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Residents set up funding page to support the family of Cassie Hayes tragically murdered in Southport

A funding page has been set up by local residents to support Cassie’s family in the wake of yesterdays tragic event were she was murdered whilst working in a town centre shop

14th January 2018

Cassie Hayes killed ‘after throat was slit’ in horrific attack inside TUI travel agents in front of terrified shoppers

Cassie Hayes, 28, was killed in a horrific knife attack inside a busy travel agents in front of Saturday shoppers. The victim, named locally tonight as Cassie Hayes – who is reported

13th January 2018

Damien Moore’s Visit to St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School

Yesterday, Damien Moore visited St. Patrick’s in Southport as he continued his tour of the constituencies primary and secondary schools. The primary school is performing above target and is now attended by

13th January 2018

UPDATE: Murder investigation underway after 28 year-old killed in Southport travel agents

Merseyside Police can confirm a murder investigation has been launched following an incident in Southport today, Saturday 13th January. Officers were contacted at 1.25pm following reports that a 28-year-old woman had been

13th January 2018

PREVIEW : Southport V Leamington

Southport FC are back in action at the Merseyrail Community Stadium this Saturday as Leamington make the trip from Warwickshire. The Southport were unfortunate not to come away from last week’s clash

13th January 2018

Council Standards Committee Processes Misused in Petty Vendettas

Local Council ‘Standards’ processes are being misused in petty political vendettas, it is being claimed this week. It appears that the government’s intention to stop frivolous and petty complaints, which caused it

13th January 2018

21 year-old man charged with attempted murder after Southport shooting

Merseyside Police can confirm a 21 year-old man has been charged with attempted murder, ABH and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. Jamie Bridge, of Wyresdale Road, Walton, will appear

13th January 2018

Woodlands – Don your best dress to make difference for a local charity

Do you love getting dressed up, enjoy a tasty meal with friends, enjoy listening to live music or are you the last one on the dancefloor wanting the party to continue all

13th January 2018

Horrific crash leaves Audi lodged in Waterloo Road garden

Police are currently dealing with a horrific RTA on Waterloo Road, Friday 12 January. An Audi has collided into the wall of a residential property leaving multiple casualties in need of first

12th January 2018

Sefton health experts offer five tips to help you avoid the flu

Leading health figures from Sefton Council, NHS Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG have joined together to offer expert advice to residents on how they can best avoid

12th January 2018

A quarter of a million pound revamp of an Ainsdale church has finished

The huge sum of money was spent on a massive refurbishment of St John’s church in Ainsdale. Local firm Aztec carried out the works which included a complete mains and electrical refit,

12th January 2018

A kind hearted schoolgirl has raised nearly £250 for charity completing a gruelling 5k run

Keen athlete Elouise Cairns trained hard for three months along with classmates at St John’s Primary School in Crossens to prepare for the recent Park Run. But the eight year old decided

12th January 2018

Merseyside Police issue a warning of bogus tradesman in Southport

Incidents of bogus tradesmen targeting elderly residents on Morley Road and Garstang Road in Southport have reported to Merseyside Police recently. Crime Prevention Tips It is always easy to say after an event

12th January 2018

Senior Sefton officers could be in line for bumper pay rise – thanks to Labour

Sefton Council’s 50 highest paid officers could be in line for bumper pay rises following Labour councillors agreeing a controversial provision in the Council’s draft new Pay Policy at a meeting on

12th January 2018

Damien Moore MP meets with Age UK on behalf of Southport Residents

This morning, Damien Moore MP met with Age UK to discuss the Governments plans to launch a social care Green Paper on behalf of residents living in Southport. The charity, which campaigns

11th January 2018

Councillor’s urgent call to safeguard the future of Southport Market

Councillor’s urgent call to safeguard the future of Southport Market A leading campaigner has called for urgent action to keep alive Southport’s indoor market and preserve its unique heritage. Cllr David Barton,

11th January 2018

Conservatives join calls for the introduction of knife wands in Southport

Southport Conservatives are calling for the rollout of “knife wands” in venues in Southport. These metal detectors have been introduced in one hundred venues across Liverpool after a string of incidents. The

11th January 2018

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service introduces blood pressure checks as part of ‘Safe and Well’ visits

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has funded Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) to offer blood pressure (BP) checks, advice and signposting as part of the ‘Safe and Well’ visits carried out

11th January 2018

Latest figures reveal Southport A&E falling well behind target

New figures out today reveal that Southport Hospital’s A&E was nearly 15% behind the 4 hour treatment target for A&E during December. The statistics show that across NHS England the average was nearly

11th January 2018

Road closures in place after female pedestrian hit by a lorry on Cambridge Road

Merseyside Police can confirm that emergency services are in Southport following a road traffic collision this morning, Thursday, 11 January. At around 10.30am, a call was received of a female pedestrian hit

11th January 2018

Costly Political Police ‘Add on’ comes to town

While local Southport local councillors’ approach to recent violent crime and anti-social behaviour was to attend talks with senior police officers to discuss the problems, Labour politicians have created a publicity exercise.

11th January 2018

Official beach clean up following high tide – Friday 12 January

Here are the official details of the beach clean up taking place this coming Friday (January 12).Impressive as big tides and storms maybe, they inevitably leave large amounts of rubbish washed up

11th January 2018

Scam Warning – Southport, Burscough and Ormskirk

Police have received reports of 2 males knocking on house doors claiming to be from BT and saying they need access to the property immediately to fix a phone line problem. These

11th January 2018

Southport Councillors meet with Police over Crime concerns

Southport councillors held a meeting with senior local police officers at Southport Town Hall on Wednesday evening for a briefing and to exchange ideas following public concerns about instances of crime in the run

10th January 2018

Boozed up tramps shamed for memorial drinking session

Foreign homeless men drinking and smoking at the Southport War memorial have been caught on camera. Resident Ram Jam Jit Singh sent a picture of two men smoking and drinking under the

10th January 2018

More advice on internet trolls

Trolls love to distress others – that is their greatest sadistic pleasure. The more they hurt you the better it is for them. The chief device of the troll is accusation. It’s

10th January 2018

Make a New Year’s resolution to test your smoke alarms – every month

With the New Year underway, Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is asking residents to make testing their smoke alarms monthly one of their New Year’s resolutions. Why not circle the first of

10th January 2018

Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner acknowledges Southport’s residents’ fears.

Photo: Emily Spurrell (2nd right) with Labour representatives and supermarket staff The Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside says she takes residents’ fears over crime in Southport “very seriously” after a

10th January 2018

Selective and Additional (HMO) Licensing

From March 1, 2018 landlords who privately rent out their properties will be required to obtain a new licence from Sefton Council if their properties are located within selected areas in the borough.

10th January 2018

Police investigate attempted smash and grab at Spar Churchtown

Police are investigating an attempted smash and grab after vandals hurled a brick through the window of the Spar superstore on Cambridge Road. The store remains closed this morning while forensics teams

10th January 2018