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Traffic Chaos after 3 car collision on Coastal road

Traffic Chaos following 3 car collision on Coastal road. The emergency services were called to the Coastal road, Southport this afternoon following a report of a 3 vehicle collision, Sunday 21 April. One of

22nd April 2018

Police Cordons in place following serious incident in Southport

Police Cordons in place following serious incident in Southport. Police have sealed off part of Southport town centre this morning after a serious incident overnight, Sunday 22 April 2018. Waverley Street has

22nd April 2018

Merseyside Police statement ahead of Liverpool v Roma match

Merseyside Police statement ahead of Liverpool v Roma match The city of Liverpool is looking forward to welcoming AS Roma fans on Tuesday, 24 April, for the first leg of the Champions

22nd April 2018

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 23 to Sunday 29 April 2018

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 23 to Sunday 29 April 2018 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 20

22nd April 2018

Donations needed for Byng House Summer Fair

Donations needed for Byng House Summer Fair Byng House are appealing for donations to be made towards their Summer Fair tombola. The Fair is being held on Saturday the 21st July 2018

22nd April 2018

RESULT | Southport 0-1 Brackley Town

RESULT | Southport 0-1 Brackley Town Southports Secured National League North status for next season is after other results went their way. Despite a 1-0 defeat at home to Brackley and the

22nd April 2018

Construction due to begin on £1.4million station for Southport Independent Lifeboat

Construction due to begin on £1.4million station for Southport Independent Lifeboat. The Trustee Directors of the Southport Lifeboat are delighted to announce that a lease for the site of the new £1.4

21st April 2018

Southport supporters offered a refund after watching Blyth Spartans defeat

Southport supporters offered a refund after watching Blyth Spartans defeat Phil Hodgkinson and Ian Kyle have issued the following statement on behalf of the Board of Directors: * * * Following a

21st April 2018

New Directions Expands Sefton Operations

New Directions Expands Sefton Operations A leading Sefton adult social care provider is expanding the scope of its operations in the borough. Bootle-based New Directions has taken on two new contracts from

21st April 2018

Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School Welcomes New Headmistress

The start of the Summer Term has seen the exciting arrival of Claire Tao, the new Headmistress at Merchant Taylors’ Senior Girls’ School. Prior to her new role, Claire worked as a

21st April 2018

Councillor calls for Sefton Council to branch out over tree planting

Councillor calls for Council to branch out over tree planting A campaigning councillor has welcomed the completion of his four-year project to return Lord Street to a tree-lined boulevard. Cllr David Barton

21st April 2018

Southport Community Policing team was last night (Friday 13 April) patrolling Hesketh Park this evening to address crime issues.

Man charged after Observatory Hesketh Park burglary

Man charged after Observatory Hesketh Park burglary Following on from his arrest yesterday, Martin Magill, aged 20 of no fixed abode, has been charged with a burglary to the Observatory in Hesketh

20th April 2018

Biker rushed to hospital after Birkdale crash

Biker rushed to hospital after Birkdale crash Paramedics are treating a biker after he smashed into a Range Rover on Waterloo Road this afternoon, Friday 20 April 2018. The accident happened just

20th April 2018

Blocked but now you want my vote?

Open response to Ainsdale Tory Candidate, Tony Brough, from Pat Regan Dear Mr Brough Thank you for the invitation to vote for you and your Tory colleagues. I must say however, that

20th April 2018

BURGLARY ALERT | Links Avenue, Southport

BURGLARY ALERT | Links Avenue, Southport Merseyside police was this morning visiting an address in Links avenue following a burglary that happened last night between 3pm – 10.30pm (19th April). At this

20th April 2018

Armed forces parade set for SOUTHPORT

Armed forces parade set for SOUTHPORT Members of the oldest national military charity are holding a parade in Southport to mark Armed Forces Day on Sunday, July 1. The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen

20th April 2018

Conservative candidates for local elections announced

Conservative candidates for local elections announced. Southport Conservatives are fielding a strong team of experienced local candidates at this May’s local election- a team ready to deliver from day one. With a

20th April 2018

RESULT | Blyth Spartans 2-0 Southport

RESULT | Blyth Spartans 2-0 Southport Southport suffered another defeat and have been dragged into the relegation battle after a 2-0 defeat at Blyth Spartans. A sixth successive defeat leaves kevin Davies

19th April 2018

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

20 year old burglar arrested in SOUTHPORT

20 year old burglar arrested in SOUTHPORT A 20 year old man has been arrested in Southport this morning (Thursday 19th April), on suspicion of burglary and multiple theft offences. More to

19th April 2018

Birkdale library fund continues to grow

FUNDRAISERS are celebrating after raising more than £23,000 towards their £150,000 target to create the Birkdale Community Hub and Library. Caroline Campbell, on behalf of the group, revealed that the group are

19th April 2018

Traffic Chaos after St Lukes road crash

Car crash St Lukes road Southport The emergency services were called to St Lukes Road, Southport, shortly after 10:45am this morning following reports of a car crash, Thursday 19 April 2018. The

19th April 2018

Full Sefton Council meeting to change venue

Full Council meeting to change venue Today’s (April 19) Full Council meeting, scheduled to take place at Southport Town Hall at 6.30pm, will now be held at The Atkinson building next door.

19th April 2018

WARNING | Do not approach WANTED man on recall to prison

WARNING | Do not approach WANTED man on recall to prison Police continue to ask the public for their help in tracing a man in his 20s who is wanted on recall

19th April 2018

Van fire Warwick Street, Southport

Van fire Warwick Street, Southport Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were called to Warwick Street, Southport during the night after a vehicle was reported on fire The van was totally destroyed in

19th April 2018

WATCH | Huge fire destroys Bedford Park Clubhouse

WATCH | Huge fire destroys Bedford Park Clubhouse Fire crews are still on scene of a massive fire which has all but destroyed the former sports clubhouse. Once Home to a prolific

18th April 2018

MP encourages constituents to support Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life

MP encourages constituents to support Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life Damien Moore MP visited Southport Tesco on Saturday 14 April to encourage local women to take part in Cancer Research UK’s

18th April 2018

Scottish Comedian Of The Year At LOL Comedy Club Southport

Scottish Comedian Of The Year At LOL Comedy Club Southport Since winning the inaugural Scottish Comedian of the Year Award in 2006, barely a year after his first-ever open-spot, Mark Nelson’s mix

18th April 2018

Queenscourt Coffee Morning – 5th May

Queenscourt Coffee Morning – 5th May Enjoy a delightful coffee morning with our Central Support Group on Saturday 5th May between 10am and 12noon. Join us for delicious refreshments, a fabulous raffle,

18th April 2018

Fire Chief’s blood pressure check in support of health campaign

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Chief has blood pressure taken to raise awareness High blood pressure is a silent and potentially deadly condition that significantly increases a person’s chance of a heart

18th April 2018

Man raided Southport hotel bedrooms before tucking into free breakfast

Man raided Southport hotel bedrooms then tucked into free breakfast A man stole hundreds of pounds from bedrooms in The Royal Clifton Hotel – then helped himself to a free breakfast using one

18th April 2018