigate potato theft

Chip and Run: Police investigate potato theft Police investigating the theft of potatoes from a Bickerstaff field are appealing for information. Officers have issued a plea to the public in response to

16th August 2018

Yobs smash Birkdale Village bus shelter

Yobs smash Birkdale Village bus shelter Mindless vandals have been terrorising Birkdale Village again. This time they have smashed the glass in the bus shelter on Weld Road Birkdale, Wednesday 15 August

15th August 2018

UPDATE | Appeal for information following serious RTC in Southport

Appeal for information following serious RTC in Southport Merseyside Police are appealing for information following a serious injury road traffic collision in Southport yesterday, Tuesday 15 August. At around 5.25pm, a call

15th August 2018

Get on your bike this summer holiday

With the summer holidays in full swing, Sefton Council is urging families to get on their bikes and take on the ‘Sefton Circular’. The cycle route encom- passes 24 miles around the

15th August 2018

Animal volunteers reveal secrets behind caring for creatures great and small

Animal volunteers reveal secrets behind caring for creatures great and small Volunteers at an animal rescue centre in Sefton have revealed the secrets of what it’s like to help and support a

15th August 2018

Name the new mental health hospital in Southport

Name the new mental health hospital in Southport As work progresses on a £20 million new mental health hospital in Southport Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is keen to hear from members

15th August 2018

Myerscough prepare Show Gardens for Southport Flower Show

Myerscough prepare Show Gardens for Southport Flower Show. Show Gardens built by staff and learners of Myerscough College will once again be on display at the Southport Flower Show. The prestigious annual

15th August 2018

Motorists and shop owners react to the announcement of Lord street 6 week closure

Sefton tourism worth a staggering £555m to the local economy

Sefton tourism worth a staggering £555m to the local economy Tourism in Sefton is worth a staggering £555m to the local economy and continues to grow. The findings are contained in the

15th August 2018

Biker rushed to hospital by helicopter after smash

Biker rushed to hospital by helicopter after smash A biker has been airlifted to hospital after a horror smash on Preston New Road, this evening, Tuesday 14 August 2018. An air ambulance

14th August 2018

Two men arrested for handling stolen goods in Southport

Two men arrested for handling stolen goods in Southport This morning Officers from Sefton Targeted Team arrested two males aged 43 and 51 years on Forest Road, Southport for handling stolen goods.

14th August 2018

How Southport Entrepreneurs Can Kick-Start Their New Business

How Southport Entrepreneurs Can Kick-Start Their New Business Starting a new business is challenging, but with the right know-how and support you can go from a great idea to becoming a successful

14th August 2018

UPDATED APPEAL | Adam Seaton from Southport

**Updated appeal, published 1.30pm, Tuesday 14 August** Correction, Adam is now 20 years old. Officers appealing for help to trace missing 20-year-old Adam Seaton are asking drivers who used a Southport car

14th August 2018

Very special home needed for terminally ill Kizzy

Very special home needed for terminally ill Kizzy Woodlands , an independent animal sanctuary based in Holmeswood, Rufford, is looking for a very special person to provide Kizzy , a terminally ill

14th August 2018

Police officers deployed to ‘man wielding hammer’ in Southport

Police officers deployed to ‘man wielding hammer’ in Southport Merseyside police can confirm that officers are in the Southport area following an incident this morning, Tuesday 14 August. At around 8.25am, a

14th August 2018

Skip lorry driver has a rubbish morning

Skip lorry driver has a rubbish morning A skip driver had a rubbish start to his Tuesday after smashing into Peel Street bridge. Emergency services have now closed off the road while

14th August 2018

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police. Warning about a Bank Scam. In April 2018 on the Sefton Crime Alert, residents were warned about phone calls from scammers

14th August 2018

Queenscourt hospice needs cash collectors

Queenscourt hospice needs cash collectors We are appealing to anyone who can help out with public collections in the Southport area, during September. We have quite a lot of events on and

14th August 2018

Southport lifeboat dream edges closer for charity

The Trustee Directors of the Southport Offshore Rescue Trust are pleased to announce that they have broken ground on the construction of their new Lifeboat Station. Kath Wilson, founder of the charity

13th August 2018