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Adam Dawson Joins First Team Squad

Southport have added midfielder Adam Dawson to the squad on a non-contract basis. Adam was most recently at Tranmere Rovers for a second spell. Adam has youth experience with Liverpool and Wigan
9th December 2017

Bottle Nosed Dolphin washed up on Ainsdale Beach

In the wild conditions of Storm Caroline it is hardly surprising that large amounts of tidal debris are washing up along the Sefton coast at the moment. Sefton Coast Landscape Parnership team
9th December 2017

Appeal after theft of SHOTGUNS in Formby 

Police is appealing for information following the theft of two licensed firearms in Formby. A report was received at about 10pm on Thursday, 7 December that a Browning shotgun and a Beretta
8th December 2017
Vigil Southport

Sefton Council services at Christmas and New Year

During Christmas and New Year, Sefton Council will provide restricted services as most staff are required to take unpaid leave as part of a series of cost-saving measures. But residents can still
8th December 2017

Rush hour chaos after Preston New Road smash

Traffic is in chaos on Preston New Road after a Kia driver pulled out of a petrol station forecourt and instantly smashed into an oncoming car. The accident happened just after 7am
8th December 2017

Snow alert issued in North West and West Midlands

Drivers are being urged to be prepared before setting out on journeys on Friday, 8 December, after Highways England issued a severe weather alert for the North West and West Midlands major
7th December 2017

Palm Oil found washed up at Bird Sanctuary

A dog walker has discovered palm oil washed up at RSPB Marshside. Graham Sarson was walking his dog near to the reserve at Marshside when he came across the boulder sized oil.
7th December 2017

Police weather warning issued for Southport

Merseyside police has issued the following warning due to the adverse weather conditions: Care needed on coastal roads and Formby by-pass by drivers of high sided vehicles. Motorcyclists and cyclists are advised
7th December 2017

Make Merseyrail Off-Peak annual travel affordable again

To: ‏Merseytravel and Steve Rotheram, Liverpool metro mayor Without notice or consultation, Merseytravel have put the All Zones Off Peak Trio travelcard up from £457 a year to an incredible £1,294, representing an
7th December 2017

Formby man wanted on recall to prison

Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help to trace a 46 year old man from Formby who is wanted on a recall to prison. Sean Page, whose last known address was
7th December 2017

Biker fights for life in Canning Road smash

Paramedics are dealing with a life or death incident on Canning Road as a RTA victim fights for his life. UPDATE 11:30PM, Tuesday 6 December. The road has now re-opened, thanks to the
6th December 2017

Woodlands – Woodlands Winter Market

Woodlands – Woodlands Winter Market December’s here, advent calendars are opening, Christmas songs are on the radio, the decorations are up and Christmas nights out are in the diary, so why not
6th December 2017

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre – 9 December

Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 9th December. They will be available from 11am-12noon at Crossens School, Rufford Road,
6th December 2017
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