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Call to protect Promenade railings during £2.9M refurbishment

Call to protect Promenade railings during £2.9M refurbishment A campaigning councillor has called for assurances that Southport’s historic Victorian Promenade railings will be protected and preserved during a £2.9million restoration project. Work
6th September 2017

Duo arrested after police dog beach hunt

Two males were arrested this afternoon (Tuesday September 5th) for theft of a motor vehicle after making off from officers on Ainsdale Beach. The car had been stolen in Southport on Sunday
5th September 2017

Nine people from Southport found guilty of littering

Twelve people have been found guilty of littering in Sefton, leading to convictions worth over £4,000.  Residents from Southport, Preston and Liverpool were convicted of littering at South Sefton Magistrates Court at
5th September 2017
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Sudden downpours cause flash flooding in Southport

Sudden downpours cause flash flooding in Southport Sudden downpours this morning have caused flash flooding in Southport, Tuesday 5 September 2017. Several roads were left tally under water including Preston New Road and
5th September 2017
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Phil Hodgkinson to Join Board of Directors

Phil Hodgkinson to Join Board of Directors Southport FC are pleased to announce that Phil Hodgkinson will be joining the Board of the club and will be making an investment of £125,000.
5th September 2017
Bin Men To Wear Body Cameras

Bin Men To Wear Body Cameras

Bin Men To Wear Body Cameras We’re all aware of the need for police to wear body cameras as they work, with allegations of police misconduct a constant threat.  But the UKs
5th September 2017

MATCH PREVIEW | Stockport County v Southport

MATCH PREVIEW | Stockport County v Southport Southport travel to Stockport County on Today aiming to continue their strong start to the season. After a brief lull where they dropped points against
5th September 2017

Huge increase in 2017 voter turnout in our region

The 2017 General Election saw a huge increase in voter turnout, both nationally and locally. Following these gains, Sefton Council is again contacting local residents to make sure they do not lose
5th September 2017
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Biker baffles businesses with barmy parking

Biker baffles businesses with barmy parking A lord street shop owner says his trade is being badly damaged after an inconsiderate motorbike rider parked his bike right outside the entrance of his
4th September 2017

Free family fun at Southport College

Free family fun at Southport College  Southport College will throw open its doors between 11:00am – 3:00pm on Saturday 9 September for Southport Super Saturday; an access all areas family fun day.
4th September 2017
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Lee Slattery pipped at the post in Czech Masters

Lee Slattery pipped at the post in Czech Masters Haydn Porteous overcame Lee Slattery in a thrilling final-day battle to win his second European Tour title at the D+D REAL Czech Masters.
3rd September 2017

All aboard with Rubbish Friends

All aboard with Rubbish Friends Southport’s Rubbish friends donned their distinctive orange jackets and got to work to make everything shipshape in time for Southport’s prestigious 24 hour race. This year the
3rd September 2017

Result | Southport 2 Darlington 0

Result | Southport 2 Darlington 0 Southport continued their decent start to the season with a 2-0 win at home to Darlington this afternoon (Saturday 2 September 2017). Report to follow later.
2nd September 2017
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