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Merseyside PCC hits back at Cllr Simon Shaw’s comments on her draft annual report

Merseyside PCC responds to Cllr Simon Shaw’s comments on her draft annual report. Jane Kennedy said: “It is not true that I claim that 83% of non-emergency calls have a police officer

19th July 2018

Southport Open Top Tours 2018 Season

Southport Open Top Tours 2018 Season Following on from the success of the first four years’ operation starting in 2012, the Merseyside Transport Trust (MTT) is pleased to announce that it will

19th July 2018

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service are recruiting firefighters – last call!

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service are recruiting firefighters – last call! Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is recruiting for the next generation of firefighters in Merseyside – and the closing date is

19th July 2018

Summer holiday travel chaos as Ryanair cancels 600 flights over cabin crew strike in Belgium, Portugal and Spain that will affect almost 50,000 passengers

Workers in Belgium, Portugal and Spain will walkout on Wednesday July 25 and Thursday July 26 in a move that will affect 50,000 passengers. It is expected to cause chaos for anyone

19th July 2018

Abandoned Southport Visiter offices targeted by vandals

Abandoned Southport Visiter offices targeted by vandals The former Visiter offices are lying in ruins after security abandoned the Tulketh Street building to allow vandals inside. Windows have been smashed, the front

19th July 2018

Sefton Council to tackle problem parking outside SOUTHPORT schools

Sefton 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

19th July 2018

WARNING | Lumps of palm oil found on Formby beach

WARNING | Lumps of palm oil found on Formby beach Unfortunately the Rangers have found more lumps of palm oil on Formby beach this morning. The lumps were found at numerous points

19th July 2018

Southport children to benefit from year of fundraising

Southport children to benefit from year of fundraising Southport-based home insurance provider Paymentshield has selected its new charity of the year for 2018, following a successful year of fundraising over £12,000 for

19th July 2018

Want Engaged Employees? Offer Tuition Assistance

Want Engaged Employees? Offer Tuition Assistance With labor markets around the world tightening, companies all over the globe are reevaluating their employee engagement efforts to make sure that they retain their valued

19th July 2018

Hitting the road for the holidays? Check before you travel

Hitting the road for the holidays? Check before you travel It is on course to be one of the hottest summers in years – and motorists preparing to hit the road for

19th July 2018

Man Gang hunt girls in Morrison’s Car Park

Man Gang hunt girls in Morrison’s Car Park Police are investigating after three men allegedly targeted and tracked a group of young girls in Southport town centre on Tuesday night. A warning

18th July 2018

“Illegal fishing will NOT be tolerated at Hesketh Park” says local councillor

Illegal fishing in Hesketh Park, Southport Baffled dog walkers were hooked tonight after witnessing two men try to fish in Hesketh Park lake, Wednesday 18 July 2018. Hesketh Park is a protected

18th July 2018

Southport FC Job Vacancy | Events & Hospitality Staff

Southport FC Job Vacancy | Events & Hospitality Staff Southport FC are looking to recruit a number of Events & Hospitality staff to work in the newly refurbished lounges, corporates areas and

18th July 2018

Southport FC snap up former Chester man Liam Davies – and immediately send him out on loan

Southport FC have added former Chester midfielder Liam Davies to their ranks ahead of the new National League North season. The 22-year-old, brother of Everton star Tom Davies, was released by Chester towards

18th July 2018

Jake’s cool idea for children’s quiet room

Jake’s cool idea for children’s quiet room Children helped design a new hospital quiet room for young patients who need a calming environment. The “Chillaxation Room” was named by Jake Jones, from

18th July 2018

Fox and Goosed! Popular Cable Street pub shuts down

A popular Southport pub has closed its doors and turned off its speakers. The Fox & Goose on Cable Street is now up for sale for £195,000 with no offers yet to

18th July 2018

Sister to run race in memory of much loved Southport man Ben

The sister of a man who died from a flesh eating bug is running 5k in his memory. Nina Thomas is taking part in the Liverpool 5k fun run next month in

18th July 2018

28 year old man arrested after sneaky burglary in Queens road, Southport

28 year old arrested after Queens road burglary A 28 year old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft of motor vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday morning (17

18th July 2018

Two men arrested in Birkdale for intent to supply controlled drugs

Two men arrested in Birkdale for intent to supply controlled drugs Two men aged 30 and 31 were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply controlled drugs, after a vehicle

18th July 2018

Fire ‘crews’ rush to Bold Street amid blaze fears

Fire ‘crews’ rush to Bold Street amid blaze fears Frightened Bold Street residents were left stunned after a shop was set alight, Tuesday 18 July 2018. Worried residents said they wanted to

18th July 2018

LAUNCH | Academy Southport FC

LAUNCH | Academy Southport FC Southport Football Club are proud to announce another huge step forward in youth football provision with the launch of ‘Academy Southport FC’. Academy Southport will build upon

18th July 2018

SPONSOR | 2018/19 Southport FC First Team Players

SPONSOR | 2018/19 Southport FC First Team Players For the 2018/19 season, Southport Football Club have re-introduced individual player sponsorship for existing squad members as well as new signings. This type of

17th July 2018

Southport Pleasureland jobs

Smile makers required Do you fancy getting paid to be out in the sun making people smile? With roles and shifts to suit all ages and hours, whether you are looking for

17th July 2018

SOUTHPORT Do you know your rubbish responsibilities?

Sefton Council is reminding residents across the borough of their duty of care when using doorstep salespeople to get rid of household waste. The plea follows an incident whereby three sofas and

17th July 2018

Environment Agency supports water restrictions in the North West

Environment Agency supports water restrictions in the North West The Environment Agency supports United Utilities plans for water restrictions across the North West to help reduce demand for water during this period

17th July 2018

Discharge Lounge at Southport Hospital Open

Discharge Lounge at Southport Hospital Open Work is now complete on the new discharge and transfer lounge, which opened yesterday (Monday 16 July) at Southport and District General Hospital. The new unit

17th July 2018

Lancashire Care support new NHS Smokefree Pledge

Lancashire Care support new NHS Smokefree Pledge Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust has reiterated its commitment to remain a smokefree organisation by recently signing a new NHS Smokefree Pledge to help staff and

17th July 2018

Paramedics come to the aid of drunk on the Waterfront Southport

Paramedics come to the aid of drunk on the Waterfront Southport Paramedics have been called to the Waterfront Southport after a man collapsed outside the Hungry Horse. Fellow drinkers called 999 after

17th July 2018

Work Begins on £16 Million Belong Birkdale Village

Site clearance is underway in Birkdale, Southport, prior to the construction of the latest £16 million state-of-the-art Belong development. This follows the appointment of North West construction company, Pochin, as main contractor.

17th July 2018

Thunder -v- Lightning : Women’s cricket is coming to Southport!

Thunder -v- Lightning : Women’s cricket is coming to Southport! THIS SUNDAY, 22nd July, Lancashire Thunder will play the opening fixture of their KIA Women’s Super League T20 season in Southport, against the Loughborough Lightning.

17th July 2018