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Government review announced to step up fight against fly tipping

Defra Secretary Michael Gove has announced a review to beef up the government’s approach to tackling fly tipping and waste crime. A Call for Evidence launched on Sunday (10 June) will enable

13th June 2018

Simon says vote for your unsung hero

Southport residents are being urged to nominate unsung heroes for a national award. Falklands war veteran Simon Weston, who was named the Nation’s Favourite Hero in 2014, has joined forces with global

13th June 2018

CCTV images issued as part of investigation into shop theft in Southport

Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man and a woman they would like to speak to following the theft of a designer jacket from a shop in Southport. At approximately 3pm

13th June 2018

Ainsdale riders to tackle 180-mile road trip for cancer charities

Ainsdale riders to tackle 180-mile road trip for cancer charities Ainsdale Cycling Club is embarking on an epic challenge to raise money for two incredible charities this summer. A team of 15

12th June 2018

Sunday league football players WANTED to join Ormskirk Cavaliers

Sunday league football players WANTED to join Ormskirk Cavaliers New players needed to join Ormskirk Cavaliers F.C in time for the new season which kicks off in August. A club spokesperson said:

12th June 2018

CCTV appeal following a bike theft in Churchtown

CCTV appeal following a bike theft in Churchtown A CCTV appeal has been made after a teenager stole a bike from outside Subway in Churchtown this evening, Tuesday 12 June 2018. Anyone

12th June 2018

Cycle loving primary school wins top bike award

pupils at a primary school in Southport have been celebrating after winning the UK’s largest cycling and scooting competition for schools. Kew Woods Primary School won the large primary school category in

12th June 2018

PCC responds to Sir Thomas Winsor’s ‘mean-minded’ comments on State of Policing

PCC responds to Sir Thomas Winsor’s ‘mean-minded’ comments on State of Policing Merseyside PCC Jane Kennedy has reacted with surprise and disappointment to the press release issued by Chief Inspector Sir Thomas

12th June 2018

Sopwith Camel Armed Forces Day At SOUTHPORT

Sopwith Camel Armed Forces Day At SOUTHPORT Local SSAFA (The Armed Forces Charity) Veterans based at RAF Woodvale are preparing to hold this years Armed Forces Day event at the Town Hall

12th June 2018

“Failure to make LPAs putting loved ones at risk” says Southport solicitor

Failure to make LPAs putting loved ones at risk Many Southport residents are unwittingly putting family members at risk of extreme financial hardship by failing to plan for ill health, according to

12th June 2018

Bankfield Lane Greenbelt Plan Delayed

Bankfield Lane Greenbelt Plan Delayed Churchtown residents were celebrating last week after convincing Sefton Council’s Planning Committee that plans to build 327 homes on greenbelt land off Bankfield Lane were deeply flawed.

12th June 2018

Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police. Burglaries Between 29th May and the 11th June burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Derby Road(garage),

12th June 2018

Homeless camp set up in former Southport pumping station

Homeless camp set up in former Southport pumping station An unauthorised homeless camp has been set up in a Southport town centre. A number of rough sleepers with dependency problems have made

12th June 2018

The Atkinson Development Trust is looking for a Treasurer

The Atkinson Development Trust is looking for a Treasurer Established in 2015, The Atkinson Development Trust is a charity run by a small, committed group of skilled volunteers who have a shared love

12th June 2018

Police hunt female driver after fleeing Southport crash

Police hunt female driver after fleeing Southport crash Police are hunting a female driver after she fled the scene of a smash on Manchester Road, Monday 11 June 2018. The driver, believed

11th June 2018

SOUTHPORT Poundworld under threat as company goes into administration

Discount retailer Poundworld has appointed administrators, putting 5,100 jobs at risk. The move came after talks with a potential buyer, R Capital, collapsed leaving Poundworld with no option other than administration. Poundworld,

11th June 2018

Labour plot to create Liverpool mega-council condemned as “power grab” by Lib Dem’s

Labour plot to create Liverpool mega-council condemned as “power grab” by Lib Dem’s Southport Lib Dem councillors have expressed their concerns over reports that senior Labour council bosses on Merseyside are plotting

11th June 2018

Council cash may not build Everton Stadium after all

Council cash may not build Everton Stadium after all. Liverpool Labour Mayor Joe Anderson is suddenly hinting for the first time that he may NOT be lending Everton Football Club £280 million

11th June 2018

SOUTHPORT Woman Joins Forces With Doris The Hedgehog To Promote Benifits Of Yoga For Children

SOUTHPORT Woman Joins Forces With Doris The Hedgehog To Promote Benifits Of Yoga For Children A Southport woman has launched a new drive to promote the benefits of yoga for children….with the

11th June 2018

Labour will win Southport, Jeremy Corbyn tells crowd on latest visit

Labour will win Southport, Jeremy Corbyn tells crowd on latest visit Labour “will win Southport” Jeremy Corbyn asserted on his second visit to the town since last year’s favourable general election result.

11th June 2018

Double whammy of apprenticeship award nominations for hospital

Double whammy of apprenticeship award nominations for hospital Aintree University Hospital is in the running for two gongs at the forthcoming Liverpool City Region Apprenticeship Awards. The hospital has been shortlisted for

11th June 2018

Southport Photographer captures A-lister at Wedding

Southport Photographer captures A-lister at Wedding Renowned award winning photographer Matthew Rycraft makes his bride and grooms day by capturing A-Lister Celebrity, James Corden on their wedding day. Mr Corden was staying

11th June 2018

Hundreds of volunteers help launch Green Sefton

Hundreds of volunteers turned out to help celebrate the launch of Green Sefton on World Oceans Day (June 8). Litter picks and waterside clean-ups were held across the borough ahead of

11th June 2018

Government to launch national detective training programme

Police will be able to boost the number of detectives by up to 1,000 in the next 5 years following new government funding to develop a national training programme. The Home Office

11th June 2018

Southport FC Juniors Awards Evening

Southport FC Juniors Awards Evening The awards evening for our Under 9’s to Under 12 ‘s took place at The Ainsdale Club on Friday evening. Lewis Doyle was on hand to present

11th June 2018

SOUTHPORT man fights for life after horror attack

**UPDATE | 10pm, Sunday 10 June** Two men from Ormskirk were arrested on Sunday morning (10th June), on suspicion of assault after a group of people were reported to be fighting on

10th June 2018

Fly Tipping Liverpool Road, Southport

Fly Tipping Liverpool Road, Southport Someone has dumped a two sofas on the pavement on Liverpool Road, Sunday 12 June 2018. A large amount of tipping is committed by people who simply

10th June 2018

Police appeal for HGV driver and female pedestrian in search for Carl Lake

Detectives investigating the disappearance of 62 year-old Carl Lake in Southport are appealing to two people who may be able to assist the investigation to come forward. Officers want to speak to

9th June 2018

Southport FC Pre-Season Friendlies

Southport FC will begin the 2018/2019 season with an exciting and competitive pre-season campaign against opposition from the English Football League, Evo-Stik Premier League and the North West Counties League. Tickets for

9th June 2018

Naughty ice cream van turns shop owners heart cold

Naughty ice cream van turns shop owners heart cold An ice cream van man has left a sour taste in the mouths of Chapel Street traders who say he is illegally stealing

9th June 2018