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A CARE group have opened their latest home in Southport

The Mayor and Mayoress of Sefton, Councillor Dave Robinson and his wife Wendy attended the official opening of Athena Health Care Group’s new Hesketh Park Lodge on Albert Road. They were joined

10th March 2018

New year new garden – get the most out of your garden this summer

Despite the recent snow now and frosty weather Spring is finally here and especially with an Early Easter this year. It is traditionally the time when most people’s attention turns to their

10th March 2018

Councillor leads campaign to keep alive Southport’s indoor market

A leading campaigner is spearheading a campaign to keep alive Southport’s indoor market and preserve its unique heritage. Cllr David Barton is collecting a 500-name petition in order to secure a debate

10th March 2018

Michael Gallagher sentenced after attacking 71 year-old woman with metal bar in SOUTHPORT

A man has been jailed for six years, nine months after he broke into the home of a woman in her 70s in Birkdale and attacked her with a metal bar. Michael

9th March 2018

SOUTHPORT man sentenced for ‘swatting’ offences

A 21-year-old man has been jailed for 16 months following an investigation by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) into ‘swatting’ offences. ‘Swatting’ is a term used to describe criminal

9th March 2018

Do you have what it takes to join a new generation of world leaders? asks Damien Moore MP

Damien Moore MP is urging young people in Southport who are interested in leadership and making a difference, to apply for an international scheme run by the British Council. Future Leaders Connect,

9th March 2018

Panic has set in after suspected deadly squirrel pox has been found in Formby

The Lancashire Wildlife Trust are investigating six sick red squirrels who are showing signs of the virus, which is fatal to them. A spokesperson for the trust says “Unfortunately we have received

9th March 2018

Most wanted Merseyside fugitive Simon McGuffie returns to the UK

A man wanted on suspicion of supplying heroin and cocaine across the North West of England has been extradited to the UK after being captured in the Netherlands. Simon McGuffie, 44, of

9th March 2018

A Message from Superintendent Matt Boyle – OPERATION CASTLE

A Message from Superintendent Matt Boyle A major operation aimed at tackling the issue of burglaries on Merseyside is underway from Monday, 5 March 2018, for two weeks, to reinforce burglary as

9th March 2018

News from SOUTHPORT Community Policing Team

News from SOUTHPORT Community Policing Team 2 males have been arrested and charged with vehicle interference following reports of males trying car door handles in Avondale Road. David Dunscombe age 28 of

9th March 2018

A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police

A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police. Residential Burglaries Between the 25th February and 7th March, burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Pitt Street, Hollybrook Road,

9th March 2018

Rave reviews for Dunes Splash World pool parties

Be Active’s ‘wave rave’ pool parties entertained hundreds of Sefton’s young people and families during February half term. The wave raves are part of the new swim offer heading to Sefton that

9th March 2018

7,000 people across Southport are now benefitting from the Government’s auto-enrolment scheme

7,000 people across Southport are now saving towards their retirement, new figures show, as a result of the Government’s auto-enrolment scheme. Employers must enroll staff aged 22 and over who earn more

8th March 2018

Who’s In Court: Litter louts fined for dropping rubbish

Litter louts who have been caught irresponsibly disposing of rubbish in Sefton have been convicted in court this week, leading to fines totaling more than £1,100 Four people, all from outside the

8th March 2018

Community Conservation Crusade hits West Birkdale

Councillor David Barton, a long- standing campaigner for Southport’s restoration and regeneration has held multiple discussions with prospective investors regarding the most suitable style of development here benefitting the entire community. In

8th March 2018

ANOTHER historic Southport pub being DEMOLISHED

A historic Southport pub is the latest to be demolished and replaced by housing. Housing developer Sovini is knocking down the Shakespeare pub, on Scarisbrick New Road. The Victorian building has been

8th March 2018

Consultation to launch over Birkdale School for the Hearing Impaired

A consultation into a proposed redevelopment of the former Birkdale School for Hearing Impaired Children in Southport is to launch following discussions between Sefton Council and Octopus Healthcare Group. Octopus Healthcare Group

8th March 2018

Panic as ferret gets loose in bad weather

The hunt is on to catch an escaped ferret on the loose in Southport. The baby ferret, who has not been named, escaped from a home near Forest Road in Southport and

8th March 2018

Two friends to ride across the UK in aid of Queenscourt Hospice

TWO friends are set to cycle from one side of the UK to another to raise funds for a charity that is close to their hearts. Jordan Porter, 20 and Tom Woodward,

8th March 2018

Change in PI laws could see Southport residents hounded by sales calls

Southport residents could face being bombarded with nuisance PPI-type calls following the government’s decision to raise the small claims limit for road traffic accidents from April 2019, according to a leading lawyer.

8th March 2018

Sefton Council encourages residents to crack down on smoky vehicles

Sefton Council is asking residents to work with them to help reduce the air pollution caused by taxis, HGVs and buses. Traffic places a considerable threat on the quality of Sefton’s air,

8th March 2018

Man arrested and drugs recovered following stop-check in Southport

Police have arrested a man and recovered suspected drugs and cash following a stop-check in Southport today, Wednesday 7 March. At around 11am, patrols stopped a man on Milton Street on suspicion of smoking

7th March 2018

Yaffé Photography’s Annual 50/50 promotion is back on!

Every April, the north west’s leading portrait photography studio, ‘Yaffé Photography’ holds their popular 50/50 promotion. Their special offer is the biggest one in their calendar and is alway highly anticipated. It’s

7th March 2018

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

Police attend two burglaries close to Southport town centre

Police are attending 2 reports of burglaries at houses on the edge of Southport town centre which appear to have been unlocked overnight allowing offenders to sneak in. Please check your doors

7th March 2018

Call for action over SOUTHPORT pothole problems

A call by Liberal Democrats for an extra £400,000 to be invested over the next year in dealing with potholes in local roads has been turned down. The amendment was put forward

7th March 2018

15 year old girl arrested after breaching restraining order

A 15 year old girl residing in Southport has been arrested for breaching a restraining order issued in relation to anti social behaviour in the Eastbank Street area. She has been charged

7th March 2018

Damien Moore MP welcomes news that record numbers of students are benefiting from good school places

With thousands of parents today receiving secondary school offers, Damien Moore is pleased to welcome the news that 183, 351 more children in the North West are attending good and outstanding schools.

7th March 2018

A senior Southport councillor is calling for a slim down of Sefton Council.

Sefton’s female leaders celebrate International Women’s Day

Sefton Council is proudly supporting International Women’s Day on Thursday, March 8, advocating for gender parity. To celebrate the annual event, Sefton Council is highlighting the work and efforts of the authority’s female leaders,

7th March 2018

Get ready to run with MUM at Race For Life SOUTHPORT

THIS MOTHER’S Day (March 11), Southport mums and daughters are being urged to join the fight against cancer by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. The charity is inviting women of

7th March 2018

Councillors ADVICE CENTRE Saturday 10th March

Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis and Nigel Ashton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 10th March. They will be available from 11am-12noon at Crossens School, Rufford Road, to assist

7th March 2018