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Building a global brand from Southport

Many tech businesses today started from humble beginnings. We all know the story of Facebook, developed and launched from student accommodation by Mark Zuckerberg before growing into a huge global brand. Perfect
11th December 2017

Police hunt Ormskirk flasher

PC DALBY of Lancashire police is looking for flasher in Ormskirk PC Dalby said: “I am currently investigating multiple exposures in and around Ormskirk town centre, whereby a male described as being
11th December 2017

Anyone planning to build skyscrapers in Bootle?

Businessman linked to Labour Party is caught demanding £2 million bribe from property developers. The sad tale of Labour councils and property deals has taken a new national turn.  Sefton Council’s decision
11th December 2017

Surfs up for Southport Santa’s today

Santa’s sleigh will be floating to Southport this year as he hitches a ride on a paddle board. The Southport Stand Up Paddle Board are holding two Christmas themed paddle races, the
10th December 2017

Liverpool v Everton fixture

Merseyside Police is working closely with Liverpool Football Club ahead of tomorrow’s derby fixture at Anfield. Chief Superintendent Chris Markey said: “We will be working closely with the club over the next 24
9th December 2017

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
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