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Gypsy Travellers set up camp in Kings Gardens

 A gang of Travellers have set up camp in the Kings Gardens in Southport overnight (Friday 13 October) Although faster and more effective enforcement powers have come into force regarding unauthorised Gypsy
13th October 2017

Portland Street traders have road rage over closure

Road repairmen who are using Portland Street to store their machines whilst they resurface Lord Street have angered traders. Owners of businesses along Portland Street are now asking why they are still
13th October 2017

Galloway’s set to host Low Vision Roadshow

Sefton based sight loss charity, Galloway’s Society for the Blind, are hosting a Low Vision Roadshow on Tuesday 31st October at Galloway’s in Southport between 10am and 2.30pm. Galloway’s, who support over 7,000
12th October 2017

Disabled Go

Disabled Go People living with or caring for someone with a disability will soon be able to access information about facilities before they visit for a health appointment. Lancashire Care NHS Foundation
12th October 2017

Exciting Job Opportunity at MCS Group

Are you interested in IT? Would you like a new challenge? MCS Group are looking for enthusiastic and hard-working people to join our growing team as a 1st Line IT Support Technician.
12th October 2017

Popular Lord Street boozer has closed down

The popular Sandgrounder Bar on Lord Street, Southport has closed its doors for the final time. A sign outside said closing down 2-4-1 on Draught and bottles. Big Boozer, Garth Burgessto OTS
12th October 2017

Racer driven round the bend after crash

Drivers could only chuckle to themselves with amusement after a speeding Vauxhall careered over a roundabout at Lane End and ended up parking awkwardly on the traffic island itself. Bemused passers by
12th October 2017

MP Damien Moore on World Mental Health Day

Damien Moore has made an appeal to residents in the town who may be affected by mental health not to suffer in silence. The new member of parliament who was elected in
12th October 2017

Callous handbag thief targets young Mum

Police are hunting a sick and twisted man after he stole a mother’s purse from a pram in broad daylight.The theft took place on Hampton Road this morning in what was a
11th October 2017
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Police take two more vehicles off the road

An unmarked police car stopped this van & trailer Southport. The driver had no insurance and was reported for the offence. This red Renault clio was removed from Cambridge Road Southport. No
11th October 2017
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New advice on eating runny eggs

The Food Standards Agency has today announced a change to its advice about eating eggs – infants, children, pregnant women and elderly people can now safely eat raw or lightly cooked eggs
11th October 2017

Another uninsured vehicle off the roads in Southport

Another uninsured vehicle off the roads in Southport. This vehicle was seized on Eastboune Road and driver reported. The owner will now recieve 6 penulty points, £300 and recovery costs! A spokesperson
11th October 2017

Cyclist in Southport caught running a red light

This cyclist in Southport was oblivious to this red traffic light (and the unmarked police traffic car) this afternoon, Tuesday 10 October. The cyclist caused traffic on Cemetary Road to stop to
10th October 2017

Truant teen caught by angry grandad

A truent schoolgirl has been put through major shame after her grandfather caught her playing hooky. Police were called after the Stanley High pupil’s grandfather caught the girl, causing her to scream
10th October 2017

Disqualified van driver arrested in Southport

This van driver in Southport must have thought the disqualification at court didn’t apply to him. Merseyside police arrested this van driver on Eastbourne Road when the reg flagged up the on
10th October 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 14th October. They will be available from 11am-12noon at Crossens School, Rufford Road,
10th October 2017

Missing Blackpool man could be in Southport

We are appealing for information about a missing Blackpool man. Gary Adams, 34, was last seen around 8pm on September 19 in the Portree Road area. Police were only made aware of
10th October 2017

Petrol bomb scare in Southport Town Centre

Fire crews have rushed to a town centre trouble spot after fears that a drunken man was shouting and screaming that he had a petrol bomb. The male, who has now been
10th October 2017
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