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Southport experience reveals Lib-Dem Leader’s claims are hollow say critics

Liberal Democrat claims that they show local government at it’s best have been roundly dismissed by opponents in Southport. It follows Vince Cable’s local election launch in which he called the Lib-Dems

9th April 2018

Councillor calls for improved disabled access in Southport town centre

Councillor calls for improved disabled access in Southport town centre A campaigning councillor is calling for more to be done to improve access and facilities for the disabled after a survey revealed

8th April 2018

Person hit by car on Waterloo Road, Southport

Person hit by car on Waterloo Road, Southport The emergency services were called to Waterloo Road, at approximately 11:45am today after a person was hit by a car at the Oxford road

8th April 2018

Mayor’s Musings: From football to Bootle’s Broadway

Mayor’s Musings: From football to Bootle’s Broadway Hello and welcome to the Mayor’s Musings! I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing Easter period. It’s been a busy few weeks in

8th April 2018

WARNING over car thieves operating in Southport

WARNING over car thieves operating in Southport Drivers are being warned to beware of car thieves in Southport . A male has been breaking into cars in the middle of the night

8th April 2018

RESULT | Southport 0-1 Nuneaton

RESULT | Southport 0-1 Nuneaton Southport lost their third game on the bounce going down 0-1 to Nuneaton at the Merseyrail Community Stadium, Saturday 7 April 2018. Southport 0-1 Nuneaton 0′ –

7th April 2018

Southport MP wants you to report potholes

Southport MP wants you to report potholes Fixing potholes is an important part of Damien Moore’s plan for Southport, which is why he is asking residents to report any they see to

7th April 2018

Southport Trinity funding page set up after arson attack

Southport Trinity funding page set up after arson attack Southport Trinity are aiming to raise £5,000 to support our local community Southport Trinity Football & Cricket club after their clubhouse was destroyed

7th April 2018

Southport armed forces charity to host weekly drop-in centre

Southport armed forces charity to host weekly drop-in centre MEMBERS of an armed forces charity are holding a drop-in centre each week in Southport and it includes a free bacon or sausage

7th April 2018

Interview with Clara

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7th April 2018

Labour to contest all Southport seats as deadline for local election nominations closes

Labour to contest all Southport seats as deadline for local election nominations closes. Labour has confirmed its candidate team in Southport for the local elections on May 3rd. The deadline for nominations

6th April 2018

WANTED | Help Merseyside Police track down these two wanted men

Help Merseyside Police track down these two wanted men Merseyside Police is appealing for help in tracing two men in their 20s who are wanted on recall to prison and on suspicion

6th April 2018

Prolific female shoplifter arrested in Southport town centre

Prolific female shoplifter arrested in Southport town centre Sara Wilson was arrested on Warrant Wednesday afternoon in Southport Town Centre, having failed to attend Sefton Magistrates Court earlier in the day. She

6th April 2018

It’s the Year of the Dog at Southport Flower Show

It’s the Year of the Dog at Southport Flower Show Visitors to the Southport Flower Show can bring along a very special guest this summer – their pet dog. For the first

6th April 2018

Departing councillor backs fresh faced candidate to shine

Cambridge Ward councillor Sue McGuire has announced that she is not seeking re-election in this years local elections, held on May 3rd. After 12 years on the Council, including a recent stint

6th April 2018

Ex Red slips up with Water bottle gaffe

Formby’s Steven Gerrard has landed himself in an awkward situation after plugging his expensive bottled water range on instagram. In the background a bottle of normal everyday supermarket water can be seen

6th April 2018

It’s a dog’s life for Leyland Road residents

Furious Leyland Road residents are asking themselves: “ is ours the most dog fouled road in Southport ?” They say that their road is constantly littered with dog mess and poses a

6th April 2018

Job vacancy at Queenscourt coffee shop

Job vacancy at Queenscourt coffee shop Boxtree Kitchen for Queenscourt is a coffee shop situated in Churchtown Village, Southport. We serve a delicious range of coffee, cakes, sandwiches, homemade soup, afternoon teas

6th April 2018

Man charged with begging in Southport town centre

Man charged with begging in Southport town centre Following an incident on Chapel St, in Southport town centre (Wednesday 4th April) Merseyside Police have charged 45-year old Brant Ojounru with begging. Ojounru

5th April 2018

Appeal to locate 15-year-old Burscough boy

Appeal to locate 15-year-old Burscough boy Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old boy who is missing from the Burscough area. Kody Jones of Ainscough Drive in Burscough

5th April 2018

Appeal after double petrol bomb attack on High Park home

Appeal after double petrol bomb attack on High Park home On Saturday 31st March 2018 at 12.05am two petrol bombs were thrown at the front window of the house on Victory Avenue

5th April 2018

Rush hour chaos following Coastal Road smash

Rush hour chaos following Coastal Road smash The emergency services were called to the Coastal road, Southport at around 5.45pm this afternoon following a report of a collision, Thursday 5 April 2018.

5th April 2018

New Directions says farewell to longest-serving employee

New Directions says farewell to longest-serving employee Staff and service users at Sefton’s leading adult social care provider have said farewell to the organisation’s longest-serving employee. Julia Abram from High Park in

5th April 2018

Legendary boxer Martin Murray Supports Jab fight show

Legendary boxer Martin Murray Supports Jab fight show Guests at the Jab fight clubs show at the Bold Hotel on Sunday got treated to a special guest. World class boxer Martin Murray

5th April 2018

What to do if you find Palm Oil on the Sefton Coast

What to do if you find Palm Oil on the Sefton Coast Sefton Council are asking dog walkers to still be vigilant when visiting the beach after more palm oil was discovered.

5th April 2018

Feast of Fiddles to Fiddle The Atkinson in April

Feast of Fiddles to Fiddle The Atkinson in April 21st April Southport The Atkinson 01704 533333 theatkinson.co.uk Little did the band think it would be setting off on its 25th annual spring

5th April 2018

Leading charity praises Liverpool hospital for ten years of tinnitus support

Leading charity praises Liverpool hospital for ten years of tinnitus support The head of a leading charity has praised the work of Liverpool clinicians who are celebrating 10 years of providing a

5th April 2018

Much loved Southport MP candidate to step down

Much loved Southport MP candidate to step down Defeated Southport MP candidate Sue McGuire has announced that she will be ‘seeking new challenges’ and is to step down from politics in May.

5th April 2018

Kick high sugar drinks and junk food into touch!

Kick high sugar drinks and junk food into touch! Sefton’s Director for Public Health has backed a campaign to kick high sugar drinks and junk food into touch! Matthew Ashton, Director of

5th April 2018

Drug dealer jailed for three years after raid at a house in Skelmersdale

Drug dealer jailed for three years after raid at a house in Skelmersdale A DRUG dealer has been jailed for three years after a raid at a house in Skelmersdale. On Monday

5th April 2018