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Southport man banned from driving after Barrow offence

A MAN from Southport has been banned from driving after failing to provide a sample of breath. Edmund Joe Warren, 60, of Bobbiners Lane, Southport, admitted the offence, which took place in

22nd May 2018

Southport BID Board Announce Arrangements For New Five-Year Term

Southport BID Board Announce Arrangements For New Five-Year Term The Board of Directors of Southport Business Improvement District have announced the arrangements for a new five-year BID. The current BID term comes

22nd May 2018

Young reds fan let down by travel firm over Kiev deal

Young reds fan let down by travel firm over Kiev deal Two blood red Liverpool fans have been told last minute their trip to Kiev has been cancelled Sean and Jamie Molyneux

22nd May 2018

Appeal after bike stolen from Ocean Plaza, Southport

Appeal after bike stolen from Ocean Plaza The owners of the Voodo Hoodo bike above has asked for your help tracing the person(s) that stole this bike last night (21 May 2018).

22nd May 2018

You can still have your say on proposed changes to NHS procedures in Southport

SOUTHPORT ‘Examine Your Options’ this bank holiday

‘Examine Your Options’ this bank holiday Local health commissioners are encouraging Sefton residents to examine their options if they become unwell over the bank holiday weekend. Anyone who thinks they may need

22nd May 2018

“Corbyn’s Labour poisoning Southport politics with false allegations” – Damien Moore

Corbyn’s Labour poisoning Southport politics with false allegations Statement from Southport MP following “Southport Tory MP facing possible Parliamentary Standards Complaint“ article which labour released last week. “I’m the MP for everyone

21st May 2018

Nurse recruitment open day at Southport hospital

Nurse recruitment open day at Southport hospital A recruitment day for nurses interested in working at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals is being held next Tuesday. The event runs from 3.30pm to 7pm

21st May 2018

Merseyside drivers urged not to risk road workers’ lives

Merseyside drivers urged not to risk road workers’ lives 23 incidents reported in two months at one junction Drivers warned they could be prosecuted for ignoring closures “We’ve all got families and

21st May 2018

Misssing Carl Lake last sighted in SOUTHPORT

Republished midday, Monday 21 May with updated sighting Merseyside Police are re-appealing for information to help find a man from Bootle who has been missing since Tuesday (15 May 2018). Carl Lake, 62 years, was

21st May 2018

People in Southport are being urged to learn to love their bikes again

People in Southport are being urged to learn to love their bikes again People living in Southport are being urged to fall back in love with their bikes as part of a

21st May 2018

Mersey Mayor leads Labour Split Over Corbyn Brexit Plans

Mersey Mayor leads Labour Split Over Corbyn Brexit Plans Labour’s Liverpool Mayor has broken ranks with Jeremy Corbyn’s policies to penalise the poor and cripple public services by plunging into Brexit without

21st May 2018

Can you help Southport boy through his fight against Ewing Sarcoma

Can you help Southport boy through his fight against Ewing Sarcoma Jack Rogan is fighting Ewing Sarcoma and his mother Rebecca is appealing for your support. Rebecca’s crowdfunding page says…. My son

21st May 2018

Appeal after eight-year-old boy finds firearm in Merseyside

Police are investigating after a shotgun was recovered in Bootle early this evening, Sunday 20 May. Officers were contacted at just after 6pm to reports that an eight-year-old child had discovered the gun

21st May 2018

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service urges SOUTHPORT to be water aware

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service urges Southport to be water aware Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is joining a call by UK fire chiefs to warn people of the dangers of

21st May 2018

Emergency responders raise hundreds for equipment

Emergency responders raise hundreds for equipment Community first responders have held an impromptu street party in Southport for the royal wedding, raising over £900 for new emergency equipment. Community first responders Ed,

20th May 2018

ROAD CLOSURES – Southport Triathlon

ROAD CLOSURES – Southport Triathlon Be aware of road closures in place in Southport until around 1:00pm today – due to the Southport Triathlon. Road closures will be in place on the

20th May 2018

Dave Barnes And Hamish Morton Win SFC Volunteer Of The Year Award

Dave Barnes And Hamish Morton Win SFC Volunteer Of The Year Award This year Southport FC launched its #OnePort Volunteer scheme with the aim of celebrating the amazing work done by our

20th May 2018

Councillors Advice Centre Date Announced

Councillors Advice Centre Date Announced. Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis and Nigel Ashton and will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 24th May. They will be available from 10.30am-11.30am at

20th May 2018

Two car smash Portland Street, Southport

Two car smash Portland Street, Southport Emergency services were called to Portland Street, Southport at around this morning following a report of a two car collision, Saturday 19 May 2018. Two cars

19th May 2018

SOUTHPORT – Take action against dementia

SOUTHPORT – Take action against dementia Sefton Council is planning to mark Dementia Action Week (May 21-27) by calling on residents to take action to improve the everyday lives of people living

18th May 2018

Government to cut Fixed Odds Betting Terminals maximum stake from £100 to £2

Minister for Sport and Civil Society Tracey Crouch announces move to better protect consumers and communities. The maximum stakes on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) are to be reduced from £100 to £2

18th May 2018

Back by popular demand during the October half term, Sefton Council is delighted to offer a number of ‘Ditch Those Stabilisers’ cycling events. Children aged four and above can learn to ride a bike unaided at sessions in Litherland and Southport. The events have a very high success rate and staff from the Council’s highway safety team will offer a range of practical advice to young riders and their parents. Sessions are free but pre-booking is essential. Join in the fun at Litherland Sports Park, Boundary Lane on Tuesday, October 24between 9am-12pm or Southport’s Shoreside Primary School, Westminster Drive on Thursday, October 26 from 9am to 12pm. Parents of youngsters that have taken part in previous sessions have said: “Thank you to you and your team for this morning’s cycling session. “It was brilliantly run and the positive attitude and enthusiasm of you and your team was evident from the start. Great tips, great advice, and great results. “We have absolutely loved the session learning skills to carry this on and enjoy cycling together as a family!” Pre booking is essential due to popularity. To register, call Sefton Council, on 0345 140 0845.

SOUTHPORT – Ditch Those Stabilisers returns for Bank Holiday

SOUTHPORT – Ditch Those Stabilisers returns for Bank Holiday Back by popular demand during the May half term school holidays, Sefton Council is proud to offer a number of ‘Ditch Those Stabilisers’

18th May 2018

Merseyside - A Crime Alert for the residents of North Sefton from Merseyside Police

Southport man arrested after missing court regarding theft from a motor vehicle

Southport man arrested after missing court regarding theft from a motor vehicle. Stephen Ball (37) of Forest Road in Southport has been arrested after a warrant was issued for him failing to

18th May 2018

DAMIEN MOORE MP SUPPORTS THE NEW TASKFORCE FOR LUNG HEALTH

Damien Moore MP is supporting the new Taskforce for Lung Health, which brings together 25 representatives from across the lung health sector including patients, voluntary sector, professional associations, primary and secondary healthcare.

18th May 2018

Planned North West road works – Monday 21 to Sunday 27 May 2018

Planned North West road works – Monday 21 to Sunday 27 May 2018 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of

18th May 2018

Southport Tory MP facing possible Parliamentary Standards Complaint

Southport Tory MP facing possible Parliamentary Standards Complaint Southport Labour have written to the local Tory MP asking him for an “unequivocal answer” about whether public funds were used to pay for

18th May 2018

Historic Crossens Mausoleum to reopen

An open day is being held for members of the public to learn more about the extensive £100,000 restoration of the 19th Century Scarisbrick Mausoleum in Crossens. Specialist Tim Knox, who was

18th May 2018

Liverpool FC: Route revealed for proposed Champions League victory parade

Liverpool FC: Route revealed for proposed Champions League victory parade Plans have been revealed for a Liverpool FC victory parade if the club emerge triumphant from next weekend’s UEFA Champions League Final.

18th May 2018

First Women’s Soft Ball Cricket Festival of the year to hit Southport

First Women’s Soft Ball Cricket Festival of the year to hit Southport. Southport Trinity Cricket Club is set to host a Women’s Soft Ball Cricket Festival this month. Do you fancy giving

17th May 2018

Ainsdale to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle this Saturday!

Ainsdale to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle this Saturday! A Community street party in being held in Ainsdale to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

17th May 2018