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Pensioner rescued after town wide missing person search

**UPDATE 5.45pm: Cyril has been found safe and well in Southport, thanks for sharing this appeal** Merseyside Police is appealing for information to find an 81-year-old man who went missing today (Saturday, 2

2nd September 2017

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police

Burglaries In the past fortnight burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in Knob Hall Lane, Knowsley Road, The Promenade. Bogus caller In the Albert Road area of Southport a female described

2nd September 2017

Southport man accused of stealing De Walt power tools worth £1000 during burglary

Southport man accused of stealing De Walt power tools worth £1000 during burglary Steven Ball from Southport man stands accused of breaking into a shed and stealing £1000 worth of power tools.

2nd September 2017

Southport man charged with multiple offences after Janes Brook burglary

Southport man charged with multiple offences after Janes Brook burglary Adam Stock aged 27 of Hampton Road, Southport has been arrested in connection with a burglary on Janes Brook Road, Southport. He

2nd September 2017

Five men charged with murder of Southport business owner in Barbados

Steven Weare search: Barbados police find body

Steven Weare search: Barbados police find body Police searching for a missing British businessman Steven Weare in Barbados say they have found a body. Lancashire businessman Steven Weare, 49, from Kirkham, Lancashire, was

1st September 2017

Councillor’s slip of the tongue leads to Park protest

A mob of angry parents and upset children have scared away councillors who planned to meet at Ovington Drive park today. Sefton Council have closed down the play area because it’s deemed

1st September 2017

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A 16 foot spider is set to stalk Southport this Halloween!

A giant 16 foot spider is all set to spark thrills and fear amongst Southport shoppers this Halloween as it meanders through the streets looking for a playmate. Arachnobot, the giant spider

1st September 2017

Southport’s BOS Musical Theatre Company to present ‘9 to 5’

BOS Musical Theatre Company are excited to present our latest show ‘9 to 5’, which will be staged at The Little Theatre, Hoghton Street, Southport, from Saturday 7th – 14th October 2017.

1st September 2017

Residents rally to save playground closure – Sign the Petition

Residents rally to save playground closure – Sign the Petition Resident Nat Glennon has started a petition to save Kew Estate playground. Nat said: “Following the recent news regarding the playground on the Kew

1st September 2017

Reports of a suspicious person looking for dogs on beach

Reports of a suspicious person looking for dogs on beach MESSAGE FOR DOG OWNERS: We have had some reports of a suspicious person who has been seen around the Formby and Southport beach

1st September 2017

The 2017 Southport Air Show is set to be as spectacular as ever

The 2017 Southport Air Show is set to be as spectacular as ever The skies over Southport are set to thunder with the roar of jet engines, the thrum of propellers and

31st August 2017

Boy lost causes frantic police search in Botanic Gardens

Boy lost causes frantic police search in Botanic Gardens A search for a boy missing in Botanic Gardens in Churchtown today was ended after he was found elsewhere. The boy had become

31st August 2017

Merseyrail passengers will once again have to endure industrial action, as the RMT announces it will stage further strikes on 1, 3 and 4 September.

Train strike action – Friday 1st September, Sunday 3rd September and Monday 4th September

Unfortunately due to strike action by guard members of the RMT union, a reduced train service will run across the Merseyrail network on Friday 1st September, Sunday 3rd September and Monday 4th September.

31st August 2017

The Mount Pleasant pub is hosting MacMillan Coffee Afternoon

The Mount Pleasant pub is hosting MacMillan Coffee Afternoon The Mount Pleasant is set to host its latest MacMillan Coffee Afternoon – after raising over £750 at last year’s event. The Mount

31st August 2017

Annual Running Day for Merseyside Heritage Transport Charity

Annual Running Day for Merseyside Heritage Transport Charity The Merseyside Transport Trust (MTT) will be holding its’ running day event on Sunday 10th September to raise funds for the upkeep of its’

31st August 2017

Council Leader attacks critics for “hypocrisy” in Red Tarmac Row

Council Leader attacks critics for “hypocrisy” in Red Tarmac Row Sefton Council Leader Ian Maher has rounded on critics in the Lord Street red tarmac row describing their protests as “shameless”. The

31st August 2017

Sefton Council close Southport playground deemed ‘not fit for purpose’

Sefton Council close Southport playground deemed ‘not fit for purpose’ Sefton Council have taken the decision to close down a deteriorated playground to protect the safety of park visitors. The playground on

31st August 2017

Safety fears lead to playground being shut down

Sefton Council have taken the decision to close down a deteriorated playground to protect the safety of park visitors. The playground on Ovington Drive has seen rapid deterioration and decline in recent

31st August 2017

Formby library to hold online banking masterclass

Formby library to hold online banking masterclass Residents across Sefton are being invited to a special online banking masterclass and information session next month at Formby library. The event, which is designed

31st August 2017

Shoreline Food Bank given the Lord Mayor’s ‘Citizens 4 Good’ commendation

Shoreline Food Bank given the Lord Mayor’s ‘Citizens 4 Good’ commendation Julie Woods, who runs the Shoreline Food Bank was given the Lord Mayor’s ‘Citizens 4 Good’ commendation at a ceremony at Bootle Town Hall by

31st August 2017

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service recruits for new firefighters

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is recruiting for the next generation of firefighters in Merseyside. The Service has a number of firefighter posts on offer for its 2018 training course and is seeking

30th August 2017

Three years and four months for failed Southport armed robber

Three years and four months for failed Southport armed robber Warren Debnam, 31, who attempted to rob a Southport jewellery store wearing a wig and glasses has been sentenced to jail. Dabnam, burst

30th August 2017

Woodlands – Family Fun Day: Bring your family to meet the Woodlands Animal Sanctuary family

Woodlands – Family Fun Day: Bring your family to meet the Woodlands Animal Sanctuary family Woodlands Animal Sanctuary’s Family Fun Day is fast approaching – an action packed day aimed at raising

29th August 2017

Food lovers rejoice as Samsara Jack Thai takeaway launches

A gourmet Thai takeaway is set to launch in Southport, the first of its kind in the town. Samsara Jack, built on the popularity of the former Samsara restaurant, opens tomorrow (Wednesday)

29th August 2017

Southport afternoon tea raises lorra lorra money for cancer research

Southport afternoon tea raises lorra lorra money for cancer research An award-winning Cilla Black tribute artist has helped Southport fundraisers raise more than £1,200 for charity North West Cancer Research at an

29th August 2017

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Police Appeal after armed gang take cash during Penwortham bar raid

Police are hunting for armed men after a robbery at a Penwortham bar. Five men entered the bar around 12.15am on Tuesday (29 August) in Liverpool Road. Staff who were cashing up

29th August 2017

RTC Lord Street Southport

RTC Lord Street Southport The emergency services were called to Lord Street, Southport at approximately 2.30pm this afternoon (Tuesday 29 August) following reports of a RTC. A Citreon C2 collided with a

29th August 2017

You can still have your say on proposed changes to NHS procedures in Southport

You can still have your say on proposed changes to NHS procedures in Southport. There is still time for people in Southport to have their say on proposed changes to a number of

29th August 2017

Southport solicitor defends lasting powers of attorney

Local solicitor defends lasting powers of attorney Local solicitor, Faye Lowery from Breens Solicitors Ltd, has defended lasting powers of attorney This follows comments from a former senior judge that power of

29th August 2017

Formby Cricket Club with a Triple Cup Success!

Triple Cup Success! In the last fortnight, Formby CC has won three cup competitions. First, two Thursdays ago, the 2nd XI won their T20 competition, the Chrysalis Cup, in a rearranged game

29th August 2017