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3G sports pitches are coming to Dunes Splashworld, Southport

Building work is underway to bring four 3G artificial sports pitches to Dunes Splashworld in Southport. Due for completion in Spring 2018, the state of the art pitches are set to open

8th November 2017

“Fisticuffs and Cufflinks” is back for it’s 5th year running!

One of the North West’s most popular white-collar boxing events “Fisticuffs and Cufflinks” is back for it’s 5th year running! Hosted by Capital FM’s Baz Todd, the event originated in 2012 and

7th November 2017

Celebrate Southport’s Christmas Lights Switch on with one of the biggest Christmas number ones of all time!

The full line up for Southport’s Christmas Lights switch on has been revealed and East 17 are set to be making Southport sparkle! Get your white fur trimmed coats on and start

7th November 2017

Closure fears as Fryer fire guts popular chippy

Fire crews have rushed to the Swan chippy after a fire filled the restaurant with acrid black smoke. Customers and staff were evacuated after a fryer caught ablaze shortly before 1.30pm this

7th November 2017

Health experts in Sefton support antibiotic resistance campaign

Sefton residents are being asked to play their part in Public Health England’s new campaign to help keep antibiotics working. An estimated 5,000 deaths are caused every year in England because antibiotics

7th November 2017

Two men arrested following a drug raid in Ainsdale

Two men arrested following a drug raid in Ainsdale Two men have been arrested at an address on Briar Road, Ainsdale this morning in relation to the Misuse of Drugs Act, Tuesday 6

7th November 2017

CCTV APPEAL – Shoplifting at Go Outdoors store in Bootle

Officers investigating the theft of thousands of pounds of outdoor clothing have released CCTV of a man they want to trace. The Go Outdoors store on Rimrose Road in Bootle has suffered

7th November 2017

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre

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

7th November 2017

Southport Hotels Help Britannia to a £20 MILLION Profit

The Britannia group, which runs the ‘Prince of Wales’ and Scarisbrick Hotel as well as Pontins at Ainsdale, has seen its annual operating profits soar to nearly £20 million, according to its

7th November 2017

Dog stolen in Formby burglary

Merseyside Police is appealing for information following a report of a dog being stolen during a car key burglary in Formby on Saturday, 4 November 2017. Officers were called to a report

7th November 2017

Nearly one hour wait for injured cyclist in Southport

A cyclist had to wait nearly an hour for an ambulance after she fell off her bike on a Preston New Road roundabout (Monday 6 November 2017). The cyclist, believed to be

6th November 2017

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Southport BID Halloween festival huge success

The Southport BID Halloween festival ran from the 20th-31st of October and visitors came from all over the region to enjoy four days of great activities around town! The festival kicked off

6th November 2017

Industrial action by Arriva drivers in North West England

Arriva North West is disappointed to announce planned industrial action by drivers and engineers. The next 24 hour strike will be Monday 6th November 2017. Strike action for Monday 6th November to

6th November 2017

Remembrance Day Service in Southport – Sunday, November 12

The Mayor of Sefton, councillors and council officers will all attend Remembrance Day services taking place across the borough. They will all remember those who died in conflict at services being held

6th November 2017

Lidl launch TWO pink gins for Christmas 2017 – costing £11.99

By now, you’ll have realised gin is the big craze of autumn/winter 2017. You can’t seem to move for adverts for the stuff, with the spirit now boasting its very own festivals

6th November 2017

Driving after taking THESE prescription drugs could see you banned

NEARLY four motorists are being taken off the road every day in the UK for drug driving, official figures revealed. This means that around 1,440 motorists are being convicted every year for

6th November 2017

Call to relax parking enforcement and give motorists a final warning

A call has been made for a new, more lenient car parking enforcement system to be introduced by Sefton Council following a series of incidents of incorrect fines. Cllr David Barton, who

5th November 2017

Sunday shoppers fume after Asda shunt stops traffic

Sunday drivers are fuming after their big Shop ended in a shunt this morning. Traffic was brought to a standstill on Derby Road near Asda after an eager black Porsche jumped the

5th November 2017

Southport Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal

With Christmas just around the corner we would like to remind you that The Salvation Army collect new toys/books/teddy’s/colouring books/coloured pencils.. etc for the children of Southport who are most likely not

5th November 2017

Yobs ruin Southport war memorial fountain

Police issue dispersal zone to boot yobs out of town centre

Merseyside Police have issued an anti gang dispersal order in Southport. A dispersal zone will be in place from 6pm (Fri 3rd Nov) until 5:59pm on Sun 5th Nov in the town

5th November 2017

Rough sleepers forced to shelter in cage

Rough sleepers have torn through metal fencing which is supposed to act as deterant on a Victorian shelter on Park Road West. Rough sleepers who often choose to brave the bad weather

5th November 2017

Southport 2 North Ferriby United 2

Southport under the leadership of Kevin Davies have now gone 3 games without a win after a 2-2 draw with North Ferriby at home today, Saturday 4 November 2017. Full match report

4th November 2017

The ASDA Foundation have awarded £999.80 to Southport Trinity

The ASDA Foundation have awarded £999.80 to Southport Trinity AFC. Community Champion Sharon Gregory-Wareing has been working with the junior football club to secure the funding so they could purchase the full

4th November 2017

The ASDA Foundation have awarded £999.80 to Southport Trinity

The ASDA Foundation have awarded £999.80 to Southport Trinity AFC. Community Champion Sharon Gregory-Wareing has been working with the junior football club to secure the funding so they could purchase the full

4th November 2017

Vandals smash up Bedford Park AGAIN!

Vandals have attacked the veteran’s sports club situated on Bedford Park in Birkdale overnight. Veterans club member Simon Wells said: “How could anyone take pleasure in ruining a facility that gives older

4th November 2017

Lancaster Court Home is Rated ‘Good’ All Round

The Care Quality Commission has issued a glowing report on the Lancaster Court EMI care home on Lancaster Road in West Birkdale. Local Councillor Tony Dawson says: “If you read this report

4th November 2017

Josh Hine Signs From Warrington

Southport have completed the permanent transfer of 26-year-old Forward Josh Hine from Warrington Town. Joining for his third spell at the club, Josh played for the Sandgrounders at youth level, before re-joining

4th November 2017

MP slams the Cremation of Ian Brady in Southport

Southport MP Damien Moore has branded the decision to cremate Ian Brady’s body in Southport as “completely inappropriate and disrespectful to the residents of Southport”. His comments follow as it emerged the

4th November 2017

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary – A smile breeds a smile

Woodlands – A smile breeds a smile If you are a regular follower of Woodlands Animal Sanctuary you will know that whilst being a very rewarding organisation to be a part of,

4th November 2017

Distraught mum to remove headstone after Brady burning

A distraught mum says she’s going to remove her daughters headstone from Southport crematorium because of Ian Brady. Sefton Council were legally forced to cremate the remains of the moors murderer in

3rd November 2017