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Drugged up vandals are destroying community funded events in Formby

Drugged up vandals are destroying community funded events in Formby. Specially designed fun activities which had been planned for young children in The Lifeboat Road area of Formby have been destroyed by

9th June 2018

Undercover police swoop on vehicle in Southport

Undercover police swoop on vehicle in Southport Undercover police executed a stop and search on a suspicious vehicle on Lord Street last night, Friday 8 June 2018. Two women were detained for

9th June 2018

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 11 to Sunday 17 June 2018

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 11 to Sunday 17 June 2018 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 8

9th June 2018

Southport resident Kenny Dalglish honoured with knighthood

Kenny Dalglish has expressed his huge gratitude for the knighthood bestowed on him in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list announced on Friday. The Liverpool FC icon, who has been recognised for his

9th June 2018

Builder’s Lord Street blunder leaves lives at risk

Builder’s Lord Street blunder leaves lives at risk Dangerous veranda glass is hanging over shoppers on Lord Street, Southport, thanks to lazy builders. The life endangering glass was cracked after builders took down

8th June 2018

Spotlight on men’s health in SOUTHPORT

Spotlight on men’s health Living Well Sefton partners are offering a host of activities to appeal to men during next week’s Men’s Health Week. This year’s event has a focus on men

8th June 2018

Lavish SOUTHPORT lagoon plan sunk

Hopeful plans to launch a tidal lagoon in Southport seem to have been left on the bottom of the sea. The news that a £1.3billion scheme in Swansea is set to be

8th June 2018

Vandals smash windows of popular Birkdale hair salon

Vandals smash windows of popular Birkdale hair salon. Vandals have thrown bricks through the windows of a hairdressers in Walmer Road Birkdale in the early hours of this morning, Friday 8 June

8th June 2018

Dump Northern Rail Now Says Lib Dem Candidate

Dump Northern Rail Now Says Lib Dem Candidate Southport Lib Dem parliamentary candidate John Wright has joined former leader Tim Farron in calling for Northern Rail to be stripped of its franchise

7th June 2018

Britain’s Got Talent winner Lost Voice Guy to perform at Revitalise Sandpipers

Respite holiday charity to welcome winner of popular ITV show to perform for guests at Southport respite holiday centre. Date & time: Wednesday 13 June, 8:15pm onwards. Venue: Revitalise Sandpipers, Fairway, Southport,

7th June 2018

CCTV images released after break-in at electronic cigarette shop

CCTV images released after break-in at electronic cigarette shop CCTV image are being shared of two hooded men who broke into an electronic cigarette shop in Southport last night. Two men broke

7th June 2018

Crossens & Churchtown Advice Centre Dates Announced

Crossens & Churchtown Advice Centre Dates Announced Crossens: St Johns’s Primary School, Rufford Road, second Saturday in the month (except August) between 11am and 12noon. Churchtown: Boxtree Kitchen for Queenscourt café, Manor Road/Cambridge Road

7th June 2018

Is Birkdale Village June’s Florst set to go?

Is Birkdale Village June’s Florst set to go? A historic part of Birkdale Village is set to end after June’s the Florist was put up to let. The building has been the

7th June 2018

Record crowds flock to Southport Food & Drink festival

Record crowds flock to Southport Food & Drink festival A record 36,000 visitors enjoying all of the delights of the 12th Annual Southport Food & Drink festival last weekend. Food such as

7th June 2018

SOUTHPORT Theatre and Convention Centre is the best in England

SOUTHPORT Theatre and Convention Centre is the best in England SOUTHPORT Theatre and Convention Centre uphold their reputation after topping a countrywide mystery shopper poll for a second consecutive year. During 2017/18

7th June 2018

Liberal Democrat Councillors Dukes Ward Advice Surgery

Liberal Democrat Councillors Dukes Ward Advice Surgery Liberal Democrat Councillors John Pugh, Tony Dawson and Ward Activist Jo Barton will be holding their next Dukes Ward Advice Surgery on Monday 11th June.

6th June 2018

Southport’s Pop Up Chilli Fest returns this month for a second year

Southport’s Pop Up Chilli Fest returns this month for a second year. The festival returns after a successful first year on the 16th of June from 10am to 5pm in the Town

6th June 2018

Bike & Go offers free bike hire to new SOUTHPORT subscribers during Bike Week

Bike & Go offers free bike hire to new subscribers during Bike Week Bike hire scheme Bike & Go is encouraging people to try out cycling during this month’s Bike Week by

6th June 2018

New SOUTHPORT Town Centre Electric Bike Shop

Swap pedal power for battery power as ebikes race to Merseyside Speeding off to explore the North West landscape just got easier thanks to a new cycling shop in Southport. Formerly trading

6th June 2018

Hundreds help to beat cancer at Southport Race For Life

Hundreds help to beat cancer at Southport Race For Life Just under 1000 women united against cancer on Sunday 3rd June by taking part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life at

6th June 2018

Southport mortgage brokers facing increasing demand for specialist lending

Mortgage brokers urged to meet increased demand for specialist lending Mortgage brokers in Southport are set to discover how they can help the increasing number of people who are applying for specialist

6th June 2018

Plea to find missing tabby cat from Banks

Plea to find missing tabby cat from Banks A plea has been launched for the safe return of a loveable Male tabby cat stolen from his home in Banks. Hannah Nicole, the

6th June 2018

Halsall Heritage Weekend Date Announced – 16 & 17 July

Halsall Heritage Weekend – Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July between 2pm and 5pm. Photo’s of Village Festivals including Rose queens, Garden Parties, Parades and Outings will be on display in St Cuthbert’s

6th June 2018

Merseyside Police appeal to locate violent drug supplier Callum McLavey

Merseyside Police appeal to locate violent drug supplier Callum Merseyside Police are appealing for information to trace a Wirral man who is wanted on a recall to prison. 19-year-old Callum McLavey from

6th June 2018

SOUTHPORT talk about diabetes and get support

Talk about diabetes and get support With Diabetes Week (11-17 June) this year coinciding with Men’s Health Week, Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Diabetes Service in Southport and Formby are calling on

5th June 2018

CCTV appeal after handbag theft at Southport cafe

CCTV appeal after handbag theft at Southport cafe CCTV images of a couple accused of stealing a handbag from a Southport cafe have been released, Monday 5 June 2018. Police are asking

5th June 2018

Fishy scam tried tricking local resident into buying more than £300 worth of fish

Fishy scam tried tricking local resident into buying more than £300 worth of fish. Please be aware that the occupants driving this Peugeot Partner van have been selling fish door to door

5th June 2018

Family fun day in Southport to celebrate World Environment DAY

Family fun day in Southport to celebrate World Environment DAY The Eco Centre, Southport will be hosting a family fun day to support World Environment Day on Saturday June 9 2018. The

5th June 2018

Southport FC Appoint New Events And Hospitality Manager

Following a recruitment drive for five new roles at the club in May, Southport FC are pleased to announce the third member of staff to join the new team, with Jennifer Barton

5th June 2018

Pine Pixies Pre-School places available

Pine Pixies Pre-School in Formby is currently taking bookings for September 2018. We accept children from one year old. We have a large hall area with lots of different activities, a separated

5th June 2018